06.19.15
The political left has come up with a new buzzword: “micro-aggression.”
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...
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.
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...
By Monte Larrick
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06.11.15
The regular session of the Illinois General Assembly ended on May 31st, but with lawmakers at an impasse over the state budget, they could be meeting in overtime sessions well into the summer. Along with debate over a spending plan,...
06.11.15
Gay marriage is not primarily about gay marriage; it’s mainly about silencing gay consciences.
In the first century, Jesus was asked whether the Jewish people, who were under pagan, Roman occupation, should pay taxes to Caesar. The Lord, of course, said we are to render unto Caesar what is Caesar’s, and unto God what...
06.05.15
U.S. Senator Mike Lee, R-Utah, addressed concerns that faith-based schools and institutions would be at risk of losing their tax-exempt status for upholding their biblical belief of traditional marriage if the U.S. Supreme Court delivers a pro-gay marriage ruling this month.
06.01.15
Hatred of the Gospel is boiling over into the vilification of Christians. State violence won't be far behind, history teaches.
By David E. Smith
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06.01.15
The Illinois General Assembly adjourned yesterday afternoon, ending their regularly scheduled spring session. They did so, however, without finalizing a state budget or addressing the looming pension crisis. That means our lawmakers will be going back to Springfield for an...
By
Rev. Thorin Anderson
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05.29.15
An important lesson I learned early in my theological training was that I ought never violate my own conscience and I must never put pressure on others to violate theirs. To do so would be immoral and unethical. One’s conscience...
Top Vatican adviser Jeffrey Sachs says that when Pope Francis visits the United States in September, he will directly challenge the “American idea” of God-given rights embodied in the Declaration of Independence.
Sachs, a special advisor to the United Nations...
By
Dr. Michael L. Brown
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05.20.15
When an influential political leader states that, when it comes to abortion, our “Deep-seated cultural codes, religious beliefs and structural biases have to be changed”; when a New York Times columnist tells us we need to remove homosexual practice from...
While actions speak louder than words, words often predict future actions. Secular progressives’ words and actions rarely align. This is because the pseudo-utopian, wholly dystopian perch from which they view the world is so detached from reality that, from a...
By
Monte Larrick
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05.15.15
On Wednesday morning, the Human Services Committee heard testimony about SB 1564, a bill that would change the Health Care Rights of Conscience Act by forcing doctors, nurses, pharmacists to distribute information to help a patients find objectionable medical services...
