Al Mohler comments on the recent arrest of Kentucky Clerk Kim Davis: "What this story reveals beyond the headlines is that the moral revolution on marriage and human sexuality will leave nothing as it was before. No area of life will be untouched, and no address will be far removed from the front lines of the revolution. This story comes from Rowan County, Kentucky. A County Clerk is headed for jail. A legion of Christians struggles to be faithful in their own situations, responsibilities, and callings. Jesus told his disciples: 'In this world you will have trouble' (John 16:33). Welcome to Rowan County."
A second couple, Tim Long and Michael Long, obtained a marriage license from Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis' office Friday morning. William Smith and James Yates obtained a marriage license in Rowan County from Deputy Clerk Brian Mason around 8:15 a.m. Friday.
MOREHEAD, Ky. — When the Rowan County Courthouse opened for business Friday, deputy clerk Brian Mason was waiting at the front counter, behind a sign that read: “Marriage License Deputy.” James Yates and William Smith Jr. entered the media-filled courthouse shortly after 8 and promptly began the process of applying for a marriage license. Meanwhile, Kentucky Clerk Kim Davis' husband said that his wife is ready to remain in jail for as long as necessary, and that she will not resign from her position.
While Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis was jailed on Thursday for refusing to follow the orders of U.S. District Judge David Bunning, but instead following the Kentucky Constitution, her deputies processed a license for James Yates and William Smith, who had previously been denied one, after the office doors opened on Friday. Davis' deputies caved due to pressure after Judge David Bunning said they too would face fines and jail time if they refused to comply while Davis was being held in contempt of court. As of yet, no news has come out indicating that Davis will change her mind.
U.S. Sen. Cruz, R-Texas, released a statement today regarding the arrest of Kentucky Clerk Kim Davis. He said, “Today, judicial lawlessness crossed into judicial tyranny. Today, for the first time ever, the government arrested a Christian woman for living according to her faith. This is wrong. This is not America."
On Friday night, September 4th, prayer for Jailed Kentucky Clerk Kim Davis, the Alabama Supreme Court, Alabama, and the Nation will be held on the front stairs of the Alabama Supreme Court building (300 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery 36104) from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
A Kentucky county clerk was found in contempt of court Thursday for her refusal to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples in wake of the Supreme Court decision to redefine marriage. U.S. District Court Judge David Bunning placed Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis in the custody of U.S. marshals until she complies. Here is an inspiring quote from Davis: "I’m very steadfast in what I believe. I don’t leave my conscience and my Christian soul out in my vehicle and come in here and pretend to be something I’m not. It’s easy to talk the talk, but can you walk the walk?"
10:30 A.M. — Hundreds of supporters filled the street in front of the federal courthouse in Ashland as they waited for a hearing to start on the "gay marriage" case in Kentucky. The demonstrators outside waved signs, chanted and sang hymns as they waited for Rowan Country Clerk Kim Davis to arrive. The hearing was scheduled to start at 11:00 A.M. EDT.
Leaders of an Atlanta museum want the space focused on modern and historic civil rights to contribute to a national push to ensure "LGBT rights," particularly in southern states. Wednesday marked the formal launch of the LGBT Institute, housed at the Center for Civil and Human Rights less than 15 months after the museum opened.
The Republican president of the Kentucky state Senate has asked a federal judge to withhold his ruling ordering a county clerk to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. Republican Senate President Robert Stivers says U.S. District Judge David Bunning needs to give the state legislature time to pass a law that would exempt Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis from having to issue marriage licenses. The state legislature is not in session and won't be until January. Democratic Gov. Steve Beshear has refused to call for a special session, arguing it would waste taxpayer money for an issue that only affects one clerk.
Rowan County, Kentucky, Clerk Kim Davis has just lost her application in the U.S. Supreme Court for a stay of a federal court order requiring her to issue a marriage license to a couple of the same sex. Denial of the stay puts Clerk Davis in a difficult situation. She is being called back before the District Court on Thursday morning to give an account for her behavior. Although the nation’s press has portrayed her as lawless, this one courageous lady is standing in the gap, defending the rule of law against judicial tyranny.
A Kentucky clerk who is coming under increased pressure after refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples is getting support from the Montgomery, Alabama-based Foundation for Moral Law. Clerk Kim Davis is making headlines after a months-long legal battle that has left her in direct defiance of federal court orders to issue the licenses.
