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NewsDominion Report: a free and solidly Christian news source for Canadians
The Dominion Report is a Canadian news website (DominionReport.ca) and newsletter that offers up a Christian perspective on the week’s events. It delivers that perspective…
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NewsSaturday Selections – Mar. 30, 2024
Rich Mullins: Creed (4 min) Rich Mullins riffing off of the Apostles’ Creed. How C.S. Lewis predicted the pronoun push… …and in a passage in…
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NewsHealth minister will protect kids from nicotine, but not castration?
Last week, the federal government announced that it will “explore legislation and regulatory options” to address the growing popularity of youth using certain “stop smoking”…
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NewsElection day delay could cost taxpayers millions
On March 20 the Liberal/NDP government proposed bumping the 2025 election date back a week because the election would otherwise be at the same time…
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NewsSaturday Selections – Mar. 23, 2024
How to undermine election trust The title of this video – “how to steal an election” – isn’t as much the issue here as the…
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NewsMore Canadians are “Alberta bound”
“It’s good to be Alberta bound” sang Canadian folk legend Gordon Lightfoot. Looking at Statistics Canada’s Quarterly Demographic Estimates, many Canadians are taking this to…
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NewsLeaked documents show “gender medicine” is neither science nor medicine
Leaked internal files from WPATH, the world’s leading transgender medical association, reveal doctors openly acknowledging patients’ regrets, painful complications, and life-threatening conditions resulting from the…
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NewsSaturday Selections – Mar. 16, 2024
Click on the titles below to go to the linked articles… If $50/hr is a good minimum wage why not $100… or $1,000? (9 min)…
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NewsSaturday Selections – Mar. 9, 2024
Click on the titles below to go to the linked articles… College isn’t for everyone (3 min) Christians listening to this Mike Rowe clip might…
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NewsLawyer learns she should double-check ChatGPT’s work
Last month, a BC lawyer was caught submitting an AI-generated legal application to a family court. Chong Ke was representing a father asking that his…
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NewsSaturday Selections – Mar. 2, 2024
Click on the titles below for the linked articles… How did we get the Bible? (12 min) Was the Bible authorized, or simply recognized, by…
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NewsSaturday Selections – Feb. 24, 2024
Click on the titles below for the linked articles… Shane & Shane with “You’ve already won” (7 min) Love this one – this is why…
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NewsBC says goodbye to phones in school
Last month, the Premier of British Columbia, David Eby, announced that schools must implement restrictions on cellphones. It would be up to local districts to…
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NewsSaturday Selections – Feb. 17, 2024
Failing at failure? This could be a great way to bring up an important conversation with our kids. The fear of failure stops many children…
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AssortedGambling as the new norm? Christians still need to say no
Estimates had Americans betting a record $23 billion on Super Bowl LVIII, up more than a third from the $16 billion that was wagered in…
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NewsOne down, three to go: New Brunswick’s private abortion facility closes down
Last week, Clinic 554, New Brunswick’s only privately-owned abortion facility, shut down. Dr. Adrian Edgar, the facility’s director, stated that its closure was due to…
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NewsUnderstanding the war in Gaza
On October 7, 2023, the terrorist organization Hamas launched an attack on Israel from Gaza that killed about 1400 Israeli civilians. Hamas also took over…
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NewsAlberta government announces new transgender policies
Yesterday, the Premier of Alberta, Danielle Smith, announced several transgender policies concerning surgeries, hormone treatment, parental rights, sexual education, and sports. Smith delivered the policies…
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NewsJudge: government wasn’t legally justified to invoke the Emergencies Act
A year ago, Justice Paul Rouleau ruled that Canada’s federal government acted appropriately when it invoked the Emergencies Act to clear out “Freedom Convoy” protesters…
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NewsAlberta taking steps towards nuclear power
In the same week that Alberta was facing power shortages, the government announced they were going nuclear. Last week the province was sending emergency alerts…
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NewsBritish Columbia approves protocols to give opioid prescriptions to minors
Recently, Adam Zivo reported in the National Post that the British Columbia government has authorized the distribution of opioid prescriptions to minors, without parental permission….
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InternetUse RSS to get RP delivered
Are you tired of repeatedly visiting your favorite blog only to find out that there haven’t been any new posts? Are you tired of sifting…
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NewsIn the age of the smartphone, kids aren’t performing as well
Research released in December seems to indicate a general decline in student performance around the world over the last decade and a half. These findings…
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NewsToronto hospital experiments with artificial wombs
In mid-November, Toronto SickKids Hospital began the first experiments in its new lab, testing the creation of an artificial womb. In 2017, artificial womb testing…
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NewsWhat’s happening on the Hill: federal legislation to watch in 2024
What came first: the chicken or the egg? While I’m convinced that God started by creating a chicken, the riddle points to two truths: that…
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NewsPrint & pod – the real “social” media?
