Cover up or be censored: Cambodia orders women not look sexy on Facebook

By Matt Blomberg

PHNOM PENH (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – A crackdown in Cambodia on women who wear provocative clothing while selling goods via Facebook live streams was slammed by women’s rights groups on Wednesday as dangerous and baseless.

Prime Minister Hun Sen said low cut tops were an affront to Cambodian culture and ordered authorities to track down Facebook vendors who wear them to sell items like clothes and beauty products – a popular trend in the conservative country.

“Go to their places and order them to stop live-streaming until they change to proper clothes,” the prime minister told the government’s Cambodian National Council for Women on Monday.

“This is a violation of our culture and tradition,” he said, adding that such behaviour contributed to sexual abuse and violence against women.

While Cambodia’s young population is increasingly educated, many expect women to be submissive and quiet, a legacy of Chbap Srey, an oppressive code of conduct for women in the form of a poem that was on primary school curricula until 2007.

The national police posted a video to Facebook on Wednesday, in which a Cambodian woman makes a public apology for sullying the “tradition and honour of Cambodian women” by wearing “extremely short and sexy clothes” in her online sales pitches.

Facebook was not immediately available to comment.

Interior ministry spokesman Khieu Sopheak confirmed on Wednesday that authorities were “taking action” in line with the prime minister’s orders. He referred further questions to a police spokesman who could not be reached immediately.

Amnesty International regional director Nicholas Bequelin said the prime minister’s comments were a “dangerous instance of victim blaming”.

“This rhetoric only serves to perpetuate violence against women and stigmatise survivors of gender-based violence,” he said in a statement on Wednesday.

One in five Cambodian men said they had raped a woman in a 2013 United Nations survey.

Ros Sopheap, head of the charity Gender and Development for Cambodia, said the government should look at the reasons why women sell goods online instead of dictating what they wear.

“They always talk about culture, culture, culture,” she told the Thomson Reuters Foundation. “What about jobs? What about education? These things are broken in Cambodia. And what about people’s right to make a living?”

Seven Cambodian women’s rights groups pointed out that the women vendors had breached no law.

“There is no evidence-based research that affirms that women’s clothing choice is the root cause of degradation of social morality,” they said in an open letter.

(Editing by Katy Migiro. Please credit Thomson Reuters Foundation, the charitable arm of Thomson Reuters, that covers humanitarian news, women’s rights, trafficking, property rights, and climate change. Visit www.trust.org)

Prophetic Encounter week begins and you can be a part of our Worship Services! Watch LIVESTREAM every night this week!

By Kami Klein

All of us need a life-changing encounter with the presence of God! This week begins our Prophetic Encounter Conference and Morningside is ready for each amazing guest! We wish all of you could be here for this truly inspiring conference but we understand that many of you could not be here. We want you to be a part of this prophetic week and join us every night via live-stream during our worship service and experiencing our incredible speakers!

Our guests are world-renowned and emerging prophetic voices and there is nothing quite like the uniting of believers praying and worshiping together! You may not be able to be on Grace Street in person but we want to worship with you anyway!

Tonight, Monday, October 14th, at 7 pm please join Tammy Sue Bakker and the PTL Band and Singers as they begin our worship service filled with song and gratitude. Our special guest speakers will be Ana Werner and Larry Sparks. Ana travels internationally teaching others to see in the Spirit, move in the prophetic, and experience healing and deliverance through her ministry. Larry Sparks is a sought after prophetic minister encouraging others on how to create space for the Holy Spirit to move in presence, prophetic words, and power, he has been featured on Sid Roth It’s Supernatural!, The Jim Bakker Show, CBN, TBN, the Elijahlist, and Charisma Magazine.

Tuesday, October 15th at 7 pm join us for worship with Tammy Sue and the PTL Band & Singers followed by our very special friend to Morningside and a true Christian Leader and Prophet for today. As Founder and Executive Director of MorningStar Ministries and Heritage International Ministries, Rick Joyner has authored more than fifty books and is sought after by leaders all over the world for his no-nonsense, biblical and common-sense approach. In his program “Prophetic Perspectives” found on the PTL Television Network, he illuminates the current events of today with direct, informative and biblical thought.

Wednesday, October 16th at 7:30 pm Tammy Sue Bakker and the PTL Band & Singers will start the worship off followed by our special guest Jeremiah Johnson. A gifted teacher, prophet, and author of multiple books, Jeremiah travels extensively throughout the United States and abroad as a conference and guest speaker. He has been a guest on Christian television and radio shows including The Jim Bakker Show, Sid Roth’s It’s Supernatural!, and The Line of Fire with Dr. Michael Brown, as well as on networks such as Daystar, TBN, and God TV.

