A new AP-NORC poll has discovered a surprising practice among regular churchgoers. They rarely go to their pastors for advice. The survey found that a large majority of Americans make important decisions without calling on their religious leaders, with three-quarters saying they rarely or never consult a clergy member or religious leader, while only about a quarter…
Read MoreAmerican Pastors Network President, Sam Rohrer, recently returned from a trip to Israel, where he was part of noteworthy events and met with faith leaders and policy makers during a historic time for the nation. Specifically, the main political event in Israel currently centers on the fact that on May 29, Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…
Read MoreSeveral media outlets in the Keystone State have been reporting on plans to build a casino in the middle of Amish country, and what that would mean for the community. Likewise, impending online gambling across the Commonwealth is also making headlines. The Pennsylvania Pastors Network (PPN, www.papastors.net) Executive Director Gary Dull is joining other faith leaders in the…
Read MoreMarch 4, 2019 Hon Sam Rohrer, Former State Representative (128th); Pres Pennsylvania Pastors Network, and American Pastors Network Members of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, my name is Sam Rohrer. Today, I speak as a citizen who for 40 years has lived only several miles from the proposed location of the Hollywood Casino. I have…
Read MoreThe opening prayer from Pennsylvania Rep. Stephanie Borowicz (R-Centre/Clinton) continues to make headlines, as the Christian has been attacked for her prayer that mentioned Jesus. Pennsylvania Pastors Network (PPN, www.papastors.net) Executive Director Gary Dull said that, as one who has had several opportunities to open both the PA House and Senate in prayer, he is…
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Last month, the administration of Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf announced it wanted to start a “conversation” about legalizing marijuana in the Keystone State through a series of townhall-style meetings. The Sharon Herald reported that Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, “himself an advocate of legalizing recreational use of the drug,” will hold “listening” sessions in each of…
Read MoreThe Pennsylvania community of Morgantown will hold a March 4 hearing to discuss the application of a “mini casino” in Morgantown, the Reading Eagle reports. But the Pennsylvania Pastors Network says a casino doesn’t belong in the rural and religious heritage of the Morgantown area, which is a gateway to Amish-dominated Lancaster County, and the…
Read MoreBy Hon. Sam Rohrer A gambling casino located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, is about as incongruous as a Planned Parenthood office in the basement of a church or a physician intentionally injecting a healthy patient with tuberculosis. The rural and religious heritage of the Morgantown area, the pristine nature of the area as a gateway to…
Read MoreDrag Queen “Annie Christ,” who dons satanic symbols and performs lewd sexually charged nightclub shows (see video here), is scheduled to be at the Lansdale Public Library this Saturday, Feb. 2, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. to present “Drag Queen Story Time” to children. Taxpayers who fund the library are urging Meyer and all elected…
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