SNBC NEWS FOR LIFE SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 5th, 2021

 The state of Texas wins in case rejected by US Supreme Court
The court declined to hear an appeal against a Texas state law banning abortions after six weeks. The law nicknamed the Heartbeat Act would ban abortions in the state once a heartbeat has been detected. The law also allows private citizens to sue anyone who helps facilitate an illegal abortion. Pro-abortion organizations say the fight is not over and they are committed to helping women in that state find safe and legal alternatives. Pro-life supporters say 150 babies will be saved each day in Texas because of the law. It is estimated three-thousand babies are aborted in the US each day. 

SNBC NEWS Covid Watch
In France that nation’s citizens have taken to the streets in protest of new vax card requirements to enter businesses and forms of transportation. Some people have literally taken to the streets eating in front of empty restaurants in protest. The protests are causing businesses to lose money now prompting France to ease their restrictions. 

In Australia members of a church were fined and arrested for holding church services under strict covid lockdown rules. Pastor Marvin Osaghae and 30 members of his congregation were arrested, loaded into police vans and booked on violation charges. Each member was charged a one thousand dollars fine. The church was fined five thousand dollars for the violation. One politician called the church gathering a blatant contradiction of the rules. 

A judge in Chicago stripped a mother of custody of her child due to the mother’s refusal to take the covid shot. The mother when asked says her doctor advised against it due to her history of adverse reactions to previous shots. The judge awarded full custody to the woman’s ex-husband; it is unclear if the controversy around his decision motivated the justice, but the order has been withdrawn awarding the mother joint custody.

Also, in Chicago a man was shot after an altercation over his refusal to wear a mask. The argument started outside a store when the security guard refused entry for the man for not wearing a mask. An argument ensued resulting in the victim being shot three times. Following the incident and arrest police discovered security guard, Chester Holmes was a four-time convicted felon, and a registered child sex offender. Holmes is not legally allowed to carry a weapon in the state of Illinois. Mr. Holmes is currently in jail, being held without bail. Attorneys for the security guard called the man “kindhearted”.   

Organization sues over controversial curriculum in California
In California the state’s school department has issued another controversial option for school curriculum. According to reports the California State Department of Education will allow children and teachers to pray to Aztec gods as part of an ethnic studies course. The information was discovered after a conservative organization, The Thomas Moore Society filed a lawsuit concerning the curriculum. The lawsuit was filed after requests to remove this part of the lessons was ignored. The curriculum instructs teachers to lead children in several self-affirmation chants one option featuring prayer chants to Aztec gods. According to the lawsuit the curriculum includes calling these deities by name and recognizing them as a source of power, knowledge, and asking them for assistance. The Aztec culture practiced human sacrifice to their gods. The sacrifices were so gruesome that European explorers commented on the practice in their writings during their exploration of the Americas. The lesson plans also include the Ashe Prayer from the Yoruba religion. The Yoruba religion is considered the root foundation of beliefs like Santeria, and Voodoo. Critics claim the schools would have been sued if these chants were based on the Christian faith and should not be used for impressionable students. According to snopes.com the Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum is voluntary and is a form of community chant that includes names of broad indigenous concepts that teach students self-reflection and action.  According to UN.org indigenous concepts are practices by Indigenous people who are inheritors and practitioners of unique cultures and ways of relating to people and the environment. They have retained social, cultural, economic, and political characteristics that are distinct from those of the dominant societies in which they live. 
(In other words, these concepts are practices of certain beliefs passed on from generation to generation including their religious beliefs.)

SNBC Health report: the benefits of using an air purifier
 Several research journals conducted studies measuring how far viral droplets spread from patients with the flu, cold, and other viral illnesses. A study published in Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology in June 2020 suggests air purifiers may work as a protective measure in medical and dental offices. The environmental protection agency also noted air purifiers may help with the reduction of viral illness spread. The organization added the device helps with the reduction of forms of air pollution indoors. Because people spend a lot of time indoors air purifiers help to remove any toxics located inside the home and remove them safely, especially in colder climates or seasons. Researchers believe this may help reduce illness in winter months and improve air quality in homes. Certain plants can also be used to purify indoor spaces. Snake plants, Peace Lily’s, Bamboo Palm, Aloe Vera, and Boston Ferns are just a few plants that can be used as natural air purifiers. 

