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Date: January 31st, 2012

Church versus state debate

31 January, 2012 (15:37) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

Print Updated 01/30/2012 05:12 PM By: Bill Carey It’s a new showdown between church and state and it all revolves around a new health insurance mandate. YNN’s Bill Carey says Catholic Bishops are preparing for battle against a provision of the new law that they say forces them to violate the church’s teachings. ‘); if(infobox==’True’ ShowInfoBox_l572001_1==false){ jQuery(“#player_infobarl572001_1″).trigger(‘click’); [...]

True Blue Conservative » UNITED PNG: Public Preaching is a

31 January, 2012 (15:37) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

Article source: http://unitedpng.blogspot.com/2011/12/public-preaching-is-blessing.html Online Game For Kids Bible Islands is a safe and protected online virtual world fora kids. It is a series of fun adventures and games that is ever expanding and developing, filled with exciting learning experiences that allows kids to interact with Bible stories, values, and characters. Start exploring for FREE right [...]

Gingrich Would Scrap Embryonic Stem Cell Research Funding

31 January, 2012 (15:36) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

Gingrich Would Scrap Embryonic Stem Cell Research Funding by Steven Ertelt | Washington, DC | LifeNews.com | 1/30/12 12:28 PM Print Email<!–Email–> Campaigning in Florida over the weekend, Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich said he would scrap taxpayer funding for embryonic stem cell research that pro-abortion President Barack Obama put in place the first year [...]

True Blue Conservative » Positivity: 40000 Pro-Life Activists Line the

31 January, 2012 (15:36) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

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Pro-Life Group: Republican Candidates All Oppose Abortion |

31 January, 2012 (15:36) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

January 31, 2012   ·   0 Comments The president of the National Right to Life Committee says her organization would be satisfied with any of the Republican presidential candidates seeking the GOP nomination to face pro-abortion President Barack Obama because they are all sufficiently pro-life. In a column at the NRLC web site, president Carol Tobias [...]

Gunfire Deaths in Children vs Pro-Life: A Political

31 January, 2012 (15:36) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

Summary This article discusses the political double standard of legislating to protect the ‘unborn child’ while consistently opposing legislation that would help protect those that have already been born from the documented risk of gunfire-related death and injury.  The nature and effectiveness of the NRA’s political contributions and lobbying efforts are discussed, and the often used [...]

Does Your Table Reflect a

31 January, 2012 (15:36) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

Admittedly, I’m not the first to grab a placemat and draw a place setting on it. However, my reasons for doing so are not just to teach my children how to properly set a table. This quote from Kim Eddy’s book, A Joyful Momma’s Guide to Shopping and Cooking Frugally  really hit home. “I learned from an [...]

Wash. House committee approves gay marriage bill

31 January, 2012 (15:36) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

The House Judiciary Committee approved its gay marriage bill on a party line vote, with seven Democrats voting for it, and six Republicans voting in opposition. Three Republican amendments were rejected, including one that would have added private businesses and individuals, such as bakers and photographers, to the religious exemption in the measure that doesn’t [...]

Illinois Overhauls Child Support Laws – FRAMED

31 January, 2012 (15:36) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

By Elaine Hirsh, Guest Writer elainehi86@gmail.com For the first time in decades, state officials in Illinois are considering a major overhaul in the state’s child support legislation. An advisory committee to the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services backs the overhaul, which aims to update and modernize the state’s current child support laws. Under [...]

Keystone XL refusal 'bad politics' – Toronto Sun | American Family

31 January, 2012 (15:36) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

CTV.caKeystone XL refusal ‘bad politics’Toronto Sun”It’s an example of bad politics trumping good policy. (President Barack Obama) played to his environmental base and they wanted him to reject it and he delayed it for 15 months,” said David Wilkins. The 25-year Republican state legislature politician …Obama put politics over country when he killed the Keystone [...]

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31 January, 2012 (15:36) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

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Their Own Words: The Most Important Issue for the State

31 January, 2012 (15:36) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

Jobs, because there are no jobs in North Carolina. The economy. The state of North Carolina. They need to start paying much more attention to what the people here need. The governor’s appointment for judges. The unemployment rate. Work and the industry. Jobs. Job creation. The economy. Job creation. Education. The economy. Taxes and spending. [...]

NYC Churches Protest Public School Worship Ban

31 January, 2012 (15:36) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

FINALLY, AN ACTUAL COURT HEARING ON BARACK OBAMA’S ELIGIBILITY TO BE PRESIDENT AND IT DIDN’T GO WELL FOR HIM WorldNetDaily.com – Joseph Farah | January 27, 2012 Florida Fireworks Finale American [Spectator.org] by Robert Stacy McCain | Janurary 28, 2012 Global Warming’s ‘Dirty Laundry’ FrontPorchPolitics.com by FPP | January 28, 2012 Sarah Palin: Establishment is [...]