I’m typing these words on my laptop, in a not-so-comfortable seat of an airplane, somewhere between Vancouver and my hometown in northern BC. But I’m…
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NewsHalloween decorations overtaking Christmas decorations in BC
A survey of BC residents concluded that, for the first time, more people in the province are going “all out” with their decorating for Halloween…
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NewsWhat does Pierre Poilievre think about the unborn?
In a Dec. 11 profile published by le journal de québec, the wife of Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre talked about the couple’s attitude toward the…
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NewsClimate conference hypocrisy continues to be instructive
COP28, this year’s edition of the annual United Nations climate conference, has come and gone, setting a record for accredited participants, with more than 70,000….
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HumorGod’s humor on display in Education Secretary’s misquote
US Education Secretary Miguel Cardona is the man at the top of the US public education system. He is, consequently, the most visible representative of…
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NewsTwo months later, Poilievre’s apple moment keeps rolling
Back in October, Canada’s Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre went viral with a video clip that’s been characterized as a “masterclass” for dealing with hostile…
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NewsTrudeau’s ban on single-use plastic overturned
A Federal Court has ruled that the Liberals’ decision to designate plastic as “toxic,” so they could ban single-use plastics, overstepped the federal government’s authority….
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NewsWill Canada start killing their mentally ill this March?
There are only a few more months until Bill C-7 could become law in Canada. This bill would allow doctors to euthanize some of Canada’s…
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NewsBen Shapiro, Daily Wire, launch a new kids’ TV network
What kind of TV shows or videos do you want your children or grandchildren to watch? What choices are off limits because of objectionable content,…
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NewsSaturday Selections – Nov. 18, 2023
Why Jeff Bezos isn’t as wealthy as you think This is not a Christian video, but in explaining why covetous plans for Amazon founder Jeff…
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NewsRPTV: Hamilton-bus pro-life ad ruling is a technical win, but still a win
TRANSCRIPT Welcome to Reformed Perspective, I’m Alexandra Ellison. Today we are here in Hamilton, Ontario right outside the Provincial Court to cover ARPA‘s legal battle…
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RP AppCanadian women’s unfulfilled fertility goals and the country’s declining birth rate
TRANSCRIPT Welcome to Reformed Perspective. I’m Alexander Ellison. Today we are diving into a pressing issue – Canada’s record low birth rate. Statistics Canada recently…
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NewsThe most popular girlfriends are AI
Satan’s efforts to corrupt God’s design for marriage and sex has evolved yet again, spurred on by the advance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI technology…
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Christian education“Early Years” mornings help preschoolers, and their parents, build connections
The gym at Smithville’s John Calvin Christian School (JCCS) is almost always filled with the delightful sounds of kids having fun. Once a month, however,…
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Media biasDear Mainstream Media: 4 strikes and you’re out!
Like many of you, I grew up with the mainstream media being a part of our household. We got the Globe and Mail delivered daily;…
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NewsPro-life flag proposal gets town talking about worldviews
A proposal by the Smithers Pro-Life Society for their community to fly a pro-life flag was unanimously rejected by their town council, but not without…
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News5 years of legal marijuana is wreaking havoc on children and adults
In 2018, Canada’s federal government legalized the recreational use of cannabis. Two of the three goals that they used to justify this abrupt change were…
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NewsRPTV: Ed Fast wants to stop gov’t from offering euthanasia to the mentally ill
OCT 18, 2023 UPDATE: The vote today failed to pass, but it was close, with the entire NDP and Conservative caucuses supporting Ed Fast’s Bill….
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NewsClimate mandates will hike house prices, do little for CO2 emissions
The federal government’s upcoming energy efficiency mandates will make new homes more expensive. That’s according to a recent Fraser Institute report, “Wrong move at the…
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NewsA new twist on book-banning
Asha’s Mums. Jacob’s New Dress. Concerned Christian parents have often worked hard to keep controversial titles like these ones off school and public library shelves….
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NewsPopulation up; birthrate way down
Canada’s population passed 40 million in June, and has grown by more than 1.1 million in the past year, according to a Sept 27 Statistics…
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NewsRPTV: the 1 Million March 4 Children
TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Reformed Perspective, I’m Alexandra Ellison. In the midst of a swiftly shifting cultural landscape, a significant event has emerged that gathers people…
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NewsSK Premier to use “notwithstanding clause” to uphold parental authority
If a public school student under 16 wants to be referred to by his own “preferred pronouns,” does the school need to go to his…
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NewsSaturday Selections – Sept. 16, 2023
Click on the titles below to go to the linked articles… The terrific trunk! (8 min) “The elephant’s truck is the Swiss Army Knife of…
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NewsSaturday Selections – Sept. 9, 2023
Click on the titles below for the linked articles… Can AI ever become conscious? (10 min) As computers become more powerful, will they ever become…
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Christian educationHow’s this for a graduate profile?
