Ann Arbor, Michigan — The founder of the popular pizza chain Domino’s Pizza, now real estate mogul, has obtained an injunction against the abortion pill mandate in Obamacare, just before the requirement went into effect today. Thomas Monaghan, a Roman Catholic, had filed suit in federal court last month on behalf of himself and his […]
Karachi, Pakistan — A mob stormed a police station in Pakistan and burned a man to death for destroying a copy of the Koran, reports state. The incident happened on Saturday, after a man, who is only being identified as a traveler, spent the night at a local mosque. When the remains of a charred […]
Barack Obama is endorsing efforts in Illinois to legalize homosexual marriage, according to a White House spokesman. While it is rare for presidents to weigh in on individual state matters, Obama, who formerly served as a senator in Illinois, has voiced his support of plans to propose a law this week in the state legislature. […]
As the year comes to a close, many like to reflect on the significant stories that shaped the past twelve months. A number of major events affected Christians throughout 2012, from the increasing persecution of believers nationwide, to the atheistic war to eradicate God from government and society, to the fight in the courts over […]
A divided federal appeals court has temporarily barred the U.S. government from requiring an Illinois company to obtain insurance coverage for contraceptives, as mandated under the 2010 healthcare overhaul, after the owners objected on religious grounds. More than 40 lawsuits are challenging a requirement in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that requires most […]
Chicago, Illinois — A Democratic state representative from Illinois recently told a group of ministers that he believes they need to work to get prayer back in school. Representative LaShawn Ford made the statement in light of the recent shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut. “I also urge the ministers here to fight […]
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma — The popular craft chain Hobby Lobby has decided that it will defy the abortion pill mandate in Obamacare when the requirement goes into effect on January 1st, and risk millions in fines while its case moves forward in the courts. The company announced its decision through a statement issued by its […]
Portland, Maine — Following its approval last month from voters, the state of Maine has officially begun to issue homosexual “marriage” licenses, and is now also recognizing same-sex “marriages” in other states as attested to by new residents. In Portland, city hall opened its doors at midnight to allow homosexuals to obtain the licenses as […]
Brookfield, Wisconsin — A school district in Wisconsin is asking the United States Supreme Court to rule on whether it is permissible for high school graduations to be held in church buildings. The Elmbrook School District has filed a petition to the nation’s highest court surrounding a case that began in 2009, when it was […]
Washington, D.C. — The United States Supreme Court has refused to grant the popular craft chain Hobby Lobby an emergency injunction against Obamacare’s abortion pill mandate, requiring the company to comply at least temporarily while its case moves forward. The court handed down its decision yesterday, written by Justice Sonia Sotomayor. It stated that it […]