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Today in Washington, D.C. - June 17, 2013: The Senate convenes at 2 PM today. At 5 PM, the Senate will consider the nominations of Luis Restrepo to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of ... discussI read a story at The Blaze over the weekend about a lesbian who was kicked out of Grace University, a private Christian college, in Omaha, NE and then billed $6000. The school says this to cover the ... discuss
Bad boys bad boys... Watcha gonna do, whatcha gonna do... When they come for you? Book Suggestion ? Read This Book While You Still Can I've been called a 'chicken-l ... discuss
This is a major reason why I despise Ron Paul. He convinced donors to give him money based on this cockamamie and evolving strategy of getting delegates to the RNC convention. And what did they get ou ... discuss
Did Rep. Gerry Connolly’s (D-11) supporters destroy thousands of dollars worth in Chris Perkins (R-11) campaign signs? That is the alleged accusation in the contest for one of the few hotly disp ... discuss
Tim Kaine (D-VA) has run a campaign of negative attacks and misinformation in his quest to become the next senator from Virginia. While this falls into the Democratic playbook, his heightened attacks ... discuss
Well here we are... I literally needed a few days to gather myself from the disaster that was our latest presidential election. I've had to put on a smile for the sake of my innocent children, who ar ... discuss
Mr. President Barack Obama,As the leader of the free world I'm sure you are a very busy man, so I will try and make this brief. I am a young mother of six beautiful children. I am a Pro-Life wif ... discuss
In Episode 3 of the Amirica Podcast, Robert Fortuin shared his views on violence in the media. In response, a critical (yet cordial) listener wrote the following: "It troubles me that Amir had n ... discuss
There are a ton of opinions on this subject and we’ll get to those in a moment. But first the story: The National Security Agency is currently collecting the telephone records of millions of US ... discuss
Is about this stuff here. You know, I’ve been on the front lines of the First Amendment battle most of my adult life. But I WATCHED you silently accept this stuff because “keeping safe” was much ... discuss
Ol’ Dick (head) Cheney says that we ought to just trust the Government. The Video: (Via Think Progress) Okay here is the little small problem with trusting Dick Cheney and his boss George W. Bu ... discuss
Pope Francis bowing down after asking the peopleto ask God to bless himThe 267th successor to St. Peter has been elected. I wish to use this post to publicly pledge my complete support and obedi ... discuss
Joseph Biden receiving communion at St. Patrick's Cathedral,New York CityA few weeks ago, on Palm Sunday, Vice President Joe Biden attended Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City. Cardinal ... discuss
Today, June 1, is the First Saturday of the Month. The First Saturday Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary was first mentioned by Our Lady of Fatima on July 13, 1917. After showing the three child ... discuss
Of course, like many core Christian convictions, the doctrine of sola Scriptura has often been misunderstood and misapplied. Unfortunately, some have used sola Scriptura as a justi ... discuss
By Marie Meaney, Ph.D. On May 26, about a million people attended a March in Paris to protest the newly promulgated “loi Taubira” in France, allowing “gay marriage.” The last time so many peop ... discuss
Dear Brother Bishops,Since we last wrote to you concerning the critical efforts we are undertaking together to protect religious freedom in our beloved country, many of you have requested that we writ ... discuss
(I wrote the following article for our church bulletin on 17 Apr 11.)Recently, there was a commotion in the media about the Ministry of Manpower buying designer Herman Miller chairs priced at S$575 fo ... discuss
by Jane St. Clair Author of Walk Me to Midnight I wrote “Thirty Logical Reasons to Vote No on Assisted Suicide” when the issue was on the ballot in Washington state. It’s now on th ... discuss
VATICAN CITY — Just months after becoming the first pontiff in nearly 600 years to resign, reports are surfacing that Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI is in poor health with diminished stature and energy. ... discuss
Jerome Lejeune was born in France in 1926. Captivated at the age of 13 by Dr. Benassis, the hero of Balzac's novel 'The Country Doctor', he too wanted to become a country doctor, dedicated to the care ... discuss
I share some of my collections of Viktor Frankl quotes. Below each is a short commentary that I have made."An incurably psychotic individual may lose his usefulness but yet retain the dignity of a hum ... discuss
N., I still remember the first day you walked into Ward 4 with madam; we had been expecting you for the prostate biopsy. It was sometime in the month of December, 2009, the 3rd month of my internship. ... discuss
Working in a private hospital in Enugu, with a wide variety of cases needing medical attention, my job has exposed me to the rapidly growing medical tourism to India. Almost every week, from the wards ... discuss
This was written in October of 1997. My dad passed on about 6 months later. ************************************************* Recently I’ve thought a great deal about my father and what he has ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 651 Proper of Seasons: 355 Psalter: Monday, Week III, 998 Christian Prayer: Does not contain Office of Readings Office of Readings for Monday ... discuss
