SNBC NEWS FOR LIFE SUNDAY DECEMBER 6th, 2020

Supreme Court overturns lower court decision in California
The US Supreme Court’s recent ruling in favor of churches in New York is helping with church shutdowns in California. The Supreme Court threw out a lower court’s decision to deny California churches the opportunity to plead their case before the nation’s highest court. According to attorneys with Liberty Counsel who are representing churches in California the ruling is a great relief to their clients. According to the organization Governor Gavin Newsom has banned in person services for 99. 1 percent of Californians in the state. Added to the situation several churches are now facing hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines and jail time for church leaders. Attorneys say in contrast the governor has not limited or ordered restrictions on warehouses, big-box centers, shopping malls, liquor stores, fitness centers, and museums.The state of California has recently imposed another lock down on citizens in that state. Resistance to this lock down is increasing including the Sheriff of Orange Country Don Barnes. In a statement the sheriff announced he has instructed his deputies not to respond to calls concerning stay at home orders, mask mandates or group gathering violations.  

Canadian police blockade church members from attending drive in service
According to the pastor of Church of God Steinbach, Canada, police formed a blockade to prevent members from coming to a drive in service in the church’s parking lot. The pastor says the officers were ordered to block members arriving to the church’s morning drive in service. According to city officials the church was in violations of in person worship service restrictions. The pastor Henry Hildebrandt says the church has a God given right to worship together and the restrictions are unreasonable. The pastor pointed out that restrictions in Manitoba do not include the sale of alcohol, cannabis or fast food. Steinbach city officials claim they are ordering restrictions to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The church has been charged five-thousand dollars for holding in person services prior to the drive-in service. Pastor Hildebrandt says they are living in a different Canada and called it heartbreaking. 

CDC reports decrease in abortion rate in the US
Good news tonight the CDC is reporting a drop in abortions nation wide. The rate according to the report abortions have dropped to over 619 thousand in 2018 which is the lowest since abortions were legalized. The Center for Disease Control says the numbers are not exactly accurate due to reporting from each region in the U.S. is volunteered not mandatory. They do acknowledge there has been a drop in the number of abortions. The 31 regions that participated in the study also reported the numbers according to race. White and African Americans still top the number of women receiving abortions almost double the rate over Latino women and other ethnicities.  Several pro-life organizations praised the report. Supporters encouraged pro-life activists to continue efforts to educate and get legislation passed in the fight to protect the lives of unborn children. 

SNBC HEALTH report : reducing inflammation in the body through food
A recent study released by the Journal of the American college of Cardiology finds eating more whole foods helps reduce inflammation in the body. Reducing inflammation helps with the prevention of heart disease and chronic inflammation. According to the study, subjects that ate more red meat and processed foods had a higher risk of stroke or heart disease risks. The study followed over 200 thousand subject for 30 years in some cases. Researchers say they did not study specific food groups the combination of these groups over the years. The study group also compared foods that are known to help lower inflammation in the body. The study found long term benefits associated with subjects that ate a diet rich in vegetable, fruit, whole grains, coffee and tea. Doctors in the research study say Americans especially do not eat the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables, and fiber linked to potential health benefits.

SNBC NEWS FOR LIFE SUNDAY NOVEMBER 29th, 2020

Supreme Court rules in favor of NY churches/synagogues
The US Supreme Court has ruled in favor of churches in New York.  The court ruled 5-4 in favor of churches in that state being allowed to reopen. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo had previously restricted religious gatherings down to between 10-25 percent capacity. The governor accused the Supreme Court justices of partisanship concerning the ruling. Cuomo in his response said the ruling is a reflection of the three conservative judges nominated by President Trump. Cuomo said of the ruling , “You have a different court and I think that was a statement that the court was making…we know who he (President Trump) appointed to the court…we know their ideology.” Legal experts believe the ruling will be used to challenge restrictions against churches and other religious institutions in other states. President Trump responded to the ruling by retweeting the Supreme Court’s decision announcement and added Happy Thanksgiving. The churches and synagogues involved in the lawsuit said they are grateful to the court for the decision. 

