SNBC NEWS FOR LIFE SUNDAY APRIL 25th, 2021

North Carolina bill to protect children defeated before vote
The North Carolina State Congress would pass a bill banning transgender medical procedures for children. We have now learned the bill will not advance to a vote.  According to the state’s republican senate leader the chamber will not review the bill. The ban would have prohibited medical procedures of this kind on residents of North Carolina under the age of 21. Supporters of the now defeated bill say the bill was being introduced to protect youth from making a life altering decision at such a young age. The state’s largest LGBT group Equality North Carolina celebrated the bill’s failure. A spokesperson for the group claims those that sponsored the bill and two other potential bills of this nature have “blood on their hands.” Several state governments around the US are currently working on legislation to ban transgender surgeries and medical procedures for children under the age of 18. 

Pastors in UK sign letter criticizing COVID passports
Over one-thousand leaders in the United Kingdom signed an open letter to that nation’s Prime Minister. The leaders of churches from across the UK sent the letter in protest of vaccine passports being debated as a requirement in that nation. The measure is being considered by the British Parliament; a move church leaders have objected to strongly. The letter called the requirement of possible vaccine passports “Medical apartheid”.  The letter further called this action the creation of a two tier society making those who decline the vaccine a underclass in British society. The vaccine passports would allow certain freedoms for those who take the vaccine while excluding or banning those who refuse from various activities around the nation. The UK Parliament continues to insist they are reviewing COVID Status certification and no decision has been made. Several nations around the world are considering COVID passports for entry into their country or freedom of movement for its citizens.

SNBC News Update : Pastor James Coates & Grace Life Church (Alberta Canada)
Pastor James Coates has held another service this time from an undisclosed location. The pastor who was jailed for over a month for holding church services continued to encourage the congregation of Grace Life Church located in Alberta, Canada. The church has been persecuted by the local government for various violations according to officials. Pastor Coates was arrested for refusing to end in person worship services. All the charges against the pastor were later dropped except one charge; a court hearing for that charge is scheduled for May. The pastor during the service encouraged those present and those streaming that the Word of God was still the foundation of their ministry despite the persecution. The images of those in attendance were blurred out on the screen to protect them from persecution from the government. The church according to Pastor Coates is still barricaded by order of the local government. Local officials claim the church was barricaded due to church officials being in violation of COVID protocol.

SNBC Health report: the Health benefits of sulforaphane
According to researchers this nutrient is found in leafy greens mainly cruciferous dark greens. Sulforaphane is known to benefit the body in a variety of ways. According to researchers the nutrient promotes heart health and is known to be beneficial to brain health. Broccoli for example has more vitamin C than an orange and is rich in bio-available calcium. Studies have also found vegetables rich in this nutrient help improve cognitive skills, and helps fight against asthma. It is a natural detoxifier, helps reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, and helps with the reduction of inflammation in the body. Researchers advise eating organic or traditionally farmed vegetables whenever possible to avoid GMO products. Broccoli, Arugula, Cauliflower, cabbage, Kale and a variety of other vegetables are rich in Sulforaphane.

SNBC NEWS FOR LIFE SUNDAY APRIL 18th, 2021

California Health Department lifts ban on in-person worship services after 4th loss from Supreme Court
The California Department of Public Health has officially changed its guidelines for places of worship.
The Department announced capacity limits for places of worship will no longer be mandatory. Social distancing and limits on attendance will still be strongly recommended. Several churches in the state filed lawsuits to have churches reopen. In at least three cases the Supreme Court ruled in favor of California churches. The governor Gavin Newsom and the state’s health department previously justified the bans citing COVID restrictions. The California state attorney office recently lost another case last week in an attempt to ban religious gatherings in a private resident. The Supreme Court originally lifted California’s ban on in-person worship services in February. Churches in California were under some of the strictest COVID-19 restrictions in the nation. Churches in that state were closed for almost a year. 

