Praying in public has made news headlines recently. A school in Alabama in the Lee County district received a complaint from a parent through the organization "Freedom From Religion" about a public prayer that was led by a student over the PA system before a football game. The letter detailed some U.S. Supreme Court rulings about public prayers in school. One of the … [Read more...] about Praying in Public and the Stink it Causes
Will the Church Fill the Government Role of Healthcare?
Many have already heard of the Cassidy-Graham legislation that the GOP is trying to get passed through quickly to try to get rid of the Affordable Care Act. They are trying to sneak it through before the end of the month so that they can repeal it with a simple majority- which is 51 votes. This will kick 30 million people off the healthcare that they desperately need. It's been … [Read more...] about Will the Church Fill the Government Role of Healthcare?
Amber Cantorna’s “Refocusing my Family” Tour and Release Date
https://vimeo.com/221365268 Amber Cantorna was a daughter raised in a Christian home. Not just any Christian home, though. Her father was part of the Focus on the Family team- an executive for 30 years. When she came out to her family at the age of 27 as being gay, her family was torn apart. Amber has written a book called "Refocusing my Family," which details her struggles … [Read more...] about Amber Cantorna’s “Refocusing my Family” Tour and Release Date
The Story of Us with Morgan Freeman on National Geographic; Air Date and Time
Last year, we watched as Morgan Freeman traveled the world, finding out how different beliefs about religion came about, and how religion has shaped many in the world. The Discovery Channel is bringing Freeman back- this time in a documentary to discover the common binds that define humanity in The Story of Us. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxG39vHxsuQ According to the … [Read more...] about The Story of Us with Morgan Freeman on National Geographic; Air Date and Time
Rumor Has It- Lies,Rumors and Internet Myths in the Wake of Hurricanes
When I first saw the picture of Donald Trump carrying two cats, and the caption, "More Trump heroism that's being willfully ignored by the mainstream media!" It was in a post warning that it was a fake picture. I kind of scoffed at it, thinking,"Who would believe that picture is real? I don't see the physique matching that of Trump, and the skin tone is … [Read more...] about Rumor Has It- Lies,Rumors and Internet Myths in the Wake of Hurricanes
Reverend Robert Wright Lee IV’s Amazing Sermon on The View
The great, great, great, great nephew of General Robert E. Lee, Reverend Robert Lee IV, spoke up at the VMA's after the riots in Charlottesville in relation to people wanting to preserve the monument of his ancestor. He received much hate and threats from fellow Christians, and so he stepped down as pastor of his North Carolina parish. He told the ladies of ABC's The View … [Read more...] about Reverend Robert Wright Lee IV’s Amazing Sermon on The View
Hurricanes Harvey and Irma- Here are Ways to Help
Thoughts and prayers are all well and good. They often offer a sense of doing something in a time of not knowing what to do. When people are trying to rebuild after a natural disaster of this magnitude, however, thoughts and prayers aren't going to help them. So now is the time to help. What can you do? What are scams to look out for, and what should you NOT do? There are … [Read more...] about Hurricanes Harvey and Irma- Here are Ways to Help
Hurricanes Harvey and Irma- Is it Climate Change?
There has been a lot of talk about climate change in the wake of the two category 4 Hurricanes we have seen in the U.S. within just a couple of weeks of each other. Hurricane Harvey caused at least 70 deaths in Texas, and a lot of destruction of homes and other buildings. While people are still struggling to recover there, Florida is being hit hard as well. This is the first … [Read more...] about Hurricanes Harvey and Irma- Is it Climate Change?
Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro for your Mixing and Mastering Needs
Beyerdynamic is a German manufacturer of some great headphones and headsets of all kinds. We've done reviews of their products several times in the past. The headphones we are going to review today are specifically made for those who are into mixing and mastering music. These headphones are top of the line and very well designed. They are pretty spendy, at $599, but from the … [Read more...] about Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro for your Mixing and Mastering Needs
The Mug That Won’t Tip Over- Review of the Mighty Mug ®
So this was a fun product to receive to review. Taking a break from the headphones and cases, and now we get a product that will save the computer/gadget world from the inevitable drink spill. A lot of us like to drink coffee or some other beverage while surfing the web. Do you ever get nervous that you might bump your drink and knock it onto your keyboard or other nearby … [Read more...] about The Mug That Won’t Tip Over- Review of the Mighty Mug ®
Sports Wireless Bluetooth® Headphones from JVC Will Rock Your Workout
We have another pair of wireless headphones to review. These are the HA-ET50BT Sports Wireless Bluetooth® Headphones from JVC. These are a great accessory for those who want to complete their workout without being attached to their devices. These headphones do have a wire that runs from one earbud to the other. It's not like the wireless earbuds that we reviewed a couple of … [Read more...] about Sports Wireless Bluetooth® Headphones from JVC Will Rock Your Workout
Three Cygnett Products to Charge Your Devices
It has been a while since we've reviewed Cygnett products, but the opportunity to do so has come to us again. Like the last time, we have a portable powerbank- the ChargeUp Digital 6000. We were also given a Lightning™ to USB cable, and a Micro-USB to USB cable. The first item I'll cover is the ChargeUp Digital powerbank. This particular one at 6,000 mAh is one of their … [Read more...] about Three Cygnett Products to Charge Your Devices
Review of Etón Multi-Powered Emergency Weather Radio with Bluetooth®
Outdoor lovers will appreciate this item I am reviewing now- especially those who might need to charge their phones or tablets while outdoors. This would also be useful in case of a storm when the power has been knocked out. Today I'm talking about Etón's FRX5-BT Emergency Weather Radio with Bluetooth®. In the past, we reviewed a similar radio from Etón- the SolarLink … [Read more...] about Review of Etón Multi-Powered Emergency Weather Radio with Bluetooth®
Nomad Powerpack Charges Your Device in a Rugged Way
We've reviewed many a powerpack here at The Geek Church. Many of them have their own claims to set them apart from the others. Per their website, Nomad is a company that brings products "designed for adventure." From their multiple products, we were sent the ultra rugged PowerPack to review. The Nomad PowerPack boasts an "ultra-rugged construction." Under that assertion on … [Read more...] about Nomad Powerpack Charges Your Device in a Rugged Way
Earin True Wireless Earbuds Review
With all the activity we do, it's great to not to have to be tied down to something. Many earbuds have you hooked up to a line trailing down your arm, neck , back, or leg. There's an option, though, for those who don't want strings to hold them down. We were sent these wireless EARIN earbuds to review, so here we go. Coming from a Swiss startup, these Bluetooth- enabled … [Read more...] about Earin True Wireless Earbuds Review