“The good news for America is that Supreme Court decisions are never final.” Richard Land, President of Southern Evangelical Seminary and former leader of the Southern Baptist Convention’s public policy arm, speaking of the same-sex marriage decision. Source Reference Christian…

On his first day in Cuba, Pope Francis urged the United States and Cuba to set an example for the world by deepening their ties. Pope Francis helped secretly broker the rapprochement between the former Cold War foes. “I urge…

After the deal that permitted Iran to enrich uranium, a senior United Arab Emirates (UAE) official told Ed Royce (R-CA), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee that the UAE will also seek to enrich uranium. UAE Ambassador to the…

“The devil overplayed his hand.” Rafael Cruz, speaking of the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent same-sex marriage decision during a Tennessee rally to celebrate the US Constitution. Source Reference Christian conservatives rally for religious awakening

Governor Jerry Brown has signed a bill that forces crisis pregnancy centers that are a counterbalance to the abortion industry to refer pregnant women to and promote abortion centers. AB 775, called the “Reproductive FACT Act,” has no conscience clause…

by Jozef D. Astley The buzzwords of today’s geopolitics are “saving the planet,” “climate change” and “sustainable development.” We have all heard these terms in the popular media, but it seems most people do not fully realize the full implications…

Francis “has become a moral rudder for the world on some of the most important issues of our time, from inequality to climate change.” U.S. Vice-President Joe Biden, speaking of the papal visit to the USA. Source Reference The president…

Quebec Human rights Commissioner Jacques Frémont has proposed a law to prevent and combat hate speech and any speech inciting violence. The law would allow Quebec’s Human Rights Commission or members of the public to initiate a ‘hate speech’ lawsuit…

The British home secretary, Theresa May, has vowed to “systematically confront and challenge extremist ideology.” She said the government is creating new counter-extremism curbs on those who “spread hate.” But she also said that “non-violent extremism” would not go “uncontested”…

“Pope Francis has breathed new life into what I believe is the central mission of our faith: Catholic social doctrine.” U.S. Vice-President Joe Biden, speaking of the papal visit to the USA. Source Reference The president and the pope: Common…

The pope and the prime minister of Luxembourg, Xavier Bettel, met on September 17 and discussed the relationship of church and state and the right to religious freedom. Prime Minister Bettel also met with Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin,…

Pope Francis and president of Israel, Reuven Rivlin, met on September 3 to promote “a climate of trust” between Israelis and Palestinians. The cordial discussions focused on the political and social situation in the Middle East. The condition of Christians…