 Persecution of Christians in China intensifies
Christian groups are reporting continued restrictions against The Church in China. The magazine Bitter Winter reports churches in China are now required to have Civilization Practice Stations in their church buildings. The practice stations must feature displays of over 100 Chinese leaders from the past, present, and Chinese flag. Pastors are also now forced to include stories in sermons about Mao Zedong (founder of the Communist party in China). One anonymous source says if the churches oppose the government they could be banned from meeting or loose their church building. Christians in China have seen an increase of persecution in the past few years. Previous raids on the churches included prison time for church leaders, removal of crosses from church buildings, and the destruction of church buildings based on fake building violations from government officials according to Christians in that nation.

Israel continues to build relationship with Bahrain
The relationship between Israel and Arab nations continues to develop. Bahrain’s foreign minister recently arrived in Jerusalem to continue diplomatic ties with Israel. The visit is the first time an official from Bahrain has made a government sponsored trip to Israel. The meeting with Israel’s Prime Minister included US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. The announcement of the official visit was announced around the same time as news concerning Israel and Saudi Arabia. According to several Israeli news sources the Prime Minister flew to Saudi Arabia for a meeting with the Crown Prince of that nation. The meeting also reportedly was attended by Secretary of State Pompeo. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to confirm or deny the meeting.The Prime Minister would only say he is optimistic about continued negotiation with Israel’s neighbors. Secretary Pompeo has denied Israel was apart of that meeting with Saudi Arabia. 

SNBC HEALTH report : face masks study released contradicting mainstream reports
More unbiased reports on face masks are now being released. According to mercola.com there are finally more studies being released on the effects of wearing face masks. Most wellness experts have been critical of local and state governments mandating the wearing of face masks in public and for extended periods of time. A study released in the Annals of Internal Medicine find 50 percent of those wearing face masks did not reduce their infection rate. The study conducted in Denmark followed over four thousand Danish citizens in the spring and summer of this year. Dr. Tom Frieden former director of the CDC quickly criticized the study in his statement which was featured in the same medical journal. Frieden says the study had limitations and did not instruct participants how to wear their masks correctly. He also claimed the compliance rate was better in the study than in regular society. Frieden added the study was done in a nation where the population has low Covid-19 outbreaks. The lead doctor in the study, possibly due to peer pressure from colleagues, acknowledged the criticism. The doctor was later quoted as saying if masks could prevent risks even in a small amount, it would be worth continuing to wear masks in public. Dr. Vinay Prasad, a doctor and associate professor at UC San Francisco says this study was ignored by most medical communities. Dr. Prasad says the idea of wearing masks has been sold to people around the world. He continued saying this study by Danish doctors shows there is no sufficient evidence to suggest wearing a mask protects you from infection. Dr. Prasad says the emotions attached to this current situation have gotten in the way of true science as the topic of wearing masks has become political.

SNBC NEWS FOR LIFE SUNDAY NOVEMBER 22nd, 2020

CA Health Department rescinds accusations against church
A church in California has been cleared of charges from a case this summer. Grace Community Church and the church’s Pastor John MacArthur have been cleared of claims by the health department in Los Angeles County that the church was the epicenter of a super spreader outbreak. The health department claimed closing churches would stop the spread of COVID-19. The state government later followed with restrictions including banning indoor services and banning singing. Grace Community resumed services this summer defying the state’s shutdown ordinance. The church was then targeted by the county after 3 members tested positive for the illness. According to the church’s attorney the cases were mild, and the only ones reported out of the church’s seven thousand members. The cases were later used the newspaper the LA Times to spread false accusations about the church being a super spreader in the county. The church and the pastor still face litigation stemming from an injunction that was issued in September. That part of the case will be reviewed in January of next year. 

