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On the Horizon: April 2, 2018

Uncategorized | Apr 2, 2018

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By Jonathan Howe

“On the Horizon” is a preview of newsworthy events coming within the next week.

#MLK50

Wednesday marks the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. in Memphis, TN. There will be countless celebrations to mark the occasion including the ERLC & Gospel Coalition conference. If you’re unable to attend, you can watch the simulcast here.

Gaza Protests Continue

Protests in Gaza have turned violent in recent days and show no sign of letting up. They are progressing toward May 15’s 70th anniversary of the creation of the modern political state of Israel.

Renewed Efforts to Defund Planned Parenthood 

The New York Post highlighted a renewed effort by conservatives to defund leading abortion provider, Planned Parenthood.

$500 million was earmarked in the recent omnibus bill, but policy experts are working to find ways to move that money to various community health providers instead of Planned Parenthood.

Christian Box Office Scores Hits and Misses

I Can Only Imagine continued its strong run with another $10.75M this weekend to bring its total to more than $55M in its first three weeks.

God’s Not Dead 3 and Paul: An Apostle of Christ both struggled this weekend limping in at $2.6M and $3.5M respectively. Look for quick exits to DVD for the latter two films while the former will continue its surprising run in theaters.

One of the Best Sports Weeks of the Year

There’s sure to be a religious story to come from this week’s major sporting events.

Even though the NCAA men’s basketball championship game will be without Sister Jean and Loyola, the title tilt will feature Michigan and Villanova tonight.

Later in the week, a tradition unlike any other begins in Augusta, GA. The Masters will have some extra attention this year after the resurgence of Tiger Woods in recent weeks.

All this as the NBA and NHL head toward the postseason and the MLB starts its first full week.

Be sure to check FactsAndTrends.net throughout the week for continued coverage of these stories and much more.

JONATHAN HOWE (@Jonathan_Howe) is Director of Strategic Initiatives at Lifeway Christian Resources.

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