“It’s a cause for concern that many churches did not survive the pandemic, leaving some people in limbo,” said McConnell. “That’s a lot of momentum to lose and a lot of people stepping out of the habit of weekly worship.”

“The Bible teachings are typically affiliated with the D party (Republicans) and candidates. This disqualifies you from exemption under lRS Section 50I(c)(3),” the IRS official wrote.

“Locking out Fairview Baptist congregants and arresting Pastor Tim Stephens has everything to do with punishing dissent, and nothing to do with public safety,” said Cameron.

Are priests also supposed to deny communion to people who support or practice any of the seven deadly sins of pride, greed, wrath, envy, lust, gluttony and sloth?

I am compiling a list of people, companies and organizations that have been banned, suspended, fired or threatened simply for committing thoughtcrimes with their opinions, actions and words.

“We applaud the parents who are putting in the enormous effort necessary to properly form their kids’ consciences in a culture that has become so hostile to holiness,” Mason said.

Millennials have “solidified dramatic changes in the nation’s central beliefs and lifestyles,” said Barna. “The result is a culture in which core institutions, including churches, and basic ways of life are continually being radically redefined.”

The situation also raises an interesting question. If these posts were so offensive, why didn’t the master investigative journalists at The AP uncover them during the hiring process?

California Governor Gavin Newsom was also ordered to pay $1.35 million to Liberty Counsel, which represented Harvest Rock Church and Harvest International.

The “spunky, loving, fearless, bright, happy girl” jumped in to earn money herself to cover some of her expenses by selling a special blend of lemonade from a little stand set up inside the bakery.