Marcus Schroeder had 4 minutes to call his city to repentance. The 19-year-old was ready. **** As parents, teachers, and students, we put a lot…
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NewsSaturday Selections – Sept. 2, 2023
Cessationist trailer Click below for the trailer of a great new documentary that takes on “cessationism,” the belief that the miraculous gifts of the New…
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NewsJohn Calvin: Florida state attorney?
John Calvin showed up at a press conference in Florida earlier this month, as Governor Ron DeSantis introduced the state’s newest state attorney, Andrew Bain….
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NewsSaturday Selections – Aug 26, 2023
Click on the titles below for the linked articles and videos. Canadians pay more to government than for housing, food, and clothing combined Over the…
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News500 days later: Covid protestors still locked up without trial or bail
Although Covid and the truckers’ convoy have been relegated to a part of our memories that many would prefer to keep locked up and left…
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NewsCourt case to challenge Quebec’s ban on “overt prayer” in school
The Quebec Superior Court is set to hear a case that challenges the province’s ban on “overt prayers.” The province’s Education Minister Bernard Drainville explained…
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NewsCanada’s highest court declines churches’ appeal over Covid restrictions
The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear an appeal of how the BC government dealt with churches during Covid. Although each provincial government dealt…
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NewsPeace, peace? Will the CRC be lulled into losing their way?
Is there a spiritual war going on behind the scenes in the Christian Reformed Church? Oh yes, says member Phil Reinders, in a June 5…
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NewsA Big Win for Free Speech from the US Supreme Court
A decision on Friday from the highest court in the United States is a major win for the fundamental freedoms of Americans. The justices ruled…
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NewsBrain surgery in the womb!
“Look, it’s not brain surgery” is a saying for a reason. Brain surgery is a delicate task that needs a lot of experience to do…
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NewsAlberta and BC champion very different responses to drug use
Earlier this year, BC became the first province to decriminalize small amounts of illegal drugs. The policy was the latest “harm reduction” effort from the…
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News2023 wildfires an exception to three decades of declining fires
As millions of Canadians and Americans have been exposed to the smoke from Canadian forest fires already this year, along with a steady stream of…
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NewsDodgers honor drag queen “nuns”
CORRECTION: The original title for this article was “Dodgers honor drag queen ‘nuns’ in front of empty stadium” was true, as videos showed that when…
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News113 MPs supported preborn victims of crime bill
Member of Parliament Cathay Wagantall’s private member’s Bill C-311 was defeated in the House of Commons on June 14, but not without 113 MPs voting…
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NewsSooners seize opportunity to glorify God
Doesn’t matter if you like sports or not, you’re going to enjoy hearing about this team. The Oklahoma Sooners won their third straight Women’s College…
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NewsBC paying a steep price for its healthcare policies
BC plans to send about 4,800 patients to private health clinics in Washington state over the next two years for cancer treatment, in response to…
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NewsHarry Whittington (1927-2023): a Republican who convinced Democrats that if you’re confused, you shouldn’t kill
Early last month Harry Whittington died at the age of 95. While the attorney, World War II veteran, and Republican Party supporter led a busy…
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NewsThe problematic push for electric vehicles (EVs)
Electric vehicles (EVs) are the way of the future. Maybe you aren’t convinced, but our “higher-ups” are – political leaders in Canada, and in US…
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NewsPopulation of the world’s largest country begins to decline
For the first time since the early 1960s, deaths have outnumbered births in the world’s largest country – over the course of 2022 China’s population…
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NewsOne Reformed Christian seeks his day in court
Harold Jonker has become a familiar face to many Canadians. In his folksy, good-humored, sensible way, Jonker acted as a spokesman for the “Truckers’ Convoy”…
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NewsNo, dinosaur tissue isn’t immortal
Paleontologists believe they have discovered a nearly fully preserved “dinosaur mummy” while on a scouting trip in Dinosaur Provincial Park, northeast of Brooks, Alberta. The…
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NewsQueen Elizabeth II, dead at 96
Queen Elizabeth II died on September 8, 2022 at the age of 96, after reigning as Queen of Great Britain and the Commonwealth for over…
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News29-year-old mom gives birth to 27-year-old baby
It’s a headline that seems better suited to National Enquirer, but it gets crazier still. The 29-year-old mother, Tina Gibson, doesn’t have just one baby…
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NewsTrump speaks up for the unborn at the March for Life
On January 24, Donald Trump became the first US president to attend the March for Life in Washington, DC. As the New York Times noted:…
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NewsChristians now forced to stand on the Bible, not the dictionary
“Ain’t” is in the dictionary, and something else you might not expect is now too. In September, the US’s oldest dictionary publisher, Merriam-Webster, announced they…
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NewsUniversity rejects Christian group for not wanting to be LGBT group
Duke University’s student government has rejected a Christian student group’s request for official status. They turned down Young Life because, while the group allows homosexuals…
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NewsNews or fake news: third of Brits have dinner in silence?