PATIENCE, PERSEVERENCE, PRAYER For over 20 years, I had this indescribable feeling deep within my being, aching to see my birthmother. I longed to meet her be ... discuss
The First Amendment to the Constitution, which also applies to the states via incorporation into the Fourteenth Amendment, reads in its entirety:Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment ... discuss
Prof. Robert Reich, UC-Berkeley. Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich has noticed that, in the absence of legislation from Washington, the states are pretty much fending for themselves. The problem ... discuss
Pope Francis received the President of the European Commission, José Manuel Durão Barroso in private audience at the Vatican on Saturday, with EU integration, the current economic crisis and promoti ... discuss
Bad boys bad boys... Watcha gonna do, whatcha gonna do... When they come for you? Book Suggestion ? Read This Book While You Still Can I've been called a 'chicken-l ... discuss
Anyone surprised about the below revelation? Wonder how mild mannered left leaning Scott Pelly will be covering this news? Dang - when needed where is another "Walter Cronkite"? CBS ... discuss
DOD 2014 House Appropriation Bill Is Passed Today in Washington, DC - June 14, 2013 The Senate Was not in session today. It will reconvene on Monday at 2 PM. At 5 PM, the Senate will vote on ... discuss
By Archbishop Charles J. Chaput “IRS officials have, of course, confessed that they inappropriately targeted conservative groups — especially those with ‘tea party’ or ‘patriot’ in ... discuss
Washington D.C., Jun 14, 2013 / 01:16 pm (CNA).- Prominent Catholics and members of the pro-life movement denounced statements by House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi that as a Catholic, she views the ... discuss
“This chilling suppression of religious freedom is driving faith underground in our military and will eventually drive it out. This not only deprives those who serve of the benefits that flow from ... discuss
Join Jen and the other Quicktakers over at the Conversion Diary 1. When this blog becomes a chore, it's going private. I am almost to that point. so if you get anything out of this blo ... discuss
Massive Bills in Congress: Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill, Farm Bill, DOD Appropriations Bill
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The rap sheet against late-term abortionist James Pendergraft is long. A convicted felon, Pendergraft’s medical license is currently suspended for the fifth time. The movie 22 Weeks was based ... discuss
-By Warner Todd Huston During a recent fundraiser, President Obama told an audience that he and the Democrats don’t want to tax all business out of business. He also said he doesn’t believ ... discuss
Image: Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor Until 1955, the Exsultet ended with a long prayer for the Holy Roman Emperor: Respice etiam ad devotissimum imperatorem nostrum [Nomen] cujus tu, Deus, desid ... discuss
Doctor Saves Life of Baby With Deadly Brain Aneurysm Using Superglue Everyone once in awhile comes a story that seems to be ripped right from the script of a movie nighttime television drama. But rea ... discuss
Undercover Call Shows Planned Parenthood Not Reporting Statutory Rape Project Defending Life has released a video that features an undercover phone call placed to Planned Parenthood of New Mexico ... discuss
Rep. Griffin Says, ‘It’s the right thing to do,’ Ezeagwula and Long were ‘victims of international terrorism’ Pvt William Long WASHINGTON – Congressman Tim Griffin (AR-02) has reintro ... discuss
excerptHomeland Insecurity: The White House assures that tracking our every phone call and keystroke is to stop terrorists, and yet it won't snoop in mosques, where the terrorists are.That's right, ... discuss
Alan Caruba, Contributing Author: If you liked Obamacare, you will love the proposed immigration “reform” bill which is all about the politics of the Left with no regard to the welfare of U.S. c ... discuss
(ca. 1195 – June 13, 1231) also known as Saint Anthony of Lisbon and Saint Anthony of Padua, was born in Lisbon, Portugal, as Fernando Martins de Bulhão to a wealthy family and who died in Padua, I ... discuss
Gun Control's Killing of the Second Amendment - "Death by a Thousand Cuts" From: NRA-ILA Alerts Sent: Monday, May 13, 2013 Subject: California: Update on Anti-Gun Activities in Sacramen ... discuss
In a private meeting with religious from the Latin American and Caribbean Confederation of Religious, Pope Francis lamented the "gay lobby" at the Vatican. The statement was quoted in a summary d ... discuss
Lima, Peru, Jun 12, 2013 / 10:45 am (CNA).- In response to media flurry, the Latin American Confederation of Men and Women Religious (CLAR) released a statement on June 11 claiming that the assertion ... discuss
I’m not sure I knew what to expect from a BlogHer Food conference, but I was certainly not underwhelmed. Having been to six or seven other blogging conferences, I was impressed that this one ha ... discuss
Ryan T. Anderson with The Heritage Foundation has a great piece on marriage. For those looking for a thoughtful white paper from a traditional marriage supporter on what marriage is and why it is im ... discuss
“The Three Boxes of Liberty” By Chris HorrocksThe founding fathers, of the United States, bequeathed to us a constitution, predicated upon inspired and enduring principles of government. ... discuss
Data Wars: As GOP races to catch up with Dems before 2014, will social conservatives be left behind?
