Michigan orchard that refused same-sex wedding wins in court
A Michigan apple orchard that was denied participation in a city farmers market for refusing to hold same-sex wedding ceremonies has won its case against the city of East Lansing in federal court, six years after filing its lawsuit.
Religion news – Aug. 26
Services and studies
Religion news – Aug. 19
Services and studies
Terry Mattingly: Concerning that ‘Barbie’ sermon about being a woman
Hollywood worships big movie franchises, so fans can expect “Barbie” sequels.
Ramaswamy’s Hindu faith front and center in presidential campaign
Vivek Ramaswamy is as comfortable talking about Bible stories as he is sharing the message of the Bhagavad Gita, one of the most sacred Hindu texts.
Hope resident appearing in Christian films, books
It seems more than fitting that an image Hope resident Melissa Coles recently posted on her Facebook page was a helicopter.
Daughter again spearheading cookout to give to father’s favorite charities
She simply wanted to continue her father’s legacy of outreach and kindness.
Terry Mattingly: ‘Pew gap’ remains important force in American politics
As an emerging American voice, the Rev. Jerry Falwell visited South Carolina in 1980 to promote his new Moral Majority network while urging evangelicals to back Ronald Reagan instead of President Jimmy Carter, a Southern Baptist.
Religion news – Aug. 5
Services and studies
Terry Mattingly: LGBTQ+-inclusive Sparke Creed lights some online fires
While wrestling with heresies in the Roman world, second-century Christians began combining crucial doctrines into creeds to help converts prepare for baptism.
