America Family Association calls for boycott of Target
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (WordNews.org) Jan. 6, 2017 — The American Family Association is seeking half a million signatures from individuals who intend to boycott Target until the store changes its policy to allow men to use women’s dressing rooms and rest rooms. Once the goal is met, AFA officials plan to deliver in person the petition […]
Read More →Alabama Supreme Court rules unborn are human beings entitled to protection
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WordNews.org) Jan. 4, 2017 — The Alabama Supreme Court ruled that unborn children are human beings entitled to legal protection in a case involving the wrong death lawsuit against an OB/GYN accused of contributing to unborn child’s death. The court ruled that a lower court erred in dismissing Alabama resident Kimberly Stint’s claim […]
Read More →Arizona church raising funds to stop abortion
TEMPE, Ariz. (WordNews.org) Jan. 3, 2017 — Apologia Church is on a mission—to stop abortion in the United States. The Tempe, Arizona church has raised more than $200,000 in its “End Abortion Now” campaign. Led by Pastor Jeff Durbin and Pastor Luke Pierson, the effort has received support from individuals, churches and organizations across the country […]
Read More →Pew: Jews are most educated, followed by Christians
(WordNews.org) Dec. 23, 2016 — A new survey shows Jewish people are the most educated among major faith groups, followed by Christians. The Pew Research Center noted that Jews undergo 13.4 years of formal education, while Christians study for 9.3 years. Those receiving the least amount of formal education include Muslims and Hindus, with 5.6 […]
Read More →Tim LaHaye honored at Wreaths Across America
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (WordNews.org) Dec. 20, 2016 — Tim LaHaye, co-author of the popular “Left Behind” series, received special recognition at the Wreaths Across America Day commemoration on Saturday at Miramar National Cemetery in San Diego, Calif. LaHaye died in July at the age of 90. Col. Jason Woodworth, USMC, Commanding Officer, MCAS Miramar (pictured), […]
Read More →ACLJ calls on State Dept., UN, NATO members to force Turkey to free imprisoned American pastor
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WordNews.org) Dec. 15, 2016 – Pastor Andrew Brunson, a U.S. citizen from Black Mountain, N.C., who is being held against his will in Turkey because of his profession of faith, has a new ally working for his release. The American Center for Law and Justice announced it is actively defending Brunson, who was […]
Read More →Planned Parenthood faces possible prosecution
NAPA, Calif. (WordNews.org) Dec. 14, 2016 – Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, has recommended U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch and FBI Director James Comey investigate four Planned Parenthood affiliates and three fetal tissue brokers for possible criminal prosecution. Grassley’s recommendation follows a series of undercover videos released this spring by the […]
Read More →Poll: Americans are splintered and have difficulty crossing the divide
VENTURA, Calif. (WordNews.org) March 11, 2016 — This will come as a shock to almost no one: America is splintered. However, just how divided may surprise some. According to Barna, most Americans say they would have a difficult time carrying on a conversation with a Muslim (73 percent), a Mormon (60 percent), an atheist (56 […]
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