Shifting Trends in Christianity
By Micah Clark   |   11.16.17
I was given a booklet from Haggai International Ministries called “What in the World is Going On?” It presents the changing demographics of faith around the globe.  Here are some interesting findings:
Whackapedia?
By Robert Knight   |   11.13.17
As a Wikipedia editor, I’ve made many edits and updates over the years to the American Civil Rights Union’s Wikipedia page without interference. So, imagine my shock...
‘This is Not Your Father’s Culture War’
By John Biver   |   11.10.17
Months before I started alternating between Identity Politics and Paraphilias, incest was featured in one of my articles. At the end of it was this question: “How will society respond when those who practice incest start self-identifying as such and begin clamoring for their ‘rights’?” “Rights” in this context means, among other things, the right to get married, complete tolerance and acceptance by society and for their incestual relationships to be viewed as completely normal.
Leftists Are Making False Claims About the ERA
11.07.17
We have been successful in fighting the ERA in Illinois for many years due in part to the truth of our claims about the problems with the ERA.  When I met with legislators recently, I learned that the supporters of the ERA are trying to blunt our claims by telling the legislators that the ERA will not have any impact on abortion.  You and I know that is simply not true.  State ERA's have already been used in state courts to expand Medicaid funding for elective abortions.
The Equal Rights Amendment and Abortion
By Kathy Valente   |   11.04.17
For those who weren’t politically active in the 70’s or never got around to learning the specifics about the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), here is a thumbnail sketch of the purpose and danger of the ERA. This proposed U.S. Constitutional...
10 Reasons to Reject the Equal Rights Amendment
By Kathy Valente   |   10.28.17
In an attempt to advance the “War on Woman” narrative, the pink-hat crowd wants to resurrect the 40-year battle to amend the U.S. Constitution and eliminate all sex distinctions. It is absolutely vital that we convince center-right lawmakers that this legislation requires a NO vote. State lawmakers will be back in Springfield for the veto session November 7-9, and it may come up for a vote during that time.
Department of Defense Drops SPLC as Trusted Source
10.10.17
The Pentagon is being praised for its decision to stop using material provided by the left-leaning Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), which has labeled some conservative organizations as "hate groups."
U.S. House Passes Legislation to Ban Late-Term Abortions
By David E. Smith   |   10.04.17
With a vote of 237 to 189, the U.S. House voted yesterday to pass H.R. 36, the 20-week ban on abortion.  The official title of this important legislation is the "Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act," which restricts most abortions after 20 weeks of gestation, with limited exceptions.  It also specifies that any baby born alive in the process of an abortion should be given the same care as a baby born prematurely.
Hugh Hefner Leaves Behind a Legacy of Sexual Exploitation
By David E. Smith   |   09.28.17
Hugh Hefner helped to usher in an era of sexual deviance, porn addiction, objectification of women, and broken relationships between men and women. Hefner, the bachelor hedonist who brought us female exploitation and sex clubs, was a big part of the sexual revolution of the 50's and 60's. Hefner passed away Wednesday at the age of 91.
“Highly Unlikely” They Say
08.15.17
“Gene Editing for ‘Designer Babies’? Highly Unlikely, Scientists Say” That’s the title from a recent New York Times piece highlighting last month’s successful modification of DNA in a human embryo by scientists for the first time in the United States.  
Massive Tax Bill Rejected by Governor Rauner; Back to the House
By David E. Smith   |   07.05.17
Yesterday, the Illinois Senate took up the misguided proposal to massively increase the income taxes of citizens and corporations in Illinois. It is ironic that the General Assembly voted to impose oppressive government taxes on Illinoisans during Independence Day weekend.
Catholic Troubled by Cupich’s Statement
06.16.17
The Illinois Family Institute has warned repeatedly about the failure of faith leaders to lead properly on matters related to homosexuality and the “trans” ideology. These failures are found in most Protestant denominations and the Catholic Church. A recent interview...
Americans Concerned About Declining Moral Behavior in U.S.
05.20.17
More than eight in 10 Americans admit that they have some level of concern that the morality in America is declining, a new survey by LifeWay Research shows. The Nashville-based Christian polling group's survey, released Tuesday, found that 81 percent of Americans either agree or strongly agree with the statement: "I am concerned about declining moral behavior in our nation."
Contact Congress: Vote NO on Continuing to Fund Planned Parenthood
By John Biver   |   05.02.17
Today’s fiscal and social conservatives are feeling what the late baseball legend Yogi Berra described as “deja vu all over again.” The Daily Signal is reporting that “Congressional negotiators agreed late Sunday on a broad spending plan to fund the...
The March for Science is Really a March for Conformity
04.21.17
I am a scientist, but I won’t be joining the worldwide March for Science April 22. That’s because it’s really a march for something that undermines good science. March organizers say “our diversity is our greatest strength.” They say “a wealth of opinions, perspectives, and ideas is critical for the scientific process.” But they don’t really mean it. Their passion for diversity extends to race, religion, nationality, gender and sexual orientation, but not to opinions, perspectives and ideas.
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