“Where is the evidence to support the rhetoric surrounding ‘Common Core?’ This is not data-driven decision making. This is a decision grasping for data…” ~ Dr. Christopher Tienken, Seton Hal ... discuss
Data Wars: As GOP races to catch up with Dems before 2014, will social conservatives be left behind?
Governor Terry Branstad (R-IA) signed HF 625 today, which includes an increase to Iowa’s School Tuition Organization (STO) tax credit program from $8.75 million to $12 million, at Des Moines Christi ... discuss
Matt Whitaker was the first to make his intentions known about running for U.S. Senate shortly after Congressman Steve King announced that he would not be running for Senate. He officially entered t ... discuss
This Won’t Turn Out Well: The IRS prepares to enforce Obamacare’s contraception mandate by Ashley McGuire June 10, 2013 (weeklystandard.com) - O ... discuss
This is Rand Paul’s hour or moment or whatever designation of time you wish to give. All the revelations of government invasion of personal privacy, whether it be in journalism or tax records or ... discuss
Editorial Cartoon by Glenn McCoy Alan Caruba, Contributing Author: You have to wonder why all the data gathering by the National Security Agency, Homeland Security, and the FBI failed to identify a ... discuss
spy facility to store data illegally collected on AmericansIn a video posted by The Independent (UK), Snowden makes it clear that technicians under the administration's order had access to anybody's r ... discuss
Rome, Italy, Jun 10, 2013 / 04:50 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Just one month after their request, Pope Francis has scheduled a private audience with the college of writers from La Civiltà Cattolica, the ... discuss
Do you trust Edward Snowden, NSA whistleblower?Is he a patriot? A hero?From Tony Lee, Breitbart's Big Government:The Guardian revealed on Sunday the identity of the NSA whistle-blower who gave the pub ... discuss
Via The Guardian: We’ve gotten used to what “Big Government” looks like – Washington’s unchecked deficit spending, the Obama administration‘s policing of the press and the IRS’s target ... discuss
I may be the only one who found this info from the story below interesting, but I did. From The Guardian: The fatal altercation started at a private clothing sale in an apartment in central Paris whe ... discuss
The 2013 Grove City College Commencement Address by Dr. John A. Sparks ’66, Dean of the Alva J. Calderwood School of Arts and Letters Editor’s note: As one of his final wor ... discuss
Here’s a report about the controversy a private club has found itself embroiled in. The Boy Scouts of America will get no reprieve from controversy after a contentious vote to accept alcoholic boys ... discuss
William Binney, who worked for the National Security Agency for 40 years, quit after 911 had moved his employer to what he felt was excessive snooping on American citizens. He believes that all phone ... discuss
William Binney, who worked for the National Security Agency for 40 years, quit after 911 had moved his employer to what he felt was excessive snooping on American citizens. He believes that all phone ... discuss
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By Paul G. Kengor Editor’s note: This piece first appeared at The American Spectator on June 6, ... discuss
A Facebook friend posted a story from Jill Stanek about Biola University not allowing a senior nursing student, Diana Jimenez, to display graphic photos showing the effects of abortion on its unborn v ... discuss
In a note released today, the Prefecture of the Pontifical Household announced that, during the summer period, all private and special audiences will be suspended. The Wednesday general audien ... discuss
Click here to subscribe to The Social Conservative Review. Dear Friends, One of the distinguishing characteristics of Christians is that their hope is not in any human institution, political leader, ... discuss
Vatican City, Jun 6, 2013 / 09:30 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Breaking with the practice of his predecessors, Pope Francis will not take a long summer vacation and will stay in Rome, just making short trips ... discuss
What games do your families love to play? (As in card and board games.) Games? Ooooh, we love games!! Follow the link to a picture of our game cupboard and a long list of games we play- including ... discuss
Normally I’m the photographer at conferences. This time, I’ll be eating – and live-blogging – and mic wrangling – and snacking – and watching – and listening ... discuss
Contact: Walter V. Marshall, 248-469-8272 DETROIT, June 5, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- The diverse crowd of nearly 450 people filled the seats of the AMC Star Southfield Theater Tuesday, May 28th fo ... discuss
