Day: August 20, 2026
29 articles
Philip PhiKentucky Youth Pastor Charged with Child Sex Crimes After Confession to Police
In a recent development, a youth pastor from a Pentecostal church in Hustonville, Kentucky, has confessed to engaging in sexual contact with a 17-year-old female member of the...
Funding to Continue for Woonsocket’s Dignity Bus Homeless Shelter Following Public Concerns and Corrective Measures
Funding will continue for the Dignity Bus, a unique initiative in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, that repurposes a former coach bus as a temporary homeless shelter. This decision comes...
Staten Island’s Jewish Community Reports Decline in Local Antisemitism Amidst Interfaith Initiatives and Security Partnerships
The Council of Jewish Organizations of Staten Island (COJO) recently announced significant expansions in community initiatives, security partnerships, and youth programming. As the organization approaches its 60th anniversary...
Defamation Lawsuit Against Gateway Church: Most Claims Dismissed by Appellate Court Citing Ecclesiastical Abstention Doctrine
In a recent appellate court decision, most claims in a defamation lawsuit against Gateway Church were dismissed, affecting the case brought by Cindy Clemishire, who alleges she was...
US Pastor Sentenced to Life for Child Abuse; Wife Convicted of Facilitating Crime
In a significant legal development, a 35-year-old American pastor, Benjamin Garlick, has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. This sentence follows his conviction...
Pastor and Deacon Charged with Embezzling Nearly $90,000 from Church Funds in Covington County
In Covington County, a significant development has unfolded involving the leadership of Mount Olive’s Galilee Missionary Baptist Church. Pastor Stricjavvar Strickland and Deacon Armond Barnes face charges of...
Oklahoma Pro-Israel Candidate Claims Antichrist Will Be Jewish, Sparking Concern Among Jewish Voters
Jackson Lahmeyer, a prominent pro-Israel pastor and founder of Pastors for Trump, is the leading candidate in Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District primary. With endorsements from President Trump, House...
Ocean City Church Challenges Town in Federal Court Over $20,000 in Fines for Homeless Shelter Operation
An Ocean City church is currently engaged in a legal battle with the town, challenging fines amounting to approximately $20,000. The church, St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, has...
“Shift in American Right’s Stance on Israel: Iran Deal Highlights Growing Anti-Zionist Sentiment”
In recent developments, a memorandum of understanding announced after US President Donald Trump’s meeting in Versailles on June 17 has been described by some as a capitulation. Chuck...
