Springfield | An Illinois Republican state senator has filed a bill to outlaw abortion, but his measure is getting pushback from his own party. At issue is whether his abolitionist position would result in jail time for women who have abortions. Sen. Neil Anderson from Andalusia says it won’t. But gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey says […]
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Faith’s impact viewed as positive
Washington | A growing and diverse share of U.S. adults believe religion is gaining influence in American life, Pew Research Center said in a new poll, although the share at 31% remains in the minority. At the same time, Pew reports an aging of Christianity that means even more young adults are identifying as “none” […]
Protecting your church from freezing cold
Streator | Extreme cold and water pipes can be a bad combination. That was case Thursday (January 22) at Streator Baptist Camp when a water pipe in the kitchen ceiling froze and then burst creating a cold, wet, and costly mess for the camp. As a major winter storm expected to stretch more than 2,000 […]
Severe weekend weather forecasts prompt Disaster Relief prep
Nashville, Tenn. (BP) | One year ago, residents along the Gulf Coast were having fun in the rarest-of-rare snow events. That mood is different today for those in areas forecast to receive severe winter weather this weekend, with predictions of freezing rain and snow accumulations in feet, not inches. The lines of precipitation and amounts continue […]
ICE protestors disrupt Minnesota worship service
Editor’s note: This story has been updated. St. Paul, Minn. (BP) | An anti-ICE protest disrupted the morning worship service at Cities Church Sunday morning (Jan. 18). Former CNN anchor Don Lemon livestreamed a portion of the event from inside the church building on YouTube. Protestors could be heard chanting, “Hands up, don’t shoot” and “ICE out” […]
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