SNBC NEWS FOR LIFE SUNDAY AUGUST 29th, 2021

Judges rule in favor of Texas abortion law
A court has upheld a Texas law banning a form of abortion. State law prohibited a particular kind of abortion called dismemberment abortions. This method of ending a pregnancy is considered cruel and horrific according to critics. The law was passed in 2017; it bans this kind of abortion after the second trimester of the patient’s pregnancy. The law had been previously blocked by the courts, finally being upheld this year. The decision was made by a federal panel of judges in New Orleans to uphold the Texas law. Three of the judges in their dissent accused Texas politicians of attempting to ban abortion all together in that state. If appealed by abortion organizations, the case will go before the US Supreme Court.

Harvard chaplains elect atheist to head department
Harvard University has announced a new head for its campus’ chaplains. Greg Epstein was recently announced as the new and controversial pick to head the department; Epstein is an atheist. Described as a humanist chaplain by Harvard, Epstein has been working at the university for several years. He also wrote a book called, ‘Good without God’, which was on the New York Times best seller list. Mr. Epstein told the New York Times, “We don’t look to a god for answers we are each other’s answers. The new head of chaplains will oversee activities for Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, and other faith communities on the campus. Epstein was elected by his other chaplain colleagues to head the department. Students at Harvard according to reports claimed to be 40 percent atheist or agnostic according to research conducted last year on the campus. 

Radio host announces rescue of Afghan Christians
Conservative host Glenn Beck announced some great news from Afghanistan. Beck announced on social media that The Nazarene Fund has rescued Afghan Christians from that nation. Beck issued a plea on his show to fund the evacuation. The host’s followers responded raising
22 million dollars in just three days. The radio host’s staff says that number has now risen to over 28 million dollars. The mainstream media noted the money was raised without help or advertisement in the mainstream, who largely ignored the efforts. So far Beck says twenty 757’s airplanes will be used to evacuate Christians and move them to different countries. Some countries have remained reluctant for fear of retaliation, but some have volunteered. Glenn Beck mentioned in an interview the nation of Zimbabwe has volunteered to take in Christians and other nations are beginning to follow that nation. Beck says the organization was expected to move seven thousand Christians by the end of last week. The Biden Administration announced following the collapse of the nation’s capital to the Taliban that they would stick with the August 31stdeadline to evacuate Americans, allies, and religious groups such as Christians. Charity organizations and fellow ally nations are now working quickly to evacuate as many people as possible before that deadline. The terrorist organization has issued thinly veiled threats concerning anyone who tries to evacuate people following August 31st. Terrorists blocked the entrance to the Kabul airport for days before a bombing that killed 13 US serviceman, and 90 civilians. The US did launch an attack in retaliation for that suicide bombing.

SNBC health report: the health benefits of Brazil Nuts
The Brazil nut is not as popular in the US as almonds or pecans, but it is beneficial to the body in a number or ways. This nut, native to South America is known as a nutrient dense food. This means it is packed with several micro-nutrients including selenium. It contains the highest amount of Selenium than any other nut and is also rich in several other nutrients. Selenium is beneficial to improve cognitive skills, and immune function.  Brazil nuts are beneficial in seven other nutrients including: cooper, manganese, zinc, and vitamin E. It acts as an antioxidant, supports thyroid health, reduces inflammation, supports heart health and is good for the human brain. Researchers do advise eating Brazil nuts in moderation and avoid if you have an allergy to similar foods. 

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Covid Breakthroughs continue to rise
The Washington Post, New York Times, WebMD, and several other media outlets are now finally admitting Covid breakthrough cases are rising. Breakthrough cases are patients who have received the covid shot, but still get infected with the virus. Critics claim patient with a breakthrough case are less likely to be hospitalized because they received the shot. The New York Times report one in five patients across six states are breakthrough cases. Doctors believe the numbers are rising; some are using the rise to encourage those with compromised immune systems to receive booster shots expected to be administered in September of this year. The CDC has refused to comment on the rise in cases at this time. Researchers in Israel report the shot’s effectiveness has dropped close to 30 percent. CDC findings have also reported a drop in the shot 60 percent for one shot and 70 percent for the other. Scientists with clinical trial reported on medRxiv the same findings that the shot was dropping in its effectiveness against the coronavirus. 

