“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…

Genetic editing research is a hot topic in research these days and is booming. Scientists think they are on the verge of discovering ways to wipe out certain mosquitoes that carry malaria, treat genetic diseases like sickle-cell and prevent babies…

“If we are coping with demand increase by sustainable intensification, but then we suddenly have a catastrophic year, and we lose a big chunk of the world’s calories, everybody will feel it” Professor Tim Benton, UK Global Food Security Programme,…

North and South Carolina experienced a week of unrelenting heavy rain that dumped roughly 11 trillion gallons of water on those two states causing catastrophic flooding and more than 12 deaths. That much water is enough to end the drought…