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2020-02-22T14:26:36-05:00

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Planned Parenthood NYC Puts Out Vulgar Advertisement “Freedom to Fck” Anybody [videos]

Last updated on: February 22, 2020 at 2:26 pm By Bethany Blankley

WARNING: STRONG LANGUAGE CONTENT/NSFW Planned Parenthood New York City’s new website, “Freedom to Fck” includes a video that promotes men and women having sex with everyone– arguing that freedom to f*ck is part of “deserving” healthcare. It states: In 2017, we provided services to nearly 60,000 New Yorkers, regardless of income, documentation status, gender identity, or sexual orientation — because we all deserve health care. Your donation will go toward ensuring all New Yorkers have access to the vital services they... Read more

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2020-02-22T14:32:28-05:00

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Actor Chris Pratt gives motivational speech at MTV Awards, Declares ‘God is Real’ [video]

Last updated on: February 22, 2020 at 2:32 pm By Bethany Blankley

https://youtu.be/OIjT7laZUpY “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” and “Parks and Recreation” star Chris Pratt won the Generation Award at the 2018 MTV Music and TV Awards. Pratt, 38, took the stage and in a brief speech highlighted his faith in God. He addressed the younger generation in what he called, “Nine Rules from Chris Pratt.” Of those nine, three focused on his faith. #6: “God is real. God loves, you, God wants the best for you. Believe that. I do.” #8: “Learn to... Read more

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2020-02-22T14:33:22-05:00

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Child marriage is legal in 49 U.S. states

Last updated on: February 22, 2020 at 2:33 pm By Bethany Blankley

Child marriage – when a minor under age 18 is married – is legal in 49 U.S. states, accounting for judicial exceptions. In 25 states, no statutory absolute minimum age for marriage exists. To clarify, this means that minors can legally marry another minor or an adult in at least 25 states. As of May 2018, Delaware is the only state that prohibits child marriage with no exceptions. The vast majority of minors being married are girls and, human rights... Read more

2020-01-16T09:34:37-05:00

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Two of the three freed Korean Americans are evangelical Christians

Last updated on: January 16, 2020 at 9:34 am By Bethany Blankley

The three Korean Americans freed by North Korea after President Trump’s historic peace negotiations between North and South Korea, are on their way home. They are Kim Sang Duk, Kim Hak Song, and Dim Dong Chul. The first two were arrested and charged in 2017; Dim Dong Chul was arrested in 2015 and again in 2016. According to the Straits Times, Kim Hak Song worked at the Pyongyang University of Science and Technology (PUST) overseeing agricultural development at the school’s farm. PUST... Read more

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2020-02-22T14:38:52-05:00

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Remembering the “kind” Barbara Bush’s love for Planned Parenthood [video]

Last updated on: February 22, 2020 at 2:38 pm By Bethany Blankley

In a remarkable turn of events, the mainstream media is glorifying a First Lady it never consistently held in esteem. Listening to mourners and family members laud the Bush matriarch’s kindness is nauseating for many. Doesn’t anyone remember what Barbara Bush said about Donald Trump? Did she or the Bushes ever apologize to Trump? Nope. Instead, George W. Bush publicly states his opposition to Trump policies, breaking away from the tradition of former presidents not commenting on current presidential policy.... Read more

2020-02-22T14:41:58-05:00

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Eastern Orthodox Leaders Rightly Denounce Illegal, Brutal US Aggression

Last updated on: February 22, 2020 at 2:41 pm By Bethany Blankley

Christians throughout the Near- and Middle East have rightly denounced the war in Syria perpetrated by the United States (through the CIA as early as 2012 when it helped fund and train ISIS) in a proxy war that is being fought over pipeline access that has nothing to do with chemical weapons. Unfortunately, most Americans do not understand the history of the region or that world powers have been fighting over this land before World War 1. What is happening... Read more

2020-02-22T14:43:20-05:00

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Texas Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate is Two-Faced Pro-Choice PCA Church Elder

Last updated on: February 22, 2020 at 2:43 pm By Bethany Blankley

On March 6 Texas Democrats primarily voted for Dallas Sheriff Lupe Valdez and PCA Church elder, Andrew White. Valdez is an open borders and sanctuary cities advocate and publicly advocates not complying with the federal law on illegal immigration. Because she did not receive 50 percent of the vote, Texas Democrats will have to vote in a run-off election in six weeks. Meet the two faces of her opponent, Andrew White. White is an elder at Christ the King Church in Spring Branch,... Read more

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Texas Primary Election

2020-02-22T14:43:49-05:00

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Must Read: The Faith of Donald Trump, a Spiritual Biography

Last updated on: February 22, 2020 at 2:43 pm By Bethany Blankley

David Brody and Scott Lamb’s latest book, “The Faith of Donald J. Trump, A Spiritual Biography,” published by Harper Collins, is an absolute joy to read. It chronicles the history of the 45th president’s faith in two parts. The first takes the reader down memory lane, following the footsteps of Trump’s grandparents and parents to understand the cultural and religious influences that shaped his Christian worldview. The second focuses on Trump’s more recent statements about God, faith, forgiveness, and personal... Read more

Faith of Donald Trump

Protestant Reformation

Scott Lamb

2020-02-22T14:51:38-05:00

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What the Bible Says About Self-Defense

Last updated on: February 22, 2020 at 2:51 pm By Bethany Blankley

Following every public school shooting in America, Christians have held vigils and prayed with the families and friends of victims and survivors. Faith is not absent during tragedy. In fact, people to turn to God in prayer, ask questions, and express anger, gratitude or grief. Many argue that school shootings would be minimized if schools hired security guards and staff were trained and armed, and there is a Biblical argument to support this. The right to life—and one’s right to... Read more

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2020-01-16T09:31:21-05:00

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Billy Graham’s Last Public Message Before He Died [video]

Last updated on: January 16, 2020 at 9:31 am By Bethany Blankley

Billy Graham wants to tell people about the Cross. “The real cross of Christ is scarred and bloodstained. His was a rugged cross. It is the truth. He loves you and is willing to forgive you of all of your sins.” Billy Graham November 7, 1918 – February 21, 2018 Read more

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