Health benefits of pistachios
This little green nut is packed with lots of nutrients and benefits to the human body. Pistachios according to doctors is high in Melatonin, the nutrient that helps you sleep better. It ranks high among foods high in the nutrient including tart cherries, grapes, mushrooms, and grains. Pistachios contain 6 grams of protein, 3 grams of fiber, vitamin B6, manganese, and copper in every serving. This nut helps lower blood pressure, blood pressure, blood sugar, and is beneficial to the heart. It also according to researcher has as much fiber as a cup of cooked broccoli and more potassium than a large banana. Researchers advise not just eating pistachios to get a better night’s rest but developing better sleep habits…then enjoying the benefits of this food throughout the day.

SNBC NEWS FOR LIFE SUNDAY AUGUST 15th, 2022

More companies and state/city governments attempt to force COVID shots onto US citizens
The Biden administration recently announced federal government workers and active members of the US military will be required to take the shot. The news was announced in late July. The Department of Veteran Affairs also announced mandatory COVID shots for its 115-thousand employees. The announcement was made following a wave of companies and state governments requiring the shot for employees. California’s governor announced mandatory shots for state workers or weekly tests and masks required indoors. New York City’s mayor Bill de Blasio announced mandatory shots or tests for municipal workers, health care workers, and teachers. (The city will also require vax cards to enter gyms and dine in restaurants). Mainstream media and the Biden Administration claim the rise in the Delta variant is due to those who have not received the shot. Some companies across the US are beginning to require the shot for employees despite the CDC and several accredited organizations now admitting the Delta variant is rising due to breakthrough cases. Harvard Epidemiologist Dr. Michael Mina and Dr. Eric Topol of Scripps Research institute have both recently reported again a drop in the effectiveness of COVID shots. Recently here in Charlotte state health employees confirmed 50 employees and nine patients tested positive for COVID at Atrium Hospital in Pineville; 35 of those employees had received the shot.  

State officials seek legal boycott of Ben & Jerry’s in Florida
State officials in Florida are looking into ways to boycott ice cream company Ben & Jerry’s.  The state has anti-boycott laws that can punish companies for engaging in political boycotts. There are some conflicting reports about who initiated the boycott. Founders Bennett Cohen and Jerry Greenfield claim they no longer control the company but stand by the decision to boycott Israel. 
The two owners had previously claimed making this decision was the hardest decision they have ever made in the company’s history. The parent company that owns Ben & Jerry’s also claims they are fully committed to doing business with Israel despite Ben & Jerry’s decision (implying they did not make the decision to boycott). The company pulled its product from the West Bank and East Jerusalem claiming the area is “occupied by Israel”. The efforts are believed to be in support of the BDS movement, which encourages economic boycotts against Israel. 

 Medical student sues following treatment by school for his pro-life stance
A medical student who says he was kicked out of school just before graduation has filed a lawsuit.  Austin Clark recently filed a lawsuit against some employees of the University of Louisville Medical School. The student says the school’s president and several staff members harassed and demeaned him for his beliefs. Clark, who is a Christian, says the abuse started after he hosted a pro-life rally on campus. The student was represented by Alliance Defending Freedom prior to the rally due to protests from the school’s staff and students. Clark says following the pro-life rally he was attacked by professors, one professor referred to him as stupid and asked if his brain was working. Mr. Clark says he was later given a failing grade in a class even though there was clear evidence that he passed the course. The University of Louisville medical school released a statement saying they will not comment on the case since it is currently in litigation. 

SNBC health report doctors are giving a warning about sunscreen
According to research several popular sunscreen brands have an ingredient considered a potential carcinogen. Scientists recently petitioned the FDA to remove products by Coppertone, Banana Boat, and Neutrogena citing a possibly dangerous ingredient. Researchers at nonprofit Haereticus Environmental Laboratory believe the ingredient octocrylene could be harmful to the body’s organs and cause a risk of cancer. The organization along with other prestigious universities released reports claiming this finding should be considered a serious concern. Among the claims researchers say too much of the chemicals in these sunscreens are absorbed by the body warranting further testing of ingredients. Vitamin D from the sun is one of the most effective ways to absorb the nutrient. If you wear sunscreen some naturopaths advise natural alternatives to sunscreen. Eating the right foods: nuts, seeds, coconut oil, and avocados have omega fatty acids which help protect the skin naturally.  Other oils such as Carrot Seed Oil, Red Raspberry Seed oil, Wheat Germ oil, sesame oil and coconut oil are considered natural sunscreens. Aloe Vera and wearing protective clothing when outdoors is also considered an alternative to using sunscreen. 

