Civil Ignorance
07.20.15
Many stories have been written about CNN anchor Chris Cuomo’s embarrassing historical gaff when he told Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore in February...
How to Protect Your Church in a New Era of Religious Persecution
By Micah Clark   |   07.17.15
With the ruling on same-sex marriage in which the Obama administration’s lead attorney telegraphed that they may go after the tax exempt status of churches, religious schools and charities, and with news stories of fines imposed upon people of faith...
Islam in America with Dr. Lutzer Tonight on TLN
By Kathy Valente   |   07.16.15
If you missed our Islam in America with Dr. Erwin Lutzer forum on May 7th in Medinah, you’ll be pleased to know it will be aired on on Channel 138 TLN (Comcast & Xfinity) tonight and on August 6th at...
Your Urgent Action is Needed on the First Amendment Defense Act
By Tim Wildmon   |   07.15.15
Responding to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling last month legalizing same-sex marriage, U.S. Representative Raul Labrador (R-ID) has introduced the First Amendment Defense Act (H. R. 2802). H.R. 2802 protects religious freedom by prohibiting the federal government from punishing churches,...
Welcome To Culture War 4.0: The Coming Overreach
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.
U.S. Has Established a State Religion: What Now for Christians?
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...
Disorder in the Court
07.06.15
Last week was not a particularly good one for jurisprudence, integrity, marriage, morality, common sense and even the United States’ viability as a nation. Two court cases undermined traditional notions of morality and marriage, respectively, and enshrined in law...
Anger and SCOTUS Anti-Marriage Decision
By Laurie Higgins   |   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,...
Protect Your Church or Ministry from Sexual Orientation Lawsuits
By David E. Smith   |   06.30.15
SOGI Manual CoverSexual Orientation Gender Identity (SOGI) lawsuits against individuals and ministries have increased in the past couple years, but with the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on same-sex “marriage,” it is even more important that ministries take steps to evaluate and...
Dr. Lutzer:  A Time for Tears
06.29.15
The decision of the U.S. Supreme Court to legalize same-sex marriage in all fifty states is not only a direct violation of Scripture, but is contrary to natural law. This decision will accelerate the disintegration of the family, the sexual confusion of our children, and our continuing descent into moral bankruptcy.
How to Kill the American Church
06.22.15
Tear down that cross and toss it in the wood chipper because the American church is toast. So goes conventional wisdom after recent revelations from the Pew Research Center, which found that in just seven years, the percentage of Christians in the United States dropped nearly eight points.
Micro-totalitarianism
06.19.15
The political left has come up with a new buzzword: “micro-aggression.”
How Does Gay ‘Marriage’ Hurt Us? Here’s How.
By   |   06.18.15
Christians are often asked by gay activists why they oppose same-sex “marriage.” “How does our marriage hurt you?” they ask. Well, I can think of one significant way it will hurt us: It will destroy religious freedom and free speech...
AFA joins Graham in call to withdraw from Wells Fargo
06.16.15
A prominent pro-family organization has joined a widely respected evangelist in calling for Christians to close their Wells Fargo bank accounts.
How Can Christian Organizations Protect Their Religious Freedom From Gay Marriage, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity Challenges? Russell Moore and Legal Group Offer Guidance
06.14.15
The Southern Baptist Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission and Alliance Defending Freedom published legal guidance to help Christian groups prepare for the religious freedom challenges likely to result from sexual orientation and gender identity nondiscrimination ordinances...
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