The Republican presidential field is showing a split over what to do with Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis, who's scheduled to appear in court on Thursday for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples in Kentucky against the order of a federal judge. A handful candidates weighed in on Tuesday and Wednesday, with some expressing outspoken support for Davis while others were more critical of her actions.
Two Republican presidential candidates have said that Kentucky clerk Kim Davis should provide marriage licenses to same-sex couples or resign. Both Carly Fiorina and Sen. Lindsey Graham have indicated that government officials have a duty to recognize same-sex "marriage." "The rule of law is the rule of law," said Graham.
In this video, Dr. James White begins his response to James Brownson on Romans 1 and homosexuality. Dr. White emphasizes how important it is to recognize when scholars are twisting and turning the data to allow them to get to their desired conclusions. This program is vitally important for all of those who are seeking to give a consistent and God-honoring response to the “gay Christian” movement.
Kentucky's GOP nominee for governor said Tuesday that he fully supports a Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis' right to refuse to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. During a conference call, Matt Bevin said that he thinks that the rights of county clerks, including Davis, are being violated. "I absolutely support her willingness to stand on her First Amendment rights," he said of Davis. "Without any question, I support her."
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has said that all businesses – including those owned and operated by Christians – must serve homosexual “weddings” if asked. When asked during a televised interview if businesses had the religious freedom to decide whether or not to participate in "gay weddings,” Christie replied, “Religious institutions should be able to decide how they conduct their religious activity. The rest of the folks in the United States need to follow the law.”
A county clerk in Kentucky who invoked God's authority Tuesday for defying the U.S. Supreme Court on "gay marriage" has been summoned by a federal judge to explain why she should not be fined or jailed for contempt. U.S. District Judge David Bunning moved swiftly after Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis insisted yet again Tuesday that her religious beliefs prevent her from issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
Late yesterday the U.S. Supreme Court declined to extend the temporary stay of a federal court order involving Rowan County Kentucky Clerk Kim Davis. In light of these developments, Davis has released a statement explaining why she will not back down.
A big crowd turned out Sunday to celebrate traditional marriage in Longview, Texas. Organized by a coalition of East Texas churches and citizens, the event was held on the Gregg County courthouse lawn. "We just wanted to have something that people could come out and have some fun, some fellowship, and celebrate what God said. One man one woman is the biblical definition of marriage, and no Supreme Court anywhere can change that definition," said Calvary Baptist church pastor Richard Jones.
Dr. R. Albert Mohler Jr. writes on the recent Ashley Madison hack, which has exposed 37 million users of the adultery-promoting website. The motto of Ashley Madison is, “Life is short. Have an affair.” Mohler ends his article with, "Life is indeed short, and so is the Seventh Commandment: 'You shall not commit adultery.'"
A county clerk in Kentucky is still refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, invoking her religious beliefs and "God's authority" — even after the U.S. Supreme Court refused her emergency appeal. Activists from both sides gathered at Kim Davis' office Tuesday morning as David Moore and David Ermold were refused a marriage license for the fourth time. "We're not leaving until we have a license," Ermold said. "Then you're going to have a long day," Davis told him.
The Supreme Court refused Monday to let a Kentucky county clerk deny marriage licenses to same-sex couples because of what she said were her religious beliefs. The ruling, made without comment or any apparent dissents, is an early indication that while some push-back against "gay marriage" on religious grounds may be upheld, the justices won't tolerate it from public officials.
Lawyers for Kim Davis, a Kentucky county clerk who is still not issuing any marriage licenses, are asking the Supreme Court to grant her a temporary shield from lawsuits and court orders that could result in her losing her job or paying damages. The emergency appeal was lodged with Justice Elena Kagan, who handles such claims from the 6th Circuit. She could turn it down, or ask for a response from lawyers from the same-sex couples who sued Davis. She could also refer the matter to the full court.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, is calling on all students to use gender inclusive pronouns like “ze, hir, zir, xe, xem and xyr” in order to make the campus “welcoming and inclusive for all. On another front, Bruce “Caitlyn” Jenner has said that he would like to date a man so that he could be treated like a woman. Dr. Michael Brown again asks the question, "Is the whole world going mad?"