Ex-president's backers say he shares faith, values
As Donald Trump increasingly infuses his campaign with Christian trappings, his support is as strong as ever among evangelicals and other conservative Christians.
Source: mercurynews.com
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A woke Constitution, lessons of Hamas war, ever less united
Today's writers are Mike Crump of Fort Wayne, Marlin Culy of New Haven and Don Greulich of Columbia City
Source: journalgazette.net
United Methodists drop ban on celebrating same-sex marriages
The Rev. Rebecca Girrell of Vermont told fellow delegates that she regretted having initially declined a request to perform a same-sex marriage because of church rules. "I promised I would never betray my heart or my call to offer ministry and grace to all persons again," she said.
Source: mercurynews.com
United Methodists repeal longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy
Delegates voted 692-51 at their General Conference — the first such legislative gathering in five years.
Source: stltoday.com
3 officers killed, 5 wounded in shootout in North Carolina
Some of the officers who rushed to the Charlotte neighborhood to rescue the first wave of downed officers were wounded as a second shooter began firing on them after they killed the wanted man, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings said.
Source: eastbaytimes.com