SELMA, Alabama—Amid the public barrage of contempt and ridicule heaved at the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) during its Annual Meeting in Phoenix in June for the reluctant approval of a resolution that condemned the sudden widespread resurgence of white supremacy activism in the United States, the fate of a more controversial resolution escaped notice. Unlike the approved resolution, the Resolution Seeking Divine Revelation to … [Continue Reading] about Southern Baptist Convention Refused To Vote On Resolution “Will Negroes Be In Heaven”
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Chick-fil-A Stores Celebrate Christmas — Carryout Bags With Christmas Logo
ATLANTA—Since the week of Thanksgiving, customers with to-go orders at Chick-fil-A fast-food outlets nationwide have been receiving their orders in carryout bags that feature a Christmas-themed logo. The carryout bags are decorated with a logo … [Continue Reading] about Chick-fil-A Stores Celebrate Christmas — Carryout Bags With Christmas Logo
Ex-Klan Leader David Duke: “If Trump Is Elected, Gonna Party Like It’s 1925”
METAIRIE, Louisiana—Louisiana Republican U.S. Senate candidate David Duke will lead a “Million Klan Family” celebration march down Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C., if Donald J. Trump is elected president. Speaking at a campaign rally yes … [Continue Reading] about Ex-Klan Leader David Duke: “If Trump Is Elected, Gonna Party Like It’s 1925”
Congressman Gohmert Will Introduce “First Lady Must Be a Lady” Bill
WASHINGTON, District of Columbia—Texas Republican congressman Louis Gohmert told an audience at the 2016 Values Voter Summit on Friday the first piece of legislation he will introduce in the current session of the U.S. Congress—which re-adjourned on S … [Continue Reading] about Congressman Gohmert Will Introduce “First Lady Must Be a Lady” Bill
Ken Ham’s Ark Encounter Will Also Stage Reenactments of Other Biblical Events
WILLIAMSTOWN, Kentucky—During grand opening festivities yesterday at Ark Encounter—the Christian ministry theme park developed by creation-evangelist Ken Ham located in Williamstown, Kentucky, that features a full-size replica of the biblical … [Continue Reading] about Ken Ham’s Ark Encounter Will Also Stage Reenactments of Other Biblical Events
EU: Google Search Must Change Name in France – Google not a French Word
BRUSSELS—The European Union (EU) took a pause from its seemingly never-ending—over two decades—string of antitrust and anticompetitive investigations and rulings against U.S.-based technology firms to issue a rare anticultural ruling against … [Continue Reading] about EU: Google Search Must Change Name in France – Google not a French Word
Hillary: “I Would Have Nominated An African-American Supreme Court Justice”
MILWAUKEE—On Saturday, Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton told an audience at a community event here in Milwaukee she would have nominated an African American to the Supreme Court and promised to do so if elected. "Now I'm not … [Continue Reading] about Hillary: “I Would Have Nominated An African-American Supreme Court Justice”
Former Black Lives Matter Organizer Creates Spin-off Group — Ferguson Protesters, LLC
WASHINGTON, District of Columbia—In just a couple of months after his controversial falling out with and subsequent exile from the Black Lives Matter movement organization, civil rights and social activist Shaun King has formed a professional protest … [Continue Reading] about Former Black Lives Matter Organizer Creates Spin-off Group — Ferguson Protesters, LLC
Why Are Black Actors Bellyaching About Being in White Movies?
The Editorial Board — Colored Folks' Views After the Oscar nominations were announced last week, legions of black actors, black filmmakers, and black film activists expressed shock and outrage that no black person, in any category, was nominated this … [Continue Reading] about Why Are Black Actors Bellyaching About Being in White Movies?
Political Activist Pamela Geller Demands NBA Star James Harden Shave His “Islamic Beard”
WASHINGTON, District of Columbia—Free speech activist Pamela Geller demanded National Basketball Association (NBA) commissioner Adam Silver enact a ban immediately on “Islamic-promoting beards” worn by many NBA players and establish hygienic standards for … [Continue Reading] about Political Activist Pamela Geller Demands NBA Star James Harden Shave His “Islamic Beard”