Tag: religious liberty

Sens. Cruz, Lee Fight for Religious Freedom for Military Service Members

U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced two amendments to protect the religious liberties of military service members

Obama Administration “Strongly Objects” to NDAA Religious Liberty Amendment

Shane Vander Hart | June 13, 2013 | 1 Reply

The Obama Administration expressed opposition to an amendment Rep. John Fleming offered to NDAA protecting religious freedom in the military.

Defending Marriage and Religious Liberty

Shane Vander Hart | April 10, 2013 | 3 Replies

In the last few days we have seen several incidents where religious liberty is under attack that have been directly correlated to gay rights and marriage.

Domino’s Pizza Founder Wins Court Order Halting HHS Mandate

Shane Vander Hart | March 14, 2013 | Reply

U.S. District Court Judge Lawrence Zatkoff granted Thomas Monighan and Domino’s Farm Corporation a court order halting the enforcement of the HHS mandate.

A Mixed Bag of a Bullying Bill Introduced in Iowa House

Shane Vander Hart | March 1, 2013 | Reply

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad announced that a new bullying bill was introduced in the Iowa House as a result of his anti-bullying conference in November.

Conflicting Worldviews on Abortion Shown During Vice Presidential Debate

Shane Vander Hart | October 12, 2012 | 2 Replies

While Joe Biden and Paul Ryan both share the Catholic faith, during the Vice Presidential debate they have conflicting worldviews on the issue of abortion.

New Poll Shows Swing Voters Repelled by Obama Abortion Record

Caffeinated Thoughts | September 27, 2012 | 1 Reply

A new poll conducted in battleground state finds that swing voters are turned off by President Obama’s record on abortion and religious liberty.

Why Politics and History Do Not Mix

Eric Goranson | September 20, 2012 | 1 Reply

Those who don’t learn from history are bound to repeat it. Welcome to politics.

Rick Perry in Iowa: Obama is Waging War on People of Faith and Our Values

Shane Vander Hart | August 12, 2012 | Reply

Governor Rick Perry (R-TX) was a keynote speaker at The FAMiLY Leader’s Leadership Summit at Point of Grace Church in Waukee, IA. He focused on the relationship of faith and politics. He highlighted Congressman Paul Ryan’s speech yesterday morning after being selected as Mitt Romney’s running mate when he said that “our rights come from [...]

Mitt Romney Releases Ad Attacking Obama’s Assault on Religious Freedom

Shane Vander Hart | August 9, 2012 | Reply

The Romney campaign released an ad entitled “Be Not Afraid” that attacks President Obama’s assault on religious freedom via the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services contraceptives mandate. In it he highlights his recent endorsement by Polish leader Lech Walesa. See below: This is a good ad. It begs the question though. Where was [...]

West Des Moines Community Schools’ Twisted View of the Establishment Clause

Shane Vander Hart | August 7, 2012 | 14 Replies

I lived in Valley Junction in West Des Moines, IA when Hillside Elementary was being built. It seemed like a waste of money to me then as there were already two elementary schools in the area, and one early childhood center. I’m sure there was a good reason for building it as West Des Moines [...]

Don’t forget today is Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day!

Shane Vander Hart | August 1, 2012 | 4 Replies

Kudos to Mike Huckabee for starting this. Head on over to your local Chick-fil-A store and go get some chicken sandwiches, waffle fries, and don’t forget to order a peach shake as well in order to support Chick-fil-A and the First Amendment. Apparently Ted Cruz served Chick-fil-A at his victory party last night. It’s [...]

New Mexico Court of Appeals Chips Away at Religious Freedom

Shane Vander Hart | June 6, 2012 | 3 Replies

Not surprising, but in New Mexico we have another case of “gay rights” trumping religious freedom. But hey, don’t worry we’ve been told by those pushing gay marriage this type of thing would never, ever happen. From CBN: A Christian photography studio is guilty of discrimination because it refused to take pictures of a gay [...]

Gay Rights Group Files Complaint Against Christian-Owned T-Shirt Company

Shane Vander Hart | April 4, 2012 | 8 Replies

Out of Lexington, KY we see how civil rights laws or ordinances that include sexual orientation or gender identity can come into conflict with religious liberty. The Lexington Herald-Leader reports that the organizers of Lexington’s annual gay pride parade (the Gay and Lesbian Services Organization of Lexington) has filed a discrimination complaint with the city’s [...]

Religious Liberty: Obamacare’s First Casualty

Caffeinated Thoughts | March 20, 2012 | Reply

An excellent video from our friends over at the Heritage Foundation. The controversy over the Obama Administration’s anti-conscience mandate and the fight for religious liberty only serves to highlight the inherent flaws in Obamacare. This conflict is a natural result of the centralization laid out under Obamacare and will only continue until the law is repealed [...]

The Error of the Greater Good: The Liberal War Upon Religion

Tom Hill | March 19, 2012 | Reply

“Hope and change” has deteriorated into “do what I say.” What began as a slogan to portray recovery has morphed into a plan for bondage. Nowhere does this description manifest itself more clearly than in President Obama’s assault upon religion. Recently, the President demanded that all employers provide health insurance coverage for matters that directly [...]