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The 2018 Dirty Dozen List
12.13.18
Across the country, several major companies are taking action against pornography use. Tumblr, Starbucks, Comcast, and multiple hotel chains have all taken steps to reduce pornography access within their respective industry. These decisions come during a time of increasing awareness over the harms of pornography.
What Will You Do About It?
By Kathy Valente   |   12.12.18
Are you aware that legalizing high potency marijuana is one of governor-elect JB Pritzker’s stated top priorities when he is sworn in as governor in January? Are you concerned about your children or grandchildren getting hooked on drugs and the...
For the Love of Marriage
By Jonathan Lewis   |   12.11.18
Marriage is increasingly marginalized in our culture. It’s time we stand up and celebrate the wonderful gift it is.
Illinois Raking in Abortion From Other States
By   |   12.10.18
While the United States saw a drop in the abortion rate in the last reporting period, Illinois registered an increase -- and one pro-life leader in Chicago believes it could go even higher.
12.09.18
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Just Say “Merry Christmas”
By David E. Smith   |   12.07.18
Before we even put a dent into the Thanksgiving leftovers, we leap wholeheartedly into “the most wonderful time of the year!” But, when the décor switches from gold and orange to red and green, do you find yourself wondering if...
Porn Fan & “Shame” Foe: Another Wolf in the Church
By Laurie Higgins   |   12.06.18
Publicity-hound in sheep’s clothing, Nadia Bolz-Weber, former pastor of a fake church in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) denomination, is in the news again. Last August, Bolz-Weber made the news by proclaiming that “consumption of pornography” shouldn’t be shamed. In her view, there’s nothing intrinsically wrong with watching “ethically sourced” porn as long as people consume it in moderation.
Knowing the Prince of Peace
By David E. Smith   |   12.05.18
Suicide and drug overdose rates continued to rise in 2017, helping drive the number of U.S. deaths to the highest total in more than 100 years, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a series of reports on mortality released last week. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death and is one of just three leading causes that are on the rise. The CDC reports that 47,000 Americans died by suicide and more than 72,000 Americans died from drug overdoses in 2017.
12.04.18
Planned Parenthood could soon be your next door neighbor. Former Governor Rauner and Democrats in the General Assembly have paved the way for the abortion giant’s expansion in Illinois....
Oh No, Science Might Actually Point to That?
By Micah Clark   |   12.03.18
There is an interesting new scientific study with findings that are unsettling for those with a secular worldview. Senior Research Associates, Mark Stoeckle and David Thaler of the University of Basel, Switzerland, told the media that “the conclusion is very...
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