Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Today in History - January 24

  A special thanks to Wikipedia.org for following historical information. The sermons I have chosen from Sermonaudio.com

1758 – During the Seven Years' War the leading burghers of Königsberg submit to Elizabeth of Russia, thus forming Russian Prussia (until 1763).

Recommended sermons and podcasts: The Colonial Wars of America and Providential Significance, by Historian Bill Potter

1908 – The first Boy Scout troop is organized in England by Robert Baden-Powell.

Recommended reading:  Girl Scouts Offers LGBT Patch for Attending Pride Month Celebrations, Participating in Activities - christianpost.com

Recommended sermons and podcasts: 

  1. Lesbianism, Feminism and Girl Scouts - Birds of a Feather, by Pastor Kevin Swanson (2013)
  2. Boy Scouts Agree to Pay $850 Million to Sex Abuse Victims, by Adam McManus of the Worldview in Five Minutes  (2021)

More recommended reading and podcast:

  1. What to Do if You Suspect a Child is Being Sexually Abused - christianpost.com

1989 – Notorious serial killer Ted Bundy, with over 30 known victims, is executed by the electric chair at the Florida State Prison.

From Ann Coulter: Ann Coulter: "[The death penalty is]...'a primitive act of retribution'...What is primitive about being arraigned, formally charged, tried, convicted by a jury, having that conviction upheld on appeal, and then being executed in a manner far gentler than their victims?...('Okay, it will only sting for a minute, Mr. Bundy!')"