Co-founder of BLM criticized for acquiring properties in exclusive neighborhoods
A scandal within the Black Live Matter movement is making national headlines. BLM Group leaders in several regions of the US have been vocal about co-founder Patrisse Khan-Cullors’ recent headlines. According to several sources, Cullors recently began purchasing multi-million dollar homes in exclusive areas. News reports show Cullors purchased four homes totaling 3.2 million dollars. This included a vacation home in the Bahamas, and a 1.4 million dollar home in an exclusive California neighborhood that includes neighbors such as golf professional Tiger Woods. Several activists within the organization criticized the purchases and questioned why the purchases were made and in such exclusive areas. One activist not affiliated with Black Lives Matter says the co-founder’s purchases look like Cullors is not giving validation to the movement overlooking supporters by opting for an extravagant lifestyle. The activist further urged for an internal investigation into the purchases. The Black Lives Matter Global Network received 90 million dollars last year in donations. The story was published originally by a gossip website before The New York Post covered the story. Facebook later banned the New York Post story under its guidelines concerning false information. Patrisse Khan-Cullors claims she does not make any money from BLM and the purchases were made to provide for her extended family and for use as  AirBNB rentals. She also says she is being terrorized and has had to hire security to protect herself. Cullors is a self-proclaimed Marxist; most critics say the real estate investments do not match her claimed beliefs.
The Black Lives Matter Global Network released a statement defending Cullors also claiming white supremacists and right-wing extremists are behind the criticism. 

Definition of Marxism - a political and economic theory where society has no class. Every person works for a common good; class struggle is theoretically gone. (Socialism and Communism have similar beliefs and are basically beliefs based on Marxism).  The anchor (Wendy Chaplin) in an opinion piece during the live broadcast mentioned to the crowd that by observing history two things are made evident: 1. Most societies that embrace Marxism, Communism, and Socialism end up having a structure that only benefits the top percent of society (usually those in control are usually the only ones that truly benefit from this type of social structure). 2. Ms. Chaplin used the example of an inverted pyramid for the second point: Those at the top of Marxist, Communists, and Socialists societies are the only ones who ever see money and success, while the bottom of society in Marxists, Communists, and Socialists communities barely sees any form of prosperity and usually those at the bottom of the tier experience is drastically different from those in control (poverty and oppression). The media is also usually controlled in these societies, hiding the truth from the average citizen.

Pentagon announces possible “microchip” like COVID detection system
Medical researchers at the Pentagon are currently working on a controversial product. The story was recently reported by CBN NEWS and the news documentary show 60 minutes. Military researchers are working on technology that when inserted into the body would detect COVID-19. Military officials claim it’s not a microchip. However, the tissue-like gel would be inserted under the skin as a monitor. When the device is inserted under the skin it will monitor the human blood testing continuously. If the virus is detected results can be revealed in just a few minutes. The medical officials say the idea is being developed because of a  previous COVID outbreak on the USS Theodore Roosevelt. The outbreak affected over one thousand soldiers. Officials say this type of device would help prevent a similar outbreak in the future.

SNBC Health report: the importance of minerals to the human body
According Dr. James DiNicloantonio (da-nic-la-tanio) says there are several minerals that he believes the average American maybe deficient in. The doctor says five minerals are essential and 17 are important to wellness. He says these minerals are neglected mainly due to poor diet. Processed foods, sugar, and seed oils do not contain the necessary amount of minerals needed for the body.  The doctor says at least one in three Americans are possibly deficient in at least ten minerals. Magnesium, potassium, and zinc are among minerals considered the most essential. Dr. DiNicloantonio says the best way to get essential minerals is through food. He says supplements are okay to use, but food is always the best option to absorb nutrients. 

SNBC NEWS FOR LIFE SUNDAY APRIL 11th, 2021

Arkansas State Government pass SAFE ACT

The Governor and state Congress of Arkansas received national attention this week. That state’s Congress passed a bill banning access to gender transition medications, surgery, and treatment for children. The bill focused on these types of treatments for children and youth under the age of 18. Lawmakers in support of the bill say the main purpose was to protect youth from such a life altering decision prior to adulthood. The bill now law was named the Arkansas Save Adolescents from Experimentation or (SAFE) Act. Transgender, and LGBT supporters say the bill is a sweeping “genocidal attack” on a specific group. Governor Asa Hutchinson seemed to agree with LGBT activists announcing he had vetoed the bill. Hutchinson called the bill an overreach of government. The governor continued his statement calling the bill simply the result of a cultural war in America. The Arkansas state Congress quickly countered the veto by overriding the governor making the Safe Act law. State Representative Robin Lundstrum, who introduced the bill says children are precious and if they choose to go this route once they are adults it is there choice, but these types of life altering treatments should be made in adulthood and not by children. Several other states in the US are considering laws to ban underage transgender procedures for children under the age of 18. 

