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Bulls and Bears show on Fox News this Saturday - (supposedly a conservative show) attacks stay at home moms. Five panelists criticize liberal proposal to spend $90 billion on child care but their solution is that good jobs should be created so mothers can afford better child care in the hands of strangers.

The External Affairs Ministry of India has sought the help of the Embassy of Yemen in New Delhi and other groups for the release of a Salesian priest, who was abducted by Islamic militants. “You would appreciate that Yemen is presently under war-like situation. This is especially so in Aden where law and order situation has completely broken down,” says a letter the ministry has sent to the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) that has been pressing the Indian government for the release of Father Tom Uzhunnalil. Suspected ISIS terrorists took away the 57-year-old priest from a Mother Teresa...

Our Dear Gracious and Heavenly Father and LORD, Ask for wisdom and descreation for all here who are doing their Taxes now, Please give them widom to find every LEGAL means to reduce thier Tax Burden as all money and assets are yours that we have been entrusted with. Oh and help all to not BUST that dreaded 15 April Deadline!

Recently I wrote about Jefferson's Koran, primarily focusing in on the Koran written in 1647 by Sieur du Ryer. Problem is, that wasn't Jefferson's Koran. Had I taken the time to look into Keith Ellison, I probably would've figured that out by lifting all the rocks to see what was underneath them. Since I have absolutely no interest in Ellison, certain questions went unanswered. They now get answered. At least, to the best of my ability. First, let's clear up what I mistakenly wrote at the time. Jefferson did not own Sieur du Ryer's Koran. Jefferson owned George Sale's translation.(which...

St. Francis of Assisi traveled to Egypt in 1219 to meet with the Sultan. In 2016, some of his spiritual sons have established a new community in another predominantly Muslim country: Turkey. A new friary in the Turkish city of Izmir represents the hope of several friars to witness to the Gospel, promote ecumenical and interreligious dialogue and dialogue with Turkish culture, according to a report Wednesday by the Fides news agency. It is the first new Franciscan community in Turkey since the establishment of one in Istanbul, an hour by air to the north. But its planning goes back...

New Poll Reveals Evolution's Corrosive Impact on Beliefs about Human Uniqueness Evolution News & Views April 6, 2016 2:59 PM | Permalink From the earliest days of civilization, humans have considered themselves exceptional among living creatures. But a new survey by Discovery Institute of more than 3,400 American adults indicates that the theory of evolution is beginning to erode that belief in humanity's unique status and dignity. According to the survey, 43 percent of Americans now agree that "Evolution shows that no living thing is more important than any other," and 45 percent of Americans believe that "Evolution shows that...

A Muslim family was driving along, when the mother and father became involved in a disagreement which quickly escalated… link to video (2:20 seconds)

A Catholic priest lost his life on Wednesday while trying to save a drowning boy in Kerala. Fr Augustine Vairamon and the student, Joyal Joy, were part of a picnic team from St. George Latin Catholic Church of Perumbavoor. The 35-year-old parish priest accompanied a group of 16 Bible class students on a picnic. They came to see the Periyar River at Thottuva, some 45 km northeast of Kochi. The priest jumped into the river when he saw the 14-year-old boy being swept away by strong undercurrent in the river. The boy, a resident of Koovappadim was rescued, but died...

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SQuire Rushnell, a father of Schoolhouse Rock-turned-New York Times Bestselling Author of the When God Winks books and his talented wife, Louise DuArt, known as one of the world's best comedic/impressionists, cause audiences of the Mike Huckabee Show to laugh and to cry.

The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster in Brandenburg is suing the state over what they say is their right to post signs around town. […] The FSM church explained in a statement that in December, it had discussed with local authorities its status and agreed it could qualify as an “ideological community”. They therefore had the right to post signs advertising their “noodle mass” — just as Protestant and Catholic churches advertise their own masses and gatherings with roadside signs. Then, Brandenburg Culture Minister Sabine Kunst declared that because the spaghetti monster followers were not officially designated as a...

Darwinism and Humanity: A Matter of Life and Death Richard Weikart April 5, 2016 3:29 AM | Permalink In his recent book, Faith vs. Fact, evolutionary biologist Jerry Coyne echoes an ominous sentiment that is becoming more and more prevalent in our society: He argues that we would be better off if we began treating humans like animals. In his zeal to promote death via assisted suicide he states, "Although it's seen by nearly everyone as humane -- and even moral -- to end the life of our terminally ill pets, it's regarded as murder to make the same decision...

His appearance is dramatic: an eye patch covers 18-year-old Caleb Hettinga‘s right eye and a halo supports his head and neck. “One thing that I’ve learned through this experience is that God never leaves you alone to suffer through an experience like this,” Caleb said in a video to fellow church members posted online..

(CNSNews.com) - White House Science Advisor John Holdren says because of the impacts of climate change, agricultural and construction workers “will basically be unable to control their body temperature and will die.” “In some parts of the world, when you look more broadly at this question, you see the likelihood that in the hottest times of the year it will be simply physiologically impossible to work outdoors,” Holdren said at a White House event on climate change Monday. “That means agriculture, that means construction, people who try to work outdoors will basically be unable to control their body temperature and...

City First Lady Chirlane McCray is handing over more than $500,000 to an Arab-American activist who came under fire for denouncing critics on Twitter as “Zionist trolls.” The Arab-American Association of New York, a Brooklyn-based nonprofit run by Linda Sarsour, was selected as one of 14 groups by the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York to receive $10 million over five years to integrate mental-health services into their community programs. McCray oversees the fund.

Muslim citizens are as American as apple pie, a new poll says. The survey, from the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding, shows that though Muslims living in America are facing more violence than ever, they are actually among America's most model citizens. What exactly does that mean? Well, in a land founded on religious freedom, Muslims are among the most religious and patriotic citizens: 42% of Muslims attend services regularly compared to 45% of Protestants. And 87% of Muslims say religion is important to their lives, compared to 94% of Protestants.

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Cairo (CNSNews.com) – Egyptian authorities moved quickly to shut down a social media-driven “free hugs” day planned in a Red Sea resort town on Thursday, promising to arrest anyone involved. The anonymous initiators of the idea called for an Egyptian version of “Free Hugs” campaigns popular in various parts of the world. “We’d like to be like the outside world, having freedom to do what we want without interference from others,” they said in an online posting. But some residents of Hurghada, a resort town of 260,000 about 280 miles south-east of Cairo, opposed the idea, saying it went against...

Chris Pratt is more than a guardian of the galaxy, he’s also one of his faith. Pratt, 36, spent Easter building a simple yet enormous cross. He documented the journey of the giant structure on his Instagram. First, he picked the perfect locale. And a photo of his finger pointing down to the site, from the sky, has the look of the hand of God.

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – The Vatican said on Thursday it is investigating two former officials over claims money meant for a children’s hospital was used to refurbish a cardinal’s luxury apartment. Costly work at former Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone’s flat — seeming to clash with Pope Francis’s recommendations that church officials live as modestly as he — caused a scandal when allegations emerged that the Bambino Gesu Hospital foundation had helped foot the bill. Vatican investigators are looking into allegations the former hospital managers were involved in embezzling and misusing funds, according to L’Espresso. The work on...