Jan. 28, 2020: Kobe Bryant death, Grammy winners, bill protecting houses of worship
Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020
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— Christian leaders react to Kobe Bryant’s death
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The death of NBA star Kobe Bryant has shocked the world and left many in mourning.
The 41-year-old was killed in a helicopter crash in California on Sunday along with his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, and seven others.
Many influential Christians expressed their grief and offered their prayers. Hip hop artist Lecrae asked God to comfort those affected, Pastor Chad Veach of Zoe Church called Bryant an “iconic leader,” and Christian artist Erica Campbell said “LA won’t be the same.”
— Christian artists win Grammys
The Grammy Awards show took place on Sunday and Christian artists who took home Grammys included Kirk Franklin, For King & Country and Gloria Gaynor.
In his acceptance speech, Franklin, who won Best Gospel Performance for his song “Love Theory,” praised “Jesus the King,” telling the crowd “it is all about Him.”
— Trump signs bill to protect houses of worship against violence
President Donald Trump signed a bill on Friday that authorizes $375 million for federal grants to help houses of worship and other faith-based and nonprofit organizations defend against violence.
The move comes amid increasing anti-Semitic violence and attacks at synagogues and churches in recent years.
Houses of worship can apply for $100,000 grants to be used for such things as fencing, cameras, stronger doors and hiring security professionals.
— Vikings QB Kirk Cousins finished reading Bible
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins announced that he finished reading the entire Bible in two years and he’s recommending that others do the same.
Cousins’ recommendation for others to read through the Bible comes as MLB all-star pitcher Adam Wainwright recently launched a one-year online Bible study for fans.
— United Methodist leader says UMC is ‘irretrievably broken’
A conservative United Methodist Church leader believes his denomination is “irretrievably broken” due to the debate over homosexuality.
While Rev. Joseph F. DiPaolo, member of the Wesleyan Covenant Association Council, once supported staying together as a denomination despite differences on such matters as LGBT issues, he is now convinced that unity is no longer possible.
He expressed support for a proposal called the Protocol of Reconciliation and Grace through Separation that would allow conservative Methodists to vote to leave the UMC and create their own body.
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