While the nation focused on counting votes on Wednesday, the United States Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could dramatically expand protections for religious liberty. Lawyers for Philadelphia argued that the city should be allowed to discriminate against religious social service providers as long as the rules it uses are “neutral laws ofContinue reading “Supreme Court Reconsiders Religious Liberty Rule in Foster Care Case”
Category Archives: Authority
What I Hate About the Hate Crime Bill
The Bible could be considered “inflammatory” and seized by police if proposed new hate crime laws get the go ahead in Scotland, The Christian Institute has warned. In a submission to Holyrood’s Justice Committee on the Scottish hate crime Bill, the organisation said that the legislation risked having a “chilling effect on free speech” thatContinue reading “What I Hate About the Hate Crime Bill”
“We Can’t Keep Up” Story of a Hidden Massacre
A Christian charity is sending a £90,000 aid package to Mozambique after the horrific massacre of over 50 people by Islamist extremists. The victims were beheaded execution-style in a football stadium in Muidumbe village, Cabo Delgado, a region in the north where hundreds of attacks have left around 2,000 people dead and 310,000 homeless. AidContinue reading ““We Can’t Keep Up” Story of a Hidden Massacre”
Closing Churches as Seen in England
As an MP who is known as a Christian, you won’t be unsurprised to discover that over the last week my inbox has been inundated with messages about the closure of churches. I have been deeply saddened by the news that churches will be closing for the next month. Over the last few weeks, IContinue reading “Closing Churches as Seen in England”
You Do Not Live in That World
As those who know me can attest, I did not vote for President Trump 4 years ago. I did not believe him when he said he would draw troops out of Iraq and Afghanistan, nor did I believe him when he said he would appoint pro-life judges. Moreover, I was afraid that if our nationContinue reading “You Do Not Live in That World”
When Unity Seems Impossible
There is a sweet peace in giving up the responsibility to control everything and the drive to get vengeance. That spirit of sweetness is what Peter is talking about when he quotes Psalm 34 in his first letter to the church: “… [T]he one who wants to love life and to see good days, letContinue reading “When Unity Seems Impossible”
Colorado Churches Victorious in Winning Federal Suit
Two Colorado churches and their pastors are currently protected from the state’s enforcement of capacity limits and face masks during worship services thanks to an order handed down by a federal judge on October 15, 2020. This decision came following a lawsuit against federal and state officials for an array of religious freedom violations. ThomasContinue reading “Colorado Churches Victorious in Winning Federal Suit”
Boys Cannot Be Girls
“Trans Rights Are Human Rights!” In June 2020 the Pride Flag was displayed at the US embassy in Moscow. When questioned about this, the American ambassador to Russia explained, “LGBTI rights are human rights. And human rights are universal.” Rewind thirteen years. Early in 2007, a group of LBGT activists from various countries gathered for aContinue reading “Boys Cannot Be Girls”
Can Christians Be Demon Possessed?
Editor’s Note: Can someone who is truly a Christian be possessed by a demon? Demons and their relation to Christians is an important topic and not one discussed very often or openly among Christians. Christians can be demon oppressed, but never demon possessed. In the Gospels, wherever Jesus goes, he casts out demons. The demons just reallyContinue reading “Can Christians Be Demon Possessed?”
Do Christians Pick And Choose Which Rules They Want To Follow?
Christians, it seems, are concerned about right and wrong. What are they supposed to be do? How should they live? What should they do to please God? One of the most common criticisms I’ve heard from non-believers is that Christians are overbearing with their rules and seem to want to impose their rules on everyoneContinue reading “Do Christians Pick And Choose Which Rules They Want To Follow?”
