SNBC NEWS FOR LIFE SUNDAY MAY 22nd, 2022

Fast Food restaurant offers tarot card reading to app subscribers
McDonald’s recently offered a unique special for its app users. The restaurants’ app users, with the purchase of a medium fry were offered a free sandwich and a possible tarot card reading. The special ran as a promotional deal in corporation with an astrologist and tarot card reader, who goes by the name Madam Adam. The company asked app users to leave their zodiac signs in the comments section on social media for a chance to win a free reading. The event called the Mercury retrograde deal was also promoted by the tarot card reader Madam Adam, who encouraged people to participate on his social media platforms in a video announcement. The winners had their results read during a live stream event the following week. Critics called the promotional event problematic and pointed out it is promoting witchcraft and the occult. McDonald’s has not commented on this story.

Parents protest sexually charged inappropriate drag show for teens at High School in PA
Parents voiced their outrage after a high school teacher hosted a drag show for students. Kelly Tyson, who is a French teacher at Hempfield High School in Landisville Pennsylvania, invited performers to the high school for a special presentation. The drag show was held for the school’s Gay- Straight Alliance club and was hosted without consent or knowledge from students’ parents. The male performers were dressed in scantily clad outfits including two men wearing thongs and platform heels. The performance was only made public after a video of the event was posted online. Parents expressed anger at a recent school board meeting. Some called the event obscene and an attempt to groom underage students. Supporters of the event scolded parents claiming there was nothing wrong with the presentation. The school board has suspended the teacher Kelly Tyson and has launched an investigation into the incident. The Hempfield school district later apologized for the drag show saying the board did not give permission for the event to be held on school grounds.

Starbucks announces compensation for employees seeking abortion services
 Starbucks has announced a controversial plan for its employees. The nationwide coffee chain has announced it will cover travel expenses for employees seeking abortion services. The reimbursement will be offered to employees who the company says may be forced to travel for these services due to a growing number of abortion restrictions in several US states. The new policy will cover employees traveling for abortions and transgender surgeries. The new insurance plan will cover travel over 100 miles and includes coverage for any additional follow up treatments. Starbucks will also cover dependents of employees with this new policy. The company joins several large corporations including: Amazon, Microsoft, and Apple who have announced similar benefits. The announcement was made following the unprecedented leak from the US Supreme Court concerning the possible overturn of Roe vs. Wade. Political analysts pointed out companies who experienced backlash for previous political statements such as Wal-Mart and the Walt Disney Company have remained silent on this recent issue.

SNBC HEALTH report: the health benefits of eating summer fruits in season
Eating fruits and vegetables during their peak harvest season is one of the best ways to acquire beneficial nutrients from these foods. The summer season has a variety of fruits high in nutrients that are beneficial to the human body. Vitamins A, C, E, and B1 are found in fruits such as berries, apricots, and cantaloupes. Grapes are rich in several vitamins, and selenium. Cherries are a good source of fiber, and vitamin C. Other summer fruits that are good sources of nutrients include: strawberries, peaches, watermelon, and mangoes. The peak season for most summer fruits is usually between May through August. Eating these fruits during off seasons are still beneficial, but traditionally fruit and vegetables are at their best during their normal harvest times.

SNBC NEWS FOR LIFE SUNDAY MAY 15th, 2022

SNBC NEWS FOR LIFE SPECIAL EDITION: Roe vs. Wade and the US Supreme Court

SNBC News for Life anchor Wendy Chaplin interviewed Shawn Crenshaw, ministry team leader for VCC’s Getting Involved in Government Ministry team (G.I.G) to get a better understanding of this recent story that has made headlines around the US.

SNBC NEWS CORRECTION: please note during the interview the anchor (Wendy Chaplin) mentioned a
FOX News analyst and referred to her as Andrea Ingraham, the analyst’s name is Laura Ingraham.

Please enjoy this interview, SNBC News will be back next week with a full broadcast.

SNBC NEWS FOR LIFE SUNDAY MAY 8th, 2022

(May 8th, 2022 was Mother’s Day in the US)
Happy Mother’s Day from the SNBC NEWS FOR LIFE MOH TEAM!!! We pray God continues to bless and keep all the mothers reading this! Thank you for all that you do!

SNBC NEWS WATCH: Lawsuit dismissed against one state law (TX) / State law passed (OK)
Two more states are making headlines concerning abortion bills. An appeal against the Texas state law known as SB8 or the Heartbeat bill has been dismissed by Federal courts. The Fifth Circuit of Appeals  has declined to hear the appeal from opponents of the bill. The now law prohibits abortion after the first heartbeat is detected. The law is not enforced by the state but allows private citizens to report an abortion provider who performs the procedure after the heartbeat is detected (around six or seven weeks). Supporters of the law call it a win in Texas for the unborn. The Oklahoma state congress has passed an abortion ban bill that would make it the most restrictive in the nation. The state congress passed the bill just this week; it is expected to be signed by Oklahoma’s governor. The new law would prohibit all abortions after six weeks except for cases of rape or incest. Pro-abortion groups including Planned Parenthood have already filed lawsuits against this law. According to one doctor at an abortion clinic most of their recent out of state cases have come from Texas. The nation’s attention has been focused on abortion lately following the recent unprecedented leak from the US Supreme Court. Critics believe the leak is an attempt to intimidate the justices on the court from ruling against Roe vs. Wade. There is also belief that the leak is to draw attention away from major issues in the US blamed on the Biden Administration. Added to the controversy a new documentary has debuted this week. The producer of the film 2000 mules Dinesh D’Souza says the film will reveal confirmed evidence of election fraud. The film is currently in theaters and being streamed online.