UK pastors sue for right to continue indoor services
Church pastors and leaders are taking legal action in Great Britain after a second shutdown by the government. British churches are now facing a second shutdown by the government after a spike in coronavirus cases according to that nation’s officials. The pastor leading the push for the lawsuit says they have no other choice but to seek legal action against the government. The church leaders pointed out that in some areas churches are being shutdown for indoor services, but their buildings are still being used for secular activities. Attorneys representing the churches say their clients have followed all requested guidelines by the government and should be allowed to continue services.  A former Bishop in the Anglican Church commented on the situation saying, "Church leaders see collective worship not as an optional extra but as vital to the mental and spiritual health of believers, especially for the lonely and vulnerable." 

Men arrested for voter fraud in California
The mainstream media continues to insist that there is no major evidence of fraud in the recent national elections. Despite these claims more and more accusations and stories are coming out that has some taking a second look at these claims. The latest news from LA county in California is shedding more light on this issue. The District Attorney announced recently the arrest of two men who attempted to file fraudulent applications to vote for several homeless people in LA County. According to police the sting revealed the men submitted eight thousand fraudulent  voter registration applications in an attempt to get one of the men on the election ballot for the office of mayor in Hawthorne, California. The two suspects have been arrested and face from seven to 15 years in prison for the charges. These men are not suspected of fraud related to the national election, but the case shines a light on the issue that fraudulent cases can occur more often than some critics are willing to acknowledge. LA County’s District Attorney’s office released a statement on the arrest, but has not commented further on the case.  

SNBC HEALTH News: doctors report certain fruits may help to lower blood pressure
According to health experts the nutrient known as flavanol is found in certain fruits and tea. The nutrient is known to help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of diabetes. According to researchers in Great Britain, lowering blood pressure and reducing the risk of diabetes can be achieved through food. Most doctors advise against excessive sugar and processed foods when trying to achieve these particular health goals. Medical professionals participating in this study believe healing through food is the best option for maintaining wellness. Researchers used mice in this particular study and found the animals’ systems responded well to several fruits when eaten in moderation. Avocados, berries, kiwi, and citrus fruits are considered beneficial to lowering blood pressure. These fruits were suggested because they are lower in natural sugars.  In addition to reducing diabetes and lowering blood pressure researchers reiterated that most fruits have several nutritional benefits in addition to the nutrients focused on for this study. 

SNBC NEWS FOR LIFE SUNDAY NOVEMBER 15th, 2020

Family sues after daughter banned from wearing mask
A family in Mississippi is suing their child’s school due to religious discrimination. According to the parents Matthew and Jennifer Booth their daughter Lydia was required to wear a mask to attend school. The child wore a face mask with the phrase, “Jesus Loves Me”. School officials later told the child the mask would have to be replaced. The Simpson County School district claims the mask was a violation according to the school’s handbook. the school district prohibits messages on masks and clothing that are political, religious, inappropriate, offensive or disruptive to the school environment. The family is being represented by attorneys with Alliance Defending Freedom. According to attorneys the child has the right to express herself without being disruptive. Attorney Michael Ross pointed out that the school allows masks and clothing with sports logos and the Black Lives Matter logo, so Lydia expressing her faith should be allowed. Attorneys filed the lawsuit on November 3rd; the school district has not commented on the case. 

Supreme Court Justice expresses concern for religious freedom
Justice Samuel Alito says he is concerned about religious liberty in the U.S. The Supreme Court Justice voiced his opinion during a rare public address to the Federalist society. The Justice who is a conservative made the comments to the group during an event. Justice Alito says the coronavirus shutdowns and the 2015 court decision on same-sex marriage are the main reasons behind his concern. Alito says states shutting down churches is what he considers an infringement on religious liberty. The justice added that those who are opposed to churches should understand they are taking a hard line approach which was the same approach used in Nazi Germany and Japan in 1945. The justice continued saying “the question we face is whether our society will be inclusive enough to tolerate people with unpopular beliefs.” Supporters of the comments say he echoes the same views as President Trump who in 2017 said he would work to prevent the federal government from bullying and punishing Americans for following their religious beliefs. The president also called churches essential during the covid-19 shutdowns. Critics were quick to speak out against Justice Alito. Senator Elizabeth Warren called Alito’s comments “nakedly partisan”. The online magazine out claimed the Justice was trying to end marriage equality. The comments from the justice were published this week at the same time more state governments including North Carolina are again tightening restrictions or ordering more shutdowns citing covid-19 spikes. Justice Alito has not commented on the criticism. 

