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Oct 31
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Hurricane Melissa, Should Christians Cel...

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Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica as a Category 5 storm, leaving behind a wake of destruction. John and Maria tackle the annual question, "Should Christians celebrate Halloween?" And, the ruling that legalized same-sex "marriage" is back at the Supreme Court.

 

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Segment 1 – Hurricane Melissa; Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? 

USA Today: At least 50 dead as Hurricane Melissa devastates the Caribbean; Bermuda braces for storm 

Breakpoint: Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? 

 

Segment 2 – Obergefell Challenge at SCOTUS 

Daily Citizen: Supreme Court to Consider Petition Challenging Same-Sex Marriage Decision  

 

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