“One of the things that I don’t do well is this. . .Do you understand?” Whaaaa? That was our First Lady, not having one of her best moments while dealing with a heckler at (what else?) a fundrai ... discuss
Washington D.C., Jun 4, 2013 / 05:01 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- In a talk at the nation's capital, a U.S. scholar argued that so-called private entities – such as the family, religion and interpersona ... discuss
Last week, as Breitbart notes, “… the Supreme Court granted review in what could be the biggest religious liberty victory for Americans of faith in decades,” when it agreed – a ... discuss
by Dr Michael Hill – LS President Most organizations founder because they lack self-definition and a definite goal. The League of the South is a Southern Nationalist organization whose ultimate ... discuss
For some pro-aborts, it's never too late to kill a baby An abortion battle could be brewing in Albany, as Gov. Andrew Cuomo plans to propose a major change to abortion laws in New York State.CBS 2 has ... discuss
On Friday evening, Pope Francis had a private meeting with a group of 22 sick children who are being treated at the Department of Pediatric Oncology at the Agostino Gemelli Hospital in Rome. Parents, ... discuss
Governor Terry Branstad (R-IA) signed House File 215 into law this morning at a signing ceremony held at Des Moines North High School. He touted the legislation as historic during remarks given befo ... discuss
‘Most Americans agree that energy independence is good for America, for both national security and our balance of trade. But we need our President to allow our nation to grow the energy economy f ... discuss
Women Deliver Conference: Rich Women vs. PoorHere is an abridged version: KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (C-FAM) .... A billionaire and a princess graced the stage to tell nurses and clean water advocates that ... discuss
I will believe this when I see it….Theres two types of people Obama won’t throw under the buss……MUSLIMS & Fellow BLACK’S……Papa Mike Presidential aides ar ... discuss
Pope Francis says, Baptize babies of unwed mothers, because they chose life over abortion (Video) by John-Henry Westen ... discuss
e the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet. You are the ... discuss
(Be sure to voice your vote on this question on the poll at the bottom of this post.) Former tennis champion Jimmy Connors is taking heat for outing the abortion of his 70s girlfriend and tennis champ ... discuss
The appointment of the former Bishop of Regensburg, Archbishop Gerhard Ludwig Müller as Cardinal is probably only a matter of time. According to a report of a Cham newspaper, the private secretary ... discuss
A reporter from La Presse organized an undercover operation to verify whether sex-selection abortions do take place in Canada. Below is my summary/translation of the article by Isabelle Hachey. A ... discuss
The two nurses told a Senate hearing this week that they had repeatedly attempted to get authorities to intervene – but in vain. In one of her letters to Planned Parenthood alerting them of conditi ... discuss
HELL YES when liar Holder investigates LIAR Holder! Total Bull Shit!……Papa Mike Even though he did. (CNN) – Attorney General Eric Holder’s sworn testimony before lawmakers this mo ... discuss
by John-Henry Westen VATICAN CITY, May 31, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) - At his private Mass in the chapel at his residence Saturday, Pope Francis commented on the Gospel of Mark where Christ rebukes the ... discuss
by John-Henry Westen VATICAN CITY, May 31, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) - At his private Mass in the chapel at his residence Saturday, Pope Francis commented on the Gospel of Mark where Christ rebukes the ... discuss
Vote Next Week on Congressional Bill Banning Abortions at 20 Weeks Members of a U.S. House committee will cast a vote on a congressional bill that would ban abortions nationwide at 20 weeks of pre ... discuss
Operation Chalice: The documents seized from Archbishop Danneels should be excluded from dossier The Supreme Court has spoken definitively on Tuesday about the documents seized by the Brussels magist ... discuss
Tyranny is not around the corner. It is here. Not in an overt takeover, but in myriad small steps. Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2013/05/30/with-irs-it-your-money-and-your-life/#ixzz2UtSu ... discuss
The biggest question of course, with the education reform bill that Governor Branstad will sign on Monday, is what will be the final impact on our students? In the meantime, what does it do for teache ... discuss