Malawi announces embassy move in Israel
A third nation has announced plans to move their embassy to Jerusalem. The nation of Malawi is the first nation on the continent of Africa to announce plans to move their embassy to Jerusalem. The majority Christian nation announced their embassy will be moved by June of next year. The nation’s president, a former pastor was congratulated by leaders including Rev. Franklin Graham who praised the decision and asked followers online to pray for Malawi’s president. Malawi’s ambassador to Israel called the decision a bold and significant step. Malawi will join the U.S. and Guatemala who have already moved their embassies to Jerusalem. Eight other nations have also pledged to move their embassies to Israel’s capital.

In our SNBC HEALTH report : oil pulling and oral health
The technique of oil pulling is a method that has seen growing interest here in the U.S. The method of rinsing out the mouth by using oil has been practiced in countries such as India since ancient times according to dentists. This method is a form of mouthwash that literally helps pull bacteria, plaque, and debris from the teeth and gums. The method is considered safer by some dental experts who report oil pulling has little to no side effects, is completely natural, and is just as effective as regular mouthwash. Researchers in Egypt discovered oil pulling helped protect children more from cavities compared to the use of regular mouthwash. The difference in the children’s oral health was found after the study group used the method for just two weeks, three times a day for one minute. Oil pulling in addition to oral health is an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and helps with protection from diabetes. The down side of this technique is the time for some people. One dentist Dr. Gerry Curatola recommended the process of oil pulling should last at least 20 minutes each time its done and must pass throughly through the teeth and gums to be effective.  The doctor says to use 1 tablespoon of coconut oil for adults and 1 teaspoon for children. He does acknowledge the length of time compared to regular mouthwash, but says that consumers interested in using this method should work their way up to the recommended 20 minutes. (reminder researchers in Egypt did see a difference in children’s oral health with one minute of oil pulling).  

ELECTION UPDATE
SNBC NEWS would like to give an update concerning the election. Just a reminder the election is not officially decided until the electoral college certifies the votes from each state on December 14th. The president has won a court case in Pennsylvania. According to CBN News, a lawsuit against the controversial mail in ballot extension was decided in the President’s favor. The state government in Pennsylvania allowed voters who mailed in ballots postmarked November 3rd to be included in the voter count. Those late votes had to arrive by November 9th to be counted. The Secretary of State in Pennsylvania then pushed the date back by three days allowing ballots to be postmarked until November 6th. A justice in the state says the Secretary of State did not have the authority to extend the deadline. There is no update yet on whether those late votes will counted. 

SNBC NEWS FOR LIFE SUNDAY NOVEMBER 8th, 2020

CA Church faces six figure fines for holding in person worship services
A Church in California is now fighting in court to stay open after being sued by county officials. Santa Clara County recently sued Calvary Chapel in San Jose. The county officials claim the church is in violation of Coronavirus restrictions by meeting in person. According to the complaint, filed October 27th county officials claim the violations and fines started when the church began meeting in person again in May. The fines for the church meeting in person are now over 350-thousand dollars. Attorneys for the church say Santa Clara has the lowest tier of infections, members are safe, and no cases have been reported since members returned to services. The pastor of Calvary Chapel Pastor Mike McClure says he reopened for in person services after seeing members suffering from mental health issues due to isolation. Several churches in California and across the U.S. are currently suing for the right to assemble after government shutdowns.

