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Chris Christie Fails to Show Leadership on Marriage

Governor Chris Christie (R-NJ) in his decision to withdraw his state’s appeal of a NJ court order to undefine marriage failed to demonstrate true leadership.

Bob Vander Plaats
October 22, 2013
2 minute read

Culture

The Shrinking Significance of Marriage

The more and more things we decide to do before marriage and delink from marriage, the less it becomes a life-changing event.

Adam Graham
April 19, 2013
2 minute read

Politics

DOMA is in Trouble

The Defense of Marriage Act, DOMA, appears to be in jeopardy based on Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy’s line of questions to attorney Paul Clement.

Shane Vander Hart
March 27, 2013
2 minute read

Iowa Politics

Embracing Marriage

We are being bombarded with a message to give up our principles in order to win elections. Instead we need to stand up for marriage.

Bob Vander Plaats
January 31, 2013
3 minute read

Iowa Politics

Iowa Catholic Conference Preview of 2013 Iowa Legislature

Tom Chapman, executive director of the Iowa Catholic Conference previews the 2013 Iowa Legislature highlighting issues of concern for Iowa’s Catholics.

Caffeinated Thoughts
January 11, 2013
11 minute read

Politics

The FAMiLY Leader Abandons Its Stated Principles to Promote Romney, Oust Barack Obama

In the summer of 2011, The FAMiLY Leader (TFL) called on Republican…

David Shedlock
October 22, 2012
3 minute read

Pat Robertson Needs to Step Down From 700 Club and Public Speaking

After today’s comments and past history Pat Robertson, for the sake of the Gospel, should retire from public life.

Shane Vander Hart
September 10, 2012
3 minute read

Iowa Politics

Same Sex Marriage Poll in Iowa Shows Inactivity Begets Apathy

The Des Moines Register conducted another poll about Iowan’s view of same-sex…

Shane Vander Hart
February 27, 2012
2 minute read

The Foundation of Abortion Rights Advocacy

My first reaction to this title: “25% of UK Women Under 16…

Christopher Levi
December 19, 2011
2 minute read

Love, Love!, Love? -Part Four-

This is the last part of this series in which we have…

Becky Pliego
February 14, 2011
8 minute read

Love, Love!, Love? -Part Three-

I hope you are enjoying this series as much as I am!…

Becky Pliego
February 13, 2011
5 minute read

CPAC Review: Michelle Bachmann – I Need To Hear More

I’ll get right to the point. I want to hear more from…

Emmett McGroarty
February 12, 2011
2 minute read

Love, Love!, Love? -Part 2-

Yesterday we read J.C Ryle’s thoughts on The Place Which the Bible…

Becky Pliego
February 12, 2011
7 minute read

Love, Love!, Love? -Part One-

Love is in the air, but what is love anyway? J.C Ryle…

Becky Pliego
February 11, 2011
5 minute read

Counterfeit Marriage: Unlawful or Lawless?

Iowa for Freedom (founded by former governor candidate, Bob Vander Plaats) wants…

David Shedlock
October 9, 2010
4 minute read

Have You Signed The Plank One Petition? Tell the GOP Leadership to Keep Social Issues on the Agenda

The American Principles Project, Susan B. Anthony List and American Values are…

Shane Vander Hart
September 16, 2010
2 minute read