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Minister Doggart enters race for U.S. representative

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(This announcement does not constitute an endorsement of Doggart; it is merely running because he is a minister, and thus touching upon Christian news in Tennessee. I am not endorsing candidates for office.) Robert Rankin Doggart of Signal Mountain has announced his candidacy for the 4th District U.S. House of Representative seat in the Nov. 4 general election as an independent. Doggart, 62, has more than 40 years in the electric generation business, working as an engineer, manager, superintendent and other titles, including 17 years at TVA. He is an ordained minister in the Christian National Church (Congregational). He is … Continue reading Minister Doggart enters race for U.S. representative

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Building owner evicts snake-handling LaFollette pastor

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(WBIR-LaFollette) A LaFollette pastor will have to find a new place to worship after the building owner kicked him and his snake-handling worshipers out of the church. 10News spoke with the building owner, Clyde Daugherty, who said he built the church in August, 1994. Daugherty said he rented the building to Hamblin for $267 a month, but decided to no longer allow serpent handling in the church. “Too many people were getting hurt and dying, and that’s a proven fact,” said Daugherty. “He was focused too much on the wrong things, like attention from the media and the t.v. show, … Continue reading Building owner evicts snake-handling LaFollette pastor

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Presbyterians abandon Scriptures, approve same-sex ‘marriage’ in churches

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The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) will allow its pastors to preside at same-sex weddings, WBIR reports. In two overwhelming votes, the nation’s sixth-largest protestant denomination approved the practice in the 19 states where same-sex marriage is legal and approved presbytery-by-presbytery decisions to change the definition of marriage from a man and a woman to two people. In 2011, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) approved ordaining clergy with same-sex partners. Since then, 428 of the denomination’s more than 10,000 churches have left for other more conservative denominations or have dissolved. The church now has about 1.8 million members. It’s unclear whether the Presbytery … Continue reading Presbyterians abandon Scriptures, approve same-sex ‘marriage’ in churches

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Cleveland: Former prisoner turns to ministry

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There was a time when William Chandler sat in prison under a life sentence thinking he would never be free again. Today, at age 64, Chandler is a free man, released from the vices that imprisoned his mind and body. Humbled by his experience and grateful to be liberated in more ways than one, Chandler took another step in his purpose-driven life to be the self-sacrificing person he aspired to be. On May 31, 2014, Chandler became an ordained minister in the AME Zion Church at a conference held at Alcoa High School in northeastern Tennessee. Wiping away tears days … Continue reading Cleveland: Former prisoner turns to ministry

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Christianity, Islam and demons, oh my! Ex-Muslim shares journey from Kuwait to becoming pastor in North Carolina

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By JASON REYNOLDS Tennessee Christian News Jesus. Demons. War. Infidel. Brashness. Family strife. Islam. Christianity. Pastor. These are some of the themes in the riveting life of Naeem Fazal, a former Muslim who immigrated to America to build a better life — and hook up with blonds — but ended up fighting demons and finding Christ. “Ex-Muslim” is a fascinating memoir by Fazal and co-author Kitti Murray, describing his life as a Middle Eastern immigrant to the Carolinas shortly after surviving Operation Desert Storm. Nelson Books is the publisher of the memoir, which hits bookstore shelves this Tuesday, June 10. … Continue reading Christianity, Islam and demons, oh my! Ex-Muslim shares journey from Kuwait to becoming pastor in North Carolina

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Judge Dismisses Atheist Lawsuit Challenging Church, Clergy Tax Exemptions

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A federal judge in Kentucky has dismissed a lawsuit filed by three atheist organizations that challenged tax provisions for churches and members of the clergy. United States District Judge William O. Bertlesman, appointed by then-President Jimmy Carter, threw out the suit lodged by American Atheists, Atheists of Northern Indiana and Atheist Archives of Kentucky, declaring that they had no standing in the matter. The groups had asserted that current tax law, which exempts churches from requesting tax exempt status, filing an annual Form 990 or paying income tax withholding and FICA taxes, among other benefits, is unconstitutional. “Religious organizations and … Continue reading Judge Dismisses Atheist Lawsuit Challenging Church, Clergy Tax Exemptions

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Being black and being gay are not the same thing | Fox News

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By Maina Mwaura Published May 10, 2014 FoxNews.com Much is being made of HGTV’s decision to cancel a previously announced new series, “Flip it Forward,” because its stars, twin brothers David and Jason Benham, had expressed their faith-based, pro-life values and belief that marriage should be between one man and one woman. Many in the media have called their beliefs anti-gay and similar to race-based bigotry. Look… HGTV is a private entity that can make whatever decision it chooses regarding its network and business operations, however, it has become extremely disturbing to me that media personalities and social groups have … Continue reading Being black and being gay are not the same thing | Fox News

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Tennessee: Faithful gather for National Day of Prayer

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John Brown Jr., a former Bedford County law enforcement officer, told the audience at Thursday’s National Day of Prayer luncheon that the power of prayer stems from Christians’ belief in an omnipotent God. “We don’t only want God to hear our prayers,” said Brown, “we want him to answer our prayers.” And while “nothing is too trivial” for us to ask God about, we must understand that sometimes God’s answer is to deny us the exact substance of our request. FOR MORE: Shelbyville Times-Gazette: Local News: Praying as one: Faithful gather for National Day of Prayer (05/02/14). Continue reading Tennessee: Faithful gather for National Day of Prayer

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‘God protect us’: Pastor, family survive Tennessee tornado; 2 perish

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“The house is being torn apart around you, and we’re just crying out, ‘God protect us,’” Darrell Haney said in an AP story. “Because at that point you’re totally hopeless and helpless.” His church was destroyed. The school bus he drives was heavily damaged. Still Haney, a Fayetteville pastor, tried to be upbeat. “Everything’s gone,” he said. “But the main thing is everyone’s OK, the lives are taken care of.” His wife, two grandchildren, daughter and son-in-law survived. A married couple died in their mobile home. FOR MORE: 2 dead in Tenn. tornado were couple in mobile home » Knoxville … Continue reading ‘God protect us’: Pastor, family survive Tennessee tornado; 2 perish