Open Season on Christians after Pro-Gay Rulings

by Paul Strand, CBS News

WASHINGTON - Christians who speak out and stand up for traditional marriage are more likely than ever to be persecuted and even prosecuted for it. That's because of how the majority at the U.S. Supreme Court wrote their June 26 pro-gay marriage rulings.

The high court majority attacked the motives of those who came up with the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) in 1996. DOMA enshrined traditional marriage in federal law and prevented federal benefits from going to same-sex couples.

"The avowed purpose and practical effect of the law here in question are to impose a disadvantage, a separate status, and so a stigma upon all who enter into same-sex marriages," Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote in the United States v. Windsor ruling.

"DOMA writes inequality into the entire United States Code," he added.

According to Ken Klukowski, director of the Center for Religious Liberty, the rationale for this ruling basically undermined the motive of those for traditional marriage only.

"The Court said that the federal Defense of Marriage Act is literally irrational, that it was just the fruit of bigotry and beknighted souls rather than the thoughtful actions of elected, national leaders," he said.

Evangelical Visits to BYU Signal a New Evangelical-Mormon Detente

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In the picture to the left, George O. Wood, general superintendent of the Assemblies of God, greets students after speaking during a lecture series on faith, family and society in the Varsity Theatre of Brigham Young University’s Wilkinson Student Center on Sept. 16, 2013. Photo by Mark A. Philbrick/courtesy Brigham Young University

(RNS) Last month, after being sure to get his caffeine fix at Starbucks, Southern Baptist leader Richard Land went where few evangelicals had dared to go before: the campus of Brigham Young University, the intellectual heart of Mormonism.
After lecturing on “family, faith, freedom and America,” Land attended a BYU football game with Mormon leaders and joined them to hear James Taylor sing with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.

Days later, George O. Wood, the general superintendent of the Assemblies of God, also visited BYU, followed by the Rev. R. Albert Mohler Jr., president of Southern Baptists’ flagship seminary.

Presbyterian ‘Church’ USA Rejects Popular Worship Song for Hymnal Over Lyrics Citing ‘Wrath of God’

This story is just a continuation of those who pervert and water down the gospel message. 

The wrath of God is poured out on sin.  Why?  God who is holy and perfect is the Creator of mankind.  Man who was created in God's image is separated from God because of sin and disobedience. God's plan for mankind is salvation. His love, mercy and grace are freely given to the sinner by the shed blood of His only Son, Jesus Christ.  The sinner is called to faith and repentance whereby God turns His wrath away from the sinner.  To reject God's perfect plan of salvation is to reject God's favor and will instead receive God's wrath and punishment. 

"For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."  Romans 6:23

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Heather Clark

One of the most popular worship songs being sung in churches around the world today has been rejected for the hymnal of the Presbyterian Church USA (PCUSA) due to the song’s lyrics that speak of the wrath of God being assuaged through Christ’s death on the cross.

The hymn at issue is In Christ Alone, penned by Keith Getty and Steward Townend. In the second verse of the song, the lyrics proclaim, “‘Til on that cross as Jesus died/The wrath of God was satisfied/For every sin on Him was laid/Here in the death of Christ I live.”

‘Christian’ Swapping Site Hooks Up Married Couples With Sex Partners for ‘Free Love’

Spouse  swapping?  Seriously! 

There is so much wrong with this, where does one begin?  Not only does the Bible define marriage, it has a LOT to say about it. Marriage was instituted by God, and therefore is a holy institution.  I would suggest to all professed married couples to know what God's word teaches before engaging in destructive sinful behavior.  Lust is the polar opposite of a holy institution and the  Bible is full of scripture that warns us to avoid, abstain from, flee!

What is lust? The dictionary definition of lust is "1) intense or unrestrained sexual craving, or 2) an overwhelming desire or craving." The Bible speaks of lust in several ways. Exodus 20:14, 17 (NLT), "Do not commit adultery. . . Do not covet your neighbor’s house. Do not covet your neighbor’s wife, male or female servant, ox or donkey, or anything else your neighbor owns," or Matthew 5:28, "But I say, anyone who even looks at a woman with lust in his eye has already committed adultery with her in his heart." Job 31:11-12 (NLT) sums up lust quite nicely: "For lust is a shameful sin, a crime that should be punished. It is a devastating fire that destroys to hell. It would wipe out everything I own."   Read more: http://www.gotquestions.org/what-is-lust.html#ixzz2dMdzQmTH
 

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Heather Clark

Controversy is stirring over a professing Christian website that provides a venue for married couples to hook up with other partners to find ‘free love.’

‘eXtremely Radical’ Youth Group - Just a Make-out Den

"Do you know where your children are?" is a popular question used as a public service announcement for parents on American television.  It's a good reminder to parents not only to know where their kids are, but to know what they are involved in, Christian or not!  Question:  Where is the youth pastor, teen counselors or adult supervision while this is going on?

1 Peter 5:8

"Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour."

ALBANY — A youth group that advertises itself as “eXtremely Radical” is actually one of the best places in town to make out, according to local teens.

“I go there every time they have meetings,” says Jack Lufkin, 16, who is not a Christian but goes church to church “looking for skirt.” He had struck out at other youth groups in town before stumbling on what he calls a gold mine of romantic opportunities at Living Way Baptist Church. “It’s action central. Those chicks really are radical, as advertised,” he says.

Blasphemy Knows NO Bounds!

Exiting pastor saddles church with odd worship leader...

As a Christian of many years, I have often thought I've seen just about everything under the sun.  When you think that you've seen and heard it all, the truth of the matter is, you haven't!  To my dismay there is no depth to where the devil and his servants won't go to blaspheme the Lord.

From Lark News:  FRESNO — After repeated conflicts with his church board about the direction of Family Life Center, pastor Dave Chandler decided to leave the church. But on his way out he used a little-known clause in the bylaws to singlehandedly hire a new worship leader: Bill MacNerny who specializes in “alien folk music” and “tunes for chickens and other intelligent beings.” MacNerny was last employed as a street performer in Key West, Fla., and has made several albums of himself playing the ukelele and making barnyard sounds.

“We’re in a true bind,” says board member Jeff Garrety. “We couldn’t believe when this bozo showed up to lead worship.”

The quirk in the bylaws gave Chandler sole authority to hire and fire the worship leader and to define contract terms. The contract includes a severability clause of $150,000 if MacNerny is fired before two years. It also specifies that he must lead worship on Sunday mornings and any other time the church meets. Lawyers informed the board that the contract is legitimate and must be respected.

New ‘Preachers of L.A.’ Reality Show to Feature Lavish Lives of Megachurch Prosperity Preachers

In the long line of apostate braggarts, this bunch are actually creating a reality show to exploit their sinful lifestyles, and broadcast for the world to see.

Christian News Network's Heather Clark reports:
"A new reality show set to air this fall on the Oxygen Network will put on display the lives of six Los Angeles area megachurch ministers, many of whom live large as prosperity preachers.

Preachers of L.A. was recently announced by the network, which also released a trailer that provides a sneak peak into the broadcast.

“Known for their fiery sermons, community outreach and passionate followings, pastors have become iconic, beloved, and sometimes polarizing figures in modern culture,” Oxygen stated. “Yet, few people have access to these larger-than-life men away from the pulpit. Until now.”

The network advised that the reality show will provide a look at the “human side” of the men, one of whom admits to having a baby with his girlfriend following his divorce from his wife.