After a former staffer came out publicly with accusations about Todd Bentley’s ‘open marriage,’ homosexuality, and sexting, the evangelist went to Facebook to confirm some of the allegations and (vaguely) denying others. THE ACCUSATIONS Over the last 24-48 hours, alternative Christian websites like the Bible Thumping Wingnut, Reformation Charlotte, and Pulpit & Pen have written … Read more
The world’s shaving men collectively chuckled at the news: After a series of obnoxiously “woke” ad campaigns, Gillette has reported an $8 BILLION devaluation. Gillette turned heads in January 2019 when it lectured the world about the “toxic masculinity” supposedly turning men everywhere in to leering catcallers and bullies. The ad was widely panned, leading … Read more
Basic human biology is an important aspect of childhood education. Thankfully, some in Ohio recognize this fact and are seeking permission from the State Legislature to require schools to teach that unborn babies are, in fact, living human beings. Not surprisingly, some Democrats (who notoriously are anti-science on matters like abortion and transgenderism) have a … Read more
A video has been making its way around social media of yet another person affiliated with Bethel Church in Redding, California “grave-sucking.” The practice includes a charismatic Christian laying upon the grave of a deceased preacher and “sucking the anointing” out of their corpse. Although Bethel denies any association with such practices, those closest to … Read more
Louisiana lawmakers passed an abortion ban on a 79 – 23 vote Wednesday that would prohibit women from terminating a pregnancy once a fetal heartbeat has been detected. Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards has indicated that he would break with his party and sign the ban if it crosses his desk. The Senate already approved the bill with amendments that include … Read more
The Illinois House of Representatives debated a bill on Memorial Day that would remove all restrictions to abortion, including the state’s ban on Partial Birth Abortion. The legislation, known as the Reproductive Health Act (RHA), is among the most radical in the country, one that would allow abortions at any time during pregnancy, for any … Read more
The Texas Legislature unanimously passed a bill initiated by Southern Baptists to provide civil immunity to churches that disclose credible sex abuse allegations. The Texas Senate passed House Bill 4345 late yesterday (May 22) without opposition, two weeks after the House approved the measure. The bill is written to protect charitable organizations, their volunteers and … Read more
What started as a sweeping religious refusals bill has been significantly watered down as it moves through the Texas Legislature. But LGBTQ advocates still fiercely oppose it, saying it perpetuates hateful rhetoric. Over the tearful opposition of the Legislature’s first-ever LGBTQ Caucus and several failed attempts at a procedural block, the Texas House passed a … Read more
Yesterday [Tuesday, May 7th], Montana Gov. Steve Bullock vetoed HB 735, which would have provided important free speech protections for students at Montana’s public colleges and universities. The bill passed each chamber with bipartisan support, earning a vote of 31-19 in the Montana Senate and 76-20 in the House of Representatives. It also enjoyed support from … Read more
[Associated Press | NBC News] MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama House voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to outlaw almost all abortions in the state as conservatives take aim at the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion. The Republican-dominated House of Representatives voted 74-3 for legislation that would make it a felony to perform an abortion on a … Read more
[Emily L. Mahoney | Miami Herald] After about seven hours of angry, sometimes deeply painful debate about race and gun violence that spanned two days, the Florida House passed a bill that would allow classroom teachers to be armed in an expansion of the program it created last year after the Parkland shooting. The debate … Read more
[Steven Ertelt, Micaiah Bilger |LifeSiteNews] Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb signed a pro-life bill Thursday to ban brutal dismemberment abortions that tear unborn babies limb from limb while their hearts still are beating. State House Bill 1211 passed the Indiana Senate in a 38-10 vote and the state House passed the bill by a strong majority in February. Today … Read more
Tuesday the Texas Senate approved House Bill 16 the Born Alive Act giving the unborn child that survives an abortion the right to life-saving healthcare. The legislation would create a physician-patient relationship. One of the outstanding benefits of this bill is the recognition that an unborn child that survives an intended murder is a separate … Read more
Two pieces of significant abortion legislation have been signed this week. The first bill was signed Wednesday by North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum. The bill HB 1546 which prohibits human dismemberment abortion is now a Class C felony and will carry a maximum up to five years in prison and/or a fine of ten thousand … Read more
This story was updated Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at 4:15 p.m. with more information. [Andy Sher | Times Free Press] NASHVILLE — Tennessee House Republicans have resurrected an anti-abortion “trigger” bill, one day after a Senate GOP-led panel on Tuesday shipped the lower chamber’s preferred approach — a “fetal heartbeat” bill — off to a summer committee … Read more
