Should Christians Engage in Civic and Political Life?

Written by Adamo Manfra

As followers of Christ, we are challenged with navigating the complexities of living in a world that is not our ultimate home. Yet, while our citizenship is indeed in Heaven, we are also called to be active participants in the societies where God has placed us. As we contemplate these complexities, the question arises: Should Christians engage in civic and political activities? Drawing from Scripture and early Christian writings, the answer is a resounding yes.… Continue Reading

Cyanide, Weak Sauce, and Your Ballot: A Brief Political Commentary on the 2024 Party Platforms

Written by Ecce Verum

IFI recently produced a document comparing the stances of the Democrat and Republican party platforms on eight major political issues.… Continue Reading

SPOTLIGHT: The Eclipse of God in America

Written by Alyssa Sonnenburg

Dr. Erwin Lutzer is the pastor emeritus of Moody Church in Chicago and is the author of the highly acclaimed books including The Church in Babylon, When a Nation Forgets God, and The Eclipse of God.

In this special episode of Spotlight, Dr. Lutzer sits down with Monte Larrick to discuss what inspired his newest book, The Eclipse of God.

“If the baboon is our grandfather– if we are only animals on a continuum with animals… we have no argument against abortion, euthanasia.

An Important Election Sermon

Written by Micah Clark

The idea of an election sermon may seem new, or perhaps odd, but in the founding era of our nation, election sermons were very common in the pulpits across the colonies and states and for more than a century thereafter. Many of them can be read at Wallbuilders.com using the search word sermon.

Pastor Gary Hamrick of Cornerstone Chapel in Virginia recently gave an outstanding Biblical sermon about voting, certain issues, and civic duty from a Christian Worldview.  … Continue Reading

Is Voting for Kamala Worth Babies’ Lives?

Written by Ecce Verum

A Newsweek article from August chronicles the many Republicans who have openly pledged their support for Kamala Harris.

Their list includes former Vice President Dick Cheney, former U.S. Representatives Liz Cheney (Wyoming), Adam Kinzinger (Illinois), former Trump White House official Stephanie Grisham, and a group of over 200 staffers for previous presidential Republican candidates.

Enough Republicans are feeling likewise that Newsweek reports a program started by the Harris campaign—”Republicans for Harris”—which is intentionally catering to Republicans who are rejecting Trump.… Continue Reading

SPOTLIGHT: Live Up to America’s God Given Freedoms with Anni Cyrus

Written by Alyssa Sonnenburg

As a young girl, Anni Cyrus was sold as a child bride in Islamic Iran. Because of the courage of her grandmother, Anni was able to escape the horrors that she faced at the hands of Islam and make her way to America– to freedom.

As a legal American citizen, Anni Cyrus is now a human rights activist that speaks out against the horrors and oppression that Islam brings.

In this special episode, Anni specifically addresses Christians in America and how they can embrace their God-given freedoms.… Continue Reading

SPOTLIGHT: Building the Right Worldview with Ken Ham

Written by Alyssa Sonnenburg

What is a worldview and how do you know you have the correct one?

In this special episode of Spotlight, Ken Ham answers these pivotal questions.

Ken Ham is the founder and CEO of Answers in Genesis and it’s two popular attractions: The Ark Encounter and The Creation Museum. He’s an author and the #1 expert on the topic of Biblical creation.

“There are only two religions. There are only two foundations that build your worldview.

SPOTLIGHT: Go Public for Pro Life

Written by Alyssa Sonnenburg

This episode of Illinois Family Spotlight features remarks from the Go Public for Pro Life rally, organized by Vision 2020.

Julie Garofalo, executive director of the women’s crisis pregnancy center, Waterleaf; Matt Yonke of the Pro Life Action League; and Veronica Janiszewski with Students for Life, all speak on the vital importance of speaking truth and hope into the lives of women facing unexpected pregnancies.

“Our voices are a gift from God, and we must use them for good.

Trump vs. Harris: Their Record on Religious Freedom and Other Key Issues

Written by Jorge Gomez

Are you a faith voter? Do you want to know how President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have approached the issues that matter to you?

First Liberty has a side-by-side comparison of their records. Here’s a quick look at how both candidates fare on religious liberty:

Donald Trump and the Trump Administration on Religious Freedom

• Created a religious liberty task force at the U.S. Department of Justice
• Provided religious exemptions from the contraceptive mandate
• Advocated for the repeal of the Johnson Amendment
• Supported wedding vendors and faith-based foster care providers in Supreme Court cases
• Strengthened religious liberty protections in the military

Kamala Harris and the Biden/Harris Administration on Religious Freedom

• Introduced a bill to weaken the Religious Freedom Restoration Act
• Opposed religious exemptions from the contraceptive mandate
• Co-sponsored the ‘Equality Act,’ which some view as the most serious threat to religious freedom ever considered by Congress
• Opposed free speech for religious wedding vendors and business owners
• Opposed a landmark Supreme Court ruling that held Americans do not lose their religious freedom when they open a business

Our legal experts also break down how Trump and Harris approached the Supreme Court, judges, free speech, families, life and other important faith-related issues.… Continue Reading

Christians Voting for Trump?

Written by Pastor Calvin Lindstrom

Recently, one of my former students sent me a link to a video. It comes from a TikTok account, canceledchristian, which contains content from a young woman raised in a Christian fundamentalist family who attended Pensacola Christian College.

The purpose of her account is ”Exposing Christian Fundamentalism.”

In the video linked above, this young woman asks two main questions of Christians who support Donald Trump.

1] Why do Christians believe Donald Trump is a Christian?… Continue Reading