‘Absolute Nightmare’ at Wilmington Planned Parenthood clinic, former nurse testifies By Dave Andrusko Former Planned Parenthood nurses Jayne Mitchell-Werbrich (left) and Joy ... discuss
Fairfax, VA — Americans for Limited Government President Nathan Mehrens today issued the following statement condemning Arizona Governor Jan Brewer for vetoing legislation protecting religious fre ... discuss
Although union groups and their political allies have opposed collective bargaining transparency as ‘union busting,’ it is difficult to see how shining a light on the bargaining table will ‘bust ... discuss
High School Students For Life: Do you know of a high school or homeschool pro-life group in your community? Do you have sons, daughters, brothers or sisters in high school? Help us share our new Stude ... discuss
This is an alarming trend not only in Europe, but here in America as well.A statement from the Holy See warned that prejudice against Christianity is growing in Europe, often under the guise of ... discuss
The sale of public art since the recession has rightly grabbed headlines. The loss of sculptures by Henry Moore or etchings by Picasso, often on view for generations, has generated handwringing from j ... discuss
I have a big question that I’m struggling with right now. How do you deal with criticism in child-raising practices? We believe, I think, like you – in the biblical form of discipline. And ... discuss
Contact: Karen England, Capitol Resource Institute, 916-498-1940 ext 12, Kengland@capitolresource.org SACRAMENTO, May 29, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- The following statement can be attributed to K ... discuss
by Andrew Smith, LifeSiteNews Australian correspondent May 28, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) - Another euthanasia and assisted suicide bill was decisively defeated in Australia last week – this time i ... discuss
Editor's Note: If you are tired of the scandals or implication continuing surrounding Eric Holder, "Like" the Facebook page U.S. Attorney Eric Holder to Go - comments are also welcome. ------------ G ... discuss
Pro-marriage revolution building in France: up to 1 milli ... discuss
(Vatican Radio) The Vatican Secretariat of State issued a tweet on Monday: “Intolerance against Christians, especially in the name of ‘tolerance’, should be condemned publicly.” The tweet r ... discuss
I call this article "Abortion Advocacy Post-Roe," but make no mistake -- the preparations are already in the works for any contingency that they can play to their benefit. You can be certain they're r ... discuss
There were a number of hatchet jobs written last week and over the weekend about homeschooling and Iowa’s repeal of it’s current homeschooling law. Let me drill down on “Libby Anne” who was ... discuss
"The old sheriff was attending an awards dinner when a lady commented on his wearing his sidearm. 'Sheriff, I see you have your pistol. Are you expecting trouble?' 'No ma'a ... discuss
Several conversations at the Forums recently (about hymn competitions, about mainstream publishers) and a few private conversations have made me want to refer everyone to this article written by Seth ... discuss
Hitler: "Step 1: Take Their Guns" WARNING: GRAPHIC, MATURE, IMAGES OF DEATH Description: In this powerful documentary produced by Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership, In ... discuss
Iconoclasts and zealots stay true to form and attempt to destroy whatever doesn’t fit into their narrow narrative of history. Thankfully in this situation they were largely thwarted. “The ... discuss
It's time for Catholics to exit the Boy Scouts. Bringing in homosexual boys (i.e., adolescents brainwashed into the "gay" mindset) is just the preliminary step to the gay takeover of scouting at all l ... discuss
A hand shot up from among the troops sitting on the ground. It was an eager sergeant who raised his hand and asked if he could help. In front of the troops was an enthusiastic young lady who was a vol ... discuss
If you want an objective view of energy, ask an economist, who can tell you what to expect to pay at the pump in the coming years, and why, as well as what to expect from medium - and long-term econom ... discuss
Horace Mann Apologizes for Abuse but Won't Start New Inquiry Horace Mann, the elite Bronx private school, said on Friday that it would not commission an independent investigation into allegations of ... discuss
Amsterdam at war By Bob Cudmore, Focus on History, Daily Gazette, 05-25-13 Robert N. Going's new book, “Where Do We Find Such Men?” is a conscientious chronicle of Amsterdam's involvement in Wo ... discuss
Remind me, isn’t the Justice Department supposed to follow the Constitution and the Law? Apparently not when Eric Holder is in charge and they want to retaliate against a journalist (The New Yor ... discuss
