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Feb 27, 2023: 1819 News: Dothan pastor, Al Sharpton half-brother Kenneth Glasgow facing up to 20 years after pleading guilty to tax evasion, mail fraud, drug conspiracy
Reverend Al Sharpton's half-brother Kenneth Glasgow is facing up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to tax evasion, mail fraud and drug conspiracy charges on Friday. Glasgow, a pastor and founder of two non-profits in Dothan, entered a plea deal in Montgomery federal court to avoid a trial that was set to start in March. Feb 24, 2023: Alabama Baptist News: Thomaston Baptist calls new pastor
Mike Snow is the new pastor of Thomaston Baptist Church. He previously served four years as associational mission strategist of Bethel Baptist Association. He also served as pastor of Sardis Baptist Church, Thomaston. He is a graduate of New Orleans Seminary. He and his wife, Allison, have one adult son. |
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Jan 25, 2023: Catholic News Agency: Alabama governor adds another layer of protection to religious freedom
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey, a Republican, signed an executive order Friday to protect religious freedom in the state. The executive order ensures the enforcement of the Alabama Religious Freedom Amendment. Passed by the state Legislature in 1998, the amendment to the state constitution guarantees the freedom from government coercion in violation of one’s religion to all individuals and businesses holding state licenses as well as all state contractors, employees, and grant and benefits recipients. |
“As I have promised, under my watch, our state government will always reflect the values of our people,” Ivey, who has served as governor since 2017, said. “Religious freedom is the cornerstone of the American way of life, and as governor, I will always protect the rights of Alabamians and ensure they are free to exercise their beliefs as provided in the Constitution.” -Catholic News Agency 1.25.23 |
Dec 28, 2022: 1819 News: Anti-Christian violence on the rise in the U.S. — Five Alabama churches attacked since 2018
Though populous states like California, New York and Texas saw the most incidents during this period, Alabama, despite being one of the most religious states in the country, still made it on the list.
Individuals attempted to start three fires at Bolling Methodist Church in Butler County during the summer of 2018 and even carved a pentagram in one of the church pews. A pentagram is a symbol widely associated with Satanism.
In August 2019, vandals broke into the Maranatha Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Montgomery, damaging the church’s sound system and overturning the pulpit and pews.
In October 2021, four minors vandalized St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church in Somerville, damaging the pews, tables, couches and pianos.
The First Baptist Church in Montgomery fell victim to arson in 2021. The arsonist lit multiple fires in the church building, causing damage to the property.
This past summer, a gunman opened fire during a potluck dinner at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Vestavia Hills, resulting in three deaths. Before police arrived at the scene, a church member stopped the gunman from inflicting further damage by striking him with a chair. According to reports, the state is now seeking the death penalty for the suspect.
Though populous states like California, New York and Texas saw the most incidents during this period, Alabama, despite being one of the most religious states in the country, still made it on the list.
Individuals attempted to start three fires at Bolling Methodist Church in Butler County during the summer of 2018 and even carved a pentagram in one of the church pews. A pentagram is a symbol widely associated with Satanism.
In August 2019, vandals broke into the Maranatha Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Montgomery, damaging the church’s sound system and overturning the pulpit and pews.
In October 2021, four minors vandalized St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church in Somerville, damaging the pews, tables, couches and pianos.
The First Baptist Church in Montgomery fell victim to arson in 2021. The arsonist lit multiple fires in the church building, causing damage to the property.
This past summer, a gunman opened fire during a potluck dinner at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Vestavia Hills, resulting in three deaths. Before police arrived at the scene, a church member stopped the gunman from inflicting further damage by striking him with a chair. According to reports, the state is now seeking the death penalty for the suspect.
May 20, 2022: AP: Religious backers of abortion rights say God’s on their side
It was lunch hour at the abortion clinic, so the nurse in the recovery room got her Bible out of her bag in the closet and began to read.
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding,” her favorite proverb says, and she returns to it again and again. “He will make your paths straight.”
She believes God led her here, to a job at the West Alabama Women’s Center, tending to patients who’ve just had abortions. “I trust in God,” said Ramona, who asked that her last name not be used because of the volatility of America’s abortion debate.
It was lunch hour at the abortion clinic, so the nurse in the recovery room got her Bible out of her bag in the closet and began to read.
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding,” her favorite proverb says, and she returns to it again and again. “He will make your paths straight.”
She believes God led her here, to a job at the West Alabama Women’s Center, tending to patients who’ve just had abortions. “I trust in God,” said Ramona, who asked that her last name not be used because of the volatility of America’s abortion debate.