Here were Galli and CT-an editor and magazine, which have not only consistently failed to confront corrupt leaders but have actually aided and abetted them-lecturing other evangelicals about supporting Trump. Yet, considering the source, I was dumbfounded. This is almost unheard of in evangelicalism. And I haven’t published anything about the impeachment process because I’ve felt anything I’d say about it would likely prove unhelpful in this extremely politically-charged environment.īut I was tempted to cheer only because an evangelical leader was apparently taking a stand based on conviction, despite knowing it would spark backlash within his own camp. If you’ve followed me for long, you know I’ve both criticized and praised this president when either response has been warranted. If we don’t reverse course now, will anyone take anything we say about justice and righteousness with any seriousness for decades to come?”Īs someone who’s been pleading with evangelicals for the past two years to speak out against immoral leaders, there was a part of me that was tempted to cheer-not because of Galli’s call for the president to resign. Labeling Trump’s actions “profoundly immoral,” Galli wrote: “That he should be removed, we believe, is not a matter of partisan loyalties but loyalty to the Creator of the Ten Commandments.” Then, taking aim at fellow evangelicals, Galli added: “Consider what an unbelieving world will say if you continue to brush off Mr. Last Thursday, just weeks before his retirement, Galli unleashed a scathing editorial calling for Trump’s removal. 13.Christianity Today (CT) Editor in Chief Mark Galli simply can’t contain his outrage over the moral depravity of President Trump. New episodes of “Jeopardy!” hosted by Richards will begin airing Sept. One case was dismissed by a judge, and the other two were settled out of court.ĭespite the ensuing backlash, Sony announced last week that Richards would succeed the late Alex Trebek as host of the syndicated “Jeopardy!” program, while “Big Bang Theory” alum Bialik will emcee primetime shows and spinoffs of the beloved TV institution. Richards was dismissed as a defendant in one of the three lawsuits at issue. I would not say anything to disrespect anyone’s pregnancy and have always supported my colleagues on their parenting journeys.” It is the most important thing in the world to me. “I know firsthand how special it is to be a parent. “I want you all to know that the way in which my comments and actions have been characterized in these complaints does not reflect the reality of who I am or how we worked together on ‘The Price Is Right,’” Richards said in a memo to the “Jeopardy!” staff, which addressed allegations that producers fired two female employees after they had children. In the weeks leading up to his “Jeopardy!” casting, lawsuits filed by female former employees alleging wrongful termination, gender-based harassment and retaliation came back to haunt him. This isn’t the first controversy that has plagued Richards regarding his treatment of women. With ‘Jeopardy!’ executive producer Mike Richards in the lead to replace the game show’s late host Alex Trebek, lawsuits filed during his ‘Price Is Right’ years resurface. Television Mike Richards’ legal past comes back to haunt him as ‘Jeopardy!’ hosting gig looms
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