Iowa Rep. Introduces Federal Bill to Ban Abortion When Heartbeat Detected

Iowa Rep. Introduces Federal Bill to Ban Abortion When Heartbeat Detected

WASHINGTON — A Republican congressman from Iowa has introduced a federal bill that would ban abortions when a heartbeat is detected, with the exception of the life of the mother. Rep. Steve King submitted the Heartbeat Protection Act of 2017 on Thursday, a move that would criminalize abortions committed on children with beating hearts. “Any […]

Sociologist: ‘Pornography is Propaganda for Prostitution’

Sociologist: ‘Pornography is Propaganda for Prostitution’

(Evangelical Focus) — Pornography is a way of advertising prostitution. This is what Canadian sociologist and anthropologist Richard Poulin denounces. In an interview with Spanish newspaper El Mundo, the expert in human trafficking and sexual slavery explained his position in favor of abolition. He believes “the prostitution industry has been made for the enjoyment of […]

Kentucky Abortion Facility to Close After License Denied, Leaving One Remaining Provider in State

Kentucky Abortion Facility to Close After License Denied, Leaving One Remaining Provider in State

LEXINGTON, Ky. — An abortion facility in Kentucky is set to close later this month after state officials denied its owners a license, leaving just one abortion provider in the state. The closing of EMW Women’s Clinic in Lexington was announced on Friday by the Kentucky chapter of the National Organization for Women as it relayed […]

Democratic Rep. Files Resolution to Recognize ‘Darwin Day’ on Feb. 12

Democratic Rep. Files Resolution to Recognize ‘Darwin Day’ on Feb. 12

WASHINGTON – A Democratic lawmaker filed a resolution in the House of Representatives that, if approved, would recognize February 12, 2017, as “Darwin Day” and celebrate the father of evolution’s contributions to science. House Resolution 44, filed on Wednesday by Democratic Rep. James Himes of Connecticut, seeks to honor Darwin on the 208th anniversary of […]

Marijuana-Related Illness Increases in Legalized States

Marijuana-Related Illness Increases in Legalized States

(Yahoo News) — As various states move towards the legalization of marijuana, doctors are noticing the increase of a particular illness that is associated with regular use of the drug. Emergency rooms have been seeing an influx of patients with the same symptoms – severe abdominal pain and intense vomiting – and this increase is […]

Nation’s First Female Somali-American Muslim Lawmaker Takes Oath on Koran

Nation’s First Female Somali-American Muslim Lawmaker Takes Oath on Koran

ST. PAUL, Minn. — A Somali-American woman who identifies as a Muslim recently took her oath of office on the Koran instead of the Bible. Ilhan Omar, a Democrat, was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in November, beating her Republican opponent, Abdimalik Askar, by 61 percent. Her election marked the first female Somali-American selected to […]

Texas Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Abolish Abortion in State

Texas Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Abolish Abortion in State

AUSTIN, Texas — A lawmaker in Texas has proposed a bill that would abolish abortion in the state and criminalize those who take the life of an unborn child. H.B. 948, also known as the Abolition of Abortion in Texas Act, was submitted by Representative Tony Tinderholt, R-Arlington, on Wednesday. It declares that unborn children are entitled […]

Yemen: Faith Flourishes in the Midst of War

Yemen: Faith Flourishes in the Midst of War

(Evangelical Focus) — A vicious civil war has been exhausting Yemen for two years now. While society is still dominated by a strict Islamic government, some Christian pastors baptize new believers regularly. Jamil*, a former Yemeni Muslim, who is now a follower of Christ, shares a unique insight about the body of Christ in Yemen. […]

Ecumenical Clergy Members ‘Bless’ New Planned Parenthood Facility in Nation’s Capital

Ecumenical Clergy Members ‘Bless’ New Planned Parenthood Facility in Nation’s Capital

WASHINGTON — Over 20 clergy members representing Judaism, Hinduism and Islam, as well as those professing Christianity, gathered on Tuesday to seek a “blessing” over a new Planned Parenthood facility that opened last fall in the nation’s capital. “In almost every message to our staff, I talk about our doing sacred work,” Laura Meyers, president […]