An undercover operation targeting suspected child sex predators in the Las Vegas Valley resulted in eight arrests, including Neal Harrison Creecy, identified as a pastor at Redemption Church. Creecy faces a felony charge of using a computer to lure a minor and was released on bail. Good Samaritan Lutheran Church and Christian Academy, where Creecy previously conducted services, clarified that Redemption Church is a separate ministry. Law enforcement urged parents to discuss online safety with their children and monitor their online activity following the two-week operation.
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Devin Carroll, a 22-year-old pastor and former in-school suspension aide at Conway Middle School, has been arrested and charged with third-degree criminal sexual conduct. The charge stems from an alleged sexual assault reported at the school on May 29, where Carroll is accused of inappropriately touching a 13-year-old. Carroll resigned from his position at the school in January, effective June 7. He was released on a $30,000 bond.
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Pastor Gus Booth from Warroad Community Church in Minnesota drew criticism for blending politics and religion during a recent sermon. Strongly condemning the Democratic Party from the pulpit, Booth expressed support for the Republican Party and urged congregants to vote accordingly. The sermon drew mixed reviews, with some appreciating Booth’s words and others finding them shocking and distressing. The pastor’s actions have stirred debate over the legality of his actions, as churches are tax-exempt and are not legally meant to influence political views. However, Booth believes he retains his right to freedom of speech, even inviting an IRS investigation, as he has been sending recorded sermons to the IRS for years.
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Colorado Pastor Accused of Pocketing $1.3M in Crypto Scheme Says ‘Lord Told Us To’
When I first heard about the Colorado pastor who was accused of pocketing $1.3 million in a crypto scheme and claiming that the ‘Lord told us to’, I couldn’t help but feel a mix of disbelief, disappointment, and frustration. It is disheartening to see individuals using religion as a shield to justify their deceitful actions and personal enrichment.
In his video update to INDXcoin followers, the accused pastor, Eli Regalado, stated that the Lord brought this cryptocurrency to him and instructed him to take it to his people for a wealth transfer.… Continue reading
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