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Fast Forward No Jews, LGBTQ Can Be Parents At This Adoption Agency But It Gets U.S. Funding
The Trump administration is allowing a South Carolina organization to receive federal foster care funding despite refusing to work with non-Christians or LGBTQ families. The decision, which the Department of Health and Human Services announced on Wednesday, violates a policy that forbids such discrimination for groups receiving federal funding. South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster had asked…
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Fast Forward Ronald McDonald On The Cross Artwork Denounced By Israeli Christians
The pastor of Haifa’s Saint Elijah Cathedral condemned over the weekend an exhibition at the Haifa Museum of Art that includes a sculpture of a crucified Ronald McDonald. “We denounce the exhibition and the injury to the holiest symbol of Christianity by an institution that is supposed to serve citizens of all religions,” the Rev….
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The Schmooze Celebrities Are Doing A Diet Based On A Torah Passage
Film and TV star Chris Pratt announced that he will be going on “the Daniel Fast,” a 21-day partial fast based on a passage in the Book of Daniel, which originates in the “Writings” section of the Hebrew Bible. Pratt, a religious Christian beloved for his starring turns on “Parks And Recreation” and in “Guardians…
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Life Leaving The Doomsday Worldwide Church Of God — For Judaism
On Saturday mornings, my father roused us with, “Boys, girls, get up! You got to make hay while the sun shines!” We exited our rooms — there were two or three or four siblings per room, depending on the year, and we fought over access to the one bathroom. Then we ate a quick breakfast…
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Fast Forward Matthew Whitaker Once Said Judges Should Have A ‘Biblical View Of Justice’
Matthew Whitaker, who was appointed to acting attorney general on Wednesday by President Trump, said during a 2014 debate that judges should have a Christian worldview, the Washington Post reported. Whitaker, who was running for U.S. Senate at the time, also added that he would be concerned by a judge with a “secular worldview,” according…
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Opinion How Do Christians Forget What Their Faith Means When They Get In The Voting Booth?
A wide contingent of Americans say they are Christians. Left and Right, they say religious beliefs inform their political ones. But do their methods reflect any spiritual or scriptural grounding? Sticking to them. Bringing the fire. Owning them with your hot takes. That seems to be the preferred method of engaging in public debate. “Bring…
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The Schmooze Dear David Brooks: ‘Bisexual’ Does Not Mean What You Think It Means
The Schmooze simply does not have room on its roster of enemies for one more old white man. We are at full capacity. But David Brooks just had to go there! So let’s do this thing. David Brooks is considered a great American thinker. He has a New York Times column and best-sellers on topics…
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Fast Forward Virginia GOP Removes Official Who Said Only Christians Should Run For Office
(JTA) — Virginia Republicans have ousted a party leader who said only Christians should run for party positions. Fredy Burgos was voted off the state Republican party’s Central Committee on Monday, The Hill reported. He had been elected to the post. “Having a preference for Christians over non-Christians as political leaders is not bigoted,” Burgos…
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