Separation of Church and Sport

31 January, 2012 (15:36) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

Separation of Church and Sport Now that the Tim Tebow show is over for this season, I have observed enough to take a stand on his proselytizing on the field. As a football player, he’s a force. A bold leader, a positive burst of energy, an agile and powerful runner, even if he’s not yet [...]

Christianity Could be the Greatest Religion while in the Environment

31 January, 2012 (15:36) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

Just about 100 several years back, Europe was viewed as the center from the Christian entire world. With the bastions of your Anglican Church in Britain, the Vatican in Italy, along with the unique dwelling of Calvinism, Baptism, and other important sects to the continent, Europe was clearly by far the most Christian location on [...]

Should Evangelicals Give Up on Christian Politics? « Hunter Baker

31 January, 2012 (15:36) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

The University Bookman asked me to review D.G. Hart’s book on how evangelicals have subverted conservative politics.  While I appreciate his strength of mind and his craft, I disagree with his thesis that striving for something like a biblical politics is a non-starter.  Here’s a clip: As a professor at a Christian college, I must [...]

U.S. Copts Decry Egyptian Persecution of Christians (VIDEO)

31 January, 2012 (15:36) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

The service of prayer for Christian unity took place at the Coptic Orthodox Church of St. Mary and St. Mena, in Hope, Rhode Island. Coptic Christians in Rhode Island told their Christian neighbors about the suffering their friends and relatives have endured in Egypt in the aftermath of the Jan. 25, 2011 uprising  that resulted [...]

When will the West act against persecution of Christians in the

31 January, 2012 (15:36) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

The case of the Iranian pastor sentenced to death for his faith has attached a human face to the horrible situation of Christians in the Middle East.  While Youcef Nadarkhani awaits the death sentence for practicing his religion in Iran, scores of Christians across the Middle East are fleeing their countries amid rising hostility. Sadly, [...]

Boko Haram And Islam

31 January, 2012 (15:36) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

Boko Haram and Islam Disu Kamor Since the criminal attacks of the dreaded cultist group (Boko Haram) on the nation started, certain salesmen of hate have been hawking their credo: Islam is violent; religion in general produces extremists; religion is dangerous, and so on, to the public. One of such persons is Leo Igwe, an [...]

True Blue Conservative » Local issues discussed at grassroots …

31 January, 2012 (15:36) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

State Sen. Shane Massey and state Rep. Tom Young were present at the event to listen to the concerns of their constituents. Economic development The importance of economic development and attracting businesses large and small to the area was a large focus of the meeting. Dan Rickabaugh, a businessperson from North Augusta, stressed the importance [...]

Who's behind 'toxic' super PAC ads? We may never know. (The

31 January, 2012 (15:36) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

Washington – The secret donors funding a flood of negative ads in the 2012 presidential race are supposed to go public Tuesday. But loopholes in federal disclosure rulesnbsp;mean that Americans will still be left largely in the dark about who is financing what, campaign watchdogs say.nbsp; The landmark 2010 Supreme Court case,nbsp;Citizens United v. Federal [...]

Rethinking Christian Liberty: How Much Freedom Do We Really

31 January, 2012 (15:36) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

Jan 30, 2012 by Jeremy Craft Nowadays, it seems as if Christians are free to do as they please. One need only read the Barna Group’s various studies to understand that many professing Christians are living contrary to what their faith protests. Secular media has also taken notice of these trends. Recently, CNN made note [...]

Knightdale Christian Childcare Center Open House & Dedication

31 January, 2012 (15:36) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

Message from Host We’re cordially inviting you to celebrate with us!! Join your prayers with ours in a special time of dedication!! Bring your children. Invite your friends with children,new moms and expecting moms,all families with children here to KCCC and learn more information about our exciting new facility and Christ centered, family focused service. [...]

Abortion In Washington: HB 2448: Promotes Sodomy, Sex, and

31 January, 2012 (15:36) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

…Oh, and making sure a two year old can balance on one foot briefly. That’s the gist of what’s in HB 2448. Here’s what Research Mom says about the bill: HB 2448 will create and fund the complete takeover of childcare from pre-birth to age five, at which time mandatory Kindergarten takes place. Starting with the funding of [...]

Should Evangelicals Give Up on Christian Politics? « Hunter Baker

31 January, 2012 (15:36) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

The University Bookman asked me to review D.G. Hart’s book on how evangelicals have subverted conservative politics.  While I appreciate his strength of mind and his craft, I disagree with his thesis that striving for something like a biblical politics is a non-starter.  Here’s a clip: As a professor at a Christian college, I must [...]

