Church wins dismissal of fines in COVID mandate case
A church in California has won its case in that state’s appellate court. Calvary Chapel was fined almost 200-thousand dollars in fines for not closing its doors during the COVID 19 lockdowns in California. The church’s pastor Mike McClure says the decision by the court was a win for religious freedom. The court announced it had elected to drop the charges. The justice presiding over the case referenced the US Supreme Court already establishing a legal precedent concerning this issue. The justice in the case also commented on the fact that state officials allowed other businesses deemed essential to stay open, but not the church. The church still has another case left concerning fines accumulated during the lockdowns. The county where Calvary Chapel is located is still attempting to fine the church 2.8 million dollars for violations during statewide lockdown mandates. Attorneys for the church say they expect a victory in this case as well.
US Episcopal Church organization passes controversial resolutions at National convention
The national US Episcopal Church passed two controversial resolutions at their annual convention. The first resolution will approve of transgender surgeries for adults and children that are a part of the Episcopal Church. Resolution D066 endorses what the governing body of the church calls, “gender-affirming care”. The resolution calls these types of surgeries a matter of religious liberty for all ages. The statement continues condemning those that oppose trans-surgery for adults or children. The second resolution confirmed the church’s approval of unrestricted access to abortion services. Critics within the Episcopal Church and online expressed harsh criticism for the organization’s resolutions. The US Episcopal church split from churches in the US and around the world for their liberal views. Most critics of the Episcopal Church say the church has strayed from the Word of God and is embracing more liberal views to appease parishioners.
SNBC NEWS update: Justice rules in Ben & Jerry’s case
Ben & Jerry’s has lost a legal case to end sales of its ice cream in Israel. A justice blocked a legal effort to stop Ben & Jerry’s parent company Unilever, from sales of the ice cream in the West Bank. The founders of Ben & Jerry’s are supporters of the BDS Movement. The movement is a part of a liberal campaign that encourages economic boycotts of Israel. The boycotts are an attempt to force Israel to give up land in the region for a potential Palestinian nation. Israel claims the land as part of their nation since Biblical times and acquired the land during the Six Day War in modern times. The company claims their product being sold in the West Bank violates their core values. A justice ruled Ben & Jerry’s had no legitimate claims to contest or pull out of the West Bank; a move the parent company did not condone. Israeli officials have praised the ruling by the court.
SNBC HEALTH report: Hydrogen Water
SNBC Health is taking a look at hydrogen water. This product is a form of water that is believed to be beneficial to the human body because of the process used to create it. According to reports hydrogen water is created through a process that adds extra hydrogen to water. Water already includes hydrogen (H2O is water’s chemical compound name), but this process adds more to the water for the benefit of the body in various ways. According to nutrition reports hydrogen water helps with fatigue, promotes cardiovascular health, improves diabetes, and improves cognitive health. Hydrogen water can be considered a bit pricey; products online including bottled hydrogen water, machines, and hydrogen dietary tablets range from 19 dollars to over 200 dollars. There are several hydrogen water products currently on the market including: Dr. Perricone’s hydrogen water, H factor Flavored Hydrogen water, a hydrogen ionizer machine, and Dr. Mercola H2 Molecular Hydrogen supplements. Most of these items are sold online; always remember to consult with a trusted healthcare professional when you are thinking about adding items to your healthcare regimen.