Televangelist Joel Osteen responds to same-sex marriage

It's good to hear Joel Osteen not be a 'powder puff' Christian as usual, in our opinion.   Joel Osteen boldly admitted in his own words, he sees no where in the Bible homosexuality is acceptable, allegedly.   Usually, Pastor Osteen has went around the subject, but this time he boldly... Read more at: Black Church News: Televangelist Joel Osteen responds to same-sex marriage | A...

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North Peoria Church of Christ Celebrated Good Friday Despite Church Shooting Last Year on the Day

Three people were dead and two others in the hospital last Easter, after two white suspects reportedly drove through north Tulsa hunting for black people as targets.The shooting spree attracted national - even international - attention, with the famous civil rights leader in town to speak at a "Rally for Hope and Healing." Read more at: Tulsa Church North Peoria Church of Christ Celebrated Good Friday Despite Church Shooting Last Year on the Day | A...

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Norfolk VA. Pastor David Smith is arraigned on child porn charges

  Pastor David Smith of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church has been arrested for child porn charges.  However, Pastor Smith has admitted to the crime and also, he needs help.  SCR readers, not too often do we hear of pastors and other types clergy members admitting to their crimes against children.   We are not letting Pastor Smith off the hook, but the only way these ministers can be helped is... Read more at: Norfolk VA. pastor is arraigned on child porn charges |...

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Texas pastor Rebukes Victoria’s Secret marketing to teens

  Black church, we think it is about time you pay close attention to what is going with sin in our country, not just homosexuality, but what is also going on with other types of sin that targets our young people.  Pastors and other clergy members within the black church should think very seriously about preaching against issues that negatively effects our families, not just leave it up... Read more at: Black Church News: Texas pastor Rebukes Victoria’s Secret marketing to teens | ...

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University Apologizes for Stomping Jesus

Now what would possess any professor to create such an assignment that instructs his or her students to write down the Son of God's name, 'Jesus' and stomp the paper?   As our Word informs us, hell is in the bowels of the earth.  SCR readers, we believe that whomever does not accept Jesus Christ as their personal Savior will be on an assignment for Satan to do such a thing... Read more at:  University Apologizes for Stomping Jesus: Black Church Can you Believe It? | A...

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Murdered Pastor Fred Winters’ Wife Writes New Book about of Peace and Hope, Forgives Gunman

Cindy Winters didn't set out to write a book. But as she journaled about her grief and pain after her husband Fred was killed in his Maryville, Ill., pulpit four years ago, she realized how healing the writing process could be. And she wanted to share that with others on a similar journey. Pastor Fred Winters was killed at First Baptist Church in Maryville in 2009, when a gunman entered a Sunday morning worship service on March 8 and shot him in the pulpit. Read more at: Murdered Illinois...

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Texas Pastor Responds to His Handling of a Child Sex Abuser on Church Staff

The pastor of a Texas Baptist megachurch, questioned about the handling of a staff member 24 years ago who was recently convicted of sex crimes in another state, noted in his Sunday sermon March 17 that Jesus didn't answer his accusers during trials before religious and civil authorities 2,000 years ago in Jerusalem. Reads more at: Texas Pastor Responds to His Handling of a Child Sex Abuser on His Church Staff | A...

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Pope Francis I Demonstrates How to Use a Condom?

Pope Francis I Demonstrates How to Use a Condom? The Roman Catholic church's new leader, Pope Francis I, made a very bold statement and a new direction on this past Sunday. While followers gathered at the Saint Peter’s Square, the pope demonstrated how to correctly use and apply a condom! Yes, you heard it correctly. A man who has vowed to never have sex in his position, held one up and showed the world just how to use a LifeStyles-brand condom. “It’s imperative that partners use a...

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1st Pastoral Anniversary for Lesbian Couple of The Gathering Church

Here's another couple preaching in the church and obviously teaching others what they believe in. It's becoming a true trend. We believe that the church, for them, became too critical of their lives and they went out and are making it happen for them in their own way. Read more at: Black Gay Church Alert: Lesbian Couple Celebrate 1st Pastoral Anniversary | AT2...

