“There is no place that is safe,” said Jimmy Meeks. Last year in the U.S. alone, he said there were 114 violent deaths on church and faith-based properties. The retired police officer and Southern Baptist minister said, “Less than 10% of the violence was persecution related. Over 90% of the deaths are because they [the […]
Culture
‘Bubble zone’ removed, Court declines to hear challenge
The city of Carbondale repealed a law forbidding pro-life advocates within 100 feet of abortion clinics in late February. At the same time, the U.S. Supreme court declined to hear a challenge to the law brought by Coalition Life which could have clarified the issue nationally. In a dissent, Justice Clarence Thomas regretted the lost […]
Carson to speak at HLGU
Dr. Ben Carson, neurosurgeon and former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, will speak at Hannibal-LaGrange University March 13. “Dr. Carson’s expertise in the fields of medicine, politics, and Christian service will encourage and remind us of the importance of connecting values with vocation, a message that all of us need to hear” says […]
Retreat for deaf women at Sallateeska
Lake Sallateeska Baptist Camp will serve as the site for a retreat especially for deaf women. The event set for March 21-23 is led by Unveiled Heart and Breakthrough Corner Ministries. It focuses on soul care. With about 400,000 deaf and hearing-impaired people in Illinois, the need for ministry is great. Special speakers include the […]
Pro-life advocates mark anniversary, gains
Washington, D. C. | The month of January saw a slate of mostly encouraging actions for the pro-life movement including the closure of abortion facilities in Illinois, restoration of the Mexico City Policy, the March for Life, and more. Jan. 24 marked the 52nd Annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. which included several Southern […]
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