SNBC NEWS FOR LIFE SUNDAY AUGUST 8, 2021

CMS School Board votes to mandate masks in school
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Board held an emergency meeting to decide if masks would be required for the students attending public schools. The board received recommendations from Mecklenburg County health officials who referenced the CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics. Both organizations recommend face coverings for children kindergarten age with the AAP recommending masks as young as 2 years old in school settings. The public was not allowed to speak at the meeting. The ban to speak caused several parents to erupt into angry shouts several times during the meeting. The vote was eventually passed 8-1. Sean Strain was the only board member that voted against the mask mandate. Mr. Strain repeatedly asked at least three different times to pediatrician Dr. Meg Sullivan, what was the purpose of the mask mandates. Dr. Sullivan claimed it was due to the surge of the Delta variant each time. Mr. Strain in his rebuttal to the claim cited natural immunity and that the flu is more dangerous to children than COVID-19. Strain also pointed out that the mask mandate seems like punishment for children whose parents have not received the shot.  The comments among the other board members were basically the same, all commenting that masks work, the shots work and for the safety of the community everyone eligible should receive the shot. 

 COVID- 19: dispelling fact from fiction - Delta outbreaks
The message from the CMS School board is a similar argument around the nation. The city of New York is the first to issue a citywide mandate requiring vax cards to enter gyms and eat at restaurants indoors. The mainstream media claims those who refuse are misinformed and dangerous to public health. We wanted to present some information from credible sources that contradicts the mainstream media’s reporting on COVID-19. Dr. Meg Sullivan mentioned in her comments to the CMS School board that the evidence from the CDC suggests a surge in the Delta variant. According to recent information this week Dr. Rochelle Walensky head of the CDC admitted the surge is based on an outbreak among people in Cape Cod who have taken the shot. The Kaiser Family Foundation suggests there have been over 74-thousand breakthrough cases. An internal CDC presentation reports 35-thousand breakthrough infections could happen each week. The Biden administration once claimed that if at least 1/3 of adults in the U.S. received the shot this would help the U.S. get back to normal life pre-COVID. That goal was reached on August 4th with over 160 million people receiving one shot, which is half of the population. This means there is no reason for mandates because the goal was reached. According to a study by John Hopkins and FAIR Health, children almost always fair better if they have the coronavirus (the rate for children diagnosed is low). Dr. Byram Bridle an esteemed immunologist from Canada studied the coronavirus early on and received a large grant to conduct his work. Dr. Bridle says the current shot only isolated one spike protein and does not target other strands. This means the shot only attacks the one strand it was created for while ignoring the mutated version of the coronavirus leading to outbreaks. Bridle says people who have not taken the shot or have had COVID have long lasting immunity because the body’s natural immune system which targets all forms of the virus and not just a certain protein. He blames the shot as a possible source of the mutations. Dr. Bridle was criticized for his speaking out on the subject. Supporters say the criticism is based on jealously because of the large amount of money the doctor received to do his research ($230,000). The ZOE COVID study in Great Britain led by epidemiologist Dr. Tim Spector of Kings College confirmed in mid- July breakthrough cases among those who have received the shot in the UK are rising and will soon surpass cases of those who are referred to as the unvaccinated. 
SNBC NEWS NOTE: Please keep in mind Dr. Byram Bridle is speaking out publicly about his findings and has not been forced to admit his mistake. This series of admission interviews is considered by some as an almost “redemption tour”. The doctor is going willingly on television and doing interviews in an attempt to spread the word of his mistake…possibly at the risk of losing his credibility and career. Dr. Bridle’s work is what helped lead to the development of the current covid shots according to his interviews.

Christian Athletes stand for Christ in Victory at the Tokyo Olympics
Some athletes at this year’s Summer Olympic games used their platform to Glorify God on an international stage. Here are just a few highlights about the athletes and some additional notes that didn’t make the live broadcast.