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Gospel’s Deitrick Haddon on Coco Brother Live Show! [AUDIO]

Deitrick Haddon speaks to Coco Brother about his recent 'tests' and 'storms' but that he feels he is more qualified to minister now because of his storms. He says he is more confident and on fire for God more than ever. We don't know about all of that but we do believe that storms will shape and mold you more so for ministry as long as we have the right intentions. Read more at: Gospel’s Deitrick Haddon Speaks Out About His Recent Storms on Coco Brother Live! [AUDIO] | A...

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Pastor A.B. Schirmer To Spend Life in Prison for Death of 2nd Wife

Former Pastor A.B. Schirmer To Spend Life in Prison for Death of 2nd Wife We saw the full story of his life and the investigation on NBC's Dateline and he was really a seed for the church and any woman that was in contact with him. He's definitely getting exactly what he deserves for selfishly taking the lives of two women who loved him. Report below: A former Pennsylvania pastor was sentenced Monday to life in prison without parole in the fatal bludgeoning of his second wife in 2008....

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South African Cardinal Apologizes for 'Pedophilia Is not a Crime' Remark

South African Cardinal Issues Apology for Stating Pedophilia Is not a Crime AT2W: We have heard this before from another case. Many of these church leaders make a lot of excuses for their fellow clergymen. They are offended when people go against them for their wrongdoings and instead of owning up to the crimes, they want the victims to feel at fault for what they did not cause. Only God can judge them but we know someone will burn in hell for the hurt and pain caused by men and women...

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Pastor Jack Hayford’s Grandson Kidnapped Yet Returned

Pastor Jack Hayford's Grandson Kidnapped Yet Returned Safely Home Foursquare missionary Kyle Bauer, the grandson of Pastor Jack Hayford, was kidnapped Thursday in Mexico, near Puerto Vallarta. The authorities worked together between the local police, the FBI, and the U.S. Embassy, the family and others in order to safely have Kyle returned to his family last week. Charisma Magazine reported: Bauer, 31, and his wife, Teresa, were appointed as Foursquare missionaries to Mexico...

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New Pope Francis Being Called To Investigate Sex Abuse Charges

  The election of a new pope is said to possibly be a healing move for the Roman Catholic church if he deals with the growing sex abuse crisis that has savaged the church’s reputation worldwide, says the Associate Press. Will the Pope make a difference and deal with these issues of abuse for the victims? Read more at: New Pope Francis Being Called To Investigate Sex Abuse Charges with Roman Catholic Clergy | A...

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Church Scandal Report: Bishop T. D. Jakes allegedly Offends Pilar, Ex-wife of Deion Sanders

  For all of you celebrity preachers and even the ones in smaller churches whom take sides against a hurting woman, payday is coming after while if you don't repent.  We respectively want to inform you that too many women have stop attending church because of you allegedly siding with people in the wrong.   Pilar Sanders has allegedly expressed she is very upset with Bishop T. D. Jakes... Read more at: Black Church News: Celebrity Preacher Bishop T. D. Jakes allegedly Offends...

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The Church of God of America Inc.’s Pastor Sued By Church Members Inappropriate Use of Church Funds

The Church of God of America Inc. has been in battle since 2010 when the church and headquarters in Danville was burned down and over  $900,000 in insurance money was collected. The church has been sued by nearly 30 members of the church which alleges Tim Napier, the bishop and president of the church, and three others have misappropriated church funds for their own use while acting without proper authority to rebuild the church in Danville Read more at: The Church of God of America Inc.’s...

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3rd Pastoral Anniversary of Pastor Aaron B. Jones-Wade and First Gentleman

  Yes! You heard it correctly. The pastor of The Community Church of Washington D.C., United Church of Christ is celebrating their 3rd pastoral anniversary. We never knew there were so many gay couples who run churches but we have learned that the black community has opened up even more to the United Church of Christ because of their liberal views. Read more at: Black Gay Church Alert: 3rd Pastoral Anniversary of Pastor Aaron B. Jones-Wade and First Gentleman | A...

