Six Church Types That Try to Avoid Culture Wars
"If I could choose one more course for ministry training and preparation, it would be 'Courageous Leadership','' says Thom Rainer in a…
Por David E. Smith
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We Can Absolutely Turn the Tide
For some time now I’ve been saying that gay activists will overplay their hand and that the bullying will backfire. I’ve also…
10 Lowest-Rated Brands for Christian Consumers
Faith Driven Consumer, representing 41 million Christian consumers who spend two trillion dollars annually, has earned wide recognition for rating the faith…
Por IFI Staff
Chick-Fil-A Sponsoring LGBT-Themed Film Festival
In 2012, the fast-food restaurant Chick-fil-A came under intense criticism from homosexual groups and their supporters after CEO Dan Cathy said he…
Por IFI Staff
2nd Vote’s Research Uncovers “Big Businesses Behind the Houston Ballot Measure”
By 2nd Vote Again, the City of Houston is at the center of the liberal assault on religious liberty and traditional values.…
Por IFI Staff
District 211 Children: Chum for Feds
Thousands of parents in District 211, the largest high school district in Illinois, should be outraged. And anyone who rightly fears the ravenous…
Por Laurie Higgins
Popular Girls Magazine Features Two ‘Dads’
A pro-family organization says it was surprised to learn that "American Girl Magazine" has decided to step into the culture war in…
Por IFI Staff
Why Family Matters, And Why Traditional Families Are Still Best
It’s been a good month for champions of the traditional family, but don’t expect the family wars to be ending any time…
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How Marriage, Strong Families Contribute to Economic Growth
Is there a connection between strong families and a thriving economy? A new study, “Strong Families, Prosperous States,” takes a step toward…
Por IFI Staff
AFA Identifies Corporations’ Stances on Religious Liberty
Indexes, ratings, and even awards pepper the culture when it comes to those who are open and welcoming to certain groups, populations,…
Por IFI Staff
Russell Moore: Churches That Don’t Speak Against Abortion Are Like 19th Century Congregations That Stayed Silent on Slavery
Christian ethicist Russell Moore has said that congregations too afraid of being political to speak out against acts of immorality, like abortion,…
Por IFI Staff
The Facts About Pope’s Meeting With Kim Davis
Big news this week as “progressives” worldwide learned, to their utter shock and mournful consternation, that the pope is Catholic. Rumors are…
Por David E. Smith
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