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Why It’s Now Problematic to Be a Woman of Faith
Every week, The Daily Signal’s “Problematic Women” shines a spotlight on strong conservative women, current events, and the hypocrisy of the “feminist” left. Co-hosted with Bre Payton of The Federalist, this week’s episode takes on Planned Parenthood’s failed attempt to insert itself into the immigration debate, Hillary Clinton’s new book, and Democratic senators’ religious test…Kelsey Bolar -
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50,000 Ask Bernie Sanders to Apologize for Attack on Trump Nominee’s Faith
Over 50,000 individuals so far have signed an online petition asking Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., to apologize for his public attack on the Christian beliefs of President Donald Trump’s nominee for a post in the Office of Management and Budget. Sanders “responded in anger after Russell Vought, President Trump’s nominee to be deputy director of…Rachel del Guidice -
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Bill Protecting Faith-Based Adoption Agencies in Texas on Way to Governor’s Desk
The Texas Senate early Monday passed a bill to allow faith-based adoption and foster care providers to operate based on their religious beliefs. By a final vote of 21-10, state senators agreed with their counterparts in the Texas House of Representatives that society should continue to make room for adoption and foster care services associated…Rachel del Guidice -
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In Jim Jordan They Trust: Back Home, Voters Put Faith in Obamacare Foe
MINSTER, Ohio—Across the country, Republicans in Congress are returning home to face angry constituents at town halls and other public events, voters in both parties who want answers from elected officials about the GOP’s stalled plan to repeal and replace Obamacare. But here in Ohio’s 4th Congressional District, the response to Rep. Jim Jordan couldn’t…Melissa Quinn -
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Gorsuch Promises Faithfulness to Constitution as Supreme Court Justice
President Donald Trump’s nominee for the Supreme Court, Neil Gorsuch, promised that he would remain faithful to the Constitution in his second day of questioning before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, asked Gorsuch if he would honor precedent and remain faithful to the Constitution if confirmed as an associate justice of the…Rachel del Guidice -
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Georgia Student Sues After His Public School Censored Him From Sharing His Faith on Campus
A student in Georgia has sued his school after he claims the public college prohibited him from sharing his Christian faith on campus. Lawyers for Georgia Gwinnett College student Chike Uzuegbunam filed a lawsuit against the school on Monday. Uzuegbunam “believes it is his duty to inform others” of his evangelical Christian beliefs and “for…Leah Jessen -
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Obama Appoints Transgender Woman to Advise on Faith Issues
President Barack Obama’s appointment of a Christian transgender activist as an adviser on faith issues represents part of a larger agenda, some social conservatives fear. Last month, Obama named Barbara Satin, a man who identifies as a woman, to the President’s Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships. Satin is the assistant faith works director…Fred Lucas -
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Why Steph Curry’s Faith Matters
Whatever happens in the NBA finals, Steph Curry should be on every box of Wheaties. His example is just the antidote to many of the ills currently holding America back. In an age of vulgarity, he’s humble; in a season of cynicism, he’s a religious family man; in a time of grievance mongering, he peddles…Mike Gonzalez -
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ESPN Has a Right to Fire Curt Schilling. What Rights Do People of Faith Have?
