Over 1,000 New Zealand Doctors Sign Open Letter Opposing Euthanasia Bill

Over 1,000 New Zealand Doctors Sign Open Letter Opposing Euthanasia Bill

(The Christian Institute) — More than 1,000 New Zealand doctors have signed an open letter opposing proposals to legalize euthanasia. In their letter, they urged politicians to let them focus on saving lives and providing palliative care, rather than taking lives. The bill will legalize euthanasia for adults assumed to have less than six months […]

Calls From Over 40 States, 10 Countries Pour in to Help or Adopt Newborn Abandoned in Plastic Bag

Calls From Over 40 States, 10 Countries Pour in to Help or Adopt Newborn Abandoned in Plastic Bag

CUMMING, Ga. — The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office in Georgia states that it has received phone calls and messages from over 40 states and 10 countries expressing interest in either donating toward or adopting a newborn baby who was found abandoned in a wooded area on the side of the road. “We would like to […]

Florida “Pride Prom” for Teenagers, Where Youth Could Dress in Drag, Canceled

Florida “Pride Prom” for Teenagers, Where Youth Could Dress in Drag, Canceled

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A “Storybook Pride Prom” for teenagers that had been scheduled for Friday night, where youth were invited to dress as their favorite book characters — including in drag, was canceled due to stated “emotional and physical safety” concerns and a lack of “adequate security.” The event had generated an impassioned response from […]

Scottish Mother Offered an Abortion ‘Every Week’ Gives Birth to Healthy Boy

Scottish Mother Offered an Abortion ‘Every Week’ Gives Birth to Healthy Boy

(The Christian Institute) — A Scottish mother who refused to give in to pressure to abort her unborn baby has given birth to a healthy boy. Lauren Webster, from North Lanarkshire, was told at a 13-week scan that her unborn son had a “bladder obstruction” and could possibly be suffering from Edwards’ syndrome. Speaking to […]

US Supreme Court Orders Lower Court to Revisit Florida Cross Ruling Following Decision Upholding Maryland Cross

US Supreme Court Orders Lower Court to Revisit Florida Cross Ruling Following Decision Upholding Maryland Cross

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court has wiped out a lower court ruling that found a Florida cross monument unconstitutional and has instructed the court to revisit the case in light of SCOTUS’ other ruling last week upholding a similar cross display. “The judgment is vacated, and the case is remanded to the United States Court of […]

Ten Commandments Plaque ‘No Longer on Display’ at Ohio Middle School Following Complaint

Ten Commandments Plaque ‘No Longer on Display’ at Ohio Middle School Following Complaint

NEW PHILADELPHIA, Ohio — Although in disagreement, a public school district in Ohio has removed a Ten Commandments plaque from the walls of a middle school following a complaint letter from the Wisconsin-based Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF). “In speaking with the district, it is my understanding that the plaque has been taken down and is […]

Scotland to Propose Legislation Allowing Civil Partnerships for Opposite-Sex Couples

Scotland to Propose Legislation Allowing Civil Partnerships for Opposite-Sex Couples

(The Christian Institute) — Heterosexual couples will be able to opt for civil partnerships rather than marriage under new proposals by the Scottish government. Following a Supreme Court ruling last year, which found that offering civil partnerships to same-sex couples only was discriminatory, the Westminster government agreed to introduce the legislation in England and Wales. […]