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07.15.15
When the President said he wanted to make over the military, lifting the ban on transgenders isn’t what most people had in mind. With less than 18 months left in his mission of “fundamentally transforming America” President Obama is accelerating the effort to repeal the ban stopping men and women suffering from gender confusion from serving in the military.
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07.14.15
For those Americans who hoped the culture wars would finally end, the month of June reminded us they’re just getting started.
Within hours of the U.S. Supreme Court’s resolution of the battle over same-sex marriage—the triumph of a generation of gay-rights activists—some were already calling for further steps to take tax exemptions away from churches, use anti-discrimination laws to target religious non-profits, and crack down on religious schools’ access to voucher programs.
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07.13.15
By Fay Voshell
The rainbow colors lighting up the White House immediately after the Supreme Court’s decision to legalize gay marriage seem to indicate loyalty to a new flag of faith that signifies supremacy over the traditional stars and stripes...
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07.11.15
Bristol Palin is facing stiff criticism in the wake of her announcement that she is pregnant for a second time — and still unmarried. She is being called a hypocrite due to her work as an abstinence advocate for the Candie’s Foundation.
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By Micah Clark
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07.11.15
One day after the [Obergerfell v. Hodges] ruling, I received a press release from Pro-Polygamy.com one of the largest Polygamy groups east of the Mississippi, located in Maine. Their slogan is “Polygamy: The Next Civil Rights Battle.” Last Sunday they...
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07.11.15
Written by Charlie Butts
America’s largest retailer was among the corporate sponsors of recent homosexual “pride” events in New York City, including all-night parties and a vulgar parade down Fifth Avenue.
Activities the corporations sponsored last month included a “burlesque...
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By Rev. Thorin Anderson
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07.10.15
The viral discussion regarding Joshua Duggar over the last few weeks presents us with a very troubling but interesting irony. Anyone interested in the glory and honor of God and the well-being of children cannot help but be saddened by...
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By Laurie Higgins
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07.01.15
The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention just released a document titled “Here We Stand: An Evangelical Declaration on Marriage,” signed by scores of religious leaders. It is largely an excellent document that embodies an unequivocal,...
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By Laurie Higgins
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06.26.15
The U.S. Supreme Court decision in the Obergefell v. Hodges case provides yet more evidence that smart people can be monumentally foolish. This decision not only denies reality but also robs citizens of their right to self-government. From the gaseous...
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06.22.15
No one wants to see a divorce or separation. And no one wants to see it made easier or erase a loving parent from a child’s life.
That’s why it’s important that you contact the Governor’s office and urge him...
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By Monte Larrick
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06.17.15
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) will soon issue a ruling on same-sex “marriage.” In the video below, Princeton University Professor Robert P. George tells IFI that Christians should be in prayer about the Justices’ decision:
“Prayer is...
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06.15.15
Later this month The Supreme Court is expected to issue its ruling on state marriage laws. Here are the three most important things you need to know about the case, and what to do after the Court rules.
![Five Things We’ve Learned About Americans and Moral Values Five Things We’ve Learned About Americans and Moral Values](https://illinoisfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/morality-sign.png)
06.10.15
Norms surrounding behaviors relating to sexual behavior and reproduction have been shifting in the U.S. in recent years. Where once normatively taboo, certain behaviors and lifestyle choices are now much more likely to be normatively sanctioned.