Thursday, October 17th, 7 pm Larry Sparks is back with another riveting worship service and joining him will be Jenny Weaver! Once a homeless drug addict and self-cutting Wiccan, Jenny is now a true worshipper and lover of God. Transformed by His re¬newing power, Jenny’s heart is to lead people into an encounter with the Holy Spirit that will transform them as well. It is Jenny’s desire to lead prophetic, spontaneous, high praise worship and release the song of Heaven into the Earth!

Friday, October 18th, 7 pm Jenny Weaver will be back to lead the worship, followed by an inspirational, full of the Holy Spirit, healing service led by Katherine Ruonala. Katherine carries a strong prophetic and miracle anointing with many being instantly healed in her meetings. Reaching across denominational walls, her ministry is also used to spread the fires of revival and ignite a fresh passion in the hearts of believers to go deeper in their relationship with God.

We all lead such busy lives that sometimes we don’t take the time to spend with God and fill our hearts with his loving presence. Our Lord has so many plans for YOU! Please schedule some time with him this week and join us during these very special worship services on Grace Street at Morningside!

To be a part of any of our LIVE events this week you can join us on the PTL Network from your Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV or go to jimbakkershow.com or ptlnetwork.com to tune in!

Morningside MASSIVE SUMMER SALE! Join Jim and Lori Bakker LIVE on Monday, July 15th!

By Kami Klein

This Monday, July 15th tune in to our MASSIVE Summer Sale!  Beginning promptly at 9am ct, you will be amazed by our once a year pricing for your favorite products and so much more!  Join Jim and Lori Bakker, Mondo, Tammy Sue, friends and family for this fantastic LIVE STREAMING event!  

Pricing will start at $1 on items for your home, health and wellness!   There will be specials on books, bibles, food, home decor, jewelry, your favorite Seychelle products and more!

  We are always surprised at the great bargains during our summer sale and we know quite a few of our viewers love to get a fantastic head start on Christmas!  Pssst…. It’s only a little over 160 days away! Don’t miss out on some beautiful, meaningful and practical gift items we have for you! 

This LIVE Stream Summer Sale event is full of inspiring fun and we always expect the unexpected!  Join us on the PTL Network from your Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV or go to jimbakkershow.com or ptlnetwork.com to tune in!  LIVE! Monday, July 15th at 9 am ct!  

Get ready!  Get Set! And SAVE!!! 

Celebrate the 4th of July at Morningside with LIVE streaming events!

4th of July Fireworks!

By Kami Klein

Walk of Faith to Prayer Mountain Chapel - Morningside

Walk of Faith to Prayer Mountain Chapel – Morningside

The Fourth of July at Morningside is always a special time! This year as we celebrate Pastor Jim’s 58 years in ministry we will be dedicating Prayer Mountain Chapel.  This chapel located atop Prayer Mountain is founded on the principle of prayer and communion with God and has been made possible with dozens of volunteers and believers all over the world. For those who have made this possible with prayer and partnering with us, THANK YOU!  

Every day of this Independence week will be filled with prayer, prophecy and PRAISE!  We would love for you to join us here at Morningside but if you can’t be here in person we have an amazing lineup of events that you can see LIVE!

To be a part of any of our LIVE events this week you can join us on the PTL Network from your Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV or go to jimbakkershow.com or ptlnetwork.com to tune in! 

Monday, July 1st –  Worship begins at 6 pm ct with The Southeast Gospel Choir followed by Bishop Ron Webb.  His services are powerful and we feel there is no greater way to begin this very special week than to usher in a Holy Spirit filled time with God. 

Tuesday, July 2nd –  Worship begins at 6 pm ct with Tammy Sue Bakker and PTL Band & Singers followed by a special service with David Barton named in Time Magazine as one of America’s 25 most influential evangelicals and Brad Cummings, CEO of Windblown Media and one of the co-writers and publishers of the #1 NY Times bestselling novels, “The Shack”.  

Wednesday, July 3rd – Join Lori Bakker on “Life with Lori” LIVE on Grace Street beginning at 11 am ct with her special guests  Larry & Mercedes Sparks!

Worship services begin at 6 pm ct with Tammy Sue Bakker and the PTL Band & Singers followed by speaker Hubie Synn, known as the “wandering prophet”. He has ministered to many and witnessed the miraculous take place. Hubie Synn truly walks in his faith and inspires others to do the same.   

Thursday, July 4th -LIVE taping begins at 7 pm ct featuring “An Evening of music, stories and humor from Mayberry” with The Dillards Featuring two of the original cast members…Rodney Dillard and Charlene Darling – (Maggie Peterson)

Stay tuned at 8:30 pm for more music with Tammy Sue Bakker and the PTL Band & Singers.

Friday, July 5th – 

The celebration continues LIVE at 11:00 AM ct for the Partner’s Picnic on Grace Street (Jim Bakker Show taping)  with Musical Guests: Dino & Cheryl Kartsonakis and Choir. Join us for this very special “Hymn Revival”!

