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Amid constant assaults on faith, family and traditional family values the Alaska Watchman provides a unique, grassroots media alternative for Alaskans. In establishing the Alaska Watchman, we deliberately chose to forgo nonprofit status in order to have the
EVENTS: Ways to engage Alaska’s culture for the common good
The following events provide Alaskans with opportunities to engage the wider culture for the common good. Email editor@alaskawatchman.com to send us news about events that are open to the public. ‘OUR FATHER’ PRAYER IS ANSWER TO IDENTITY CRISIS In a
Alaskans invited to pray for elected leaders, assist the needy
The following is a roundup of upcoming events, presentations and opportunities to engage Alaska’s culture for the common good. MAT-SU RESIDENTS TO PRAY FOR MAYOR The annual Mat-Su Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast honors elected officials with the
Seven hate crimes reported in Alaska last year
While hate crimes in Alaska are extremely rare, the number increased slightly from 2017 to 2018 according to the FBI’s latest Hate Crimes Statistics released this month. Nationally, however, the number of hate crimes decreased – from 7,175 in 2017 to
On mixing guns and God
The phrase, “Don’t mix politics with religion” is a shopworn fantasy. It’s usually trotted out when the left finds it suitable to their needs, yet they turn around and use religion as a convenient tool when targeting the right. It is hunting season
LISTEN: AK Watchman Editor Joel Davidson interviewed by Jim Minnery
Click here to listen to the radio interview between Jim Minnery and Alaska Watchman Editor-in-Chief Joel Davidson. The interviewed aired on Family Matters Radio Show and looks at the need for a pro-life, pro-family news agency in
Traditional marriage reveals God, and is still worth fighting for
“Same-sex couples, too, may aspire to the transcendent purposes of marriage and seek fulfillment in its highest meaning.” – U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, 2015 in the decision Obergefell v Hodges Leading up to and following the 2015
Ways to engage Alaska’s culture for the common good
Below is a roundup of upcoming events, presentations and opportunities to engage Alaska’s culture from a Judeo-Christian perspective that seeks the common good. CHRISTIAN OUTREACH OFFERS FREE THANKSGIVING DINNERS Christian outreach offers free
How Alaskans can uphold core values while sipping lattes and bundling up
As winter settles in, Alaskans have choices to make when it comes to buying steamed lattes and winter gear. 2ndvote.com highlights businesses that uphold traditional beliefs about marriage, the sanctity of life and other issues of concern to shoppers who want
Former assassin with PLO urges Alaskans to share Christ with Muslim neighbors
A former assassin for the late Yasser Arafat and the Palestinian Liberation Organization was in Alaska last month urging Alaskans to “wisely and lovingly” share the Gospel with their Muslim neighbors. Tass Saada spoke at three events in Anchorage and the
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