Monthly Archives: June 2012
Kim Kardashian says she doesn’t drink, goes to church
REALITY star Kim Kardashian told media mogul Oprah Winfrey she is not concerned about people's perception regarding her boyfriend Kanye West's colorful personality since many people misunderstand her.
Pastor wants tobacco ban lifted in prisons
HE claimed prison employees often compromise the ban, well aware that a pack of cigarettes is worth about $75 behind prison walls, while a pound of tobacco translates into $1,000.
Court allows evangelist to distribute Bibles at gay pride festival
A Wisconsin man was allowed to pass out Bibles at a gay pride festival on Sunday after a federal appeals court granted him a last-minute preliminary injunction late last week.
Pixar movie ‘Brave’ attacks marriage
THE movie ‘Brave’ tells the story of a young princess in Scotland who will do anything not to get married, including go to a witch to cast a heinous spell on her own mother who is the queen.
Centenary celebration at First Assembly of God in Granite City
AT its 100th birthday party, First Assembly of God in Granite City will be able to celebrate something many 100-year-olds cannot attest: getting around easier.
US Catholic official convicted of endangerment
MONSIGNOR William Lynn became the first US church official convicted of a crime for mishandling abuse claims in a groundbreaking clergy-abuse trial. He was, however, acquitted of conspiracy.
Southern Baptist Convention elects first black president
LUTER, who was unopposed and received a lengthy standing ovation from messengers when elected, told media at a news conference that he sees his election as being a turning point for blacks and other ethnic groups.
New research suggests Calvinists tied with Arminians in SBC
A just-released survey by LifeWay Research has found that roughly equal numbers of Southern Baptist pastors identify their congregations as Calvinist/Reformed (30 percent) or Arminian/Wesleyan (30 percent).
Thousands protest NYC school ban on ‘God Bless the USA’
A New York City principal trampled on the First Amendment free-speech rights of kindergarteners by refusing to allow them to perform "God Bless the USA" at an upcoming graduation ceremony.
Pay everyone what is owed, taxes, revenue, and honor
NO one likes to pay taxes, especially when there is so much graft, payoffs, and corruption evident in government. We are only partly responsible for what happens to our taxes, but we are fully responsible for making sure we pay what we are told to pay.
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No foul play in Mandissa’s death, police say
While no cause of death has been revealed, Franklin Police Department officials in Tennessee said Monday that no foul play is suspected.
