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Atheist Society Official Becomes a Christian, Resigns Position: ‘I’m So Happy to Be Here’
Michael Foust | ChristianHeadlines.com Contributor | Tuesday, June 1, 2021
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Michael Foust | ChristianHeadlines.com Contributor | Tuesday, June 1, 2021
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A high-ranking official in a Kenyan atheist organization said Saturday he had accepted Christ and resigned from his position because he no longer wanted to promote atheism in the country.
Seth Mahiga was the secretary for Atheists in Kenya Society, an organization founded in 2016 to advocate for secularism, non-religion, and the belief that “the universe is a natural phenomenon with no supernatural side,” according to its website. It is a member organization of Humanists International.
But on Saturday, Mahiga announced on the society’s social media accounts that he had become a Christian. A press release also was posted on the society’s website.
“This evening, regretfully, the Secretary of the Atheists in Kenya Society Mr. Seth Mahiga informed me that he has made the decision to resign from his position as Secretary of the society,” the press release said. “Seth’s reason for resigning is that he has found Jesus Christ and is no longer interested in promoting atheism in Kenya. We wish Seth all the best in his newfound relationship with Jesus Christ.”
The press release and the social media accounts also posted a video of Mahiga at church, telling the congregation, “I’ve been going through some difficulties in life. … I’m so happy to be here.”
On Monday, the Atheists in Kenya Twitter account was back to advocating for atheism, posting in a tweet, “Remember that it is only when people are free to think for themselves, using reason as their guide, that they are best capable of developing values that succeed in satisfying human needs and serving human interests.”
Christians worldwide celebrated Mahiga’s conversion.
“This is amazing news!!!” tweeted social commentator Obianuju Ekeocha. “... Let us continue to pray for conversions to the Gospel of Jesus.”
“This resignation caused by regeneration should ignite celebration for all Christians and consternation for all atheists,” tweeted James Merritt, pastor of Cross Pointe Church in Georgia. “May his tribe increase in every way!” less
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to Pardon Anyone Charged with Breaking Covid Rules: 'They've Got a Governor that Cares'
Michael Foust | ChristianHeadlines.com Contributor | Friday, May 14, 2021
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Michael Foust | ChristianHeadlines.com Contributor | Friday, May 14, 2021
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said this week he will issue pardons to anyone in his state who is facing criminal penalties for not following Covid-19 health restrictions.
DeSantis made the comments Wednesday to Fox News host Laura Ingraham while addressing the high-profile case of Mike and Jillian Carnevale, gym owners who refused last year to enforce local mask mandates. They were arrested.
DeSantis called the arrests “government overreach.”
“When our clemency board meets in the coming weeks, we'll issue pardons not only for Mike and Jillian but for any Floridian that may have outstanding infractions for things like masks and social distancing,” DeSantis said on Fox News. “The fact is it's not even right to be wearing masks when you're exercising. The World Health Organization advises against it. It's not healthy for people to be doing that in the first place. So it was a bad restriction.
“But these things with health should be advisory. They should not be punitive. And so we're happy to use our constitutional authority. I think they've been treated poorly. And fortunately, they've got a governor that cares.”
On Twitter, DeSantis said Floridians “should not be penalized for rejecting the overreach of local authorities through unnecessary mask mandates.”
Mike Carnevale argued last year that the mask mandates were unhealthy for gym members who were exercising.
“We really have to start asking questions is when they’re telling gym owners and yoga studio operators, your patrons have to wear a facial covering while exercising,” the gym owner said. “Those of us in the fitness industry understand that’s not safe. This is something we can’t subscribe to anymore.”
Last week, DeSantis suspended all local Covid-19 health restrictions, saying the state has a surplus of vaccines needed to stop the virus. He said he wants people to “live freely in the state of Florida” and “enjoy themselves.” less
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Parent Pulls First-Grader from Class after Teacher Reads from Book Promoting Transgenderism
Milton Quintanilla | Contributor for ChristianHeadlines.com | Monday, May 10, 2021
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Milton Quintanilla | Contributor for ChristianHeadlines.com | Monday, May 10, 2021
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A first-grade teacher in Washington State is under fire from parents after reading a book promoting transgenderism to children.
According to an anonymous tip received by Young America's Foundation, a conservative youth advocacy organization, Jennifer Miller, a first-grade teacher at Geneva Elementary School in Bellingham, Washington read to her students from the book I am Jazz.
The book, published in 2014, was co-authored by LGBT activist Jessica Herthel and trans-identified reality TV star Jazz Jennings. It details how a two-year-old biological male named Jazz transitioned to female with the support of his parents.
"From the time she was two years old, Jazz knew that she had a girl's brain in a boy's body. She loved pink and dressing up as a mermaid and didn't feel like herself in boys' clothing," the book's description on Amazon states. "This confused her family, until they took her to a doctor who said that Jazz was transgender and that she was born that way.
"Jazz's story is based on her real-life experience, and she tells it in a simple, clear way that will be appreciated by picture book readers, their parents, and teachers."
In an email sent on February 16, a concerned parent emailed Miller about the book, writing, "Did you read this book to 1st graders today?"
In response, Miller responded in the affirmative, explaining that the school district is "working hard to support all members of our school community and promote inclusion through understanding and compassion."
In a Friday interview with The Christian Post, YAF spokeswoman Kara Zupkus said that the concerned parent reached out to their tip line this week.
According to Zupkas, the parent was "very angry and … frustrated that he hadn't heard anything from the school board and that his concerns weren't being addressed."
Although Miller showed a desire to "answer any questions" or address concerns from the parent, Zupkus noted that the conversation following the exchange "did not make much headway."
The parent ultimately ended up pulling the child from the class after continued disagreements with the teacher about the book.
Additionally, the parent also reached out to the school board president, Jennifer Mason, who offered a standard form response, such as, 'We have received your response, thank you for your inquiry.' And beyond that, she never returned the parent's email," Zupkus added.
An investigation by YAF later revealed that Mason owns a sex toy shop called "Wink Wink."
Zupkas told The Christian Post that the angry parent also reached out to Bellingham Public Schools Superintendent Greg Baker, who agreed to speak with the parent over the phone after refusing to dialogue through email. When the parent asked if he could record the call, Baker declined, and no conversation was had.
Zupkus argued that teaching first-grade students from a book promoting LGBT ideologies exemplifies the "sad state of affairs for public education" while predicting that the incident would "inspire other students and other parents to push for school choice because we can't allow things like this to keep happening in our public schools."
"It's insanity. They're really pushing a leftist agenda with no apologies," she continued. "And parents need to hold their school board members accountable. They need to hold their teachers accountable, the superintendent, everyone needs to be held accountable. So, it really is up to the parents when it involves children this young to get involved." less
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