Thursday, March 9th, in the year of our Lord 2017
By Adam McManus
Christian Woman in Pakistan Wants to Pursue Annulment of Forced Marriage
One Pakistani Christian woman was forced to marry a Muslim man after he kidnapped her in July of 2015. Fouzia Bibi was in the home of Muhammad Nazir for months until she was enabled, by the power of God, to escape captivity in October of 2016.
Wilson Chowdhry of the British Pakistani Christian Association told The World View that Fouzia wants them to “pursue” an annulment of the marriage.
“After hearing about the new piece of legislation that came out in December of last year Fouzia Bibi has asked us to pursue an annulment of her marriage; which could in essence become a landmark case that frees her and not only her but could in essence be the trigger for the release of many other Christian girls who have forcibly kidnapped and forced into Islamic marriage in the same manner.”
Judge in Wyoming Reprimanded for Refusing to Perform Homosexual Marriage
Judge Ruth Neely, a Pinedale, Wyoming municipal judge, refused to perform a homosexual marriage because of her Christian convictions and was summarily reprimanded in court, reports Fox News.
In a 3-2 decision, the court ruled that Neely violated judicial conduct code, but that she would not have to be removed from the bench.
Justice Kate Fox wrote in her ruling that it was about “maintaining the public’s faith in an independent and impartial judiciary that conducts its judicial functions according to the rule of law, independent of outside influences, including religion.”
UK Prosecutor Says Quoting the KJV in Public is “Criminal”
A United Kingdom public prosecutor has alleged that quoting from the King James Version of the Bible in public should be considered “abusive” and even “criminal” in a case involving two Christian street preachers, reports The Christian Institute.
The two men, Michael Overd and Michael Stockwell, claim they were simply preaching the gospel and answering questions from the crowd.
The prosecutor said, “To use words translated in 1611 in a very different context, in the context of modern British society, must be considered to be abusive and is a criminal matter” – especially the notion that Jesus is God in the flesh.
Employment in the U.S. Increases in February
President Donald Trump’s first full month in office witnessed an increase in employment as U.S. companies added 298,000 new jobs in February. In fact, new job figures from ADP beat economists’ estimates by more than 100,000, reports The Daily Mail.
“I am very pleased to announce that the great company Exxon-Mobil is going to be investing $20 billion in the Gulf Coast and the Gulf Coast region. It’ll be 45,000 jobs. And they’re great jobs. $100,000 average. This is something that was done to a large extent because of our policies and the policies of this new administration having to do with regulation. I said we’d be bringing back jobs. This is one big example of it.”
Republican Congressman Abruptly Disconnected from CNN Interview
Republican Congressman Scott Taylor of Virginia was abruptly disconnected from his CNN interview with Dana Bash on Monday just as he began citing statistics revealing 300 refugees admitted to the U.S. are being investigated by the FBI in domestic terrorism cases.
BASH: “Do you think it is necessary for the security of this country to put this ban in place?
TAYLOR: “Just today, the FBI comes out and says that 30 percent, 30 percent, of their domestic terrorism cases that they’re investigating are from folks who are refugees. It’s important not to label all refugees bad people, that’s not why I’m here, but …”
That’s when the feed suddenly cut out, reports WorldNetDaily.com. Taylor’s face and voice were replaced by an image of colored bars and a loud buzzing noise.
BASH: “I was just going to say, congressman, it’s time to go, but I think the TV gremlins did that for us.”
Comey Intends to Serve Entire Ten Years as FBI Director
James Comey said yesterday at a Boston College conference on cybersecurity that he plans to serve his entire 10-year term as FBI director, reports Politico.com.
“You’re stuck with me for >about another 6 ½ years.”
Comey did not address swirling questions about the claims by President Donald Trump that Obama ordered a wiretap of then-candidate Trump.
North Korea May Soon be Able to Attack Hawaii
North Korea could soon have the capacity to launch an attack on Hawaii that would devastate America’s Pacific military bases, accelerating the need for the United States to upgrade missile defenses in the area, reports the Washington Free Beacon.
