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Dr. George Barna: Only 37% of Pastors in U.S. Have Biblical Worldview
By Alex Newman   |   03.27.25
Dr. George Barna's recent study reveals that only 37% of Christian pastors in the U.S. possess a biblical worldview. This finding comes from the American Worldview Inventory, which surveyed about 1,000 pastors across various roles and denominations. This statistic suggests a significant shift in the theological foundations of church leadership...
Everything Changes If the Preborn Are People Too
By Ecce Verum   |   03.26.25
The radio program 1A recently produced a segment about reproductive care in states that have banned abortion. 
Technology, Transhumanism and Religion
By Bill Muehlenberg   |   03.25.25
In the past when the Christian worldview reigned supreme in the West, one could hold to a spiritual and metaphysical view of things, while also appreciating the material world and things like science and technology. But as Christianity has waned, the religious vacuum has been filled – by science and technology.
Legislative Update for the Week of March 24th
By Kathy Valente   |   03.24.25
HB 2827, the attack on homeschooling in Illinois, passed out of committee and will proceed to the full House for a vote. Even with a record high of over 51,000 witness slips filed in opposition and thousands filling the State Capitol last Wednesday, the bill passed on a partisan vote with one Democrat voting "present."
Are We Living in an “Oligarchy”?
By Dr. Jerry Newcombe   |   03.24.25
Bernie Sanders said recently that President Trump’s rule is in effect an “oligarchy” of billionaires. The 83-year old senator from Vermont said, “These are the scariest times in my life.”
“The State Has No Authority To Come Into My Home”
By David Curtin   |   03.22.25
House Bill 2827 is facing significant opposition from various groups, particularly homeschool advocates, parents, and organizations concerned with educational freedom and parental rights. IFI's Dave Smith and State Rep. Chris Miller join Sandra Miller on Fox News Channel to highlight some of our concerns.
Don’t Be A Fool – Vote April 1
By Rev. Calvin Lindstrom   |   03.22.25
Voting in local elections is crucial because it directly impacts the decisions that affect your everyday life. Local officials, like mayors, city council members, and school board members, shape policies on issues such as public safety, infrastructure, education, and community services. These elections often have lower turnout than national ones, meaning your vote carries even more weight in determining outcomes.
Ready for Harvest
At the age of 14, a teenager wrote in the back of his King James Bible, “Contend for a Generation.” Who does such visionary spiritual thinking?
HB 2827: Next Steps
By David E. Smith   |   03.20.25
It is vitally important that we pray fervently for God’s help in defeating this bill, make phone calls, send emails, schedule visits, and then pray some more.
Praying for More Babies
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   03.20.25
As we have noted in the past, America is in the midst of a fertility crisis.
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