The State Journal-Register recently reported that a display from the Satanic Temple in Chicago is joining the nativity scene and menorah in the State House rotunda this Christmas season.
Make no mistake, this is a monument to evil next to a depiction of the most holy of nights. David Drucker, spokesman for the Illinois Secretary of State’s office said the Satanic Temple-Chicago has the right, just like any religious organization, to put up their display in the rotunda.… Continue Reading
Tags: Bill Schlipp, David Drucker, David Paul, Father of Lies, Genesis, Illinois Secretary of State, Islam, James Pittman Jr., New Hope Community Church, Satanic Temple, Teri Paulson
Faith & Religion | David E. Smith | 
December 7, 2018 5:00 AM | 
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Written by David E. Smith
Highlights from the recent Call to Pray observance in Springfield are the focus of this week’s Illinois Family Spotlight. IFI is partnering with Family Research Council’s Watchmen on the Wall to assemble pastors and faith leaders at the state capital, on a regular basis, to pray. In a display of unity in the body of Christ, pastors came from churches throughout Illinois to praise God, confess our corporate sin, and petition Him for His continued blessing on our land.… Continue Reading
Writte by John Zmirak
America’s left showed its ugly intolerant face in the Kavanaugh confirmation fight. It’s only bound to get uglier as we approach the National Impeachment Referendum on November 6. (That’s the right term for what some call the “mid-term Congressional elections.” They’re about impeaching Trump and even Kavanaugh, and nothing else at this point.)
When you’re facing ruthless opponents who are in many ways stronger than you, you face a moral dilemma. How much should you “rise above” their blatant and brutal tactics, and hope to win converts and sympathy?
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Tags: Donald Trump, Kavanaugh, Malcolm X, Martin Luther King, Mazie Hirono, New rules, Steve Bannon, violence
Faith & Religion, Federal Elections, Federal Issues, Political | Benjamin D. Smith | October 12, 2018 6:00 AM | Comments Off on We’re in a Culture War, But Only One Side Is Fighting
Written by Walter E. Williams
Many of the nation’s colleges have become a force for evil and a focal point for the destruction of traditional American values. The threat to our future lies in the fact that today’s college students are tomorrow’s teachers, professors, judges, attorneys, legislators and policymakers. A recent Brookings Institution poll suggests that nearly half of college students believe that hate speech is not protected by the First Amendment. Of course, it is.… Continue Reading
This week’s Spotlight conversation between Monte Larrick and Mary Hallan FioRito took place at the annual Lake County Right to Life Banquet, which was held July 27th in Mundelein, Illinois.
Ms. FioRito received her Juris Doctor from Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 1993. Upon conferral of her degree, she was chosen by the late Joseph Cardinal Bernardin to serve as Director of Pro-life Activities for the Archdiocese of Chicago. She subsequently served the Archdiocese as its first female Vice-Chancellor and then as Executive Assistant to the late Francis Cardinal George, until his death in 2015.… Continue Reading
Tags: Archdiocese of Chicago, Brett Kavanaugh, Ethics and Public Policy Center, Francis Cardinal George, Joseph Cardinal Bernardin, Lake County Right to Life, Mary Hallan Fiorito, NIFLA v. Becerra, Roe v. Wade
Faith & Religion, Sanctity of Life | David E. Smith | August 14, 2018 4:00 AM | Comments Off on SPOTLIGHT: Mary Hallan FioRito on Pro-Life Politics and Culture
Written by Daniel Greenfield
“Here’s What Happened the Last Time the Left Got Nasty,” is the title of David Greenberg’s Politico piece which briefly delves into some of the left’s highlights.
Just a few years later, though, America’s political culture had changed dramatically. Despite the movement’s historic achievements—and the success of liberals in securing scores of other major reforms—young radicals grew impatient with the pace of change, especially in Vietnam. Peaceful protests continued, but growing numbers of militants now styled themselves revolutionaries and adopted tactics to match.
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Joining David and Monte this week for the 100th Illinois Family Spotlight podcast is The Reverend Doctor Joey Krol, licensed Christian counselor, radio host, author, and pastor of Galilee Baptist Church in Decatur, Illinois. While no celebratory cake was consumed by our guest and hosts, please feel free to pour yourself a cup of coffee and grab a treat while you listen to their informative, humorous, and heartfelt discussion.
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In April, Babylon Bee published a satirical op-ed entitled: “You Either Die An SJW, Or You Live Long Enough To See Yourself Become A Bigot”
The “author” of the piece was Starbucks Executive Chair Howard Schultz. The op-ed mocked how Starbucks was shamed into closing all of its 8,000 stores because leftist social justice warriors claimed that one Philadelphia store manager’s decision meant the entire company was full of racists.
This is the same Starbucks which endorsed left-wing ideologies on LGBT issues long before they were popular.… Continue Reading
Written by John Biver
Monte Larrick and Dave Smith sat down with Reverend Dr. Joey Krol, an author and senior pastor of Galilee Baptist Church in Decatur. He is also the morning host at WLUJ, a Christian radio station in Springfield.
They discuss getting churches to speak up and get involved in politics, the role prayer plays in our nation’s spiritual health, President Trump’s past behavior, religious liberty and increasing government pressure on churches.
Joey’s books At the King’s Feet and Common Misunderstandings about God, Jesus and the Bible can be found on Amazon here.… Continue Reading
