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Glen Rock Councilwoman's Social Media Post Raises Ire Among Christians
Locals are calling for the resignation of Councilwoman Paula Gilligan after an Instagram post that some believed mocked the Christian holiday of Easter. Gilligan posted the following on Instagram: "Easter eggs are aborted chicken babies that are painted in drag for small children to worship." This after Glen Rock Gathered in Numbers to Denounce Antisemitism. The community gathered at the high school on March 9 to denounce recent incidents, including swastikas found drawn in borough public schools and vandalism on the Starbucks sign having to do with the war in Gaza.
(Tap Into Fair Lawn/Glen Rock 3/25/24) READ MORE>>>>>
Locals are calling for the resignation of Councilwoman Paula Gilligan after an Instagram post that some believed mocked the Christian holiday of Easter. Gilligan posted the following on Instagram: "Easter eggs are aborted chicken babies that are painted in drag for small children to worship." This after Glen Rock Gathered in Numbers to Denounce Antisemitism. The community gathered at the high school on March 9 to denounce recent incidents, including swastikas found drawn in borough public schools and vandalism on the Starbucks sign having to do with the war in Gaza.
(Tap Into Fair Lawn/Glen Rock 3/25/24) READ MORE>>>>>
Student Suspended for “Hate Speech” Because He Shared the Bible on New Jersey College Campus
Today, America First Legal (AFL), along with co-counsel Jonathan F. Mitchell and Wally Zimolong, secured a stipulated final order for Kombe Sefelino, who was suspended and removed from campus at the County College of Morris (CCM) for sharing the Bible on campus. AFL sued CCM in March of last year after complaints to college administrators that Mr. Sefelino criticized homosexuality. The college issued a written warning declaring Mr. Sefelino’s reading from the Bible was “hate speech” that “demonstrated a bias against the LGBQT+ community.” The warning also told Mr. Sefelino that his statements violated New Jersey law.
Mr. Sefelino refused to self-censor in response to these threats and continued to teach the Bible on campus. After Mr. Sefelino repeated the Bible’s teachings on homosexuality, the college pronounced him guilty of “preaching hate speech on campus in reference to homosexuality and homosexuals” and suspended him for eleven days. Incredibly, CCM—a public taxpayer-funded institution bound by the Constitution’s free speech and religious freedom guarantees—threatened to expel him if he continued preaching from the Bible. Without evincing any sense of irony, the college’s letter states: “We accept everyone here. There is no place for bias at CCM. You should think hard about whether this is the best environment for you.”
(America First Legal 2/7/24) READ MORE>>>>>
Today, America First Legal (AFL), along with co-counsel Jonathan F. Mitchell and Wally Zimolong, secured a stipulated final order for Kombe Sefelino, who was suspended and removed from campus at the County College of Morris (CCM) for sharing the Bible on campus. AFL sued CCM in March of last year after complaints to college administrators that Mr. Sefelino criticized homosexuality. The college issued a written warning declaring Mr. Sefelino’s reading from the Bible was “hate speech” that “demonstrated a bias against the LGBQT+ community.” The warning also told Mr. Sefelino that his statements violated New Jersey law.
Mr. Sefelino refused to self-censor in response to these threats and continued to teach the Bible on campus. After Mr. Sefelino repeated the Bible’s teachings on homosexuality, the college pronounced him guilty of “preaching hate speech on campus in reference to homosexuality and homosexuals” and suspended him for eleven days. Incredibly, CCM—a public taxpayer-funded institution bound by the Constitution’s free speech and religious freedom guarantees—threatened to expel him if he continued preaching from the Bible. Without evincing any sense of irony, the college’s letter states: “We accept everyone here. There is no place for bias at CCM. You should think hard about whether this is the best environment for you.”
(America First Legal 2/7/24) READ MORE>>>>>
New Jersey sheriff’s funeral Mass shows Church’s development of approach to suicide
The tragic suicide of a beloved sheriff in a small county in New Jersey shows how the Catholic Church, which once banned Catholic funerals for those who died by suicide, now responds to suicide. “Suicide is a human tragedy that shakes families and shatters hearts,” Paterson Bishop Kevin Sweeney said in a statement to CNA following the death of Passaic County Sheriff Richard Berdnik. Thousands reportedly gathered at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in the Diocese of Paterson for the wake and funeral of the sheriff, a Catholic and fourth degree Knight of Columbus. Berdnik, who had more than 40 years of experience in law enforcement, died last month from a self-inflicted gunshot to the head. (Catholic News Agency 2/6/24) READ MORE>>>>>
The tragic suicide of a beloved sheriff in a small county in New Jersey shows how the Catholic Church, which once banned Catholic funerals for those who died by suicide, now responds to suicide. “Suicide is a human tragedy that shakes families and shatters hearts,” Paterson Bishop Kevin Sweeney said in a statement to CNA following the death of Passaic County Sheriff Richard Berdnik. Thousands reportedly gathered at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in the Diocese of Paterson for the wake and funeral of the sheriff, a Catholic and fourth degree Knight of Columbus. Berdnik, who had more than 40 years of experience in law enforcement, died last month from a self-inflicted gunshot to the head. (Catholic News Agency 2/6/24) READ MORE>>>>>
May 1, 2023: Christian Post: Kirk Cameron cries tears of 'gratitude and hope' at story hour event
Christian actor and author Kirk Cameron said the crowd at a recent New Jersey library event promoting his faith-based children’s book brought him to tears, but not because of sadness; the “Growing Pains” star said the crowd made him cry tears of hope.
Christian actor and author Kirk Cameron said the crowd at a recent New Jersey library event promoting his faith-based children’s book brought him to tears, but not because of sadness; the “Growing Pains” star said the crowd made him cry tears of hope.
Feb 2, 2022: New Jersey Monitor: Fueled by faith, new Assemblyman vows to ‘keep God first’
The Rev. Reginald W. Atkins’ roots in religion run deep.
In Newark, where he grew up, he bought a bar and turned it into a church, becoming its senior pastor at age 28.
The Rev. Reginald W. Atkins’ roots in religion run deep.
In Newark, where he grew up, he bought a bar and turned it into a church, becoming its senior pastor at age 28.