Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Today in History - May 14

1878 - The last witchcraft trial held in the United States begins in Salem, Massachusetts, after Lucretia Brown, and adherent of Christian Science, accused Daniel Spofford of attempting to harm her through his mental powers. (Source)

Recommended sermons and podcasts:

A Christian Response to the Salem Witch Trials, by Rev. Matthew Trewhella

The text for this sermon is Acts 19:11-19 (Audio)

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1961 - Civil Rights Movement: The Freedom Riders bus is fire-bombed near Anniston, Alabama, and the civil rights protesters are beaten by an angry mob (Source)

Recommended sermons and podcasts:

Sexual Orientation is Not a Civil Rights Issue, by Dr. Alan Cairns

How I Found Christ?

 How I Found Christ? by Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892)