In September, at least five of the United Kingdom’s online newspapers shared the results of a study claiming one-third of Brits eat their dinners in complete…
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NewsNew study: Universe may be younger (or older) than scientists previously thought
The Associated Press headline read, “Study finds universe might be 2 billion years younger.” While that wasn’t a complete come-to-creationism capitulation – even running with the new estimate…
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NewsAfter politicians decline, “stones” start defending the unborn
Politically, the last two weeks have not been auspicious for the unborn. South of the border we saw Democratic presidential candidates compete for how callous…
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NewsHostility to Unplanned helps get its message out
Unplanned tells the true story of how Abby Johnson, a Planned Parenthood abortion clinic director, changed her mind and now fights for the unborn. Her…
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NewsSaturday Selections – March 9, 2019
How a bird is built (5 minutes) The creation of a bird is “an elaborate dance, it’s like a ballet taking place on a stage…
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NewsThe leading cause of death in the world
The leading cause of death in 2018 was not heart disease or stroke or AIDS or cancer or traffic accidents. In a Dec. 31starticle, Brietbart.com’s…
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EconomicsThe $33/hr minimum wage?
As of January 1, the minimum wage in New York City was boosted to $15 an hour, a more than doubling of the $7.25 minimum…
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Apologetics 101Abortionist: “God performs way more abortions than I do…”
In a Dec. 29 tweet abortionist Leah Torres went viral by claiming: “God performs way more abortions than I do…” While pro-lifers were quick to…
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NewsMiss Universe pageant decides gender is only skin deep
The annual Miss Universe beauty contest was held this past Sunday, and while the winner was Miss Philippines, most of the attention was on a…
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NewsBacking away from Big Brother: government overreach doesn’t just happen in China
Who should get to decide what information you see? And who would you trust with your own personal information? On the other side of the…
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NewsScottish minister charges police with hate for their hate crime campaign
The Scottish government and Scottish police have joined together under the banner “One Scotland” to campaign against hate crimes using videos and a variety of billboards….
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NewsWoman identifies as a man who identifies as a dog
Any journalist knows there’s nothing newsworthy about a dog biting a man, but when a man bites a dog then you have headline material! So…
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NewsAdam Ford wants you to bypass social media
Adam Ford was a wildly successful Christian cartoonist (Adam4d.com) before he mostly gave that up to start a wildly successful Christian satire site (BabylonBee.com) that…
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NewsAlberta man says he is woman to save money on car insurance
When an Alberta man learned he would pay $1,100 less for car insurance if only he were a she, he saw a loophole he could…
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NewsCreationists: there’s more of us than we knew!
Being a Christian, even in the “Christian” West, can sometimes feel a little lonely, and doubly so if you are a 6-day creationist-type Christian. But,…
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NewsVenezuela’s inflation to hit 1 million percent?
An official with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is predicting that by the end of the year Venezuelan inflation will his 1,000,000 percent. What does…
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NewsThe PCUSA and the need for more praise from the “mouth of babes”
This past June the largest Presbyterian denomination in the US – the Presbyterian Church USA (PCUSA) – held their 223rd General Assembly. This is a…
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Media biasReligious “ghosts” haunt the mainstream media
Back in 2004 a couple of Christian journalists were frustrated at how, in the words of William Schneider: “The press…doesn’t get religion.” So Terry Mattingly…
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NewsEntertainment industry stands strong for what’s wrong
Veteran actor Robert De Niro made news on Sunday for a very short speech – just 17 words. His assignment, at the Tony Awards, was…
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NewsPossible evidence of life on Mars may have been discovered…perhaps. Or not.
When the Mars Rover’s latest findings – organic molecules – were reported in early June it unleashed the latest round of hype about the possibility…
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NewsAre young people the loneliest generation?
In our ever more connected age, somehow loneliness seems to be growing. Earlier this year the British Prime Minister, Theresa May, appointed a “minister of…
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NewsDonald Trump, G.K. Chesterton, and the 10,000 Commandments
During his campaign, Donald Trump promised he would get rid of two regulations for every one that he added. Why make such a pledge? Because…
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MusicU2 shows us how love can hurt
It’s been quite a week for U2. In the space of just four days, the Irish rock band took public stands in favor of homosexuality,…
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NewsSouth Korean babies: going, going….
Last year South Korea had the lowest number of babies born since their statistics agency started tracking this back in 1970. The decline has been…