ESPN has fired Curt Schilling. The company said that his speech went against company values because ESPN is “an inclusive company.” What’s at stake here? Curt Schilling has a right to say biological men don’t belong in women’s bathrooms in whatever controversial way he wants. And ESPN has a right to give Caitlyn Jenner the…Ryan T. Anderson -
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Big Sports Benches People of Faith
Don’t look now, but if you live in a state that stands up for the First Amendment, your favorite sport may be boycotting a town near you. In March, the National Football League threatened to pull the city of Atlanta from consideration as host of future Super Bowls if Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal signed a religious liberty…Genevieve Wood -
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Sen. James Lankford: Young Americans Are ‘Afraid of Faith’
The Constitution guarantees freedom of religion, but the government increasingly tries to limit that right as only freedom of worship, Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., told me in an on-camera interview at the Conservative Political Action Conference, or CPAC. There is a big difference, he explained, pointing to a big reason to understand that. “For whatever reason, the generation…Genevieve Wood -
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NFL’s Score With Faith-Driven Consumers Isn’t So Super, This Index Says
On the cusp of Super Bowl 50, one consumer index says the National Football League falls short in welcoming Americans who make their choices “through the lens of their biblical worldview.” The NFL scored only 24 out of 100 points on the Faith Equality Index prepared by Faith Driven Consumer, a Christian organization that provides resources for faith-conscious Americans. Chris…Leah Jessen -
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14 Inspiring Quotes About Faith From 2 Super Bowl Quarterbacks
The Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers have more in common than just playing each other in Super Bowl 50 this weekend in Santa Clara, California: Both teams have quarterbacks who are men of faith. As football fans gather Sunday with family and friends (that may or may not only watch the commercials and Coldplay),…Leah Jessen -
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Leap of Faith: This Christian Inmate Rehab Program Boasts a Recidivism Rate of Only 10 Percent
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Ron Vaselech estimates he has spent close to 30 years in prisons across the United States. Time has taken its toll on the kind, soft-spoken man who is originally from Ohio. He wears oversized, Coke-bottle eyeglasses and a sleeveless shirt, exposing weathered tattoos. He looks older his 56 years. “I stole things, and I…Madaline Donnelly -
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Here Are the 26 Most ‘Faith-Friendly’ Companies to Shop This Christmas
A new Christian-based consumer organization that ranks companies based on their friendliness toward people of faith released a Christmas “Best in Class” list, hoping to have a major impact on where people spend their money this holiday season. Topping the list are brands like Chick-fil-A, Dillards, Hobby Lobby, JetBlue, Pepsi, and Wal-Mart. The organization behind…Kelsey Bolar -
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What Companies Are Friendly to Faith-Based Shoppers? See The Rankings.
A new faith-based consumer organization is looking to have an impact on the profit margins of major companies this holiday season—and beyond—by influencing where people spend their money. In order to do so, the group, called Faith Driven Consumer, launched a Faith Equality Index, where they score companies on a 100-point “faith-compatibility” scale. Few companies…Kelsey Bolar -
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This Music Awards Show Honors ‘Faith, Family, and Country’
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—This past August, during an acceptance speech at the MTV Video Music Awards, Kanye West announced his plan to run for president of the United States in 2020. The admission, widely reported by media outlets, was perhaps not entirely shocking in 2015, when awards shows frequently resemble either popularity contests or spectacles. (As the…Madaline Donnelly -
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City Made ‘Dangerous’ Admissions About Faith in the Workplace, Atlanta Fire Chief Lawyer Says
The city of Atlanta made “dangerous” admissions in a court hearing today, argued the lawyer for the former Atlanta fire chief who was terminated from his job after controversy related to a religious book he authored that included his views on homosexuality. “[The city] actually argued that you’re entitled to have beliefs and opinions, but…Kelsey Bolar -
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What’s After Failure? Former NFL Quarterback Jeff Kemp Talks Faith, Family, and Comebacks
“I got my big chance to be a starting quarterback with the Seattle Seahawks, and in one half of play against the 49ers, my old team, I stunk it up,” says Jeff Kemp, unfazed by the callused heartache he now accepts as mere fact. “I got booed, we got booed, and I got benched. I…Madaline Donnelly -
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Margaret Thatcher’s Hidden Faith
Does religion play a role in British politics? Dr. Eliza Filby, academic, writer, and businesswoman, spoke at The Heritage Foundation Wednesday about her book “God and Mrs. Thatcher: The Battle for Britain’s Soul.” In her book, Filby delves into a topic of how she believes that former Britain Prime Minister Thatcher’s faith is at the…Leah Jessen