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Date: February 16th, 2012

Where’s the divide between church and state?

16 February, 2012 (15:42) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

Amendment I Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. – — – The First Amendment is quite [...]

Pro-Life Legislation

16 February, 2012 (15:42) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

Recommend this article to your friends. Print Email The Virginia House of Representatives has passed a “personhood” bill, which, if passed by the state Senate and signed by the governor, would define life beginning at conception. Mississippi voters rejected a “personhood” ballot initiative last fall. Supporters felt it was a bad law that the courts [...]

Charges Dropped against Peaceful Pro-Life Activist « Pro-Life Hotline

16 February, 2012 (15:41) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

Posted by John Jansen (February 15, 2012 at 11:58 am) Pro-life activist Peter D’Attilio [Photo via MassResistance.org] A Massachusetts judge has dismissed all charges against peaceful pro-life activist Peter D’Attilio stemming from his arrest last summer in what was clearly a disturbing case of police misconduct. I’ve written previously about this incident, in which D’Attilio [...]

Just so you know…

16 February, 2012 (15:41) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

Georgia Right to Life’s PAC has announced their endorsements in the Republican Presidential Primary. THEY BLEW IT. In their endorsement announcement, they stated: “Republican presidential candidates Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum today received the endorsement of the Georgia Right to Life Political Action Committee (GRTL PAC)… [GRTL President Dan] Becker noted that both Gingrich and [...]

God and Gum Nuts: The definition of pro-life

16 February, 2012 (15:41) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

Life 1. the condition which distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic objects and dead organisms. The distinguishing manifestations of life are: growth through metabolism, reproduction, and the power of adaptation to environment through changes originating internally.2. the animate existence, or the term of animate existence, of an individual:to risk one’s life.3. a corresponding state, existence, or principle of [...]

Commandments of Men: Scared. Conned. Mined.

16 February, 2012 (15:41) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

If you homeschool for religious reasons (as part of the Christian homeschooling movement), chances are the above describes you. If you actually realized as much, you wouldn’t have allowed yourself to be scared, then conned, and then mined. Cons don’t work without your cooperation. Your “intentions” have nothing to do with it. If anything, your [...]

Md. House To Begin Debating Gay Marriage Legislation « CBS

16 February, 2012 (15:41) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Members of the House of Delegates will begin debating a bill to legalize gay marriage Thursday morning. Delegates are expected to consider amendments to the bill Thursday with a final vote possible this week. Delegate Kathleen Dumais, a Montgomery County Democrat, said she expects lawmakers will offer amendments that create additional [...]

How to purchase a Family Legislation Attorney » Sharon Waxman

16 February, 2012 (15:41) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

How to purchase a Family members Regulation Lawyer http://familylawyerlondon.co.uk/images/parents_rights_Children.jpg Talking to a family group legislation attorney is often a difficult choice to generate. But even more difficult is knowing which to use when a lawyer is necessary. Lots of people really feel desperate and hire the 1st family regulation attorney they be in the telephone [...]

Obama puts Master Lock jobs first as political storm evaporates

16 February, 2012 (15:41) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

Milwaukee Labor PressObama puts Master Lock jobs first as political storm evaporatesMilwaukee Labor PressHe doesn’t have to play politics to push policy. This is an election year when voters respond to common sense and good ideas — and despise meaningless intransigence. So the day after Valentine allowed him to deliver a detailed Valentine not just [...]

Essay: Machiavelli Just Now by Paul Oppenheimer | The Coffin

16 February, 2012 (15:41) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

Niccolò di Bernardo Machiavelli (1469-1527) is reviled for espousing political ruthlessness when he should be hailed for diagnosing the varieties of political confusion. His achievement seems especially pertinent these days, if only because so many aspects of modern life replicate situations in his own. Centuries may not repeat themselves—a logical absurdity—but their patterns often imitate [...]

China Denies Visa To American Ambassador For Religious

16 February, 2012 (15:41) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

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When Should Christians Disobey the Government? | Boundless Line

16 February, 2012 (15:41) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

When Should Christians Disobey the Government? by Matt Kaufman on 02/15/2012 at 9:27 AM The recent decision by federal officials ordering religious institutions to fund coverage for contraceptives, some of which effectively cause abortions, has been met with strong resistance from Catholics and Protestants alike. Subsequent announcements of “adjustments” to the policy, which many regard [...]

CULTURE NEWS: NBA's Lin Thanks Jesus, without Tebow-like Scorn

16 February, 2012 (15:41) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

The latest professional sports superstar/hero, New York Knicks’ Jeremy Lin, electrifies fans with his basketball abilities, and even as he publicly praises his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, he does NOT generate public hatred like the reaction to NFL quarterback Tim Tebow’s public displays of Christian faith. Why not? “There is so much temptation to [...]

