Founder of CBN Pat Robertson passes
CBN Founder Pat Robertson has passed. His passing was announced on the network’s website Thursday June 8th. The network announced that he passed that same morning at his Virginia Beach home. Robertson founded the Christian Broadcasting Network in 1960, with the flagship show, The 700 Club. Robertson said in his autobiography he had plans to be a businessman and had no interest in television, before giving his life to Christ. Following accepting Christ, he says God spoke to him about a television ministry. CBN later expanded to become a prominent Christian television company broadcasting. The network now broadcasts around the world into the homes of millions. Pat Robertson made national headlines for some of his historic interviews including Israeli prime minister Yitzhak Rabin, presidents Jimmy Carter, and Ronald Reagan using his platform to bring attention to issues that concerned Christians. Rev. Robertson founded the American Center for Law and Justice, Regent University, Operation Blessing, and was a best-selling author, writing books on various topics. According to those who expressed condolences, Robertson always made sure the Gospel of Jesus Christ was at the forefront of everything he did until his passing. Pat Robertson, born Marion Gordon Robertson is survived by his children: Tim, Elizabeth, Gordon, and Ann, 14 grandchildren, and 24 great-grandchildren. His wife of 70 years Adelia “Dede” Robertson passed away in 2022. Pat Robertson was 93 years old. (SNBC NEWS NOTE: The nickname Pat was given to Pat Robertson by an older brother).
Parent sues after daughter attacked by “trans student” in school restroom
A parent in Oklahoma has filed a lawsuit after the parent says her child was attacked in a school restroom. The child, whose identity is being withheld, was attacked by a male student who was allowed to use the girl’s restroom at the local high school. The student who was 15 says the 17-year-old male who claims to identify as a female had previously threatened the girl and other students. The student was later cornered in the restroom and beaten by that student after he challenged the girl to a fight. The girl suffered injuries including a concussion according to the lawsuit. The parent claims the school did not notify her of the attack. The Edmund Public School part of Independent School district No. 12 has refused to comment on the case citing pending litigation. Oklahoma state law requires students to use the restroom of the gender listed on their birth certificate. However, high school students in Oklahoma, according to the superintendent, do not require a birth certificate for students to enroll, further adding to the confusion over state laws. Critics say this story is another example of why policies should be clearer to better protect students from liberal agendas. (SNBC NEWS UPDATE: The incident reported on occurred in October of last year. Since that time prior to the parent’s lawsuit, the student who attacked the 15-year-old has been expelled from the high school.)
Nation’s first public funded religious approved in Oklahoma
A second school board in Oklahoma has made history. The Oklahoma Statewide Virtual Charter School board has approved of a charter application for a Catholic school. The St. Isidore of Seville Virtual Catholic Charter School would be the first in the nation to be established and receive public funding from its foundation. The virtual school will be run by the Catholic Archdiocese of Oklahoma and will be open to students across that state. The school will be open to students ages kindergarten to 12th grade. The school is expected to attract 400 to 500 students according to reports. Critics claim the school is a clear violation of church and state separation laws in the US. They also claim this school will take away funding from other public schools in Oklahoma. Supporters say the new school’s approval will give parents another option to give their children a quality education. School choice has been a hot button topic for parents across the U.S. for the past few years. Critics claim school choice vouchers take away from and harm public schools. Parents and supporters claim school choice should be offered so that families of all incomes can get the best education for their children.
SNBC Health Report: Staying hydrated during the summer season
Summer officially starts here in the US on June 21st, but the summer heat is already starting to have an impact here in the Charlotte Metro area. One of the best ways to benefit your body in the summer heat wherever you live is to stay hydrated. Water is very important to the human body. According to a study released by the National Institutes of Health 75 percent of American adults are chronically dehydrated. This means the average American adult loses more water than they take in over a long-term period. Staying hydrated is important to regulate body temperature, and organ health. Dehydration can lead to other issues including headaches, irregular heartbeat, and in some cases severe kidney problems. Water should be consumed according to each person’s individual weight and activities throughout the day. The normal advice from doctors is 6 to 8 glasses of water per day. If you exercise on a regular basis or work outside, doctors advise drinking more water to compensate for water loss through sweating. You can also acquire water through water-rich foods as an additional option to stay hydrated. Watermelon, peaches, tomatoes, strawberries, celery, cucumbers, and zucchini are all foods that contain high amounts of water.