by AF Branco by Phil Kerpen, Contributing Author: IRS apologists are furiously trying to change the subject from the outrageous targeting of political opponents by the IRS to a policy debate over fo ... discuss
The positive and negative impacts of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) will be examined by a special working group within the House Resources Committee. The committee should explore how the broadest po ... discuss
NARAL’s “Certified Truth” goes to great lengths to criticize pregnancy resource centers By Lauren Enriquez Pregnancy resource centers (PRCs, also known as ... discuss
Rep. Franks: “Protecting pain-capable unborn babies is not a Republican issue or a Democratic issue. It is rather a test of our ba ... discuss
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by AF "Tony" Branco Today in Washington, D.C. - May 23, 2013 The Senate voted 27-71 to reject an amendment to the farm bill from Sen. Sanders (I-VT) that would have allowed states to require geneti ... discuss
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Sacrosanctum concilium - what we have done, what we have failed to do An address by Mgr Andrew Wadsworth to a study session of priests of Westminster Diocese. May 22, 2013. ... discuss
By Simcha Fisher | In the last nine years, our family has tried five different types of elementary school: home school, private school, parochial school, public school. and charter schoo ... discuss
Get ready for the billion dollar blitz to promote ObamaCare this summer. Political speeches. Television ads. Radio. Celebrity pitches. Social media. Billboards. Brochures. Bus benches and taxi signs. ... discuss
Brethren, Peace and Good to all of you. The Catholic Exchange staff asked a very interesting question in its open forum which I think deserve some reflection. The question is: Did the consecration ... discuss
We are moving to the country! Yippee!! One major change for us is that we will now be 30 minutes from a grocery store instead of 5. There is also no Chinese or pizza delivery out there. Any tips for q ... discuss
The Supreme Court focused on Tuesday for the fourth time on documents seized by the Brussels magistrate Wim De Troy in June 2010 from Archbishop's Palace of Mechelen and from offices and the private ... discuss
Jason Glass, the Director of the Iowa Department of Education, was selected Wednesday night to become the Superintendent of Eagle County Schools in Colorado. His first day in Colorado will be on Jul ... discuss
The Iowa Legislature yesterday afternoon approved significant education liberty items when the Iowa House voted 91-0 and the Iowa Senate 40-10 to pass the conference committee report released by the j ... discuss
Today in Washington, D.C. - May 22, 2013 Lois G. Lerner, the IRS official who was over the department that targeted conservative groups, appeared this morning before the House Oversight and Govern ... discuss
Recently, I discussed, with a person involved in the development of a smart gun technology, their value as a safety device but also as another eroding force against the ... discuss
I have two kids in homeschool high school, and one kid about to leave eighth grade. I also have two sons who have graduated high school, one from my homeschool and one from a local digital sch ... discuss
Time lapse imaging of embryos – exciting breakthrough or just eugenics by another name? by Peter Saunders Various media outlets (including&nb ... discuss
NARAL’s “Certified Truth” goes to great lengths to criticize pregnancy resource centers by Lauren Enriquez ... discuss
Sounds like crud to me. So why are so many good conservatives, from Jeb Bush to Rick Snyder, supporting Common Core? Many conservatives signed on to a clever strategy that asked them to endorse, not t ... discuss
22 May AD 1688 After Martin Chemnitz and Johann Gerhard, Johannes Andreas Quenstedt may have been the ablest theologian of the Lutheran church in the period following the death of Martin Luther. A shi ... discuss
Today in Washington. D.C. - May 21, 2013: Today, the Senate resumed consideration of S. 954, the farm bill. Further votes on judicial nominations are possible today. Yesterday, the Senat ... discuss
from Jill Stanek.comby Susie Allen, host of the blog, Pro-Life in TN, and Kelli We welcome your suggestions for additions to our Top Blogs (see tab on right side of home page)! Email Susie@jillstanek. ... discuss
by Susie Allen, host of the blog, Pro-Life in TN, and Kelli We welcome your suggestions for additions to our Top Blogs (see tab on right side of home page)! Email Susie@jillstanek.com. Culture Campai ... discuss