Church Building in Canada fenced in by police
A City Council in Canada continues its attack against a local church. Grace Life Church was barricaded by police to prevent parishioners from attending service. The police department in Edmonton, Alberta Canada erected barricades around the church building and blocked the church’s entrance. The blockade follows the arrest of the church’s Pastor James Coates who was recently released from jail. The pastor was arrested for holding in person church services; the city council claims the church and its pastor violated social distancing and covid-19 restrictions. The pastor is still facing at least one charge in the case. Erin Coates wife of Pastor Coates posted pictures on social media following the blockage and released a statement: “This is what happens when you have freedom of religion in a free and democratic society: they jail your pastor for freely opening the doors of the church and serving Christ’s sheep and hurting people. Now they’ve chained the doors of Grace Life Church enclosing in chain link fence. This is all under the guise of a health order. Too bad the Church isn’t a building, it’s a blood bought people - Christ has and will prevail.” Another pastor in the same area was ordered to close his church for service on Resurrection Sunday. Pastor Artur Pawlowski of the Cave of Adullam Church made headlines and went viral after he recorded his confrontation with police and a health department official. The pastor called the official and officers “Nazis, Communists, and psychopaths” before kicking them out of the church telling them not to return without a warrant.

Justice speaks out concerning censorship on social media
US Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is speaking out in a rare rebuke. The justice who like other Supreme Court Justices is known to keep his opinions out of the public as much as possible. The justice spoke on what he called a glaring concern about the growing censorship from social media companies. Thomas commented following the dismissal of a case involving former President Trump. The case was dismissed due to the end of the president’s previous ban on social media. The justice issued comments after the case, calling censorship on social media, “historic and unprecedented.” Thomas continued adding that this type of censorship by big tech companies should be concerning because it controls the flow of how people receive information. Supporters of Justice Thomas’ comments praised the remarks saying more people in the legal field should share their concerns publicly. Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Amazon have been criticized for censoring online comments from users and in Amazon’s case removing authors’ works, mainly conservative authors, that are deemed offensive by critics. 

SNBC HEALTH NEWS: Health benefits of nuts
In our SNBC Health report, the health benefits of nuts. Researchers discovered various benefits overall such as weight loss and a boost in nutrition health. Each one provides several benefits. Walnuts are rich in antioxidants, a good source of Omega-3 helps support weight control,  and lowers the risk of diabetes and blood pressure. Almonds contain healthy fats, fiber, protein, vitamin E, and magnesium. It is also known to lower blood pressure, and cholesterol levels.  Cashews are rich in fiber, low in sugar, and contain heart healthy fats. It is also considered a good source of copper, magnesium and manganese. Brazil nuts are considered one of the most nutritionally powerful foods. It is loaded with vitamins, minerals, high in selenium and helps reduce inflammation and promotes brain health. Finally pecans are a great source of protein, and fiber. Pecans are also a good source of calcium, magnesium, potassium, and a source of healthy fats. 

SNBC NEWS UPDATE: Company agrees to voluntarily return controversial sneakers
The creators of the controversial Satan shoes has agreed to a voluntary recall. The shoes promoted by the company MSCHF and rapper Lil Nas X was created with Nike sneakers without that company’s permission. Nike later sued claiming irreparable damage to their brand. The companies settled when MSCHF agreed to voluntarily recall the shoes and a previous sneaker design called the Jesus sneaker which was created by the same company in 2017. Those who purchased either of the shoes will be given a full refund of the original price. 
(There is no word as to how many customers will return either of the shoes designed by MSCHF).

