Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Virginia State

Charisma reveals that Megachurch pastor Joel Osteen has been criticized again for what are considered to be insensitive comments. On his Twitter/X account, the Texas preacher said the following.

Virginia ministers weigh in on Joel Osteen's comments about blessings

Texas State

Wide Open Country

There's been a peculiar series of megachurch controversies occurring over the last few months. First, Tony Evans. Then, Robert Morris. Now, it's Tony Cammarota, who's stepping down as pastor of Texas' Stonebriar Community Church. Per NBC, the church terminated Cammarota after he "confessed to church leadership of a moral failure. He is deeply remorseful but his sin disqualifies him from serving on our staff as a pastor." The full letter detailing Cammarota's exit reads as follows.

Another Texas Megachurch Pastor Is Stepping Down, Cites Moral Failings

Dallas, TX

Frisco, TX

A longtime pastor of a Dallas-area megachurch founded by radio preacher Chuck Swindoll has been fired for an unspecified “moral failure,” according to an email sent to church members. On Tuesday, leaders of Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, Texas, told members via email that Associate Pastor Tony Cammarota...

Longtime Pastor at Chuck Swindoll’s Dallas-Area Megachurch Fired for ‘Moral Failure’

Lancaster County, PA

NewsByJoshua

Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Accusations of child molestation from decades ago have brought down a pastor who founded one of the largest megachurches in the U.S. and once served as an evangelical adviser to former President Donald Trump. Texas pastor Robert Morris recently admitted to "inappropriate sexual behavior" with a 12-year-old girl in the...

The scandal roiling one of the nation's biggest megachurches, explained

The US Sun

CRACKER Barrel customers are fuming over renovations sweeping the country. The chain is looking to modernize its image after decades in business. The company was founded in 1969 as an old-west themed restaurant. Since then, it’s grown to a national chain with hundreds of locations. But with declining customer...

‘Destroying itself,’ fume Cracker Barrel customers upset at sight of ‘modern day’ look crying ‘change it back’

Brenda Biya says her family in Cameroon was angry when she posted a photo of her kissing a woman.

President's daughter hopes coming out will change anti-gay laws

The trend of Americans leaving Christianity has been rising, with many people providing diverse and compelling reasons for their departure. Here are 20 reasons that Americans give for walking away from their faith. 1. Disillusionment with Church Leadership. Scandals involving church leaders, such as financial misconduct and sexual abuse, have...

20 Reasons Americans Give for Ditching Christianity

The Associated Press

A fire all but destroyed the historic church sanctuary at First Baptist Dallas, sending smoke billowing over the city but causing no deaths or injuries, Dallas firefighters said. A fire all but destroyed the historic church sanctuary at First Baptist Dallas, sending smoke billowing over the city but causing no...

A fire severely damages the historic First Baptist Dallas church sanctuary

The Shy Green

Salt Life Beer, a beloved brand synonymous with ocean enthusiasts and craft beer lovers, is facing turbulent times as it files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Known for its crisp and refreshing lager inspired by the sea, Salt Life Beer has become a staple for those who cherish the ocean's allure.

Another famous beer brand is going bankrupt and will file for Chapter 11

Mediaite

Republican presumptive nominee Donald Trump told a faith group on Saturday that their faith will not be safe if President Joe Biden is reelected, and that “they want to arrest you” if state your allegiance to “God in Heaven.”. “If you say that, they want to arrest...

‘Christianity Will Not Be Safe’: Trump Tells Faith Group They Could Be Arrested For Religion Under Biden

Donald Trump posted an all-caps rant claiming Barack Obama “never respected” Joe Biden and wants to replace him with Kamala Harris. A growing number of Democratic lawmakers and strategists have been publicly calling on the president to step out of the race following his poor performance at the presidential debate last month. Biden had trouble answering questions coherently and had a raspy voice while debating Trump.

‘HATE EACH OTHER!’ Trump Posts All-Caps Rant Claiming Obama ‘NEVER RESPECTED’ Biden, Wants Him Out

New York Post

A Texas megachurch pastor has stepped down after confessing to “moral failures” — and church leadership has barred congregants from talking about what happened.

Tony Cammarota, who had served as a pastor at the Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, Texas, for 17 years, stepped down on July 7 after he “confessed to church leadership of a moral failure,” a letter from the church to congregants read.

“He is deeply remorseful but his sin disqualifies him from serving on our staff as a pastor,” the letter, obtained by church watchdog group watchkeep.org, read.



Church bells chime again in Spain as new school attempts to...

Texas megachurch pastor steps down over ‘moral failures,’ invokes Lucifer to bar congregants from talking

USA TODAY

Trump's son Barron did not appear at the 2024 Republican National Convention.

Where was Barron Trump last night? Trump's son absent from RNC

Mount Vernon, IL

They plan to gather one last time on Sunday — the handful of mostly elderly members of First Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. They’ll say the Lord’s Prayer, recite the Apostle’s Creed and hear a biblical passage typically used at funerals, “To everything there is a season ... a time to be born, and a time to die.” They’ll sing classic hymns — “Amazing Grace,” “It Is Well With My Soul” and, poignantly, “God Be With You Till We Meet Again.”

As a scholar, he’s charted the decline in religion. Now the church he pastors is closing its doors

The New Republic

The past week has seen an outpouring of hate from the far right over the wife of Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance. The unremarkable fact that Vance is married to Usha Vance, a woman of Indian heritage, has become a fixation for white nationalists online. Following Monday’s announcement of Vance as Trump’s running mate, white nationalist “groyper” Nick Fuentes seemed to enter a meltdown on his broadcast, saying, “What kind of man marries somebody that isn’t a Christian? What kind of man marries somebody named Usha? Clearly, he doesn’t value his racial identity, his heritage. Clearly, he doesn’t value...

MAGA Enters Racist Meltdown Mode Over J.D. Vance’s Wife

Alabama State

Dothan, AL

Oxygen

On August 1, 1999, 17-year-old best friends J.B. Beasley and Tracie Hawlett were found fatally shot in the trunk of Beasley’s Mazda. Six hours earlier, the girls from Dothan, Alabama, were reported missing after getting lost on the way to a party. The car was found along a secluded stretch of road in the town of Ozark.

DNA Match Reveals Alabama Minister Killed Two 17-Year-Old Girls in 1999

Chrissie Massey

The quest for physical evidence of Biblical narratives such as Noah's Ark and the parting of the Red Sea has seen scholars utilizing scientific methodologies to support these ancient stories. However, the search for proof of Jesus Christ's existence remains highly debated among scholars and Christians. Jesus, the alleged son of God and savior of mankind, has been a figure of contention for centuries.

Experts Outline Physical Evidence Of Jesus' Existence, Proves He Was A Real Person

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United Methodists Elect A Third Openly Gay, Married Bishop

The first two openly gay and married bishops in the United Methodist Church were elected to their positions under a cloud. The denomination’s rulebook did not...

United Methodists Elect A Third Openly Gay, Married Bishop

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