| | Details emerge in Calif. church shooting | | Curated for you byCP Editors | | Good afternoon! It's Monday, May 16, and today's headlines include details on the California church shooting that left one dead and four injured, Muslim youth attacking churches following the arrest of two perpetrators in the murder of a Christian student in Nigeria, and a study highlighting Americans' views on abortion laws. | | Authorities say that Sunday's shooting at Geneva Presbyterian Church in Laguna Woods, Calif., occurred at a lunch banquet following a church service. Initial reports indicated churchgoers apprehended the shooter and restrained him until police arrived. New details have revealed that Pastor Billy Chang hit the gunman with a chair as the shooter paused to reload his gun, which enabled church members to grab and hog-tie him to stop the attack. Undersheriff Jeff Hallock stated, "That group of churchgoers displayed what we believe is exceptional heroism and bravery. It’s safe to say that had they not intervened, this situation could have been much worse." Read more. | The news came just one day after a shooting in a Buffalo, New York, grocery store left 10 dead, at least two of whom were Christians. The FBI described the shooting as a racially motivated hate crime. The self-described white supremacist shooter live-streamed the massacre in the predominately black neighborhood before surrendering to police. Also of Interest ...Liberty U settles with women who allege sexual assault allegations were mishandledTexas Supreme Court: CPS can investigate sterilization of gender-confused kids as child abuse | | P.S. Looking for a way to close out your week? Stay in the know with In Case You Missed It, a Friday-only newsletter that features a roundup of the top stories of the week. Subscribe here. |
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| Nigeria: Muslim rioters attack churches after arrests | | A mob of Muslims vandalized a string of churches and looted Christian-owned shops in Nigeria's Sokoto state in response to police arresting two Muslims for beating to death and burning the body of a 25-year-old Christian student over false allegations of blasphemy. The rioters started bonfires and damaged three churches and also damaged and looted dozens of Christian-owned shops in Sokoto city, Morning Star News reported. The two suspects were arrested for the murder of Deborah Emmanuel, a member of the Evangelical Church Winning All who was also a student at the Shehu Shagari College of Education. A video of her killing went viral on social media (a portion of the attack can be seen here). Continue reading. | | Also of Interest... | | Nigerian student beaten to death, body burned over ‘blasphemous’ WhatsApp message142 killed, 3,000 displaced in attacks by suspected Fulani herdsmen in NigeriaPastor, 3 others killed by suspected Fulani herdsmen in Nigeria: reportsIslamic militants kill 8 Christians, including children, in Nigeria | | Study shows Americans want to vote on abortion laws | | A survey conducted by pollster Scott Rasmussen and RMG has revealed that nearly two-thirds of Americans want abortion laws to be decided by voters and their elected state representatives, as opposed to the courts, which will become a reality should the U.S. Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade. The survey of 1,200 registered voters found that 65% support the decision being placed in the hands of voters and elected state representatives, with just 18% of respondents saying they believe that "judges and courts" should decide abortion laws. Continue reading. |
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| Another COVID-19 spending bill would fuel more inflationary fire | | President Joe Biden has asked Congress to consider a $48 billion corporate bailout disguised as Covid-19 spending in a bid to take "more of your money and [give] it to Biden's chosen few," writes Richard Stern, a senior policy analyst for budget policy at The Heritage Foundation. Stern discusses the federal government's irresponsible spending spree, inflation, gas prices, and why "Congress should leave $48 billion in the wallets of hard-working Americans and deny Biden more fuel for the inflationary fire." Continue reading. | | Abortion is a tragedy, not a workplace benefit | | With the overturning of Roe v. Wade a high probability, companies are turning abortion into a workplace benefit, promising to help cover costs for employees seeking abortions in other states. Citigroup, Yelp, Amazon, Bumble, and Matchgroup are paving the way for abortions by touting such cost-covering measures as benefits of their organizations, writes former Super Bowl Champion and Human Coalition executive Benjamin Watson. Organizations who step into the political arena do so for the sake of their bottom line and not to better society, writes Watson. "It’s an outrage that defending and perpetuating the killing of the unborn has come to exploit the language of justice. It’s an outrage that these corporations adopt political causes without giving serious thought to the actual harms and goods at hand," he asserts. Continue reading. | | Also of Interest... | | Amazon to pay up to $4K to reimburse employees' travel for abortionsA zero star review for Yelp’s abortion activismJohn MacArthur warns culture 'systematically designed,' 'weaponized to destroy children'Planned Parenthood is the most racist institution in America |
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| The Great Cost of Preaching Without Prayer—Theology Without Fire | | Throughout church history—from the reformation to revival—pivotal shifts have taken place to get us back on track. These critical moments are often centered around sound doctrine, but the catalyst is always prayer, brokenness, and humility. | | Today we find ourselves in another dilemma. The drift of so-called "liberal" churches is apparent. It’s been estimated that nearly 72 percent of all churches don’t look to the Bible as their final source of authority and direction. No wonder America is crumbling from within—the foundation is deteriorating! Continue reading. | | |
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| Analysis: Will SCOTUS overturn Roe? | | Weighing on the minds of millions of Americans is the question of Roe v. Wade and not just whether the historic 1973 ruling will be overturned but what happens in the event that it is. The Christian Post's Michael Gryboski explores the issue from multiple angles, highlighting why Chief Justice John Roberts may have chosen Justice Samuel Alito to author the Dobbs opinion, what is in store for states should Roe be overturned, and how Christians should be ready to respond. Continue reading. | | National Police Week sheds light on anti-police sentiment | | National Police Week has returned to live, in-person events following two years of virtual events due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum held ceremonies to honor the 619 names that were added to the memorial, which includes 472 individuals that were killed in the line of duty in 2021, including 319 officers who died from Covid-19. The remainder lost their lives in previous years. Rebecca Lynn, author of Proud Police Wife: 90 Devotions for Women Behind the Badge, told The Christian Post the memorial is an opportunity for families to see the lives and service of their loved ones celebrated but cautioned that Americans' attitudes toward law enforcement officers, particularly amidst the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement, has been damaging to the important and necessary work of officers. "While people are moving on with their lives, trying to get past the pandemic ... what 2020 brought with protests and riots, people kind of think that’s over, but it’s not over," she said. "Law enforcement officers and their families and departments are still dealing with the kickback from what we’ve seen." Continue reading. |
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| The Skit Guys aim for laughs with 'Family Camp' | | The Skit Guys have released their latest flick, "Family Camp," a family-friendly film that tells the story of a wife who brings her husband and their children to Camp Katokwah at her pastor’s suggestion. Eddie James, one-half of the Skit Guys comedy duo, told The Christian Post, "There are no family comedies. There are action movies, there are superhero films, there are comedy movies, there are live-action movies, but there aren’t any family comedies. So even if this movie didn’t have a faith aspect, we think it’s truly a family comedy that will appeal to an underserved audience." The film explores relational challenges between family members in a bid to highlight the importance of hope, forgiveness, and reconciliation. "Family Camp" is now playing in theaters nationwide. Watch the official trailer here. | | Thank you for spending part of your day with us. We look forward to seeing you again tomorrow! -- CP Editors | | |
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