Between 2007 and 2014, the number of religiously unaffiliated adults in the USA has increased from 16% to 23%. At the same time, these individuals have become increasingly secular. In 2007, 70% of the nones believed in God -- a number that dropped to 61% in 2014. Fewer nones attend church once a month, pray regularly, or find religion to be very important.
Read moreThe signs of her alcohol addiction had been apparent, but never addressed. The Diocese of Maryland wanted a female bishop and ignored the warning signs of her problem drinking. To have raised concerns would have risked being labeled as intolerant and non-inclusive. In the politically correct driven world of the Episcopal Church such accusations are career ending.
Read moreThis past week, the city became the de facto capital of the world for conservative international groups dedicated to restoring the natural family and delegitimizing the sexual revolution.
Read moreA more in-depth Snopes report brought to light an online discussion group of people who "wannabe blind", where the woman in question seemingly found support and encouragement in her efforts. The report includes a post from the woman's psychologist stating that she is "very happy with the outcome", and a follow-up post soon after the "accident" from the woman herself explaining that:
Read moreI've always been wary about people suppressing the truth and using power to do it. But I've been taken by surprise about how it has happened in the last 15 years or so, and how quickly.
Read moreThey added that "Divorced and remarried Catholics want the same thing that all observant Catholics want. They want to stay in the faith."
Divorced and remarried Catholics are unable to receive Communion, nor to teach religion or be godparents.
Historically, the Catholic Church has viewed marriage as a lifetime commitment. In Matthew, Mark and Luke, Jesus specifically rejects divorce. The Pharisees asked, "Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any and every reason?"
Read moreVOL presents this video as evidence of the growing hostility to orthodoxy in the land of Luther.
Read moreIt gets worse. When Christian refugees finally do make it to Western shores, they continue to be attacked by Muslims, or fellow "refugees."
According to a September 30 report, in Germany, "Many Christian refugees from Syria, Iraq or Kurdistan are being intimidated and attacked by Muslim refugees. In several refugee centers set up by the local authorities, Sharia law is being imposed and Christians--which are a minority--are the victims of bullying."
Read moreDuring their sessions Modder was continually pressed for his personal opinions regarding homosexuality. After sharing his beliefs he was charged with discrimination. Additional charges cited were having "berated" a female sailor for being pregnant out of wedlock and criticizing another for immodesty of dress.
Read moreShe and her father, Ed Smart, testified at the U.S. Capitol last summer. He said, "Pornography provides a slippery slope to take the next step to abuse and exploitation." Violent pornography creates a desire to rape or abuse.
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