Coke TV Ad Promotes Homosexuality
Gone are the days when “Coke adds life.” Now, Coke is blatantly celebrating the death-style of homosexuality. Their new TV ad features a brother and sister vying for the attention of a handsome pool boy in a campaign about which the homosexual Out Magazine said, “Sibling rivalry never looked more inclusive.”
Benham Brothers Say Living Out Our Faith is Going to Cost Something
Identical twins David Benham and Jason Benham, known as The Benham Brothers, want Americans to understand that there is an attack on Christians’ religious liberty in the country and for the first time ever they believe it will cost something to live out their faith, reports the Christian Post.
The former professional baseball players have become well known Christian activists since losing their reality television show on HGTV, which was cancelled due to comments made by the Benhams regarding abortion and homosexual marriage.
Referring to the believers in Hebrews 11, David Benham said, “They ran their race and it cost them something, [For some, it] cost them their very lives but then Hebrews 12 says, ‘Now it’s our time. Since we are surrounded by this great cloud of witnesses, let us run the race with perseverance that is set before us.’ So it’s our turn, we’ve got the baton and we are going to win this.”
Human Rights Lawyer in China Suffers Ongoing Torture
A Chinese human rights lawyer named Xie Yang has revealed that he is being subjected to torture such as beatings, lack of water, and suffocation by Chinese government officials in their attempt to extract a confession of guilt from him.
China Aid, an organization that monitors Christian persecution and human rights abuses in China, reports that has been imprisoned since July 11, 2015 for defending human rights and thus allegedly presenting a threat to China’s government.
Pastor Compares Planned Parenthood to Radical Islam
A Tennessee pastor compared Planned Parenthood to radical Islam last week after receiving a card in the mail indicating that a Houston woman had made a donation to the abortion business in his name.
Pastor Greg Locke of the Global Vision Bible Church in Tennessee has been very vocal about conservative causes, including the right to life for unborn babies, according to Christian Daily.
On a Facebook video, Locke threw the card in the trash, telling the pro-abortion donor that it was an “absolute waste of your money.”
“Day Without a Woman” Protest Was Funded by George Soros
Leftist billionaire George Soros gave $246 million to groups behind yesterday’s “Day Without a Woman” protest, according to a report by the Media Research Center.
Schools in at least four states actually canceled classes so teachers and staff members could participate in “Day Without a Woman” demonstrations.
While movement organizers say the demonstration is meant to spotlight gender inequality, critics say it is intended to protest President Donald Trump as was the mean-spirited Women’s March on Washington.
Police Chief in Arizona Says Police Officers Should Practice Meditation
Tempe, Arizona Police Chief Sylvia Moir believes practicing meditation should be a key piece of police officer development as a way to help ease the stress of policing to “get us to be present, not take triggers”, reports Dan Harris of ABC News for his “10% Happier” podcast.
Two Middle-Aged Men Charged with Stealing 100,000 Diapers
Police in Fox Crossing, Wisconsin disclosed Tuesday that two middle-aged men are facing charges in connection with the theft of 100,000 diapers worth $45,000 from the Fox Cities Diaper Bank, reports the Post-Crescent. The diaper bank provides diapers to 875 babies from low-income families every month.
New York Times Facebook Ad Backfires
Facebook users were stunned when they read a sponsored post what said: “Truth. It needs your support. Support fact-based journalism. Subscribe to The New York Times.”
The vast majority of commenters took the paper to task, suggesting it reports anything but the truth, reports WorldNetDaily.com.
Tom Kelly said, “Yes, the truth needs our support. A good start would be to cancel your subscription to the Tome of Lies.”
William Wehr wrote, “New York Times: all the liberal propaganda that’s fit to print.”
And Bill Driscoll said, “Too late. NYT and truth have been strangers for years.”
Jesus said, “The truth shall set you free.” (John 8:32)
And that’s the World View in Five Minutes.