SNBC NEWS Update: March for Israel draws large crowds in D.C.
Hundreds of thousands marched in the nation’s capital in support of Israel. An estimated 100-thousand people gathered for the event. Supporters of Israel gathered at the National Mall in Washington as a show of solidarity for the nation. The demonstration was used to call for the release of 238 hostages still being held by the terrorist group Hamas in Gaza. 12-hundred Israeli citizens, including children were killed in the October 7th attacks. According to the president of the Jewish Federations of North America, the attack was the deadliest in Israel’s 75-year history as a modern nation. The show of support was a response to protests on November 4th in support of Palestinians. The nation of Israel continues its full assault against the terrorist group Hamas. IDF forces are currently conducting a full-scale invasion of the Gaza Strip in an effort to remove Hamas from that region.
SNBC NEWS UPDATE: A Finnish politician has won her case
Dr. Paivi Rasanen has been found not guilty in a legal battle that has spanned years. Rasanen was charged with hate speech in a Finnish court for posting Bible verses against same-sex marriage on her personal social media page. According to the politician the prosecutors in the case were basically arguing on whether her interpretation of the Bible was right. Prosecutors also argued that churches should accept same-sex relationships. Dr. Rasanen called her persecution a dangerous precedent. She faced fines and up to two years in jail if convicted. The Helsinki Court of Appeals unanimously voted to dismiss three criminal charges against her. Dr. Ransen in a statement said she was deeply relieved by the court’s decision.
Coach fired for overseeing student baptisms
A coach in Georgia has been fired from his position for conducting baptisms for his team. Coach Isaac Ferrell was removed as head coach of Tattnall County High School’s football team following the baptism event in October. The coach arranged for players who had recently accepted Christ to be baptized. According to the video every student participated without being forced and fellow teammates cheered as each player was baptized. This note is important because critics claimed the students were forced to participate. Parents of the 20 students involved praised the coach for helping to change their children’s lives, not just to win football games. One parent commented that her son was disappointed after Coach Ferrell was fired. An atheist organization claims the baptism was a violation of federal laws. Following pressure from opponents, the school’s superintendent released Ferrell from his position as head coach of the team. The superintendent claims the incident had nothing to do with the coach being fired and his dismissal was the result of a previous incident. Coach Ferrell is still employed as a teacher with the school system as the board continues their investigation.
SNBC Health Report: the health benefits of peppermint
This herb is mainly thought of as a quick way to freshen your breath or as an addition to holiday drinks like hot chocolate or in candy canes. Peppermint does have several benefits that can help the body that should be considered as a possible benefit to your health regimen. One of the most popular uses for peppermint is its natural ability to calm stomach issues. The herb has been proven to help with nausea and indigestion. It can also help alleviate muscle and nerve pain. Peppermint oil when diluted assists as a natural remedy for headaches and can help with skin irritation. Using peppermint oil in a diffuser or in a steam treatment is known to help with cold and flu symptoms by loosening up mucus in the lungs. Peppermint can be consumed in various forms, but when using peppermint oil make sure what you purchase can be digested; if the oil is only for topical use, researchers advise diluting the oil with water to prevent skin irritation.