This afternoon Pope Francis made a private visit to the Gift of Mary House of the Missionaries of Charity. Founded on May 28, 1988, by John Paul II and Mother Teresa of Calcutta, young women i ... discuss
The oxymoron of “safe” abortions by Christina Martin Liberal blogger Amanda M ... discuss
Maine’s death rate now higher than its birth rateby Ben Johnson AUGUSTA, ME, May 20, 20 ... discuss
Salon has a piece by JJ Keith in which she discusses her 3 miscarriages and her feelings about those miscarriages and abortion (she's pro-choice). I find it odd that someone who claims to grieve ... discuss
“Today is the first day of the rest of your life.”IMAGE: A map of Kings Island Amusement Park, as it appeared in 1973.Mine was forty years ago last Sunday. We looked into that last week. The next ... discuss
Denver, Colo., May 19, 2013 / 04:01 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Hovering 500 feet above the ground, a ride in the Prayer One helicopter offers community leaders the opportunity to join in fellowship – ... discuss
City Attorney Larry Brown and the The Winter Park Police Try to Explain WINTER PARK, Florida (“www.forerunner.com”: ) – On October 22, 2012, Winter Park City Attorney Larry Brown ... discuss
O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. And these words that I command you today shall be on ... discuss
Greg L. Bahnsen, in his book, By This Standard, writes “Will your life be founded upon the sure rock of God’s word or the ruinous sands of independent human opinion? Will your ethical decisions be ... discuss
Using IRS Against Your Enemies an 'Impeachable Offense' By: Jim Meyers and John Bachman, Newsmax, Tuesday, May 14, 2013 (+ Dick Morris video) article source: http://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/ir ... discuss
The federal government is now petitioning to have these signs removed, or Washington state will be denied additional monies for interstate highways. The State of Washington replied; they will secede f ... discuss
The Liberal Offender shared Arys Daniela's photo."Two Presidents, both with empty hands and in the rain. One uses his God-given hands, the other thinks he's God himself." Re-post from A ... discuss
Janice Easterbrook, who was 20 years old, traveled with her parents from her home Arcadia, Nebraska to to Dr. Harry Werbin's Kansas City, Missouri office to arrange an abortion. Werbin took Jani ... discuss
Stem Cells in General Much of the confusion over stem cell research involves misunderstanding of terms, so let’s begin with some definitions. Stem cells are immature cells that are undifferentia ... discuss
I would like to take this opportunity to clear up some confusion regarding the Holy Innocents' Foundation of Oklahoma and the recent actions taken against the Abolitionist Society of Oklahoma.In times ... discuss
Have you seen or heard of the awesome Pro-Life film - October Baby? I saw it three times in theaters and now own it on DVD and still am not tired of it. It's one you definitely want in your colle ... discuss
Some people have been upset by our president's redefinition of the First Amendment as meaning "freedom of worship." Why does it matter? Because "freedom of worship" means as long as I let you pray in ... discuss
By Rory Gray, Alliance Defending Freedom Litigation Counsel Some preschoolers in Montana got quite a shock late last year when they were told that the state’s department of education had cut tui ... discuss
I spent a lot of time yesterday sorting out my feelings about Gosnell and his conviction, as well as the way some extreme pro-life people are talking about him. Thanks to a few respected colleagues wh ... discuss
“Somewhere along the way, standing up for gay marriage went from nervy to trendy.” This was the assessment offered by Frank Bruni, an influential openly-gay columnist for The New York Time ... discuss
Margaret Thatcher, one of the most significant leaders of the 20th century, died yesterday at age 87. A model of convictional leadership, Margaret Thatcher became almost universally known as Britain&# ... discuss
In the beginning was the Word. Christians rightly cherish the declaration that our Savior, the crucified and resurrected Lord Jesus Christ, is first known as the Word — the one whom the Father h ... discuss
FROM THE PASTORMay 12, 2013by Fr. George W. Rutler Following Pentecost, the Apostles discussed whether someone had to become a Jew to be a Christian. It seems an odd problem for us today, ... discuss
Down the many centuries, how this twisting of His plan? From Israel’s own leaders, moved by fear and jealousy to crucify While He walked with us — yet among the common people He was The mo ... discuss
