The scriptures teach that death is sleep and that there is no immediate life after death. But that does not stop the Catholic Church from teaching the doctrine of purgatory, a state in which God supposedly cleanses the sinner to…

Scientists conducting research involving human embryos have developed methods to edit the genome. By using technology that can be purchased online for $130 (USD) scientists can inject certain chemicals into the embryo, allowing them to override nature and design an…

Pope Francis often refers to rigidity. Recently, during a homily at Casa Santa Marta in the Vatican, he said that those who unbendingly follow the law of God are “sick” and in need of the Lord’s help. Jesus often accuses…

At the conclusion of the ecumenical celebration in Lund, Sweden, Pope Francis and the general-secretary of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) agreed to work together for a shared Eucharist. They pledged during a joint statement to remove the obstacles to…

Both U.S. presidential candidates are weak on religious freedom. “What the friends of religious freedom need in the White House is a real, well-informed, energetic defender of religious freedom. And I don’t see one leading either party at the moment,”…

Venezuelans are struggling to find food to feed their families. The crisis is the result of communism, which creates glaring shortages of all kinds. President Nicolás Maduro recounted how he and his wife grew pumpkins on their patio for a…

A local court rejected an appeal from a bakery to overturn a ruling that they had discriminated against a gay customer by refusing to bake a cake promoting support for same-sex marriage… this time in Ireland. Ashers Baking Co., in…

More than 500,000 Poles have supported the civic draft law intended to put limitations on trade on Sundays. The signatures were submitted to the Speaker of the Polish Parliament, (Sejm), Marek Kuchcińskiemu. The bill is working its way through the…

A new state law in Massachusetts prohibits discrimination against transgender people in public restrooms even in churches. The new law “punishes” churches and pastors, claims a conservative Christian organization in a lawsuit. Alliance Defending Freedom, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, said…

The Queensland government has reduced the legal age for consensual anal sex in Queensland it has been brought into line with all other lawful sexual acts. This ends what is called “archaic” legislation against homosexuals. Even the term “sodomy” will…

The British Parliament has dropped its plans to increase Sunday shopping hours after they were rejected by MPs. The House of Commons voted 317 to 266 to oppose proposals that would allow local councils to extend opening hours. Government Ministers…

The Alfred E. Smith Memorial Fund Dinner is a white tie fundraiser for Roman Catholic Charities. It is held at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel and hosted by the Alfred E. Smith family and the Roman Catholic Cardinal of New York….