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Religious Freedom for the Long-Term
By   |   06.03.17
The Trump administration is apparently trying to right the wrongs imposed by the Affordable Care Act on faith-based organizations, but there's another needed protection the administration cannot provide.
‘Overpopulation’ Fears Are a Hoax. Here’s Why Higher Populations Are Actually a Good Thing
06.03.17
In 1798, Thomas Malthus wrote “An Essay on the Principle of Population.” He predicted that mankind’s birthrate would outstrip our ability to grow food and would lead to mass starvation. Malthus’ wrong predictions did not deter Stanford University professor Paul Ehrlich from making a similar prediction.
Do Pro-Lifers Really Believe That “Life Begins at Conception and Ends at Birth”?
By Nancy Valko   |   06.02.17
One of the most frequently repeated myths in the abortion debate is that pro-lifers really don’t care about life. Some abortion supporters even maintain that pro-lifers believe “life begins at conception and ends at birth”   and do nothing for women...
Recent Federal Votes for the 18th Congressional District
06.01.17
Recent Congressional Votes Senate: Elwood Nomination - Confirmation Senate: Iran Sanctions - Cloture House: Customs and Border Protection Polygraph Waiver House: Financial Regulation Restructuri
Ben and Jerry’s Proves Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ Is Not Marriage
By Dr. Michael L. Brown   |   05.31.17
The famous, specialty ice cream company, Ben and Jerry’s, has unintentionally given us further evidence that same-sex “marriage” is not marriage. How so?
A Short, Must-See Operation Rescue Video
By John Biver   |   05.30.17
Not long ago we reminded people that scientific evidence proves that unborn babies feel pain when being aborted. As an extension of that question, we asked: In light of continuing federal funding of abortion (despite GOP promises to end it) -- what do those 535 members of the United States Congress feel? Below is a video that runs less than five minutes. We challenge you to not feel anything while watching it.
President Trump Should Keep His Promise and Pull Out of Paris Climate Agreement
05.27.17
President Donald Trump attends his first G7 Summit May 26–27. There he will face enormous pressure to break a promise to those who elected him.
Reducing Violence in Your Community Through Prayer
05.26.17
Consistent, faithful prayer against violence changed Aurora, Illinois from a community with 3 times the national homicide rate in 1994 to zero homicides in 2010! The effective prayer of a righteous man or woman can accomplish much. (I Timothy 2:1-2; Deuteronomy 21:6-9; 2 Corinthians 10:3-6; James 5:16)
Drag Queens, “Queers,” and Toddlers, Oh My!
By Laurie Higgins   |   05.25.17
Pray for our nation’s little ones. If they manage to survive the womb and are lucky enough to have both a mommy and a daddy, they may end up at their local library or bookstore for story time with drag queens. I kid you not. A widely circulated Associate Press (AP) news video exposes the repugnant spectacle.
Transgender Birth Certificates Approved by Illinois House
By David E. Smith   |   05.25.17
This afternoon, the Illinois House debated and passed HB 1785 – a highly controversial proposal that would make it significantly easier for gender-dysphoric persons to obtain fraudulent birth certificates. This bill passed by a vote of 63-32. See the full roll-call vote below. Six Republican lawmakers voted with fifty-seven Democrats to approve deceptive birth certificates...
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