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Michael Vick talks at Stone Mountain church about right choices

Stone Mountain, GA.  It's wonderful to know, he is still moving forward.  However, we wish he could have continued his book signing tour without fear, because like our fellow journalists mentioned in a previous article at SCR, he did his time, he should not allow them to hold him in bondage.   Michael Vick came out with his autobiography, "Finally Free" to help other people and the main thing is... Read more at: Celebrity News: Michael Vick talks at Stone Mountain church...

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Pastor wants apology for Gov. Chris Christie’s race and gender remark

  Allegedly, Governor Christie has referred to the first black female of the state Assembly by race and gender and Pastor Kenneth Clayton wants him to apologize. Now, we do not like to touch on racial issues much, because we know racism is an ancient spiritual issue that is no less painful than... Read more at: Black Church News: Pastor wants apology for Gov. Chris Christie’s race and gender remark | A...

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Imprisoned Pastor’s Wife Pleads with US Gov’t to help free husband

  Naghmeh Abedini, the wife of the Iranian-American Pastor Saeed Abedini who has been in imprisoned for believing in Jesus Christ is very upset with the US Government.  Allegedly no politician has shown up at any of the hearings or informed Mrs. Abedini that they would plead for his... Read more at: Imprisoned Pastor’s Wife Pleads with US Gov’t to help free husband | A...

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Rev. Jack Schaap wrote young victim that molestation was the Lord’s work?

  Former pastor of First Baptist Church of Hammond allegedly informed his victim in a letter that his affair with her was not only wrong, but desired by Jesus Christ.   Furthermore, he claimed it was the Lord's work.  Saints of God, the Devil has deceived this man.   What type of Lord was he... Read more at: Megachurch pastor Jack Schaap wrote young victim that molestation was the Lord’s work, allegedly | A...

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Former pastor arrested, charged with child molesting 13-year-old girl

We've go too many preachers in the pulpit whom have strange lusts for children.  This former pastor of Greater Works CME Church in Kansas City, Missouri has been arrested for molesting a 13-year-old girl.  This is happening so often nowadays, it should not be a common thing.  So, we wonder when are preachers in the black church going to start rebuking preachers nasty guys... Read more at:  Black Church News: Former pastor arrested, charged with child molesting 13-year-old...

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Church Scandal: The black church won’t forgive my daughter for being gay

  Sister, 'Regina (fictitious name)' confided in the journalists of Souls of Black Women about how the majority of the members mistreat her 20 year old daughter for being gay.  Regina says she helped start this independent holiness church in Oakland several years ago.  Her daughter made a mistake and chose the wrong path, after being abused by several men in her family all sorts of ways.  She admits there was even sexual abuse by one of her brothers when she was just a toddler. ...

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Pastor David Landrith of Long Hollow Baptist Church Announces Rare Cancer Diagnosis | AT2W

Let us pray for this pastor and his strength and faith in God for his healing. As we always say, there is healing in the name of Jesus and if we believe in the God we serve, than we have to believe He can heal us too!! Prayer Needed for Pastor David Landrith of Long Hollow Baptist Church Rare Cancer Diagnosis | A...

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Archdiocese of Los Angeles Settles in Sex abuse cases

Now, because this ex-priest Michael Baker molested four children from a span of 26 years from 1974 to 2000, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles has settled four sex abuse cases for $10 million.  This is sickening and very frightening to acknowledge why we have a messed up society today, too many people over various denominations... Read more at: Archdiocese of Los Angeles settles four sex abuse cases for $10 million | A...

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Detroit Pastor asking for public’s help to catch church thieves

  Pastor Roderick Dallas of Detroit will now beef up security, now someone broke into his church and stole over $15,000 worth of equipment.  He admits they had a camera, but not to record taped images, only live ones. The thieves broke into his church by using a claw hammer and a pair of scissors.  Although, it would make sense to tightened security on the church building, what happened to... Read more at: Black Church News: Detroit Pastor asking for public’s help to catch church...

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Bishop Eddie Long New Birth Academy Closes Due to Bad Economy/Low Enrollment? Right!

