Pastors and Politics
New research reveals that a majority of pastors thinking about leaving the ministry worry that “Christians are more loyal to their political views than their faith.”
New research reveals that a majority of pastors thinking about leaving the ministry worry that “Christians are more loyal to their political views than their faith.”
Another indicator of a slowing economy: Existing home sales in the US dropped 28.4% year-over-year in October, the worst level since the subprime mortgage meltdown in 2008.
The Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction issued his report on the Biden administration’s withdrawal from Afghanistan, calling America’s longest war a $145 billion failure.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s visit to Beijing last week may be the opening move in an effort to replace the US with China as a key ally and trade partner.Continue Reading
The Intercept reports that the Department of Homeland Security is broadening efforts to clamp down on speech it considers dangerous by partnering the big tech platforms. This isn’t news to anyone who’s been paying attention.Continue Reading
The Supreme Court hears a case beginning today that could mean the end of racial quotas. The suit is based in part by claims that Asian students are discriminated against in college admissions in favor of other students of color.Continue Reading
The UK’s National Health Service issued new draft guidelines to doctors on dealing with transgender youth: “Gender incongruence” is a phase that most children grow out of if left alone.Continue Reading
Washington Post reports that US government officials privately don’t believe Ukraine can win the war with Russia, but they have no intention of pushing—or even nudging—Kyiv to negotiate.Continue Reading
China’s Foreign Ministry has advised its citizens in Ukraine to “evacuate,” a potentially ominous sign that Russia’s assault may get more intense in the weeks ahead.Continue Reading
“Ms. Penny Cost” delivered a children’s sermon last weekend at Allendale UMC in St. Petersburg. Ironically, the pastor justified it with Romans 12:2: “Be not conformed to this world.”Continue Reading
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