Warren Throckmorton
Former South African President criticizes Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill
Former South African President Thabo Mbeki criticized MP David Bahati’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill Thursday in Kampala while speaking at an event at Makerere Institute for Social Research. About the bill’s provisions, Mbeki said: I mean what would you want? It doesn’t make sense at all. That is what I would say to the MP. What two…
Read MoreMedia widens coverage of Gingrich ties to gambling magnate
Some reporting is now examining the ties between Newt Gingrich and gambling magnate Sheldon Adelson. I have looked at various angles of the connection, including Gingrich’s favorable treatment of the industry by thwarting an oversight committee and backing a tax break sought by casino owners. Yesterday, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported some uneasiness among evangelicals about…
Read MoreApostle Dutch Sheets endorses Newt Gingrich for President
And Sheets also joined Gingrich’s Faith Leaders Coalition. Here is the press release: Pastor Dutch Sheets Endorses Newt Gingrich Atlanta, GA– Dutch Sheets has endorsed Newt Gingrich for president, and will be joining the Gingrich Faith Leaders Coalition. Dutch Sheets is the author of 18 books, including the best seller Intercessory Prayer. Throughout his 34…
Read MoreNARTH at odds with Exodus over reparative therapy
Historically, the National Association for the Research and Therapy (NARTH) has considered Exodus an ally in the social discussion of sexual orientation change efforts. Until recently, Exodus sold reparative therapy books in their bookstore but recently removed them. Also, Alan Chambers recently told an audience at the Gay Christian Network conference that The majority of…
Read MoreNewt Gingrich favored tax policy requested by gambling industry
In May 1998, Newt Gingrich held a three-tiered fund raiser in the Las Vegas Sands Expo and Convention center, a large casino and hotel complex run by Sheldon Adelson’s company, Las Vegas Sands Corp. Hoping to raise $100,000, Gingrich provided a private briefing to supporters for $2,500, appeared with others for $500 and then held…
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