Suicide Machine Sparks Euthanasia Debate

Suicide Machine Sparks Euthanasia Debate

(The Independent) — Opponents of euthanasia have expressed concern at the creation of a “suicide machine,” which has been developed by Dr Philip Nitschke. The well-known advocate of individuals’ right to die has regularly caused controversy by assisting what he calls “rational suicides”. Having developed machines in the past that could be used by individuals […]

Iran Tells Israel: ‘Our Fingers Are on the Trigger, Missiles Are Ready to Launch’

Iran Tells Israel: ‘Our Fingers Are on the Trigger, Missiles Are Ready to Launch’

(Newsweek) — The second-in-command of Iran’s most elite force has warned Israel against moves that further threaten Tehran’s interest in the region, especially Syria, where the West and its allies have targeted Syrian government positions. Brigadier General Hossein Salami, commander-in-chief of the Revolutionary Guards, said Friday that a war between Iran and Israel would lead […]

Navy Upholds Inclusion of Bible on POW/MIA Table Following Mikey Weinstein Complaint

Navy Upholds Inclusion of Bible on POW/MIA Table Following Mikey Weinstein Complaint

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — The U.S. Navy has upheld the inclusion of the Bible on a “missing man” table at a Naval hospital in Okinawa, Japan after an organization that seeks to separate the Messiah from the military submitted a complaint about the Bible’s presence and a notation of America being “one nation under God.” “As […]

Appeals Court Rules Ohio Can’t Exclude Planned Parenthood From Funding for Federal Health Programs

Appeals Court Rules Ohio Can’t Exclude Planned Parenthood From Funding for Federal Health Programs

CINCINNATI, Ohio — A federal appeals court has ruled that officials in Ohio cannot exclude the abortion and contraception giant Planned Parenthood from receiving funding for federal health programs, opining that it would hurt women whose “major abortion providers opted to protect women’s abortion rights rather than yield to unconstitutional conditions.” “If Plaintiffs are excluded from the federal […]

Man Who Identifies as Woman Pleads Guilty to Shooting Coworker for Being Taunted Over Gender Identity

Man Who Identifies as Woman Pleads Guilty to Shooting Coworker for Being Taunted Over Gender Identity

MERCER, Pa. — A Pennsylvania man who identifies as a woman has pleaded guilty to attempted murder after shooting his coworker in 2016 when he allegedly continued taunting him about his plans to present himself as female. Zachary McClimans, 23, who goes by the name Claire, was arrested in November 2016 after shooting Jayson Hall, 42, inside the […]

Appeals Court Upholds Ruling Against Indiana Law Banning Abortion of Down Syndrome Children

Appeals Court Upholds Ruling Against Indiana Law Banning Abortion of Down Syndrome Children

CHICAGO, Ill. — A federal appeals court has unanimously ruled that an Indiana law that bans the murder of unborn children based on a Down Syndrome diagnosis or any other disability is unconstitutional because it places an “undue burden” on a “woman’s right” to obtain an abortion. “The State urges that the non-discrimination provisions represent a ‘qualitatively […]

Snoop Dogg Gathers ‘Gospel Greats’ for ‘Bible of Love’ Album as Others Decry Worship of ‘Another Jesus’

Snoop Dogg Gathers ‘Gospel Greats’ for ‘Bible of Love’ Album as Others Decry Worship of ‘Another Jesus’

Profane rapper Calvin Broadus, Jr., known as “Snoop Dogg,” has released an album entitled “Bible of Love,” which features a number of well-known performers of the gospel music industry. While the project has been praised by many, others are speaking out, declaring that Broadus needs to be shown true love by being called to repentance […]

Church Leaders Write Open Letter Opposing Physician-Assisted Suicide Proposal in Guernsey

Church Leaders Write Open Letter Opposing Physician-Assisted Suicide Proposal in Guernsey

(The Christian Institute) — Legalizing assisted suicide in Guernsey would be dangerous for everyone on the island, church leaders say, and politicians should instead focus on caring for the vulnerable. Representatives from dozens of island churches took the “exceptional” step of writing an open letter to citizens, warning, “As a community we need to celebrate […]