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The Decision America Tour 2016 is Coming to Illinois
By Monte Larrick   |   06.08.16
Rev. Franklin Graham is bringing his Decision America Tour to Springfield. He plans to present the Gospel and challenge Christians to live out their faith at home, in public and at the ballot box.  Many faith leaders in Illinois are...
Marijuana Decriminalization Puts Children and Families at Greater Risk
By Kathy Valente   |   06.07.16
Before the regular session ended on May 31st, State Representative Kelly Cassidy (D-Chicago) and State Senator Heather Steans (D-Chicago) were able to legislation to decriminalize marijuana passed in both the Illinois House and Senate. This dubious bill (SB 2228) will soon be sent to Governor Bruce Rauner, who will then have 60 days to sign it into law or veto it.
So What’s the Plan Oh Mighty Men of God
06.07.16
There is a scene in the movie 1984 in which Winston is reminded of this statement that he wrote in his diary: “Freedom is the freedom to say 2 + 2 = 4.” An updated version might say, “Freedom is the freedom to call a man a man and a woman a woman.”
Obama Dishonors National Park Service
By Laurie Higgins   |   06.06.16
Summer is the season during which countless parents take their children to visit our magnificent national parks. And this is a special year for our National Park Service in that August 25 marks the 100th anniversary of the day...
‘The Atheist Delusion’: Ray Comfort’s Masterpiece
By   |   06.06.16
Those who deny the existence of their Creator are delusional. This is not an insult. It’s not a personal attack. It’s not a pejorative. It’s a fact. They’re also “fools.” God’s Word declares, “The fool hath said in his heart...
Your Money is Going to Planned Parenthood Whether You Like It or Not
06.04.16
Written by Casey Mattox Whether you’re a painter, pastor, lawyer, or laborer (pro-life or pro-abortion), you work for Planned Parenthood. A portion of every paycheck goes to the world’s leading abortion business through the federal and state taxes allocated by...
America’s Cultural Health May Be Worse Than Its Economic Health
By Micah Clark   |   06.04.16
It is undeniably true to say that never before in U.S. history has homosexuality been more acceptable, celebrated and promoted than it is today.   Although almost never mentioned, this change is having a negative impact upon many American’s physical health. ...
Target Paints a Bull’s-Eye on Women
06.04.16
The purpose of a public restroom is not to make a political statement. Sex-specific facilities were designed for male and female biological differences. Safety concerns are not bigotry. Target recently highlighted its “inclusive” policy in an announcement, opening the door for any man, regardless of appearance, to stalk women and girls. Target’s policy will invite sexual predators to its stores, exposing women and girls to men peeking through cracks, over and under doors, or waiting for their next victim. Statistical data is not necessary.
Incoherent Leftists, Abortion, and SB 1564
By Laurie Higgins   |   06.04.16
Leftists in our leftist-controlled state are seeking to amend the “Health Care Right of Conscience” law so as to deny the right of conscience of medical professionals who oppose feticide, artificial contraception, and certain end-of-life protocols that intentionally and prematurely...
Millennials and the Nameless Enemy
06.04.16
Written by Kelly Thomas “I wasn’t expecting you to be so intelligent because I knew how religious you were.” The speaker was a teammate on my high school’s debate team. A self-proclaimed atheist who prided himself on his intellectual superiority,...
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