Tag : US culture
Dr. Russell Moore title : Russell Moore Says 'Islam Does Not Threaten Power of Gospel,' Focuses on Politics, Religious Freedom, Islam in New Book
summary : Evangelist Russell Moore, the president of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, has written a new book that focuses on various topics, including politics, religious freedom, and Islam. He contended that Islam does not threaten the power of the gospel.
date : Aug 04, 2015 03:35 PM EDT
Alabama Gay Marriage Ruling title : How Can American Christians Live in a ‘Post-Christian’ Era?
summary : Thanks to changing demographics and various rulings from the Supreme Court, some Americans feel that the United States has entered a “post-Christian era.” Two columnists looked at the impact of this trend and how Christians in the United States can live within this new reality.
date : Jul 31, 2015 04:30 PM EDT
Oregon Christian Bakers Sweet Cakes by Melissa title : Oregon Christian Bakers Ordered to Pay $135,000 to Lesbian Couple Receive Record $390,000 in Donations
summary : The Christian owners of a bakery in Oregon have been ordered to pay $135,000 in damages for their refusal to bake a gay wedding cake. However, a crowdfunding site has reported a record $390,000 in donations to support Aaron and Melissa Klein.
date : Jul 21, 2015 08:32 PM EDT
President Obama title : President Obama Wants to Expand Gun Restrictions to Those On Social Security Disability
summary : In an effort to impose tighter restrictions on firearm purchases, the Obama administration is pushing to impose background checks on some types of Social Security recipients. The move is mostly aimed at people who lack the mental capacity to manage their own affairs.
date : Jul 22, 2015 03:14 PM EDT
News title : Christians Have Spread News Stories That Turned Out to Be False; Solutions Offered to Prevent Such Actions
summary : Like any other group in society, Christians have spread content on social media informing their networks on topics such as the decline of their religion or the latest law that could threaten their religious freedom. However, at least two of the stories have been proven to be fakes.
date : Jul 14, 2015 03:47 PM EDT
Benjamin Franklin $100 Bill title : U.S. Government Agency Looks at Real Value of $100 In Each State; 'Regional Price Parity' Exists
summary : An agency within the United States government has issued data for prices in 2013. Nonprofit organization Tax Foundation took that data and showed the real value of $100 in each state; the same amount of money goes further in some parts of the U.S.
date : Jul 14, 2015 01:05 AM EDT
Gay Marriage title : Christian Colleges and Businesses Wonder How Supreme Court's Same-Sex Marriage Ruling Will Affect Policies
summary : Many Christian colleges and businesses across the United States adhere to the Bible-based belief that traditional marriage is between one man and one woman. However, the Supreme Court’s ruling in favor of same-sex marriage could impact such policies based on those beliefs.
date : Jul 09, 2015 05:21 PM EDT
Jesuit missionary Pierre-Jean De Smet Statue at St. Louis University title : St. Louis University Removes Statue of Priest and Native American; U.S. Culture Wars Now Directed at Christian Men of Historical Importance
summary : Outspoken American conservative Pat Buchanan has written a new column arguing that the modern culture wars in the United States have now taken aim at Christian men important to U.S. history.
date : Jun 03, 2015 09:33 AM EDT
Pat Buchanan title : Pat Buchanan: U.S. Status as ‘Christian Nation’ in Decline
summary : Outspoken American conservative Pat Buchanan has written a column arguing that the status of the United States as a “Christian nation” is on the decline.
date : May 26, 2015 08:09 PM EDT
Jim Gaffigan title : Christian Comedian Jim Gaffigan Posts New Show Online; First Episode Tackles Topic of Catholic Faith
summary : Stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan is best known for being funny while keeping the content clean and family-friendly. Now he’s released the first episode of a new TV series tackling the thorny issue of faith.
date : May 23, 2015 03:20 AM EDT
David Letterman title : David Letterman Says Goodbye to Late Night TV; Final ‘Late Show’ Garners Biggest Audience In 20 Years
summary : Legendary American comedian David Letterman signed off for the final time on the “Late Show” on Wednesday night after spending more than 30 years in the television industry. His final show at CBS also drew in his biggest audience since 1994.
date : May 22, 2015 09:52 AM EDT
Memorial Day Sale title : Memorial Day Sale 2015: Deals at Macy's, Kohls, Sears; Summer Season Kicks in with Heavy Traffic
summary : Memorial Day is a U.S. holiday set aside to remember the brave people who died in military service to the country. The weekend surrounding that holiday is also considered the unofficial start of summer, complete with heavy traffic everywhere and deals at the shops.
date : May 21, 2015 06:51 PM EDT
Baby Names title : Most Popular Baby Boy and Baby Girl Names in U.S. in 2014 Released; Time Releases Baby Name Generator
summary : The Social Security Administration has released a list of the most popular baby names in the United States. In the year 2014, the top names for both boys and girls were Noah and Emma respectively.
date : May 21, 2015 11:53 AM EDT
Jeb Bush title : Jeb Bush Says He’ll Be a ‘Stalwart’ Supporter of Families, Categorically Opposes Same-Sex Marriage
summary : Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush has made it clear on Saturday that he categorically opposes same-sex marriage and will continue his support for traditional families. He made the comments in an interview related to Christian businesses and same-sex weddings.
date : May 19, 2015 02:02 AM EDT
Polk State College title : Florida Professor Fails Student For Not Conforming to ‘Anti-Christian’ Worldview, Gets Support from College
summary : A college professor in Florida has been accused of discriminating against a 16-year-old virtual student in his Humanities course for not conforming to his anti-Christian worldview. Now the college has thrown its support behind the professor.
date : May 07, 2015 08:17 PM EDT
Gay Marriage vs. Traditional Marriage Ruling - Supreme Court title : U.S. Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Same-Sex Marriage Case despite Division on Ideological Lines
summary : The United States Supreme Court has taken on a case that involves the thorny, divisive issue of same-sex marriage. Both sides of the debate made their arguments in the high court on Tuesday.
date : Apr 30, 2015 09:56 AM EDT
Christians in Middle East title : Political Commentator Glenn Beck Wonders Why ‘No One’ in U.S. Cares for Christians’ Plight in Middle East
summary : Conservative political commentator Glenn Beck brought up a controversial issue on Monday, asking why Christians in the United States haven’t done more to help their fellow brethren, who are being persecuted in the Middle East.
date : Apr 21, 2015 07:43 PM EDT
US Flag - God Bless America title : Florida High School Disciplines Student For Saying 'God Bless America' after Atheists’ Complaint
summary : A prominent national atheist organization sent a letter to a Florida high school complaining about a student ending the morning announcements by saying “God bless America,” resulting in disciplinary action.
date : Feb 12, 2015 12:20 PM EST
Tony Evans - Adopt a School Initiative title : Pastor Tony Evans Talks Changing America for Good by Pairing Churches with Public Schools
summary : Dr. Tony Evans, senior pastor Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship and founder of The Urban Alternative, talked about his plan that could help change the United States for good.
date : Feb 11, 2015 06:25 PM EST