Written by Dr. Everett Piper
Have you ever questioned the Judeo-Christian teaching that mankind is evil? Have you ever recoiled at the Old Testament’s claim that “the heart is deceitful above all things” or felt uncomfortable with St. Paul’s accusation that, apart from Christ, all of us suffer the curse of a “reprobate mind”? Well, if you have, then the response to Charlie Kirk’s assassination last week should remove all doubt. We are indeed a wicked and broken race.… Continue Reading
Jihadwatch.org published an article titled: Illinois: Imam invokes Muhammad’s example to justify hostility toward Jews today based upon a report published by The Middle East Media Research Institute.
The The Middle East Media Research Institute report states in part:
Imam Mazhar Mahmood of the Islamic Foundation of Peoria, IL, said in his August 8, 2025 Friday sermon that “alleged” Muslims suggest building “political situations” with the Zionists for the sake of stability, and he asked whether Muslims have “stooped so low.”… Continue Reading
Tags: Al-Aqsa Mosque, Banu Qaynuqa, Florida Family Association, Imam Mazhar Mahmood, Islamic Foundation of Peoria, National Counterterrorism Center, Peoria for Palestine, Prophet Muhammad
Faith & Religion, Federal Issues, Illinois Politics, Islam & Sharia, Israel | Alyssa Sonnenburg |
September 5, 2025 5:00 AM |
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Written by Robert Knight
One of the most dishonest attacks on the pro-life movement is the charge that pro-life people care only about the baby in utero – not about the mothers or their delivered babies.
A new report, “Pregnancy Centers Stand the Test of Time,” by the Charlotte Lozier Institute, the research arm of the Susan B. Anthony List, puts the lie to that assertion.
In 2019, the latest year tabulated, about 2,700 pro-life pregnancy centers nationally served nearly two million people.… Continue Reading
Tags: Care Net, Charlotte Lozier Institute, Chuck Donovan, Crisis Pregnancy Centers, Heartbeat International, Jeanneane Maxon, Mai Bean, Moira Gaul, National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, Susan B. Anthony List
Faith & Religion, Sanctity of Life | David E. Smith |
September 3, 2025 5:00 AM |
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Written by Dr. Everett Piper
As a university president, I had a front-row seat as I watched hundreds of students descend onto my campus every year. Each fall, I watched with growing discomfort as the increase in self-centeredness became more apparent.
From the athlete who was upset because his coach was too harsh, to the student who failed a test because the professor was “unfair,” to the coed who was incredulous because a faculty member dared to penalize her for skipping class, over and over again, I watched as one generation after another strutted into the classroom with the confidence that they were God’s gift to the ivory tower, regardless of their academic performance (or lack thereof).… Continue Reading
Tags: critical race theory, DEI, Instagram, Marxism, narcissism, SEL, Snapchat, social and emotional learning, TikTok
Education, Faith & Religion | David E. Smith |
September 2, 2025 11:04 AM |
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Written by David E. Smith
One of the great truths that history teaches us is this: your means define your end. The methods you employ in pursuit of power reveal not only your character, but the kind of world you intend to create.
For years now, we have watched the political Left justify political violence and arson, widespread looting, heavy-handed censorship, and even election manipulation under the banner of “saving democracy.” During the 2020 riots, many progressives quietly admitted that movements like Antifa and BLM were destructive—but excused them as necessary to stop Donald Trump, whom they continue to equate with Adolf Hitler and Nazism.… Continue Reading
Written by Rev. Calvin Lindstrom
In his excellent history of the 20th century, Modern Times, Paul Johnson quotes one of Stalin’s economists: “Our task is not to study economics but to change it. We are bound by no laws.” I believe this describes the general tenor of the Democratic regime that rules Chicago and Illinois. They are people who believe that they can transcend the order and laws God has established, hence their support for abortion, the mutilation of children, and a host of other evils.… Continue Reading
Tags: Capitol News Illinois, Chris Miller, Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, ComEd, Illinois Environmental Council, Jen Walling, Michael Madigan, Modern Times, Paul Johnson, U.S. Energy Information Administration
Climate Change, Faith & Religion, Illinois Politics | David E. Smith |
August 15, 2025 6:00 AM |
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Written by Mark Elfstrand, IFI Cultural Affairs Writer
Self analysis can be helpful. Or harmful. Discovering and admitting to weaknesses should lead us to making changes that will move us forward. Failing to make that honest assessment can bring us to a sense of failure and even despair.
The political fallout from the 2024 elections has forced Democrats into some heavy self analysis. It’s even created a sense of helplessness to some degree. Pinpointing the core problem seems to be a mystery.… Continue Reading
Written by Jenna Smith
Did you know that Sharia is actively being taught in your child’s public school?
“If you say anything bad about Islam, if you mock Mohamud, if you say anything bad about muslims then you’re a racist, you’re islamaphobic, you’re a bigot.”
Anni Cyrus is a human rights activist and survivor of the Islamic regime in Iran living under Sharia. She was forced into a marriage by her father at the age of 13 & beaten & imprisoned several times before escaping to Turkey.… Continue Reading
Written by Jenna Smith
In this two for one podcast, you’ll hear remarks from Evangela Pringles, director of Pregnancy Aid Illinois during a 40 Days for Life Celebration, and from pastor Caesar LeFlore during the 2020 Rally for Jesus held on the campus of Cavlary Church in Orland Park. These two leaders touch on why advocating for life is so important, and how you can gain real peace to anchor you throughout any storm in life.… Continue Reading
Written by Dr. Everett Piper
Last week’s major kerfuffle in the conservative Christian world centered around the announcement by Chip and Joanna Gaines, of Magnolia Network fame, that they will proudly feature a “family” of two “married” men and the men’s young, surrogacy-purchased boys in an upcoming episode of their show.
Upon receiving predictable criticism for this decision, Mr. Gaines defiantly posted the following message on X:
“Talk, ask questions, listen … maybe even learn.
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Tags: Allie Beth Stuckey, Becket Cook, Chip and Joanna Gaines, Chip Gaines, Joanna Gaines, Katy Faust, Magnolia Network
Faith & Religion, LGBTQ Agenda, Marriage, Family & Culture, Media Watch | David E. Smith |
July 21, 2025 7:00 AM |
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