Bishop Eddie Long New Birth Academy to Close Due to Bad Economy/Low Enrollment We all know that there is only one reason and one reason only why Eddie Long's academy is closing down: No one wants their children attending a school where many of his accusers attended and were sexually coerced by him. They can come up with as many excuses as they want, but that is the bottom line. Bishop Long and New Birth church will never be the same again. It will continue to crumble and be riddled with scandal...

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Will we ever hear Michael Whitsey’s Good sermons again?

After hearing one of Michael Whitsey's good sermons, at his alccministries.com, we wonder how such a man of God's Word could go back to selling drugs?  It seems like this former pastor had a good handful of church members and saying all the good things people need to hear. Pastor... Read more at: Black Church News: Will we ever hear Michael Whitsey’s Good sermons again? | A...

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Shawnee pastor Jerry Barham arrested in federal child porn investigation

  We don't mean any harm, but after viewing the following video, we've come to realize some white Christians are just as ignorant as some black ones whom excuse their pastor's lust as only being human.    Folks, we're talking about child porn.   This man in the above photo, Jerry Barham and his good friend, Melissa Loman have both been arrested for child porn.   Yes, we are all human... Read more at: Shawnee pastor arrested in federal child porn investigation...

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Gospel from the Stripper’s Pole: Female Preaches While Dressing Provocatively

Can you really preach with your breasts out? Who in the world will take her seriously with her breast hanging out? If anything men and women will come to her her 'preach' just to check her out. SMH!! Beware! This is NOT the TRUE CHURCH!!! Read more at: Gospel from the Stripper’s Pole: How Latascha Emanuel Preaches with Her Breasts on Display? [VIDEO] | A...

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Why Does the Mega Black Church Glorify World’s Hip Hop/Rap in Gospel Music?

  Now, as children of the most high God, it does not make sense for these black churches whom are now mega to glorify the world's hip/hop and rap in gospel music, if there has been actual blood sacrifices in the world, allegedly.   According to Professor Griff, a few high profile hip hop celebrity millionaires have taken an oath for their fame and fortune.  If this is true, then what is the... Read more at: Why Does the Mega Black Church Glorify World’s Hip Hop/Rap in Gospel...

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Verizon Wireless Turns In Church Deacon For Child Porn Possession on Account

Verizon Wireless Turns In Church Deacon For Pedophilia Found on His Online Account Now, this is the type of news we like to hear. Whenever companies start being proactive in helping us catch predators, we are moving in the right direction. Read the report below. Via Baltimore Sun reports: William Steven Albaugh, 67, a deacon at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church on Belair Road, was arrested at his Nottingham home at 7:45 a.m. Police had searched Albaugh’s Treadway Court home and...

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Kilgore pastor Glenn Douglas Barton arrested in child sex assault case

This pastor of Calvary Way Church, Glenn Douglas Barton, 62, has been arrested for child molestation.   We are afraid to admit, but there must be a very small percentage of pastors whom are not possessed with the demon to sexually attack children.   Saints of God, if we cannot trust pastors, bishops, evangelists or even music ministers around our children, then whom can... Read more at: Kilgore pastor arrested in child sex assault case | A...

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‘Sisterhood’ Reality Star First Lady Christina Murray Launches Clothing Line

Christina is developing her clothing line, Boss Lady Pink Label, which spawned from her need to find church clothes to fit her small frame. “I hated all the good old fashioned church outfits. That’s why they never fit me, because I’m short. It doesn’t look right on me,” she explained. Read more at: ‘Sisterhood’ Reality Star First Lady Christina Murray Launches New Ladies Clothing Line | A...

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Westboro Baptist Church Allegedly Brainwashed Former Member Lauren Drains

  This story sort of reminds us of some former members of the Church of Scientology whom have allegedly complained about brainwashing.  This young woman name Lauren Drain allegedly says that the members of the Westboro Baptist Church feels God appointed them to speak out.   Her family is still with the... Read more at: Lauren Drains allegedly says Westboro Baptist Church brainwashed her | A...

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Youth Pastor Louis Joseph Bristol Arrested for Rape of Teens and Sell of Grass to Minors

A youth pastor has been arrested for raping teenage girls he met at a California central coast church. Santa Barbara County sheriff's investigators say 28-year-old Louis Joseph Bristol was booked on Wednesday for multiple counts of rape, child molestation and selling marijuana to minors. Read more at: Youth Pastor Gone Bad: Louis Joseph Bristol Arrested for Rape of Teens and Sell of Grass to Minors | A...