Middle East. Muslim Persecution Of Christians Is Increasing At An

16 February, 2012 (15:41) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

WASHINGTON — The recent arrest of 19 American aid workers has raised fears that the Egyptian revolution has gone horribly wrong. The arrests follow sweeping victories by the Muslim Brotherhood and other Islamist groups in the country’s parliamentary elections. Meanwhile, talk of breaking Egypt’s 31-year peace treaty with Israel grows by the day. The prospects [...]

Making Things Visible: Christianity in the NBA

16 February, 2012 (15:41) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

“The body, and it alone, is capable of making visible what is invisible: the spiritual and the divine. It was created to transfer into the visible reality of the world the mystery hidden since time immemorial in God, and thus be a sign of it.” JPII – Theology of the Body

Turkish Christians Subject to Discrimination, Attacks, Report Says

16 February, 2012 (15:41) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

Textbooks, media vilify followers of Christ; intolerance an ‘urgent problem.’ 2/14/2012 Turkey (Compass Direct News) – Despite some promising developments, Christians in Turkey continue to suffer attacks from private citizens, discrimination by lower-level government officials and vilification in both school textbooks and news media, according to a study by a Protestant group. In its annual [...]

Appeasing Islam has become a US Infatuation: Sharia Exempts

16 February, 2012 (15:41) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

Print PDF Stand Up America:    The healthcare reform law, ObamaCare, is unconstitutional and a violation of our First Amendment rights. It is also, by design, a political gift for Muslims in America, while Christians in America are further marginalized. Barack Hussein Obama is an appeaser. He favors Islam an anti-American force with an openly [...]

A Voice Of Reason: Persecuted Christians « American Heathen®

16 February, 2012 (15:41) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

“The religious right is the sausage that comes from cramming individuals into the meat-grinder of indoctrination” - Al Stefanelli Thank you to all who “tuned in” on Saturday, February 11th to American Heathen Radio. As usual, I had a blast co-hosting and look forward to the next show, coming up on Saturday, February 18th. If you [...]

What Obama Knows That We Seem To Have Forgotten | Article VI

16 February, 2012 (15:41) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

We have written at length here about Obama playing the HHS contraception ruling politically  to muck about  in the Republican primary.  What we have not written about is how the left is having a laugh at our expense.  Rick Santorum, beneficiary of  Obama’s meddling is on record: “Many of the Christian faith have said … [...]

Local Addition « Heath Cat.es | Christian, Husband, Father

16 February, 2012 (15:41) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

Local Addition February 15th, 2012 For those of you who live where I live, Lee County, Alabama, I would like to invite you to check out the new “Local” section of this site. I am purposely separating it completely from my primary blog because I have gained a significant audience out side of Lee County [...]

What to make of this week's onslaught of same-sex marriage

16 February, 2012 (15:41) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

With our nation suffering a leadership void, those pushing for culture re-defining same-sex marriage are filling the space, using the Parliament with great effect. The Greens, Labor’s Left and sections of the media are obsessed with it. But despite all their apparent momentum, they have not achieved their objective and may never. This is what [...]

Christian Freedom” – The Book that Made Luther a Rock Star

16 February, 2012 (15:41) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

Hello there! If you are new here, you might want to subscribe to the RSS feed for updates on this topic. We just received the first print run of a new translation of Martin Luther’s classic work explaining what freedom in Christ is all about. And, it’s a fantastic little book. Beautifully printed and illustrated, [...]

Open House at Knightdale Christian Childcare Center!!! Saturday …

16 February, 2012 (15:41) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

Open House at Knightdale Christian Childcare Center!!! Come and join the fun!! Knightdale Christian Childcare Center is sponsoring an Open House on Saturday, January 28, 2012 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM for the community, neighbors, and future families to attend. KCCC offers exceptional care for pre- school children ages 6 weeks to 4 years [...]

Barracuda Brigade: Believe in Abortion ??? Watch "180" till the end …

16 February, 2012 (15:41) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

From KINGDOM INSIGHT: http://barracudabrigade.blogspot.com/2012/02/believe-in-abortion-watch-180-till-end.html Visit Kingdom Inc for all your audio/visual needs Join the Discussion 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 [...]

The American War on Marriage | Explicitly Christian Politics

16 February, 2012 (15:41) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

Feb 15, 2012 by Lorne Blackman As Washington State moves rapidly closer to redefining marriage by sanctioning homosexual unions, it is clear that America has declared war on the marriage covenant. It seems we are watching the fabric of society unravel before our eyes. Steps Toward Acceptance of Homosexual “Marriage” The rapid progression toward public [...]

On West Coast, Obama courts campaign donors (AP)

16 February, 2012 (15:40) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

LOS ANGELES – Courting donors in Democrat-rich California, President Barack Obama is raising millions of dollars for his re-election bid while warning supporters that a long campaign awaits. Obama was holding four fundraisers Thursday in the Los Angeles area and in San Francisco, reeling in campaign cash from reliable Democratic donors at a time when [...]

