Mississippi Lawmakers Consider ‘Tim Tebow Act’ to Allow Homeschoolers to Play School Sports

Mississippi Lawmakers Consider ‘Tim Tebow Act’ to Allow Homeschoolers to Play School Sports

JACKSON, Miss. — In recognition of football great Tim Tebow, a homeschooler who worked his way up to the NFL after playing with public school teams, Mississippi lawmakers are considering the passage of the “Tim Tebow Act” in order to give that same opportunity to other homeschoolers throughout the state. The bill was introduced this year by Sen. […]

‘I’m Now An Atheist’: Newsboys Co-Founder Renounces Christianity

‘I’m Now An Atheist’: Newsboys Co-Founder Renounces Christianity

In an article published by the faith site Patheos on Wednesday, one of the original co-founders of the popular Christian band Newsboys revealed that he has since renounced Christianity and now identifies as an atheist. “I always felt uncomfortable with the strict rules imposed by Christianity,” George Perdikis, who co-founded the group in 1985, wrote […]

Obama Calls Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ a ‘Story of Freedom’ in State of Union Address

Obama Calls Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ a ‘Story of Freedom’ in State of Union Address

WASHINGTON — In delivering his annual “State of the Union” address on Tuesday night, Barack Obama claimed that the recent proliferation of federal rulings regarding same-sex “marriage” has presented itself as a “story of freedom” throughout America. During the segment, Obama was speaking about unity among Americans despite their differences and the accomplishments that he believes […]

Obama Administration Opposes Bill Banning Abortions After Five Months Gestation

Obama Administration Opposes Bill Banning Abortions After Five Months Gestation

WASHINGTON — The Obama administration has expressed its opposition to a Congressional bill that would ban abortions after five months gestation, opining that it is an “assault on a woman’s right to choose.” H.R. 36 is known as the Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, and while some believe that the bill doesn’t go far enough as […]

U.S. Army Removes ‘God and Country’ Recruiting Sign Following Complaint

U.S. Army Removes ‘God and Country’ Recruiting Sign Following Complaint

PHOENIX — The U.S. Army has ordered the removal of a sandwich board outside of an Arizona recruiting office because it included the phrase “On a mission for God and country.” The sign, which has been posted outside of the recruiting office since at least last October, was removed on Friday following complaints. A photo […]

Concerns Growing as Canadian Supreme Court Set to Rule on Assisted Suicide Ban

Concerns Growing as Canadian Supreme Court Set to Rule on Assisted Suicide Ban

OTTAWA, Ontario — Concerns are growing as the Canadian Supreme Court is set to rule on the country’s current assisted suicide ban, which provides criminal penalties for those who take part in ending the life of another. “Every one who … aids or abets a person to commit suicide, whether suicide ensues or not, is guilty […]

Mississippi Lawmakers Propose Bills to Make Bible State Book

Mississippi Lawmakers Propose Bills to Make Bible State Book

JACKSON, Miss. — Three Mississippi lawmakers have proposed bills to make the Bible the state book. Rep. Tracy Arnold (R-Boonville), a non-denominational pastor, recently introduced a proposal in the House to recognize the value of the Scriptures, and Rep. Tom Miles (D-Forest) and Michael Evans (D-Preston), both Baptists, introduced a similar bill in the Senate. […]