| | FEMA says it will help everybody after Kamala Harris suggests hurricane aid will be based on ‘equity’ | | Curated for you byCP Editors | | Good afternoon! It's Monday, October 3, and today's headlines include FEMA clarifying it will provide Hurricane Ian relief to "all communities," the death of former ECFA President Dan Busby, new research that suggests the majority of Americans are unaware of the rising number of fentanyl overdoses in the U.S., and a discussion on the rising popularity of the occult in the latest episode of the "Playing With Fire" podcast. | | During CBS News' "Face the Nation" on Sunday, Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Criswell clarified that the agency will "support all communities" impacted by Hurricane Ian. Criswell's comments came in response to Vice President Kamala Harris' remarks two days earlier that the Biden administration believes aid should be distributed "based on equity." Harris' comments came during the Democratic National Committee's Women's Leadership Forum on Friday, where the vice president told the crowd, "[W]e have to address this in a way that is about giving resources based on equity, understanding that we fight for equality, but we also need to fight for equity, understanding not everyone starts out at the same place." However, Criswell assured the "Face the Nation" viewers that all communities would receive support, stating, "I committed that to the governor; I commit to you right here that all Floridians are going to be able to get the help that is available to them through our programs." Criswell appeared to agree that equity is a longer-term goal. | | Meanwhile, Harris' comments have faced criticism from opponents, with Christina Pushaw, a campaign adviser to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, tweeting, "@VP's rhetoric is causing undue panic and must be clarified. FEMA Individual Assistance is already available to all Floridians impacted by Hurricane Ian, regardless of race or background. If you need assistance visit disasterassistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362." Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., also criticized Harris' remarks, saying it is "also not helpful what the vice president says, when she thinks that FEMA is going to treat people differently based on their skin color." Continue reading. | | P.S. Get rewarded for sharing our newsletters! We are excited to announce the CP referral program—the more you share, the more you earn. Scroll to the bottom of this newsletter to get started today! |
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| Poll shows Americans unaware of high number of Fentanyl deaths | | A new survey from Rasmussen Reports has revealed that nearly two-thirds of likely U.S. voters are unaware of the growing number of fentanyl overdoses in the U.S. The survey, which was conducted by Pulse Opinion Research, found that 91% of participants believe the country's fentanyl issues are serious but fewer than one-third of those surveyed correctly responded that fentanyl killed more than 50,000 Americans in 2021. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns that fentanyl is exponentially more potent than heroin and morphine and that ingesting just two milligrams can be deadly. An analysis of CDC data shows that fentanyl overdose is the leading cause of death among U.S. adults ages 18-45. Read more. | | Also of Interest... | | Fentanyl overdose leading cause of death for 18- to 45-year-olds in the USFentanyl is killing our young peopleTobyMac says son's death taught him to think about eternity: 'I met grief in the fiercest way'West Virginia church opens addiction recovery house in response to drug crisis | | Dan Busby, longtime ECFA leader, dies at 81 | | Dan Busby, the longest-serving president of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability, has died at age 81. Busby, who became the sixth president of the ECFA in 2008 and held the role until his retirement in 2020, is credited with overseeing a significant increase in ECFA membership. In a statement posted to the organization's website, ECFA Board Chair Wayne Pederson described Busby as "a genius at connecting, communicating, leading and innovating as he served the members of ECFA and the Kingdom of God." Read more. |
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| New York Times admits that hundreds of ‘top surgeries’ are being performed on children | | While mainstream media initially accused conservatives of pushing the "conspiracy" that transgender surgeries are occurring on minors, in a new article published by The New York Times, author Azeen Ghorayshi admits that "top surgeries" for transgender children have become a growing phenomenon—and they're spectacular. In this editorial, author and podcast host Jarrett Stepman discusses how the left's mindset now dominates institutions of real power, twisting stories to fit their narratives, as evidenced by the growing popularity of a Miami-based surgeon who has a "thriving" business that advertises "top surgeries" (a euphemism for a double mastectomy) on teen-dominated social media platforms TikTok, Instagram and Facebook. Read more. | | Also of Interest... | | The tide is turning against transgender activismDetransitioner turns to Christ, seeks to help others with gender confusion find Jesus | | When God gave His Holy Spirit to simple men in great abundance | | Dr. Sinclair Ferguson, a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow and Chancellor’s Professor of Systematic Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, discusses the 95 theses Martin Luther famously posted to the door of Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany. Noting many of the statements specifically addressed corruption in the church, Ferguson reflects on five key principles Luther taught, including that we come to know God through Scripture alone and not through the traditions of the church, and we receive forgiveness by God's grace alone and not because we are able to earn merit. "Christians in those days were bursting with the power and the energy of this great discovery—that the burden of their sins had been taken by Jesus Christ and they, at last, could be set free," Ferguson writes. Read more. |
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| Experts discuss growing interest in witchcraft, Ouija boards, tarot cards and the occult | | Jareb and Petra Knott, coauthors of The Science of Deliverance: How Spiritual Freedom Brings Physical Healing, operate a deliverance ministry to help set people free from demonic influence. Petra believes many people are turning to the occult today because society has an interest in the supernatural but doesn't know where to learn about it, "So, they're turning to the wrong side." In this "Playing With Fire" podcast, the duo discusses how witchcraft "gives people the illusion of control in their life" and cautions that the Church's reluctance to address this interest in the occult has caused a void that's resulted in people looking elsewhere for answers. Listen now. | | Texas megachurch pastor: Avoid ‘Judas-type syndrome’ | | In a Sept. 25 sermon, the Rev. Terry K. Anderson, the senior pastor of Houston's Lilly Grove Missionary Baptist Church, discussed the importance of Christians evaluating their relationships with Jesus and remaining humble through sincere repentance. The pastor urged his congregation to avoid the "modern-day betrayal" of Jesus and cautioned against falling into the trap of "different degrees" of "Judas-type syndrome"—the act of denying or betraying Christ in today's society. "We [often] pride ourselves that we are not like Judas. But are we? Judas represents all who reject the Messiah out of greed and selfish ambition. Judas was neither a hero nor a demon but a deeply flawed human being who did, in fact, betray his Lord," Anderson explained. Read more. |
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| Podcast: When it comes to abuse, are churches doing enough? | | When it comes to spousal abuse in the church and in Christian families, many questions emerge. In this episode of "The Inside Story," Christian Post reporter Brandon Showalter explores how abuse is impacting Christian communities and what those communities and churches are doing to help those in need. Listen now. | | | | | | | | Thank you for spending part of your day with us. We look forward to seeing you again tomorrow! -- CP Editors |
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