SNBC NEWS FOR LIFE SUNDAY APRIL 4th, 2021

Biden Administration quietly working on vaccine passports
The Biden administration according to reports is working with a private company to create vaccine passports. The administration has remained quiet on the news, but has referred reporters to previous comments by an administration official when asked. The official has said in a briefing the Biden Administration was working on a digital format to protect citizens privacy while verifying they have taken the vaccine. The vaccine passports would be used by citizens as proof of vaccination in various areas. The CDC recently announced domestic travel on Airlines  can resume regularly with passengers presenting their coronavirus vaccination record. Several Cruise ship and airline companies are debating the requirement of vaccination papers in order to travel with their companies. Several governors have expressed their concern and pledge to not require vaccination passports. Florida Governor Ron DeSantos has already passed an executive order banning the requirement of a vaccination passport in order to reopen a business or travel to the state. Added to the controversy is the infringement on citizens rights, and the length of time the vaccine lasts . Critics pointed out the three versions of the vaccine available only last six to nine months months meaning there should be no need for vaccination passports. Other nations around the world have also announced possible requirements for vaccine passports in order to enter their nation.

Controversial Shoes erupts nationwide controversy
The controversial Satan Shoes made national headlines this week. The shoe created by a company called MSCHF (pronounced mischief) was made in collaboration with the rapper Lil Nas X. The artist who is openly gay helped create the shoe for shock value and a direct challenge to the Church. The artist claims that he was told he would go to Hell for being gay and says he decided he would embrace going to hell. The sneakers are designed with Satanic symbols, and is inscribed with the scripture Luke 10:18 which reads, “And He said to them, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven.” According to the MSCHF press release the shoes also featured one drop of human blood mixed into the red ink in the shoes.  The song released at the same time as  the shoe’s launch ‘Montero’ is the artist’s first name and depicts what he calls his “inner struggle”. The music video depicts Lil Nas X in various scenes (Including dressed in drag in the a type of Garden of Eden being seduced by a snake like creature) before he is transported on a  strippers pole to Hell. The artist then performs a lap dance on Satan before killing him and taking the crown off the demon’s head as a gesture saying he (Lil Nas X) now rules in Hell. This video again ties into the shoes which are delivered in a box that is inscribed, “I’d rather rule in Hell than be a servant in Heaven.” Nike the company whose product was used to create the Satan Shoes sneaker filed a lawsuit this week. The company had previously released a statement saying they had nothing to do with the release of the shoe, MSCHF, or Lil Nas X. Following the controversy the company filed the suit after people online called for protests of Nike. Attorneys for the company say MSCHF has caused irreparable damage to their brand. A court order has banned the sale or shipping of the shoes due to the lawsuit. MSCHF claims all the shoes have been sold and shipped except one pair which was to be given away in a raffle.  The artist Lil Nas X has remained defiant following the controversy, but admitted that the backlash has caused him stress. MSCHF in a play on advertising created only 666 pairs of the shoes selling for over one thousand dollars a pair; the shoes sold out in one minute. The company MSCHF previously created a Jesus sneaker which featured Holy Water in the soles of the shoes. SNBC News would also like to inform parents that there are a number of young adults in the same age group as Lil Nas X (who is 21) that have gravitated towards the artist and his message against the church and Christianity in general (his rejection of the Christian faith due to the Word of God speaking against homosexuality).

US Military announces transgender soldiers will be admitted to Military
The Pentagon has announced they will allow transgender soldiers to enter the US Military. The ban under the Trump Administration will now be removed according to military officials. The new recognition will allow medical care and assistance with gender transition for soldiers. The new rule will also allow those who enlist to be recognized under the gender of their preference. This will include medical funding for gender transition following enlistment into the military. President Trump had previously banned transgender soldiers and medical care saying in a statement they would not be allowed to serve in any capacity in the US military. Prior to the Trump administration’s ban the US military spent 8 million dollars in just three years towards transgender medical care in various areas. Republican officials quickly criticized the announcement.  US Representative from Texas and Former Navy Seal Dan Crenshaw called the announcement an April Fool’s Joke. Crenshaw went onto criticize the use of taxpayer dollars to pay for soldiers’ gender transitions and says the new head of the Department of Defense has “lost our trust.” 

