Saturday, July 28, 2012

Couple Turned away by Church

We told you earlier today about a Baptist church in Mississippi that refused to allow a Black couple to marry in the sanctuary. WBRC-TV has a video report below.

What Religion is the President?

About half of all Americans don't know which religion their President professes. Just 49% said that Barack Obama is a Christian, according to a Pew Research poll. Nearly a fifth (17%) said he was a Muslim. About a third said they had no idea, even though he's been office for three years. About a third of Republicans claimed Obama was a Muslim. Six out of ten Americans knew Mitt Romney is a Mormon.

Black Couple Denied Access to Church for Wedding

A black couple says a Baptist church in Mississippi refused to allow their wedding to take place in the sanctuary. Below is a video will the couple from the Clarion Ledger or read the story here.

Friday, July 27, 2012

Lundstrom Passes

Evangelist Lowell Lundstrom has died at the age of 72. He had a long battle with Parkinson's disease and passed away at his home in Savage, Minnesota. His wife, Connie, died just seven months before him. They had been marred for 55 years. Lundstrom founded Celebration Church and was known nationally for his crusades, music, and radio and television programs.  He was inducted into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame in 2005.

Sunday, July 22, 2012

Megachurch make close

A Canadian megachurch is facing foreclosure. The CBC has a report on the prosperity teaching that lead to the falter.