Real‑time updates on legislation, court rulings, religious freedom cases, and cultural shifts that affect the Church in America.
U.S. Economy Stalls with just 0.2% Growth in Q1
Posted on Wednesday, April 29, 2015
U.S. economic growth braked more sharply than expected in the first quarter as harsh weather dampened consumer spending and energy companies struggling with low prices slashed spending, CNBC reported.
Supreme Court to hear gay marriage arguments Tuesday
Posted on Tuesday, April 28, 2015
The nine justices and five lawyers who will argue the gay marriage cases at the Supreme Court on Tuesday morning will center their debate on a simple question: "Who decides" state marriage policy?
Pentagon’s Issues New Cyber Strategy
Posted on Thursday, April 23, 2015
U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter is due to unveil an updated cyber strategy on Thursday that will stress the military's ability to retaliate with cyber weapons, a capability he hopes will help deter attacks.
Faith-based adoption bills move forward in Michigan
Posted on Thursday, April 23, 2015
Three bills that will allow faith-based adoption agencies to refuse to serve prospective parents based on their religious beliefs were approved Wednesday by a state Senate committee.
Obama’s Executive Actions Increasing in Pace
Posted on Thursday, April 23, 2015
As President Obama stood in an Everglades swamp to speak on climate change Wednesday, the White House rolled out a package of eight executive actions, implemented by seven government agencies, to "protect the people and places that climate…
U.S. military ‘hostile’ to Christians under Obama
Posted on Monday, April 20, 2015
Christians are leaving the U.S. military or are discouraged from joining in the first place because of a "hostile work environment" that doesn't let them express their beliefs openly.
California’s Drought Breaking Records
Posted on Monday, April 13, 2015
What'' happening in California right now is shattering modern temperature measurements -- as well as tree-ring records that stretch back more than 1,000 years. It's no longer just a record-hot month or a record-hot year that California faces.…
Obama making gay rights his, Democrats’ legacy
Posted on Monday, April 13, 2015
With actions as sweeping as new workplace rules for gays and as symbolic as a gender-neutral bathroom in the White House, President Obama is stepping up his efforts in the sexual-orientation culture wars and trying to burnish his…
U.S. Faces Superbug Outbreak
Posted on Friday, April 3, 2015
Another superbug outbreak is hitting the United States, this time linked to an intestinal bacteria spread by international travelers.
Christian Florist Guilty of Discrimination
Posted on Thursday, February 26, 2015
A florist may lose her home, business and savings after a judge last week ruled against her failure to fill an order for a same-sex ceremony, according to Christian News.
