Thursday, May 28, 2015

After backlash from LGBT activists, Clemson Coach Dabo Swinney cancels appearance at Christian foundation fundraiser

Truth Revolt
"Under pressure from LGBT groups and the South Carolina House minority leader, Clemson University Head Football Coach Dabo Swinney has announced that he will no longer attend a fundraiser held by a Christian nonprofit organization.

"The June 2 fundraiser will be hosted by the Palmetto Family Council, a South Carolina-based Christian nonprofit which describes itself as dedicated to promoting "biblical principles," particularly "the values and virtues of marriage, the traditional family model, and sexual purity."  The group supports traditional marriage, endorsed the state's partial birth abortion law, and is dedicated to promoting religious freedom.

"Swinney was to be honored at the fundraiser for his work with his own All In Foundation, which focuses on raising awareness around the state about health issues. Though Swinney explained that he had not official association with the Palmetto Family Council and was attending on behalf of all involved in the work of his foundation, the uproar from gay rights activists had made attending too much of a "distraction.' " . . .

 Pastor: 'I Never Thought’ My Nation Would Persecute ‘Bible-Believing’ Christians

"The Rev. E.W. Jackson told attendees at the Family Research Council’s Watchmen on the Wall event in Washington, D.C., last week that Americans who believe biblical teachings about marriage and the sanctity of life are being persecuted.

“ 'It bothers me to think my own country is a strange land,” Jackson said Friday at the pastors’ retreat. “I never thought there would be a day when my nation would persecute the Bible-believing Christian for standing for what the word of God says and reward those who come against it as if they are heroes; as if they are great Americans for standing up against God, but that’s where we are." . . .

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