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Did Benny Hinn Marry Pastor Paula White?

You are probably saying "What is AT2W talking about?" Well, we all know that the remarriage was set for March 3rd this past weekend for Pastor Benny Hinn and his wife Suzanne. It did in fact happen but can anyone see what we see? This one photo of their remarriage ceremony taken on this past Sunday. Now, is it just us or does Suzanne Hinn look very similar to Pastor Paula White... Read more at: Did Benny Hinn Marry Pastor Paula White Instead? | A...

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Abortion Doctor Kermit Gosnell Trial Begins in Baby Murder Case

Sisters, we don't know, if you followed our previous story about Dr. Kermit Gosnell who murdered 7 infants with scissors and a pregnant refugee at his west Philadelphia clinic.  However, this is the update, regarding his fate, he is now on trial for murder and also running a pill mill.  He allegedly stored dead unborn babies in his clinic and it was a very gruesome sight, according to... Read more at: Black Women, Trial begins for abortion doctor, Kermit Gosnell | A...

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World’s Largest Full Gospel Church Pastor Indicted for a $9 Million Stock Scheme

Yoido Full Gospel Church's David Yonggi Cho is accused of $9 million stock loss and $5.5 billion in tax evasion. The founding pastor of the world's largest Pentecostal congregation is being indicted on charges of breach of trust for costing the church more than $9 million in a stock scheme gone awry. Read more at:  Pastor of World’s Largest Full Gospel Church Indicted for a $9 Million Stock Scheme on Church | A...

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Angel Food Founders Plead Guilty in $140 million Fraud Scandal

The founders of Georgia-based Angel Food Ministries (AFM), a former $140-million distributor of discounted food via church networks, pleaded guilty to federal charges of fraud and money laundering today--five years after the FBI's investigation into the Wingo family's misuse of ministry funds originally began. Read more at: Angel Food Founders Plead Guilty to Misuse of $140 million in Fraud | A...

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Former New Birth Pastor Eddie Velez Arrested

We guess we can't be surprised what news from those stemming from Bishop Eddie Long's New Birth Church. When we used to attend, we thought it was a joke that this pastor was heading their New Birth Latino services! Hilarious! Pastor Eddie Velez was arrested on charges of attacking a referee at Chamblee High School: Read more at: Former New Birth Pastor Eddie Velez Arrested after Attacking HS Referee | A...

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Pastor Michael Wilkerson of New Millennium Life Restoration Fellowship Convicted in Fraud Scandal

Pastor Michael Wilkerson of New Millennium Life Restoration Fellowship Convicted in Fraud Scandal We have been waiting on an update to this terrible scandal of a man of God who used his position to take advantage of his church flock. Pastor Michael Wilkerson with New Millennium Life Restoration Fellowship was convicted this week of getting $6 million in home loan fraud for properties in Schwenksville and Glenmoore. The pastor is facing up to 180 years in prison. The Patch.com reported: Michael...

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Black Church News: Man admits to murdering wife, Detroit Gospel Singer

When you look at the above photo, you would think this is a perfect couple.  However, according to this late gospel singer's Facebook page, their marriage was coming to an end.  Lori Stanford obviously had had enough of her husband, Tony Stanford for whatever reason and need to release her emotional distress.   We see happy couples all the time, but we never know what is... Read more at: Black Church News: Man admits to murdering wife, gospel singer on Detroit’s east side...

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Gospel’s Marvin Sapp Questioned By Fan About Working with Kandi Burruss

We knew someone was going to call Mr. Marvin Sapp on this, at least other than us, that is. Our friends at Joy105.com posted a comment from Facebook  to Marvin Sapp from a fan who questions his motives for helping 'Kandi Koated Knights' Kandi Burruss' production of  her inspirational/gospel song called "Stay Prayed'. Read more at: Gospel’s Marvin Sapp Questioned By Fan About His Motivation to Do Song with Kandi Burruss? | A...

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