Santorum to give speech in Romney’s old backyard (AP)

16 February, 2012 (15:40) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

DETROIT – Rick Santorum is stepping into Mitt Romney’s old backyard to talk about the economy — a direct challenge to the Republican front-runner on the topic Romney considers his own. The former Pennsylvania senator is set Thursday to address the Detroit Economic Club, just 23 miles from where Romney went to high school. Now [...]

Romney struggling to attract white working class (AP)

16 February, 2012 (15:40) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

WASHINGTON – Republican Mitt Romney is faltering with white working-class voters crucial to his party’s drive to capture the White House, even as he tries to fend off a rising GOP challenger, Rick Santorum, who wields strong blue-collar appeal. The wealthy former Bain Capital chief has led his rivals by comfortable margins among white college [...]

Michigan governor backs Romney’s presidential bid (AP)

16 February, 2012 (15:40) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

WASHINGTON – Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder on Thursday threw his support behind Mitt Romney’s bid for the Republican presidential nomination, calling the former Massachusetts governor “the man for the job.” “Given his accomplishments, background, character, experience, ideas and intellect, Mitt Romney has what it takes to build a foundation for America’s success in this global [...]

The Romney Machine Has a New Target (The Atlantic Wire)

16 February, 2012 (15:40) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

He’ll take out Santorum, even if it means having to roll over Gingrich again.  RELATED: GOP Debate to Lead the Free World

Romney: Obama going in "wrong direction" on China (Reuters)

16 February, 2012 (15:40) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Mitt Romney lashed out at what he called President Barack Obama’s weak policy on China, criticizing it on Thursday for going in “precisely the wrong direction” and calling meetings this week with China’s vice president “empty pomp and ceremony.” In an editorial in the Wall Street Journal, the Republican presidential candidate chided [...]

Top bargainers announce payroll tax cut deal (AP)

16 February, 2012 (15:40) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

WASHINGTON – Relieved congressional bargainers say they’ve reached agreement on compromise legislation extending payroll tax cuts and benefits for the long-term unemployed through 2012, edging a white-hot political battle a major step closer to finally being resolved. Rep. David Camp, R-Mich., and Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., the two top negotiators, strode from a conference room [...]

Joseph Kennedy III launches campaign for Congress (AP)

16 February, 2012 (15:40) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

NEWTON, Mass. – Joseph Kennedy III has launched his campaign for the Massachusetts congressional seat now held by retiring U.S. Rep. Barney Frank. Kennedy released a video announcement on his website Thursday before heading out on a campaign swing through the 4th Congressional District. Kennedy started by greeting commuters at the Newton Center MBTA Station [...]

GOP senators unveil new Medicare overhaul plan (AP)

16 February, 2012 (15:40) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

WASHINGTON – Two Republican senators unveiled a Medicare rescue plan Thursday that features an accelerated transition to private health insurance for many seniors, a gradual increase in the eligibility age, and higher premiums for middle-class and upper-income retirees. Sens. Tom Coburn of Oklahoma and Richard Burr of North Carolina say they’re not out to win [...]

Our Future Now In Greece Part 832: A Painless Today Leads To A Depression Tomorrow

16 February, 2012 (15:40) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

Greece is expecting to agree the terms of European leaders for a rescue package this evening as the country seeks to avoid a default on its international debts. But Greeks fear that the cuts, imposed on them in return for a €130bn bailout, is sending the country spiralling into a catastrophic depression. …The mood in [...]

Reid To Push Cybersecurity Bill Straight To Senate Floor

16 February, 2012 (15:40) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

Written By : William Teach Many realize the need for cybersecurity, but are also wondering if this is legislation in need of a problem. One one has to wonder why Harry Reid would do this (The Hill) Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) plans to bring a cybersecurity bill straight to the Senate floor in [...]

CNN’s Jack Cafferty Now Dissing Obama On The Economy And Debt

16 February, 2012 (15:40) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

Written By : William Teach It only took him over three years to realize that Obama is a perpetual liar whose promises have a quick expiration date (CNN) President Obama has broken a promise to the American people to cut the deficit in half. His latest budget forecasts a $901 billion budget deficit for 2013. [...]

Napolitano: ‘A Small Number’ of Illegal Aliens Not Linked to Other Crimes Were Deported Last Year

16 February, 2012 (15:40) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano testified at a House Appropriations Committee Homeland Security subcommittee hearing on Feb. 15, 2012. (CNSNews.com/Penny Starr) (CNSNews.com) – A “small number” of illegal aliens who had “committed no other crime” apart from being in the United States unlawfully were deported in fiscal year 2011, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano told [...]

