from Intellectual Takeout If you’ve taken a brief glance at society lately, chances are you’ve come away with the impression that morality is on the wane. Apparently, a good chunk of Americans would agree with you. According to a new survey released by LifeWay Research, fully 8 in 10 Americans are concerned “about declining moral […]
Chesterton: “The Christian Martyr is the Opposite of Muslim Suicide Terrorist”
by G.K. Chesterton A Christian martyr is the opposite of a Muslim suicide terrorist. They are at the opposite ends of heaven and hell. One man flung away his life; he was so good that his dry bones could heal cities in pestilence. Another man flung away life; he was so bad that his bones […]
We May Be Entering a ‘Post-Secular’ Age
by Daniel Lattier Contrary to what you hear, religion is on the rise. The common narrative we hear today is that the world is becoming increasingly secularized, and that traditional religion is becoming a relic of the past. But there’s a counter-narrative that’s gaining currency, namely, that secularism is in crisis, and that the world is […]
Wyoming To Become Second State With No Planned Parenthood Offices
Well done, Wyoming! In a victory for the pro-life movement, and all who value human life, the state of Wyoming will soon see the closure of its last remaining Planned Parenthood facility, in the city of Casper, on July 21. The location has been in business for 40 years, reports LifeSiteNews. The Wyoming closing joins […]
Et tu, Montreal?
No more religious exemptions: Montreal is taxing churches Churches in Montreal are becoming concerned about hosting community groups after being hit with bills for municipal taxes. Joel Coppetiers, the Minister at the Cote des Neiges Presbyterian church, was shocked when his institution first received a municipal tax bill in early 2015. It was “the first […]
A Letter From Venezuela
I received this letter yesterday from a lawyer in Venezuela. Socialism kills. Say it to yourself a few dozen times, and pray for those trapped there. Hello, I was reading your article about Venezuela. Venezuelans are certainly starving. The Venezuelan people are fighting against the Venezuelan government that every day is murdering the people who march […]
Want Aid in Syria? Convert to Evangelicalism
This is shameful. Isn’t this how the Roman Catholic Church gained a foothold with the Unia in the Middle East? Evangelical Christians from the United States and other areas of the world are helping “destroy” the historic Antioch Church in Syria by offering poor, vulnerable orthodox Christians aid and assistance if they “convert” and start […]
Scriptures and Christian Saints: Homosexuality is an Abomination
It is not popular to say, but the teaching is clear and unchanging. Scriptures, Christian Saints, and Church Fathers warned the faithful that homosexuality is an unrighteous act, a mortal sin, an abomination. There is no lukewarm, duplicitous, ambiguous, or confused language in their preaching. The cure of the sickness of sin – any sin […]
Prayer for the Consecration of Holy Chrism on Holy Thursday
The rite of the Consecration of Holy Chrism begins today. Every good and perfect gift comes from Thee, the Lord of mercy and Father of Lights. As Thou gavest to Moses Thy faithful minister, to Thy servant Samuel, and to Thy holy Apostles, so also, despite our unworthiness, give to us the grace to serve […]
Horror: These 27 Universities Purchased Body Parts From Aborted Babies for Experimentation
From LifeSite News How much longer will God stay his hand unless we put a stop to this and repent? Thankfully, my own alma mater, Michigan State University, is not one of these havens for mad scientists. Abortion kills babies. If there were pockets of the public who didn’t know that before, they’ve had a […]