Justice rules in favor of Army soldiers /West Point cadets
Two big wins tonight in the continued fight against COVID mandates. A judge in Texas has granted a temporary injunction to 10 Army and West point cadets. The group requested religious exemptions from being required to take the COVID-19 shot. Liberty Counsel represented the students and soldiers and say their clients have a right to refuse the shot based on religious beliefs. Texas District Court Judge James Wesley Hendrix agreed saying the Army had no right to force the soldiers and students’ moral beliefs. Hendrix added that most soldiers in the Army express deeply religious beliefs and that the Army did not prove their case. The just further protected those listed as a part of the lawsuit by banning any kind of retaliation in the form of disciplinary action. The department of the Army has received over 19-hundred requests for religious exemptions; only 123 requests have been accepted.
SNBC NEWS update: Judge approves historic settlement
A federal judge has approved of a large settlement against a hospital system in Illinois. The lawsuit stemmed from over 500 workers being forced by Northshore University Healthcare system to either take the COVID shot or be fired. Justice John Kness approved the settlement. The largest of its kind so far over 400 former and current employees will split a monetary win of over 10 million dollars. The group was represented by Liberty Counsel. Attorneys for the group say they hope this landmark decision will send a message to other organizations that try to force employees to compromise their religious beliefs. Employees that were fired will be allowed to reapply for their jobs and will receive the same position and status prior to their termination. Those clients will also receive 25-thousand dollars in the settlement. Clients that took the shot and are still employed by the Northshore health care system will receive a settlement of 3 thousand dollars. Northshore University Healthcare system has not commented on the outcome of this case.
Christian population grows in Israel
According to a report released on Christmas Day the population of Christians has increased in Israel. The report released by the Central Bureau of Statistics, an Israeli government study group, the Christian population in Israel grew by 2 percent in 2021. This number may be considered small, but it is significant to that nation. The report claims of that population 76 percent are Arab Christians which make up about 7 percent of Israel’s population. The report also finds this group tends to be pursue higher education more, obtaining multiple degrees. Some citizens in the nation of Israel frown on the Gospel being witnessed; some organizations have even ended partnerships with Christian organizations over evangelism efforts in Israel as some in that nation consider evangelism offensive. However, Dr. Michael Brown has continued to encourage Christians, saying it is critical that the Jewish people continue to be offered the message of the Good News of Jesus Christ.
SNBC HEALTH Report: micronutrients that benefit and promote heart health
According to a recent study at Brown University there are some essential micronutrients that are beneficial to promoting a healthy heart. The study finds three micronutrients that are essential in helping promote heart health in the body. The first is well known Omega 3 fats; found in various seafoods, walnuts, chia seeds, and flaxseeds omega 3 is known for its benefits to the heart. The nutrient has long been listed as a part of a heart health regimen. Folate is a micronutrient beneficial to the heart and stroke prevention. Folate can be naturally found in high levels in asparagus, avocados, brussels sprouts, broccoli, and spinach. Coenzyme also known as coenzyme Q10 may not be familiar to some, but this micronutrient has multiple benefits to the human body. It helps with the prevention of heart disease and stroke, high blood pressure, and inflammation. This micronutrient is also good for brain health, the lungs and skin health. Coenzyme can be found naturally in various foods including: liver, beef, chicken, pork, fatty fish such as trout and in strawberries, oranges, spinach and broccoli.