A quotation from Samuel Johnson

To be of no church is dangerous. Religion, of which the rewards are distant, and which is animated only by faith and hope, will glide by degrees out of the mind unless it be invigorated and reimpressed by external ordinances, by stated calls to worship, and the salutary influence of example.

Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) English writer, lexicographer, critic
Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets, “Milton” (1781)

Sourcing, notes: wist.info/johnson-samuel/21120…

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#Christian #Morality Is a #LIE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCHInILUxFM
https://www.thekaysemeloneshow.com/p/016-christian-morality-is-a-lie

"We often hear that #WesternCivilization was built upon #Christianmorality, but is that actually a good thing? In fact, is that actually a real thing? I would argue that no, Christian morality is not as set-in-stone as the #religious leaders in power would like their everyday #congregation members to believe."

Join us in prayer at church! Witness our congregation's heartfelt devotion to God. We seek strength and guidance through faith in Jesus Christ. Amen. #Prayer #Church #Faith #God #Jesus #Religion #Christianity #Worship #Blessing #Congregation #Prayer #Church #Faith #God

While wandering through Savannah, I stumbled upon something truly special—Congregation Mickve Israel, one of the oldest Jewish congregations in the U.S., founded in 1733.

As an Israeli Jew, stepping inside this historic synagogue filled me with pride and warmth. The rich history, the beautifully preserved Torah scrolls, and the deep roots of Jewish life in America left me in awe.

Sharing a glimpse of this incredible place with you!

#Savannah #congregation #synagogue #history #jewish

@CuteFunnyAnimals It's a #Ladybug #Congregation to discuss the fine points in their next #LadybugPicnic! https://youtu.be/vX9J7WcYtxI?feature=shared

Assistant #Pastor Convicted At Trial For $800,000 Investment #Scheme Is Sentenced To #Prison

https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdnc/pr/assistant-pastor-convicted-trial-800000-investment-scheme-sentenced-prison

The Defendant Used #Fake Promotional Material and Position of #Trust to #Victimize Other #Churches and #Congregation Members

After 32 years as a #progressive #voice for #LGBTQ #Jews, #Rabbi #SharonKleinbaum heads into #retirement

#Congregation #BeitSimchatTorah in midtown #Manhattan — will have to grapple with its #identity after being #defined by its #celebrity #rabbi for so long.

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #NewYork #NewYorkCity #Spirituality #Religion #Culture

https://apnews.com/article/sharon-kleinbaum-lgbtq-synagogue-gay-marriage-religion-2d2499e5b5dbbc52fbee302ed89878ef

A #Wichita #Kansas #pastor and his #congregation #checkedout all of a #library's #LGBTQ #books so no one who needed them could #read them.

#Pastor #KyleLammott of #ExodusChurch claimed no #regrets, but made his #socialmedia #private.

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Kansas #Conservatives #Extremism #Fascism #Religion #Hategroups #Censorship #RepublicanParty #Hate #Bigotry #Violence #Genocide #Discrimination #Homophobia #Transphobia #ThePartyOfHate #EmptyThePews

https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/a-kansas-pastor-checked-out-a-librarys

Summer can often lead to a dip in church attendance as families take vacations and enjoy the warm weather. However, there are innovative ways to keep your congregation coming to church in summer, ensuring that the sense of community and spiritual engagement remains strong even during these leisurely months. ⛪🙏 Click below to check out our tips!

#church #churchservice #community #congregation #summer

https://globalgoodgroup.com/ways-to-keep-your-congregation-coming-to-church-in-summer/

Soft, reflective music fills the venue as a hush falls over the crowd. #Trump’s tone turns reverent & somber, prompting some to bow their heads or close their eyes. Others raise open palms in the air or murmur as if in #prayer.

In this moment, Trump’s audience is his #congregation, & he their pastor as he delivers a ~15-min finale that evokes an #evangelical altar call, the emotional tradition that concludes some #Christian services in which attendees come forward to commit to their #savior.

#WashingtonDC #ceremony welcomes #affirming #church as ‘full standing’ #UCC #congregation

#Bishop #AllysonAbrams officially installed as #pastor of #UCC #EmpowermentLiberationCathedral

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #WashingtonDC #Spirituality #Religion

https://www.washingtonblade.com/2024/02/27/empowerment-liberation-cathedral-ucc-full-standing/

A #preacher defended his #criminally charged colleague and threatened his #congregation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJI9E3fAmJE

#Pastor #JeremyPfeil of Accelerate Church in #Amarillo, #Texas warned his congregation that anyone who associated with #critics of his criminally charged buddy #JamesRandolph would be “sniped and taken out.”

A #trans #man and his #partner are to be on #NPR'S #AllThingsConsidered in the 7 am (CDT) tomorrow talking about #PopeFrances' #declaration today that #SameSexCouples can have their #relationship #blessed.

They attend a #supportive #Congregation in the #Baltimore area.

Just a quick heads up for you all.

#Women #TransMen #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA

#Sermon on the #streets: A #trans #pastor helps those on the margins find #grace.

#ElazarSchochZavaletta is as #unique as his #congregation.

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA Maryland #Spirituality #Religion #Representation #Culture

https://www.washingtonblade.com/2023/10/30/sermon-on-the-streets-a-trans-pastor-helps-those-on-the-margins-find-grace/

Get Your Submissions in for the Congregation Unconference in County Mayo! https://feedpress.me/link/10551/16390111/get-your-submissions-in-for-the-congregation-unconference-in-county-mayo.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Congregation #Events

#Texas #church #blesses #DragQueens during #Sunday #Worship.

During the #service, #pastors led the #congregation in an #inclusive #prayer and encouraged #listeners to #embrace “#radicalinclusivity”.

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Spirituality #Religion https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/09/25/church-prayer-drag-queens-dallas/

#bloom #witchfever #congregation

Are #religious #people #OK?

#Farright #Hatepastor #smashes #Barbie #DreamHouse with #Bible taped to #baseballbat.

#AntiLGBTQ+ #pastor #GregLocke went into the bizarre #frenzy while talking about “#deliverance” to his #congregation at the #GlobalVisionBibleChurch in #Tennessee.

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Tennessee #Conservatives #Extremism #Fascism #Religion #Hate #Bigotry #Violence #Genocide #Discrimination #Homophobia #Transphobia #EmptyThePews

https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/09/11/pastor-greg-locke-barbie-dream-house-bible-baseball-bat/

When 15-year-old Alex #cameout as #gay, their #parents gave an #ultimatum: #undergo the harmful practice of '#conversiontherapy' or leave their #home in Wakefield, England.

Alex chose option one and underwent multiple sessions with #elders from the #family’s #JehovahsWitness #congregation, seeking a nonexistent ‘#cure’ for #homosexuality.

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #UK #Tories #Religion #ConversionTherapy #Hate #Bigotry #Homophobia #Transphobia #EmptyThePews

https://www.gaytimes.co.uk/life/uk-slams-lgbtq-conversion-therapy-but-no-ban-is-in-sight/