Obama plays up auto industry success story (AP)

31 January, 2012 (15:35) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama wears his decision to rescue General Motors and Chrysler three years ago as a badge of honor, a move to save jobs in an industry that helped create the backbone of the middle class more than a half-century ago. For Obama, the auto bailout is a case study for his [...]

If Gingrich loses in Fla., can he come back again? (AP)

31 January, 2012 (15:35) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

ORLANDO, Fla. – Can Newt Gingrich come back a third time? If he loses Tuesday in Florida’s primary — polls predict he will _Gingrich will spend the next month trying to prove the answer is yes. “We were dead in June and July . but we came roaring back and we will again,” Gingrich said [...]

‘Super’ PACs set to disclose big donors Tuesday (AP)

31 January, 2012 (15:35) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

WASHINGTON – Get ready to find out who the millionaires are behind this year’s presidential election. Shadowy outside groups funded by anonymous donors and working on behalf of candidates they support have pummeled Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich and others for the past two months by spending millions of dollars on mostly negative TV ads that [...]

Romney confidently eyeing Fla. primary’s big prize (AP)

31 January, 2012 (15:35) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

TAMPA, Fla. – Mitt Romney oozed confidence and a defiant Newt Gingrich seemed to acknowledge his momentum had been checked, at least for now, as Florida Republicans voted Tuesday to decide who gets the state’s 50 delegates, the biggest prize yet in the Republican presidential nomination contest. Romney is heavily favored in the winner-take-all primary, [...]

Gingrich predicts GOP race will last 6 more months (AP)

31 January, 2012 (15:35) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

ORLANDO Fla. – Newt Gingrich says he expects the GOP presidential race to last about six more months — unless chief rival Mitt Romney drops out. Polls show Romney is favored to win Tuesday’s primary in Florida. But Gingrich, appearing undeterred by sagging poll numbers, has pledged to stay in the race despite the Florida [...]

AP Sources: Iowa GOP head Strawn to resign (AP)

31 January, 2012 (15:35) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

DES MOINES, Iowa – Two Republican officials say Matt Strawn will step down as chairman of Iowa’s Republican Party, possibly as early as Tuesday. The officials say party leaders were unhappy with Strawn’s handling of the disputed results from the Jan. 3 presidential caucuses. They noted that Strawn declared Mitt Romney the winner on caucus [...]

Obama wants small business tax, investment breaks (AP)

31 January, 2012 (15:35) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

WASHINGTON – Fleshing out a year-old initiative, the Obama administration wants Congress to enact or expand tax breaks for small businesses and remove barriers to startups, seizing on some existing bipartisan proposals that could win support even in the polarized climate of an election year. White House officials say President Barack Obama will call on [...]

Dems: Fast & Furious just 1 of 4 misguided probes (AP)

31 January, 2012 (15:35) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

WASHINGTON – Democrats looking into Operation Fast and Furious say a yearlong investigation has turned up no evidence that the flawed gun smuggling probe was conceived or directed by high-level political appointees at Justice Department headquarters. The probe, the Democrats say, was just one of four such operations that were part of a misguided five-year-long [...]

Federal budget deficit to dip to $1.1T, CBO says (AP)

31 January, 2012 (15:35) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

WASHINGTON – A new budget report released Tuesday predicts the government will run a $1.1 trillion deficit in the fiscal year that ends in September, a slight dip from last year but still very high by any measure. The Congressional Budget Office report also says that annual deficits will remain in the $1 trillion range [...]

Why Does The Occupy Movement Approve Of Throwing Condoms At Catholic School Girls?

31 January, 2012 (15:35) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

Demonstrators from the Occupy Wall Street movement threw condoms on Catholic schoolgirls, refused to allow a Catholic priest to give a closing prayer, and shouted down a pro-life speaker at a Rhode Island right to life rally on Thursday, according to its organizer. The event marked the third time protesters associated with the movement have [...]

And We Are Off And Running In Florida!

31 January, 2012 (15:35) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

Written By : William Teach What’s it looking like? (PPP) PPP’s tracking of the Florida Republican primary wraps up with Mitt Romney at 39%, Newt Gingrich at 31%, Rick Santorum at 15%, and Ron Paul at 11%. Our three days of tracking found very little movement in the race: Romney was at 39-40% every day, [...]

Shockingly, Dems Passed Congressional Insider Trading Bill As A Political Weapon

31 January, 2012 (15:35) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

Written By : William Teach I’ll give Harry Reid some credit for bringing the legislation to the Senate floor and getting it passed, at least till we get an in-depth look at the legislation and see if it actually does what it says, but (The Hill) The White House and Democrats have seized on legislation [...]