Students interacting at VCCS High School (Photo courtesy of VCCS)

Christian schools see increase in registration from parents across the US
“A once in 100-year moment”. These are the words used by E. Ray Moore, founder of the conservative Christian Education Initiative to describe the recent influx of parents enrolling their children in Christian schools. According to a report from the Association of Christian Schools international, Christian schools have seen double digit growth in the past year. According to the association as many as 10-thousand students have been added to their network. The number of home-schooled students has also doubled, along with the number of new Christian schools being opened around the US. According to the New York Times the mass exodus from public schools is due to controversial topics and liberal agendas being introduced into the public-school system. Critical Race Theory, LGBT curriculums, and a desire for a faith-based environment are just some of the reason’s parents are moving their children out of public schools. The trend according to experts is expected to continue. VCCS is reporting a 40-50 percent increase of parents interested in enrollment compared to previous years.

Christian World News: US National day of Prayer, Cycling Group Fundraiser, Happy Birthday Israel!

The National Day of Prayer was observed on May 5th. Organizers this year spoke on the need to pray for the US now more than ever. The organization listed on their website seven areas of prayer for the nation: government, military, media, business, education, church, and family.
The National Day of Prayer has been observed by the US government since 1952.

 A Christian cyclist organization is reporting a major donation. The group Ends of the Earth Cycling has raised one million dollars to donate to youth ministries. The group says the funds will be used to minister the gospel to youth worldwide assisting youth pastors, and ministries. The funds were raised through cycling events in all 50 states here in the US.

Happy Birthday to the nation of Israel!
The modern foundation of the Jewish state will officially celebrate its 74th birthday on May 14th but celebrations were officially held in that  the nation on May 4th and 5th. Following a Memorial Day observance for fallen soldiers’ citizens hosted events to celebrate the nation’s independence. The nation’s Prime Minister Naftali Bennett called the nation "a story of hope, a story of human spirit, a story of surviving against all odds.”  Once again Happy Birthday to Israel!
SNBC NEWS NOTE on this story: Israel operates on the Hebrew calendar (observances of Israel’s Independence Day are usually between late April and early May). The corresponding date on the Gregorian calendar (used by the US and other countries) is May 14th.

SNBC HEALTH report: the benefits of collagen
The latest health diet trends such as keto, paleo and the Mediterranean diet have this name being floated around the in the US now more than ever. Collagen is more important to the body than just a passing trend. This protein is considered one of the most common and abundant in the human body. It is primarily used to help with the function of various tissues, allowing them to stretch. Collagen assisted the bones preventing them from becoming brittle. It helps in skin repair and contributes to skin’s ability to heal. Collagen rich diets are also beneficial to hair and nails. It is high in amino acids, improves sleep, relieves joint pain, improves digestion,  blood pressure, hearth health, and helps reduce inflammation.  Organic or grass-fed meats and bone broths are best when you want to consume naturally from meat. Collagen can also be found naturally in citrus fruits, red and yellow vegetables, garlic, egg whites, avocados, green tea, leafy greens, and berries.

SNBC NEWS FOR LIFE SUNDAY MAY 1st, 2022

Duke University Divinity School hosts controversial church service with Gay Pride group
A recent controversy surrounding Duke University’s school of Divinity started with a greeting at a church service. (The greeting by student Caroline Camp included a greeting of “Good morning, the holy and queer one be with you. She also mentioned her preferred pronouns. “I use she/they pronouns”. ) The student Caroline Camp who is a second-year student in Duke’s Divinity school master’s program said in her welcome that the service was to affirm everyone to “be who they truly are”. She continued encouraging the congregation to “let the spirit move you today lift your hands and voices, and dance in whatever way is most freeing to you.” During the service students who spoke referred to God as gender fluid, a drag queen, a trans man. The congregation changed the words in popular Christian songs, in one referring to God as “mother god”. The one-hour service was held on March 22nd and was sponsored in part by Duke Divinity School and Duke Divinity Pride. The event was quickly condemned by people online including professors and students from other Theology schools. The two organizations did not respond to requests for interviews or comment on the service.