Pastor Luke Robinson: Media Don’t Want You to Know ‘How Horrible Abortion Is’

16 February, 2012 (15:40) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

March for Life. (AP Photo) (CNSNews.com) – Pastor Luke Robinson, who leads The Voice of Truth and Life Ministries and is pastor of the Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church in Frederick, Md., told CNSNews.com that the news media does not want people to know “how horrible abortion is.” Robinson was one of the featured speakers at [...]

Muslim Brotherhood ‘Has Overwhelmingly Supported’ Egypt’s Crackdown on NGOs, Lawmakers Told

16 February, 2012 (15:40) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

(CNSNews.com) – U.S. lawmakers examining the troubled relationship with Egypt Wednesday heard experts debate the relative culpability of the military and holdovers from the Mubarak regime, but were also advised not to ignore the role of the rising Muslim Brotherhood in the dispute. Relations between Washington and Cairo are facing their worst crisis in decades [...]

Jeremy Lin’s good fortune and bad picture

16 February, 2012 (15:40) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

Jeremy Lin’s play has been the non-stop talking point of NBA for the past two weeks. Now, due to the MSG Network, Lin’s race has become a popular subject as well. MSG Network, the station that broadcasts the majority of New York Knicks games, placed a picture of Lin in between a broken fortune cookie [...]

Foye impresses Clippers in victory over Wizards

16 February, 2012 (15:40) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

Shooting guard Randy Foye demonstrated his ability to perform as the Los Angeles Clippers sealed a 102-84 victory over the Washington Wizards Wednesday night. On the same day that Chauncey Billups underwent surgery on a torn left Achilles’ tendon that ended his season, Foye contributed 10 points, all of which came in the fourth quarter. [...]

Dave Mustaine: I’m not ready to endorse Rick Santorum

16 February, 2012 (15:40) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

Megadeth rocker Dave Mustaine has clarified his position of support for Republic presidential candidate Rick Santorum, saying that he is not ready to give a full endorsement of the former Pennsylvania senator. “Contrary to how some people have interpreted my words, I have not endorsed any presidential candidate,” Mustaine said in a statement. Full story: [...]

Live blog of health care argument briefing

16 February, 2012 (15:40) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

Kali Borkoski Manager Posted Thu, February 16th, 2012 9:21 am Today we are live blogging from the National Press Club where we are co-hosting a media briefing on the health care cases. Our pannelists today are: Paul Clement, counsel to the plaintiff States Michael Carvin, counsel to plaintiff National Federation of Independent Business Neal Katyal, [...]

Maryland same-sex marriage debate: Live updates

16 February, 2012 (15:40) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

Maryland Gov. Martin O’ Malley (D) speaking before a joint bill committee hearing on same-sex marriage bills on Feb. 10, 2012 in Annapolis. (Mark Gail – THE WASHINGTON POST) A debate on the Maryland House floor Thursday will set the stage for what is likely to be a close vote on a bill that could [...]

Freedom — and four fallacies

16 February, 2012 (15:40) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

Think what you wish of President Barack Obama’s attempt Friday to end a fierce skirmish over insurance coverage of drugs that prevent conceptions and induce abortions. The president said he would guarantee that coverage, without cost to female recipients. Under his modified mandate, he said, “religious organizations won’t have to pay for these services, and [...]

Report: Jindal’s push to expand school vouchers lacks accountability

16 February, 2012 (15:40) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

<!––> A new report by the Louisiana Budget Project says that Gov. Bobby Jindal’s push to dramatically expand the state’s private school voucher program is lacking the accountability and transparency parents need to make informed decisions about their children’s educational needs. The report gives Jindal’s plan an “F” on accountability. The existing voucher program pays [...]

Board limits school choice options in city

16 February, 2012 (15:40) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

Print this Article    Email this Article PORTSMOUTH — The School Board on Tuesday night quietly passed a measure that would prevent a repeat of the school-choice controversy that divided two elementary school communities last summer. The board unanimously voted to prevent non-Title 1 schools cited as in need of improvement from being offered as a [...]

Israel to buy military training aircraft worth $1B from Italy

16 February, 2012 (15:40) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

The Post MostMost-viewed stories, videos, and galleries in the past two hours Most Popular Santorum: Birth control ‘harmful to women’ Internet will allow Whitney Houston’s fans to share her invitation-only funeral on Saturday Boy testifies at trial of grandfather accused of hitting grandsons during Grand Canyon hikes Venture capitalists play key role in Obama’s Energy [...]

Israel steps up protection for diplomats

16 February, 2012 (15:40) | Feeds | By: staffwriter

Thailand’s acknowledgment that terror attacks were being planned on its soil stood in contrast to its denials of that last month, when police arrested a Lebanese-Swedish man with alleged links to Hezbollah. At the time, authorities insisted Thailand was only being used as a staging ground for attacks, but was not the target. The man [...]