HONOLULU — A judge has thrown out a lawsuit that accused several churches in Hawaii of defrauding the government. The suit, Kahle v. New Hope International Ministries, was filed by atheists Mitchell Kahle and Holly Huber in March of this year. Kahle, the founder of Hawaii Citizens for the Separation of Church and State, and public […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio – An Ohio state senator recently introduced a bill that would have forced homeschoolers to undergo government investigation, but promised on Thursday to withdraw the legislation following widespread criticism. Democratic Senator Capri Cafaro has represented the 32nd Ohio Senate District since January 2007. Earlier this month, Cafaro introduced to the Ohio legislature Senate Bill […]
SANTA FE, N.M. — The New Mexico Supreme Court unanimously legalized homosexual ‘marriage’ in the state on Thursday, ruling that it is unconstitutional to deny marriage licenses to those in same-sex relationships. “Denying same-gender couples the right to marry and thus depriving them and their families of the rights, protections, and responsibilities of civil marriage […]
WASHINGTON — Eight state attorneys general, along with 18 wedding photographers, have filed amicus briefs with the U.S. Supreme Court in support of a Christian photographer that is fighting for the right to decline photo shoots that violate her faith. As previously reported, Elane Huguenin and her husband Jon run Elane Photography in Albuquerque. In 2006, […]
NEW DEHLI – The Supreme Court of India has officially banned homosexual acts, saying such actions go “against the order of nature.” On Wednesday, the Supreme Court of India reinstated Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, which dates back to 1861. The law states that sexual actions “against the order of nature … shall […]
PHILADELPHIA — A federal judge has sentenced a notorious Philadelphia abortionist who is already serving three consecutive life terms to an additional 30 years in prison for running an illegal pill mill. U.S. District Judge Cynthia M. Rufe stated that the sentence was meant to deter others who might consider engaging in similar unlawful activity. […]
WACO, TX – During a televised debate last week, the Republican candidates for Texas lieutenant governor expressed support for prayer and the teaching of Biblical creation in public schools. In a Thursday evening debate broadcast by KCEN-TV, the four candidates for lieutenant governor discussed a variety of political issues, as the coveted position is considered one of […]
BISMARCK — The North Dakota Supreme Court heard argument this week on whether the state may disregard federal rulings on abortion and solely follow the state Constitution when creating laws that restrict or regulate the procedure. In 2011, North Dakota legislators passed a bill that restricted drug-based abortions to those that only follow the Food […]
WASHINGTON — In a recent speech on the House floor, Republican Representative Louie Gohmert of Texas explained that throughout the Bible, God protects nations that honor Him, but destroys nations that turn away from His rule. Gohmert was speaking about the persecution of Christians around the world, including the in Middle East, and the mainstream […]
SALT LAKE CITY — A federal judge appointed by George W. Bush has struck down key parts of Utah’s polygamy ban as unconstitutional, while leaving intact the state prohibition against bigamy. As previously reported, Kody Brown of the TLC reality show Sister Wives, along with his four “wives,” Meri, Janelle, Christine and Robyn, filed suit […]