Will “Progressives” Affirm Identity of Christ-Followers?
By Laurie Higgins   |   08.12.18
We at IFI identify as theologically orthodox, Bible-believing Christians. Our faith is central to our identity. We did not choose this identity. We were chosen. We must act in accordance with our faith in order to be our authentic selves. ...
What Just Happened?
By Rev. Thorin Anderson   |   07.13.18
What is really going on with the “Weinstein women” and the multitude of others who are now coming out and pointing fingers at men who made debauched advances toward them?  Was Harvey Weinstein’s behavior only offensive because the women weren’t...
Special Panel on Radical Islam – 3 Locations
By David E. Smith   |   07.10.18
Illinois Family Institute and local ACT for America leaders are hosting a panel of experts to answer your questions about radical Islam in three locations this weekend. This panel includes: Philip Haney, former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) whistle blower...
U.S. Supreme Court Recap for First Amendment Cases
By Andrew Willis   |   07.06.18
It has been an eventful term for the U.S. Supreme Court, which has provided many closely decided cases and ended with the retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy. For those interested in free speech and religious liberty, there have been plenty...
How LGBT Activism Works, Illustrated in Front Of Our Eyes
By Dr. Michael L. Brown   |   06.14.18
It starts with one outraged person. Then, the outrage gets reported. Next, it becomes a story. Then it becomes a cause. It’s happening today, right in front of our eyes. Earlier this week I reported how YouTube had come under...
Illinois House Ratifies the ERA
By David E. Smith   |   05.30.18
On Wednesday evening, the Illinois House of Representatives voted 72 to 45 to ratify SJRCA 4, a completely unnecessary proposal to amend the U.S. Constitution to eradicate sex as a legitimate characteristic on which to base reasonable distinctions. Illinois House GOP Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) and ten House Republicans voted for the ERA, while five Democrats voted against this resolution.
Top Videogame Company Steam Removing Sexually Graphic Content
05.23.18
According to Gadgets 360, Steam, one of the largest distributors of online games, has contacted several videogame developers asking them to remove sexually graphic content in their games on Steam or face delisting.
President Trump Needs to Hear From Us on 3 Important Issues
By John Biver   |   03.19.18
Having worked for a member of Congress in Washington, D.C., and for state legislators here in Illinois, I can vouch for the fact that most elected officials care about what you think. No, really, they do. Even when they go...
CANCELLED – World View Conference with John Stonestreet
02.08.18
Unfortunately, due to the 8 to 12 inches of snow coming to the area, the World View Conference with John Stonestreet has been CANCELLED. We plan to reschedule the event and will let you know as soon as we have...
Don’t Miss Our Annual Worldview Conference with John Stonestreet
By David E. Smith   |   02.01.18
Join us on February 10, 2018, in the northwest suburbs of Chicago for the annual IFI Worldview Conference featuring John Stonestreet, the president of the Colson Center for Christian Worldview and BreakPoint Radio co-host. Studies have shown that only 17...
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