In our SNBC HEALTH Report: the science and business behind processed foods
According to investigative journalist and author Michael Moss the food industry spends a lot of money and time getting consumers to eat badly. He says the chemicals in processed foods are designed to get consumers addicted to junk food and to eat more of it. The author says these types of processed foods are filled with the bad kinds of sugar, salt and fats. These ingredients cause the brain to get a sensation or a high when these foods are consumed. This causes the brain to go into sleep mode, meaning it does not send signals of being full. This means most people consume more junk food and never get the feeling of being full. Moss says that healthy processed foods are also deceptive advertising. He says that most processed foods deemed healthy are filled with fiber and protein that is not designed to make a person full. Mr. Moss says the best options are to eat whole foods, cook at home whenever possible, and when shopping only get food from the perimeter of the store as most processed foods are in the center aisles of most grocery stores. 

SNBC NEWS FOR LIFE SUNDAY MARCH 28th, 2021

US NEWS: Minnesota, Maine, Indiana
Attorneys for churches in Minnesota are reporting success after filing a complaint. The governor of Minnesota Tim Walz has lifted an occupancy ban in that state against churches. The governor had previously issued a mandate allowing only 50 percent capacity or 250 people attending church services in the state. Attorneys from Liberty Counsel and Thomas Moore Society filed a complaint on behalf of several churches. The governor announced the ban lift shortly after the complaint. The attorneys for the churches celebrated the win citing recent rulings by the US Supreme Court. Attorneys for Thomas Moore Society say they will continue to work with churches across the nation to eliminate restrictions. 

A church in Maine has filed a lawsuit against the Governor’s mandates. Attorneys for Calvary Church in Bangor, Maine described the governor’s mandates as “Draconian”. Governor Janet Mills has issued strict rules for churches in the state while allowing other organizations more freedoms. Gatherings in church buildings are restricted to 50 people no matter the size of the building. Attorneys with Liberty Counsel say Maine now has one of the strictest mandates against the church in the nation. 

The governor of Indiana has announced he will lift a statewide mask mandate soon. Governor Eric Holcomb announced the mask mandate would end statewide starting April 6th the governor says the mandate will end due to a decrease in COVID-19 hospitalizations and death rates. Local officials in that state would still be able to uphold mandate restrictions for their area according to Governor Holcomb.

Father arrested for protesting underage daughter’s gender transition
A father in Canada has been arrested for not supporting his child’s transgender surgery and transition. Members the family have not been named due to privacy restrictions. According to the newspaper, ‘The Post Millennial’ the father was arrested after protesting his daughter’s transition and use of male pronouns. The justice presiding over the case ordered the father not to about the case and only refer to his daughter by male pronouns. The father is protesting the transition saying the child who is in middle school is being manipulated by the school system. The school according to reports reached out to a psychologist that suggested putting the girl on testosterone treatments. The school also allowed the girl to be referred to by a male name in school and listed the name in the school’s yearbook without parental consent. The father was arrested for his speaking out and continued efforts to stop this medical procedure on his daughter. The father says this is a form of state sponsored child abuse adding the medical procedures being done to his under age daughter can never be reversed. 

SNBC NEWS UPDATE: Israel national elections
SNBC NEWS FOR LIFE will continue to monitor the election process in the nation of Israel
The votes are continuing to be counted in the most recent runoff. According to reports the election is expected to be tight and could be decided by a small margin. The election between the current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s party and the opposing party is still too close to call and may cause a political stalemate according to analysts. Critics say Netanyahu is leading the nation in the wrong direction. Supporters of the prime minister want him to continue his work geared towards Pro-Israel issues including continued peace talks with several Arab nations. 

SNBC HEALTH NEWS: The power of Prayer and its physical effect on the human body
Researchers recently released several studies showing the correlation between prayer and how it affects the human body. The studies found clear evidence of how the body responds when prayer is a consistent part of a person’s life. A 2019 study in Psychology Today focused on the effects of prayer and mental health. The study noted there was a clear and positive effect on the human body in reference to prayer. A 2018 study in the American Journal of Epidemiology found young adults who pray daily have higher self esteem, and fewer issues with depression compared to those who don’t pray.   A study in California followed two-thousand adults with 70 percent reporting their mental health was better due to daily prayer and attending church services on a regular basis. The Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Foundation released an article on their website noting that prayer causes the brain to release serotonin which helps reduce stress. The University of Maryland Medical center released a study noting prayer helps reduce anxiety, depression, and blood pressure. Prayer also physically helps improve the immune system and helps the body heal faster after a surgical procedure.