Worship- on Friday night begins at 6 pm ct with Tammy Sue Bakker and the PTL Band & Singers followed by speaker Lance Wallnau who has shared platforms with Ben Carson, Mike Pompeo and best-selling authors Ken Blanchard and John Maxwell. His best-selling book, “God’s Chaos Candidate” is credited as being the catalyst that mobilized thousands of Christians to vote for President Donald Trump. His insights on America, the Presidency and the prophetic are in demand all over the world.  

We hope you have an incredible 4th of July with friends and family! Join us for this time of Prayer, Prophesy and PRAISE as we celebrate the power of God in our lives! 

 

Facebook looks to place restrictions on who can go live after Christchurch attack

FILE PHOTO - People gather to form a "ring of peace" around a local mosque to show solidarity with the victims of the Christchurch mosque attacks in New Zealand, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, March 22, 2019. REUTERS/Carlos Osorio

(Reuters) – Facebook Inc Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg said on Friday the company was looking to place restrictions on who can go live on its platform based on certain criteria in the aftermath of the Christchurch massacre.

The company will monitor who can go “Live” on Facebook depending on factors such as prior community standard violations, Sandberg said in a blog post https://instagram-press.com/blog/2019/03/29/by-working-together-we-can-win-against-hate.

A lone gunman killed 50 people at two mosques in New Zealand on March 15, while live streaming the massacre.

Facebook has identified more than 900 different videos showing portions of the 17-minutes of carnage and has used its existing artificial intelligence tools to identify and remove hate groups in Australia and New Zealand, the blog said.

Last week, the social networking giant said it removed 1.5 million videos globally that had footage of the New Zealand mosque attack in the first 24 hours after the attack.

Earlier this week, one of the main groups representing Muslims in France said it was suing Facebook and YouTube, accusing them of inciting violence by allowing the streaming of the video.

Facebook, the world’s largest social network with 2.7 billion users, has faced growing discontent over its approach to privacy and user data amid increasing concerns over its advertising practices.

(The story corrects headline and first paragraph to say restrictions on who can go live, not restrict live videos.)

(Reporting by Sayanti Chakraborty in Bengaluru; Editing by Shailesh Kuber)

First, we Gobble, then we SHOP! The Jim Bakker Show super Cyber Sale Monday live stream event is here November 26th beginning at 9 am CT!

The Jim Bakker Show Super Cyber Monday event!

By Kami Klein

Want some joy and fun while you Christmas shop from your very own living room?  Are you ready for some great gift ideas and deals? You are invited to join Jim and Lori Bakker along with family and friends on Monday, November 26th beginning at 9 am ct for our Live Stream Cyber shopping event!

Super Cyber Monday is becoming a tradition for Morningside!  We love these live broadcasts and the chance to share your day! You just never know what kind of Christmas surprises will happen!  Watch for some incredible bargains on gifts sure to make anyone on your list happy! Prices will be marked down on everything we have to offer so your Christmas shopping budget can go a very long way!

Tune into our Live Stream Cyber Monday sale on the PTL Television Network on your Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV or by going to jimbakkershow.com or the PTL Television Network at Ptlnetwork.com.beginning at 9 am CT November 26th.  Every gift you buy from our store is also a gift to our ministry!

Give Christmas Gifts with real meaning this year and join us for our super Cyber sale on Monday, November 26th! Happy Shopping!!!  

 

The Jim Bakker Show goes LIVE for Election Night Results, Don’t miss it! Vote!

Election night coverage- November 6th, 7PM central

By Kami Klein

We are Americans.  The United States of America has given us the freedom of choice in voting for who we believe are the right people to lead us.  With this great freedom lies great responsibility. It is YOUR responsibility to VOTE!

These mid-term elections are critical and the outcome is not to be taken lightly which is why The Jim Bakker show will be going LIVE on election night to cover this momentous vote of the people.  There have been multiple guests on the show that have spoken out on the importance of Christians getting out to vote. Many of these amazing teachers and prophets such as Rick Joyner, General Boykin, Lance Wallnau, David Horowitz, Jim Garlow, Carl Gallups and more will be discussing election results with us via Skype.  Connect and pray with us as we discuss the implications and Biblical view on America and what we must be ready for as Believers in Christ RIGHT NOW!

Join us LIVE on election night, Tuesday, November 6th, beginning at 7 pm CT on the PTL Television Network on your Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV or by going to jimbakkershow.com or the PTL Television Network at ptlnetwork.com

The Church must be heard in this election.  You must not throw your vote away! Recently in an interview with Dr. David Barton on The Jim Bakker Show, we were amazed at the statistics he brought to us regarding not our “right” to vote but our “responsibility” to make our voice heard.  Please take a few minutes to truly hear this insightful message.

We look forward to election night, Tuesday, November 6th at 7 pm CT as we go LIVE!  Join with us as we exercise our freedom to vote and send a message to the world that God is in control and we believe in His plans for us.  

Please pray for this great country and for God’s continued blessing upon us all.