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Today With Ray 9/2/2015
Ray gives the news, his views, and seldom the blues. Join him now.
President Obama Stares Down Melting Glacier in Alaska
President Barack Obama stared down a melting glacier in Alaska in a dramatic use of his presidential pulpit to sound the alarm on climate control.
Missouri Executes Man for 15-Year-Old Girl’s Killing
A man who spent nearly 25 years on Missouri’s death row was executed Tuesday for the kidnapping, rape and fatal stabbing of a 15-year-old girl who was waiting for a school bus. Roderick Nunley became the sixth inmate put to death in Missouri this year
Judge Allows Drivers’ Class-Action Lawsuit Against Uber
A California judge handed down an order that could spell big trouble for the on-demand economy. A judge determined that 160,000 current and former Uber drivers in the state could be treated as a class that will allow a lawsuit against the company to go forward
Kentucky Clerk Has Few Legal Options on Gay Marriage
A law clerk in Kentucky who refuses to issue marriage licenses to gay couples because of her religious beliefs remained defiant, despite the Supreme Court cutting off her legal avenues. Now could come fines, impeachment or even criminal prosecution
Tokyo Olympic Logo Scrapped After ‘Plagiarism’ Scandal
The 2020 Tokyo Olympic logo was officially withdrawn on Tuesday after allegations of plagiarism against the designer, Kenjiro Sano. Sano maintains his design came from original work and that he only pulled the logo because it did not have public support
McDonald’s Will Start Serving Breakfast All Day
The fast-food chain announced that it will begin serving breakfast all day, throughout the U.S., beginning Oct. 6. The chain previously stopped serving its breakfast menu at 10:30 a.m. The announcement comes after a vote by franchisees last week
Chick-fil-A Under Fire again for CEO’s Support of Biblical MarriageNews Staff – CBN News – (Sep 1, 2015) Assistant City Attorney David Broadwell was reportedly “shocked” by the talk over the contract and this was the first time he had seen a controversy like this “in all my years.” (Denver, CO)—[CBN News] The restaurant chain Chick-fil-A is facing another battle over the CEO’s support of “Biblical marriage.” ((more) Baby “Just Fell Out”: Organ Broker Cites Kermit Gosnell in Latest Undercover VideoBen Johnson – LifeSiteNews – (Sep 1, 2015) Today’s video follows the release of additional footage yesterday that corrected an error in the timestamp in a previous video. Although it did not add additional context to the previously released video, Fusion GPS—a Democratic opposition research firm—had cited such minor technical details in a Planned Parenthood-funded report stating that CMP’s videos have no “evidentiary value” and “lack credibility as journalistic products.” (Los Angeles, CA)—Kermit Gosnell has lurked behind the scenes in much of the recent discussion of Planned Parenthood’s organ harvesting business….(more) “ALL Lives Matter”: Franklin Graham Responds to Shannon Miles’ Unprovoked Killing of Texas Deputy Darren GoforthLeah Marieann Klett – Gospel Herald – (Sep 1, 2015) “Every life matters because Almighty God created all of us, and every soul will spend eternity in either Heaven or Hell.” Rev. Franklin Graham has issued a reminder that “all lives matter” because all people are created in the image of God in response to the execution of Deputy Darren Goforth, who was shot in the back Fridaynight in what authorities described as an unprovoked killing….(more) “Hollywood’s Noisiest Christians” Make a Surprise Appearance at Preview of Their New Epic MovieTeresa Neumann – Benge Nsenduluka – Christian Post – (Aug 31, 2015) Roma Downey and Mark Burnett believe “Ben-Hur” is “one of the most important works of Christian fiction ever written.” (Dallas, TX)—On August 21, Roma Downey and Mark Burnett paid a surprise visit to the preview of their forthcoming new film “Ben-Hur” at T. D. Jake’s Mega-Fest in Dallas….(more) California Democrats Refuse to Audit Planned Parenthood in Wake of Baby Parts ScandalDrew Belsky – LifeSiteNews.com – (Aug 31, 2015) “What I don’t understand is why someone would oppose looking into the allegations that have been made and assuring the public.” -Assemblywoman Melissa Melendez (Sacramento, CA)—Unlike over a dozen other states, California is resisting calls to investigate Planned Parenthood….(more) Christian Advocate Arrested in China Cross CrackdownNews Staff – CBN News – (Aug 31, 2015) Bob Fu, president of China Aid… said it’s all happening because communist leaders are afraid they’re losing control of the region. [CBN News] A well-known Christian lawyer has been arrested in China, in the same region where the Chinese government has been tearing down crosses….(more) Over 1,000 U.S. Rabbis Sign Letter Opposing Iran Nuclear DealAhuva Balofsky – Breaking Israel News – (Aug 31, 2015) Meanwhile, 340 other American rabbis, many of whom have ties to organizations known to be critical of Israel, sent their own letter to Congress, urging them to ratify the deal. Over 1,000 American rabbis have signed aletter to Congress, urging US lawmakers not to accept the nuclear accord reached between the P5+1 powers and Iran earlier this summer….(more) “David’s Tent DC” Bringing Praise and Worship of Jesus to the National MallNews Staff – Charisma News – (Aug 28, 2015) “We have three motivations for doing this. First we know that Jesus is more than worthy of a lavish offering. It’s that simple. Secondly, though, we do feel the urgency of the hour for America and this is intercession for our country. That we would respond to the worth of God with a fear of the Lord that would reform all things, including tens of millions of souls being saved. Thirdly, it’s a public witness to the goodness of God, that people would encounter God, right there on the National Mall….(more) Today With Ray 9/2/2015 | Successful Debut of Faith-Based Film “War Room” Stuns Hollywood, Despite Secular CriticsLeah Marieann Klett – The Gospel Herald – (Sep 1, 2015) “God totally gets the credit for what’s happening. We’re seeing a nation becoming increasingly racially divided, but we’re seeing the Church rally around prayer and becoming more and more united. Thousands of people have been praying for this movie. With all of our inadequacy, God keeps taking what is said to be impossible and makes it undeniable. We are so grateful.” –Stephen Kendrick, Producer |
Today With Ray 9/2/2015
Today With Ray 9/2/2015