[CP Today] Haiti kidnappings, human trafficking, minister fatigue

Wednesday, October 20, 2021 TODAY'S HEADLINES is sponsored by 8-month-old baby reportedly among 17 kidnapped in Haiti Politics Christian group sues EEOC, HHS over gender identity mandates The Christian Employers Alliance, an organization that provides support to Christian businesses and nonprofits, has sued the federal government for requiring employees to pay for or provide health plans covering gender transition surgeries and other related services for trans-identified individuals. "The government cannot force Christian employers to pay for, or physically perform, harmful medical procedures that contradict their religious beliefs," says Senior Counsel Matt Bowman of the Alliance Defending Freedom, who is representing the CEA. A Message from Westside Christian Fellowship This is How I Fight My Battles Spiritual warfare requires spiritual weapons. Exchange social media binges with worship marathons. Turn to prayer, worship, and the Word, rather than Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok. We cannot fill our minds with the world and expect to develop courage. We cannot fill our minds with darkness... Read More

U.S. Florida pastor, teacher among 125 arrested in human trafficking sting A Florida pastor and a local teacher were among 125 people arrested in a 20-day human trafficking sting that resulted in the rescue of four women and a 17-year-old, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office announced Monday. "These men who were all held to a standard of trust and respect were all arrested for soliciting another to commit prostitution," Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said in a statement. U.S. Missouri county settles megachurch lawsuit for $150K A megachurch in Missouri has been awarded a settlement of nearly $150,000 following a dispute with its local government over coronavirus restrictions. Under the terms of the settlement, Jackson County agreed that it would ensure that future enforcement measures would not impose stricter requirements on religious organizations than their secular counterparts. Church & Ministries Report: Nearly half of PCUSA ministers experience fatigue daily Nearly half of surveyed clergy in the Presbyterian Church (USA) regularly experience fatigue, per a recent report. Despite one-third also expressing concerns about burnout, 90% of those surveyed reported having enthusiasm for their work. Living Podcast: The perils of celebrity pastor culture Christian Post reporter Leah Klett breaks down the ins and outs of celebrity pastor culture and how we can make sense of so many well-known preachers falling prey to moral failings.

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Opinion Book excerpt: Who will rule the coming 'gods'? The development of artificial intelligence promises either a brilliant future or a threat to the very survival of humans. Much will depend on the ethical values and moral codes programmed into the machines, Wallace B. Henley writes.

Sponsored The Battle for Courage—A Hill to Die On It may be a war of words rather than weapons, but America is as divided as it's been since the Civil War. The situation in 2 Chronicles 15:5-7 seems eerily similar to our situation today: "In those times there was no peace … but great turmoil was on all the inhabitants of the lands." Years later, Israel faced another insurmountable situation: "We have no power against a great multitude that is coming against us nor do we know what to do" (20:12). Can anyone relate? Fortunately, God doesn't leave us without a battle plan. Although we don't always know what the outcome will be, He calls us to be courageous. Here are just a few examples from 2 Chronicles. >> Read The Full Article

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