Defending Homeschooling

Defending Homeschooling

David Smith, Executive Director of Illinois Family Institute speaks out on HB 2827 on Fox News.  Watch the passionate interview here!

Defending Families

Defending Families

“Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.”

~Phil. 2:4

Equipping The Body of Christ

Equipping The Body of Christ

“You are the light of the world… Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”

~Matt. 5:14-16

Religious Liberty

Religious Liberty

An individual’s civil rights of religious liberty and freedom of conscience should be affirmed and free from government interference.

Equal Protection for Our Preborn Neighbors
Nearly one million babies have been aborted in Illinois over the past two decades. The bloodshed is staggering. True justice demands equal protection under the 14th Amendment for every life created in the image of Almighty God—including, and especially, preborn children.
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   07.13.24
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Deadly Compassion
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By Rev. Thorin Anderson   |   02.04.26
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E Pluribus Plures
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By Oliver Perry   |   01.30.26
Surveillance, Resistance, and Lethal Force: Anatomy of the Pretti Shooting
The Alex Pretti shooting is being reduced to slogans. That’s dangerous. The real story involves coordinated surveillance of federal agents, doxxing, hostile flash mobs, and local officials who refused to maintain order. Here’s what actually matters and what you should know…
By Thomas Hampson   |   01.29.26
A Pro-Life Win for Science
On Thursday, January 22nd, the NIH announced a huge pro-life win. For decades, the government (aka your tax dollars) has funded scientific research involving fetal tissue from aborted babies.
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IFI Worldview Conference: Rebuilding a Biblical Worldview in a Babylonian Culture
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