Teacher create secret closet for trans students in California
There is a growing trend in some public schools and parents are intentionally being left out. According to Epoch Times in California and possibly other schools’ teachers are setting up trans closets. These closets contain clothing and accessories for students who wish to dress different from their biological gender. Students can change clothes at school and change back before returning home. These closets according to the report are kept secret from parents who would object or protest this action from teachers and school administrators. The most recent trans closet in California was started by a teacher at Fremont High School in Oakland. The trans closet project was started by the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The group congratulated the teacher on social media for partnering with them. The teacher who started the closet in California is named Thomas Martin-Edwards and is the founder of a group called the queer teacher fellowship. Martin-Edwards and the Oakland Unified School District, where the teacher works, have not commented on this story.

Former Coach appeals case to US Supreme Court
Media outlets are reporting the Supreme Court is leaning in favor of a former football coach. Joseph Kennedy was fired from the Bremerton School district in Washington state after eight years on the job. Coach Kennedy prayed after every football game on the 50-yard line; he did not invite or ask any players or other coaches to participate. Eventually other coaches and students did begin to participate. The team also participated in prayer in the locker room. School board officials claim the coach was fired for various rules violations according to officials. Kennedy’s lawyers believe the alleged violations were an excuse to fire the former assistant coach for praying publicly. The case has been appealed to the US Supreme Court; a ruling is expected soon. Most media outlets are reporting the now more conservative court is leaning towards the coach in their decision. The court’s justices did ask several hypothetical questions concerning the district’s rationale behind the firing. The questions do not seem to reflect a biased as claimed by the media, but more of the justices’ desire to get a clear understanding of the case. SNBC NEWS will update you on this case when a ruling is announced.

SNBC HEALTH report: the benefits of walking outdoors and the human body
A doctor in California is prescribing outdoor walks for his pediatric patients.  Dr. Nooshin Razani at the University of California San Francisco Children’s hospital in Oakland is prescribing nature walks to his young patients. The doctor believes being in a green space helps with several issues especially mental health.  Walking in nature is beneficial to all ages. According to a study in 2018, walking outdoors helps the body burn fat, strengthen muscles, increases energy, and reduces fatigue. Walking outside strengthens the heart and increases circulation, it improves memory, creativity and helps with insomnia. Just a reminder walking in nature also allows the body to take in vitamin D from the sun, and oxygen. If you live in a larger city research walking trails in your local area; most are run by city and state governments, so these paths are usually maintained well, and are clearly marked.

SNBC NEWS FOR LIFE SUNDAY APRIL 24th, 2022

Adelia ‘DeDe’ Robertson passes
The wife of CBN founder Pat Robertson has died. Adelia ‘DeDe’ Robertson passed away in her home according to statement on CBN’s website. Adelia Robertson married Pat in 1954. Following the foundation of CBN, Robertson served on the boards of the Christian Broadcasting Network, Regent University, and Operation Blessing. Mrs. Robertson, in addition to her work with CBN and its affiliated entities, worked with various political organizations and authored two books. Adelia ‘DeDe’ Robertson is survived by her husband of over 60 years Pat Robertson, four children, 13 grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren; she was 94 years old.

SNBC NEWS Update: a Finnish politician wins case
Paivi Rasansen has been acquitted of all charges. The politician along with her co-defendant a Lutheran bishop were acquitted of all charges recently. The defendants were on trial in Finland after Rasansen posted a Bible scripture on social media. The scripture was in support of traditional marriage. The post was later deemed hate speech by Finnish officials because it supported traditional marriage. The officials also charged the bishop in the case because his publishing company published the politician’s books. The court ruled in Rasansen’s favor and the prosecution was ordered to pay all her legal fees. The Finnish government has now appealed the case; SNBC NEWS will continue to update the story as it continues.  

NJ transgender inmate impregnates two female inmates in state facility
The Biden Administration recently announced executive orders to further advance the rights of transgender citizens here in the US. One of those rights is to allow a person who is transgender to stay in a jail or prison according to the gender they identify with. A case in New Jersey may change that decision. According to reports two female inmates are pregnant after having a relationship with a transgender inmate. The biological male is allowed to serve in the Edna Mahan facility because he can be housed according to gender identity in New Jersey, not his biological gender. The inmate does not have to have any form of surgery in order to be housed in the women’s facility. The report was release recently but the incident occurred in late last year (2021). The relationships were consensual according to the report, and the inmate in question has even complained to the media claiming the pregnant women are currently in solitary confinement. The inmate and one of the women in the case are both currently serving time for two separate murder convictions. The inmate is one of 27 that identify as transgender currently serving time at a women’s prison facility in New Jersey. Officials for the Department of Corrections in the state of New Jersey officials say they cannot comment on the case at this time.

SNBC HEALTH report: health experts are reporting the health benefits of fruit in general
The benefits of fruit can vary according to each species of fruit, but it can all be beneficial according to research.  All varieties of fruit help fight against inflammation, is beneficial to the immune system and promotes gut health. Nutrients in fruit help protect the heart, fight against diabetes, and lower cancer risk. Most have a high-water content which helps with hydration in the body. They are considered great sources for essential vitamins, minerals, and high in fiber. Fruit also have a wide range of antioxidants. Various fruits have nutrients that are beneficial to skin health. Some fruits are higher in certain nutrients compared to others, and researchers still advise monitoring sugar content even though it is a natural sugar.