Allyson Felix is an 11-time Olympic medalist. She is the most decorated track and field athlete of all time. (She passes Carl Lewis who previously held the record). Felix returned from a difficult emergency C-section in 2018 to compete in this year’s games. Felix says it’s by God’s grace that she is here, and running is God’s gift to her. Allyson has 7 gold medals, 3 silver and 1 bronze. (Allyson’s husband Kenneth Ferguson is also a former sprinter and runner.)
SNBC NEWS NOTES: Allyson recently announced The Tokyo Olympics will be her 5th and final appearance in the games. Her coach is legendary track and field coach Bob Kersee. Kersee has coached several Olympic athletes including Florence Griffith-Joyner, his wife Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Gail Devers, and current track star Olympic Gold Medalist Athing Mu.

Sydney McLaughlin won gold and set a world record in the 400m race. McLaughlin wrote on social media that she hopes her journey is a clear depiction of submission and obedience to God. 
SNBC NEWS NOTE: Sydney is mentored by Allyson Felix, and ran the 4x400 relay race (along with her mentor Allyson) in Tokyo, winning another gold medal on her (Sydney’s) 22nd Birthday.

Athing Mu (pronounced Uhh-Thing Moe) is one of youngest members of the US team. The 19-year-old who is the daughter of Sudanese immigrants set a US record in the 800m race winning the gold for the US for the first time in that race since 1968. Mu gave God praise on social media saying it was God who won the battle and her main goal is to live in the image of Jesus.
SNBC NEWS NOTE: Athing’s humility was on full display after winning the 800m. She was being considered to run in the women’s 4X400. She told reporters, “I don’t take anything for granted, I hope they put me in” Athing not only participated in the race but ran the anchor leg, helping her teammate Allyson Felix win her 11th record setting Olympic medal. Athing is also coached by Bob Kersee.

Helen Maroulis won bronze in the women’s 57 kg freestyle wrestling event.
The wrestler walked away from the sport after a PTSD diagnosis and two concussions. Helen says her relationship with God helped her fight back to compete again. In 2010 she was invited to church by a coach and accepted Christ as her Savior. Maroulis says she knew God was encouraging her to return to wrestling and not to run from this challenge or she would be running from challenges for the rest of her life. Maroulis also won gold in 2016. 
SNBC NEWS NOTE: Helen says in 2010, the day she was invited to church by her coach she planned on “going to sleep” during the sermon. She says the pastor literally “rocked her world” and she accepted Jesus as her Savior that day. Helen has been vocal about her faith in Christ ever since. Helen is the first female athlete in the US to win medals in wrestling. There are only two women to medal in Olympic wrestling for the U.S.- Helen Maroulis and her teammate Tamyra Mensah-Stock.

Tamyra Mensah-Stock went viral for her emotional and exuberant celebration following her gold medal win. Mensah-Stock expressed her joy in representing the U.S. She is the first Black American woman to win gold in wrestling.  Tamyra says she gives God all the credit for her win. The athlete said she wouldn’t be able to move her feet without the Grace of God. She mentioned how God literally speaks to her in her spirit telling her how to move during each match and she puts everything in His hands.  During her interview Mensah-Stock honored her late father, and says she looks forward to celebrating her win with her mom, siblings, husband, and her dogs. Tamyra recently announced she will use some of her Olympic earnings to help her mom buy a food truck.
SNBC NEWS NOTE: Tamrya cried when speaking about her father after her gold medal match. Mensah-Stock says he was her biggest fan. She mentioned that her father was Ghanaian and would have been ecstatic that she beat Nigeria for the gold (According to Tamrya the two nations -Nigeria and Ghana are sports rivals.) Tamyra’s husband Jacob Stock is also a former wrestler.

Congratulations to all these athletes and they said it best…. to God be all the Glory!

SNBC HEALTH report: the benefits of consuming plants and the human heart
According to the Journal of the American Heart Association, adding more fruits and vegetables to your diet benefits the heart. A study focusing on women and young adults found less issues with cardiovascular disease when the subjects had a more plant centered diet. Dr. Yuni Choi studied over four thousand adults over a 32-year period. The study finds a plant centered benefited the study subject’s heart. The doctors found subjects did not have to be on a vegetarian diet to see these benefits over time. The study found some subjects also had diets rich in healthy fats such as avocado and olive oil. Both foods are rich in nutrients that benefit the heart.