Witches cast spells in support of Biden/Harris
The recent national elections have revealed some surprising allies for the Biden and Harris campaign. A recent article revealed those who practice witchcraft circulated spells to help the Democratic nominees be elected to office. The author of the book, ‘Magic for the Resistance: Rituals and spells for change’ Michael M. Hughes circulated the spell on his website. Hughes said of the spell, “even if you’ve never considered doing a magical spell, your country needs you now more than ever.” He then encouraged followers to perform the spell, pass it on to friends and go out and vote in the election. The instructions included buying tarot cards, candles, and prayers to bind the Trump Administration, and Republican officials. The author also encouraged people to post photos of deceased members of the government while doing the spells. (Ex. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Congressmen John Lewis, and Elijah Cummings who all passed this year).
The groups of witches prayed according to the article on Halloween (Oct. 31st)  and November 2nd.  (The spells call for a blue wave across the nation and a binding of President Trump, Vice President Pence and prominent leaders in the Republican Party).

SNBC NEWS UPDATE concerning election progress
SNBC News will continue to give updates concerning the Trump administration’s litigation concerning the ongoing election results. The election has not been officially declared despite what secular media is reporting. Votes will not be certified officially by the Electoral College until December 14th.  (This means all legal arguments from both parties will be heard until the decision from the Electoral College).

Despite the Biden campaign claiming the voter fraud accusations are false there are several incidents being reported across the nation that have raised serious concern from supporters on both sides. Here are 10 confirmed incidents.  

1.    GOP chair in Michigan say six thousand votes were counted for Democratic nominees that should have been given to Republicans (47 other counties reportedly used the same software.)

2.    A republican representative mentioned on Fox News a couple in Texas reported their dead relative was registered to vote and did cast a ballot Tuesday.  

3.    A poll worker who was a registered Democrat recorded being distanced from the counting procedure and urged social media followers to share his video after he saw questionable practices.

4.    Three thousand former Nevada residents received ballots to vote in Clark County despite not meeting the qualifications.

5.    Ballot monitoring in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was not enforced by police after Republicans in the state won their case claiming voter ballot fraud. (The sheriff has refused enforcement and says he will not enforce).

6.    A social worker in Texas is under arrest for several counts of election fraud after receiving and using 67 mail in ballots.

7.    Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani tweeted information that 21 thousand dead people voted in Pennsylvania with over 9 thousand who were listed as dead for at least five years.

8.    Video again from Pennsylvania of at least 3 workers committing voter fraud, altering ballots.

9.    A worker in Detroit was accused of voter fraud denied the accusation, but was later replaced. The worker then quickly went into hiding after more investigations were called for concerning ballot tampering.

10. In Nevada there are confirmed reports that one dead person voted in the election and 300 more ballots are in question for the same reason.

Police commissioner threatens raids on families during Christmas gatherings
A police commissioner in England has announced possible raids on homes during Christmas celebrations. West Midlands police commissioner says if large groups including families meet together this Christmas it will be a violation of current rules. The commissioner says police will have no choice but to intervene. The commissioner says he does not want to ruin residents Christmas, but rules must be enforced. The announcement was made shortly after UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a new shutdown for Great Britain. British citizens will be restricted to movement except for a small list of activities including work, school, and exercise until December 2nd.

SNBC Health News: the health benefits of cinnamon
 This spice according to research may help reduce blood pressure levels. The research was conducted as part of a study on diabetes. Researchers found patients’ blood pressure reduced and A1C levels reduced following a regimen that included adding cinnamon to their diet. In addition to these discoveries cinnamon is anti-inflammatory and helps lower cholesterol. It can help with protecting gastro and neurological issues. Cinnamon supplements have also been used to lower glucose levels in pre-diabetic patients. Researchers believe you can acquire health benefits from cinnamon by adding or drinking ¼ teaspoon to 1 teaspoon of cinnamon a day to your food or drinks.