Saturday, June 7, 2014

NEWS ROUND-UP: JUNE 6, 2014



Christian Information Radio
With Host Jim Schneider

On Today’s Show:
Jim presented the following news stories to get Crosstalk listeners caught up on events happening in the U.S and around the world:

Today marks the anniversary of D-Day (June 6, 1944) when 160,000 plus Allied troops stormed the beach at Normandy in France as part of WWII.

Even before the month of June, President Obama seemingly couldn't wait to issue a proclamation for LGBT Pride Month 2014.

On May 16 President Obama released a statement regarding an international day against homophobia and transphobia.

U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell announced a new LGBT theme study to help identify places and events associated with the story of LGBT Americans for inclusion in the parks and programs of the National Park Service.

Exxon shareholders refuse to adopt special protections for LGBT individuals.

A Baptist church in California votes to become gay affirming which goes against the teachings of the Southern Baptist Convention.

The Principal of Wilson High School in Washington, D.C. holds Pride Day after his 'coming out'.

The U.S. Supreme Court refuses to stay a federal judge's decision on overturning a state constitutional amendment approved by voters requiring state recognition of same-sex marriage in Oregon while an appeals process moves forward.

Target retail stores are offering T-shirts promoting homosexuality in honor of Gay Pride Month.

Marriott Hotels launches its 'Love Travels' marketing campaign targeting LGBT customers as well as pro-LGBT consumers.

New wedding catalog coming out for same-sex marriages called EQL.

Gay Day is this weekend at Disney World.

Family owned bakery ordered to make wedding cakes for gay couples.

Time Magazine doing articles and columns on transgenderism.

Sex change operations for senior citizens to be paid for by taxpayers.

President Obama refuses to apologize for recent terrorist swap.

Bowe Bergdahl's team leader believes Bergdahl actively sought out the Taliban.

According to secret documents Bergdahl converted to Islam during his captivity, fraternized openly with his captors and declared himself a warrior for Islam.

Senator Lindsey Graham says Susan Rice should be replaced immediately as National Security Advisor because she's untrustworthy and unreliable.

The Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development suggests Bergdahl may have been attempting to flee from a platoon full of psychopaths.

Senator Harry Reid bristles at the idea that he had a 'heads up' regarding the terrorist swap.

Bergdahl's home town cancels rally celebrating his return.

Senator Harry Reid declines to give condition report regarding Bergdahl.

Taliban said to have found Bergdahl walking alone, acting abnormally and cursing his countrymen before capturing him in Afghanistan in 2009.

Fellow solders allegedly had orders to shoot Bergdahl on sight.

President Obama announces new effort to fight against domestic terrorism.

Acting head of the VA says 18 of the 1,700 veterans kept off an official electronic appointment list have died.

Dozens of VA workers who have come forward with stories of mismanagement and patient abuse say they have faced retaliation within the agency.

Iron Mountain, Michigan, VA medical center declares the chapel might offend someone. Christian symbols are being covered and now they are pondering what to do about the stained glass windows.

Michelle Obama might run for the Senate in 2016.

75 year old Irish pastor subjected to police probe after condemning Islam in a sermon.

Muslims in Egypt murder Christian man right in front of his son.

The U.S. Supreme Court refuses to hear an appeal from Tennessee citizens seeking to block construction of a mosque in Murfreesboro.

Posting 'selfies' on the Internet may be drawing the attention of the NSA.

Privacy advocates warn of a nightmare scenario as tech giants consider fitness tracking.

Senate Republicans and Democrats joined together to unanimously approve a resolution demanding the immediate and unconditional release of Meriam Ibrahim and her two children from a Sudanese prison.

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is facing criticism from pro-family/life advocates after renominating New Jersey Supreme Court Justice Stuart Rabner who has supported same-sex marriage. Christie's latest nominee, Lee Solomon, is drawing criticism because of his radical pro-abortion views in his race for the State Assembly in 1991.

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The Crosstalk Radio Talk Show with today’s host Jim Schneider is heard each weekday on over 90 radio outlets across America and worldwide on the Internet. Crosstalk covers the issues that affect our world, our nation, our families and the Christian church from a perspective centered in the Word of God. Whether we discuss the economy, the political scene, the continuing moral collapse of our nation, legislation that affects the family, or the state of evangelicalism, our authority is found in the unchanging standard of the Holy Scriptures. Veteran co-hosts Dr. Vic Eliason and Jim Schneider have worked as a team for over 20 years to bring solid information to the body of Christ.