Current Events
Supreme Court hears oral arguments in key contraception mandate case
This morning the eight-member United States Supreme Court heard the contraceptive mandate cases that were consolidated under the…
Assisted Suicide
California to Implement Assisted Suicide on June 9
On June 9, 2016, California's "End of Life Option Act," signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown last…
Current Events
Oregon Bakers’ $135,000 Fine Held in Escrow Pending Appeal
On Monday, Aaron and Melissa Klein, owners of the Sweet Cakes by Melissa bakery paid a $135,000 fine…
Human Rights
Adventist Church Releases World Religious Liberty Report
The Seventh-day Adventist Church has released a 408-page report outlining international religious liberty demographics and issues.
History
Mel Gibson’s new film to shine spotlight on Adventist history of conscientious objection
Mel Gibson's $55,000,000 film will have Adventists re-exploring this part of their history and considering the future of…
Assisted Suicide
Why California’s New “Death with Dignity” Law Will Make Suicide Common and Expected
On October 5, 2015, California Governor Jerry Brown signed legislation that will permit terminally ill patients to obtain…
Economics
Pope’s Speech at U.N. coincides with launch of United Nations’ “new universal Agenda” for humanity
On Friday, September 25, 2015, the World Summit opened at the United Nations in New York City with…
Church and State
Attack on Independent Judiciary Likely to Intensify Following Davis’ Release
Even though the Court has granted accommodation requested by Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis, eliminating an independent judiciary…
Current Events
Government Official Jailed for the “Right” to Discriminate Against Citizens Based on Official’s Religion
Rowan County, Kentucky, is the flash point of a culture war that threatens to take us away from…
Abortion / Contraception
Shawn Boonstra on Elective Abortions
Planned Parenthood | VOP Blog http://vopblog.com/2015/07/28/planned-parenthood/ Excerpt: The abortion debate really boils down to one question: does a…