The following news release was issued on May 2.MINNEAPOLIS—Texas-based Whole Woman's Health chain of abortion facilities has a new online job listing seeking an "Empower Line Phone Counselor" for it ... discuss
Tweetby Alanna Gomez “You want a player who doesn't have the guts to fight back?”“No. I want a player who's got the guts not to fight back.”(Warning: Plot Spoilers Ahead)I've never been v ... discuss
P R E S S R E L E A S E WHERE DO WE FIND SUCH MEN? Can one small community win a world war single-handedly? You'll begin to wonder after reading Robert N. Going's latest book, Where Do We Find Such ... discuss
To hear some tell it, it's almost as if abolitionists are planning to show up at your solid, Gospel-preaching, totally pro-life church's front entrance any given Sunday, unannounced, with baby carnage ... discuss
For the second time in the UK, the "School of Mary" offers: The First level Course Initiation into Spiritual Life - 2013 Description: The 7 days (7x6h = 42 hours) of lectures for the "Initiation into ... discuss
Former PE teacher Carla Hale It would be easier for everyone if, like Rainbow Sash, we all wore some form of distinctive clothing to signify to the Catholic Church leadership what sins we were ... discuss
One of the great Americans of our time, Constitution Party founder, Howard Phillips, passed away this past Sunday, April 21 of complications due to Alzheimer’s disease. He was 72. Howard i ... discuss
Sign outside WWH clinic in TexasUntil last Wednesday afternoon the Whole Woman's Health (WWH) abortion facility in Minneapolis advertised "same-day surgical [abortion] procedures" on its website. Eith ... discuss
The Antares rocket clears the launch pad on its way to orbit. Credit: NASA/Bill IngallsSunday's launch of the Antares rocket, developed by Orbital Sciences Corporation, was a significant step toward a ... discuss
From the often unreliable DebkaFile comes this entertaining, thought-provoking story: The big questions buzzing over Boston Bombers Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev have a single answer: It emerged in ... discuss
Some Wisconsin legislators want to pass a law prohibiting the use of tissues - particularly stem cells - obtained from abortions in research. It does not prohibit all fetal or embryonic stem cell rese ... discuss
We still buy the lie. Women are told that if they want to be successful in the world, they have to be more like men, or like a how-to-succeed-in-business stereotype. Aggressive, detached from commitme ... discuss
The following news release was issued today, April 17.MINNEAPOLIS—Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life (MCCL) today called upon Attorney General Lori Swanson and state Health Commissioner Edward Eh ... discuss
The following is an update to Tosh 2.0: Retaking Winter Park’s “No-Free-Speech” Buffer Zone. Update: 4/14/2013 WINTER PARK, Florida (www.forerunner.com) — On Saturday, 4/13/13, Florid ... discuss
Today is the feast of St. Bernadette Soubirous, the renowned visionary of Lourdes.Born in Lourdes, France, on January 7, 1844, Bernadette was the first child of Francois and Louise Soubirous, a poor p ... discuss
from Jill Stanek.comby Susie Allen, host of the blog, Pro-Life in TN, and Kelli We welcome your suggestions for additions to our Top Blogs (see tab on right side of home page)! Email Susie@jillstanek. ... discuss
“We must discourage the defective and diseased elements of humanity from their reckless and irresponsible swarming and spawning.” “The mass of Negroes, particularly in the South, still bree ... discuss
Asteroid retrieval mission concept: Image Credit: NASA/Advanced Concepts Lab More than two months overdue, the Obama Administration released its FY2014 budget proposal yesterday. The proposed budget i ... discuss
There's an arrogant little troll polluting the combox at Wesley Smith's blog Human Exceptionalism who became all indignant and resorted to calling me, in effect, a stupid whiner because I said h ... discuss
6 April AD 1528 Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528), a native of Nuernberg, Germany, was one of the most learned of Renaissance artists and ranked among the great minds of Humanism. His paintings and woo ... discuss
It is just over a month until the National March for Life in Ottawa (May 9). The theme this year is gendercide. The Interim and LifeSiteNews.com have both ran promotional stories. In light of the po ... discuss
By Jimmy Akin | We're almost up to Divine Mercy Sunday. It's a recent addition to the Church's calendar, and it has links to both private revelation and the Bible. Millions of people look ... discuss
One of my facebook friends posted this to his wall, a forward from a gun rights group. Right to bear arms only meant muskets like saying your right to free speech was only meant to include olde Engli ... discuss