‘We Stand With You,’ Clinton Tells Syrian People Ahead of Security Council Meeting

31 January, 2012 (15:35) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

A Syrian army tank moves along a road during clashes with army defectors now fighting against the regime, in Homs province on Monday Jan. 30, 2012. (AP Photo) (CNSNews.com) – “We stand with you,’ Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said in a message to Syrian protesters as she prepared to join her British and French [...]

U.S. Military Archbishop: Far Fewer Christians in Iraq Since U.S. 2003 Invasion

31 January, 2012 (15:35) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

U.S. Military Catholic Archbishop Timothy Broglio. (AP Photo) (CNSNews.com) – U.S. Military Archbishop Timothy Broglio said that the 2003 U.S.-led invasion of Iraq has resulted in the persecution and widespread elimination of Iraq’s native Christian populations, a view that was affirmed by international human rights lawyer Nina Shea, who serves on the U.S. Commission on [...]

Election Day? 34 Percent of Likely Florida GOP Primary Voters Have Already Cast Ballots

31 January, 2012 (15:35) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney campaigning in Naples, Fla., on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak) (CNSNews.com) – Election Day in the Florida Republican presidential primary is officially set for tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 31. However, Florida voters were not only able to cast absentee ballots in this primary election, they also were able to [...]

Fired Syracuse coach’s wife slept with players, court papers say

31 January, 2012 (15:35) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

The wife of disgraced Syracuse University assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine had sex with numerous players over many years, according to an explosive affidavit by one of the ball boys Fine is accused of molesting. In the court papers, Robert Davis, one of the former ball boys, says he overheard Laurie Fine and the wife [...]

UPS Posts Banner Year In ‘Volatile’ Global Economy

31 January, 2012 (15:35) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

The upside may have been baked into the cake for United Parcel Service heading into Friday’s fourth-quarter earnings report, which would explain why the parcel shipper was little changed in pre-market trading despite the best profits in its history. UPS earned adjusted diluted earnings per share of $4.35, after putting up $1.28 in the fourth [...]

The case for ‘raging against the machine’

31 January, 2012 (15:35) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

When Sarah Palin said voters should “rage against the machine” and vote for Newt Gingrich, she was tapping into something much larger than just the Florida primary vote. Grassroots conservatives perceive that Mitt Romney is being coronated by the establishment — by the “ruling class.” This, of course, is a rejection of the spirit of [...]

SCOTUSblog internships

31 January, 2012 (15:35) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

Kali Borkoski Manager Posted Tue, January 31st, 2012 10:12 am SCOTUSblog is now accepting applications from current law students interested in interning with us.  Details about the position’s qualifications and responsibilities, as well as how to apply, are below the jump. The principal focus of the internship will be assisting Tom with the “Petition of [...]

Legalizing same-sex marriage in Maryland

31 January, 2012 (15:35) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

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Editorial: Contraceptive mandate tests religious freedom

31 January, 2012 (15:35) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

An Obama administration mandate requiring all employers to offer health plans with no-cost birth control for women raises several red flags — and not just for Catholics. It’s a move that impinges on the conscience of some Americans. And that’s not a road the federal government should travel down. President Barack Obama caused shockwaves throughout [...]

Fighting words on school vouchers: Stephanie Grace

31 January, 2012 (15:35) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

Hilary Scheinuk, The Times-Picayune archiveGov. Bobby Jindal For someone who insists that a top teacher union official’s inartful comment about poor parents is the worst thing ever, Gov. Bobby Jindal is sure acting like Michael Walker-Jones’ gaffe is the best thing ever. In the week since the Louisiana Association of Educators’ executive director contended that [...]

School Choice Produces Superior Results

31 January, 2012 (15:35) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

This is National School Choice Week. Even the never-ending dose of bad economic news is child’s play compared to our failing government-run education system. The accelerating decline of our public school system is the shame of this once-great country. I call our public school system “Every Child Left Behind.” How bad is public education? Despite [...]

Israel’s cyber defense among world’s best, new study shows

31 January, 2012 (15:35) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

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UN leader calls for ‘goodwill gestures’ by Israel

31 January, 2012 (15:35) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

By Tim Witcher (AFP) – 5 hours ago  AMMAN — UN leader Ban Ki-moon called on Tuesday for “goodwill gestures” by Israel to encourage the Palestinians to revive the Middle East peace process, ahead of talks with leaders from the two sides. Speaking after meeting with Jordanian leaders, Ban did not say what the gestures [...]