Originally published in Christian Post The first-ever “Ex-Gay Pride Month” reception, scheduled to be held in Washington, DC on July 31, has been postponed until September following multiple security threats directed toward members of the ex-gay community and the Family Research Council, where a reception celebrating ex-gay leaders and supporters […]
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Texas House bans abortions 20 weeks after pregnancy
The Texas House of Representatives approved sweeping abortion restrictions on Tuesday, including a ban after 20 weeks of pregnancy and tougher standards for clinics that perform the procedure. The vote of 98-49 came after a full day of sometimes emotional debate. Before the measure can head to the state Senate, it […]
Kenyan Cardinal hits back at Obama over homosexuality
Originally published in Lifesite News Among the chorus of African leaders responding to Obama during his recent African tour after the president urged Africans to accept homosexuality was a Kenyan Cardinal, who strongly urged Obama to “forget” his promotion of homosexual behavior. “Those people who have already ruined their society…let […]
Obama administration: forcing German Christians to send children to public school ‘not persecution’
Originally published in Christian News The Obama administration has replied to a request for rehearing of a case involving a Christian homeschooling family seeking asylum in the United States, asserting that the couple has not been able to prove that they have been persecuted by being forced to send their […]
Texas woman’s final words before execution: “I am going home with Jesus”
Originally published in God Reports Kimberly McCarthy became the 500th person to be executed by the state of Texas on Wednesday since the death penalty was reinstated. In her final words, she said that she was “going home” to be with Jesus, and encouraged witnesses to “keep the faith.” “This […]
US Supreme Court ruling a victory for gay marriage advocates
Originally published in CBN The US Supreme Court ruled 5-4 on Wednesday that gay couples are entitled to the same benefits as married heterosexual couples, invalidating a key portion of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). Writing for the majority, Justice Anthony Kennedy said, “Under DOMA, same-sex married couples have […]
US House of Representatives passes nationwide 20-week ban on abortion
The House of Representatives has passed a bill that would restrict all abortions nationwide to the first 20 weeks of pregnancy. The “Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act” (H.R. 1797), introduced by Arizona Republica Trent Franks, would end abortion after the point when scientists agree unborn children can feel pain. In […]
Divine appointment leads to whole household getting saved after tornado
Originally published in Charisma News Jeff and Terri Nabor had to rely on GPS to track down the right address. The tornado had obliterated almost all the street signs in the Moore, Oklahoma neighborhood they were navigating. When they finally pulled up to the right place, there was no home […]
White House welcomes Burmese president despite persecution reports
Details of horrific treatment of Christians continue to emerge Originally published by ICC International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that Burmese President Thein Sein was warmly welcomed by President Barack Obama to the White House on Monday even as reports of ‘severe’ human rights abuses, including persecution of Christian ethnic […]
US Boy Scouts lift ban on gays
Originally published in WND In a historic vote today that threatens to splinter the iconic organization, the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America revised its century-old policy to allow “open and avowed” homosexuals to join its programs. The new policy maintains the exclusion of adult leaders who are […]