New report shows continued decline of religion in American
The percentage of Americans who describe themselves as “religiously unaffiliated” continues to rise according to a new Pew Research Center survey looking at trend in America’s religious landscape. Conducted from May 29 to Aug. 25, 2021, the Pew
Court says Anchorage women’s shelter can bar gender confused males
Thanks to a federal court order, the Anchorage Assembly cannot require a faith-based women’s shelter to admit biological males who claim to be female. The order upholds the shelter’s right to prevent men from sleeping in close quarters with women who
11.25 > An Attitude of Gratitude
If you watch the news, or listen to it, or read it with any amount of discernment, you will notice if there is one thing missing in the world, above all else, it is gratitude. While we raise the lamp and stand up for conservative principles and the powerful
Number of Americans who claim no religious ties may be declining
For decades, the percentage of U.S. adults who claimed to have no religious identity was on the rise, and it seemed inevitable that the trend would continue. That may not be the case. Several recent studies now suggest that the so-called “nones” (those
Alaska archbishop threatens ‘Catholic’ identity of Anchorage school
The broader cultural war between traditional and progressive branches of Christianity is now playing out between an Alaska archbishop and a small conservative Catholic school in Anchorage. Archbishop Andrew Bellisario, who oversees the Catholic Church across
Is faith in God reasonable? Mat-Su conference to help Christians defend faith
Why does evil exist? Is faith in God reasonable? How should Christians respond to critical race theory? Is the Bible historically reliable? Is evolution compatible with a creator God? These questions and many more will be discussed at length during an
Beloved Alaskan balladeer Hobo Jim faced death with courage, gratitude
It’s easy to lose sight of the heart and soul of life, easy to let the evenings pass in a blur of mediocrity while our hourglass slowly empties. From all accounts James Varsos (better known as “Hobo Jim”) was not this sort of man. Widely beloved as
Network aims to connect politicians and faith leaders to transform Alaska’s culture
On Sept. 17, 18 and 20, Alaska Family Council is hosting Dinners for ministry partners in Fairbanks, Anchorage and Soldotna respectively. Please click here for more details and to register. Since 2006, Alaska Family Council has advocated for life,
Alaska Airlines faces claims of religious discrimination against flight attendants
Two former Alaska Airlines flight attendants are filing religious discrimination complaints against their former employer for allegedly firing them because they expressed unwelcomed religious views on a company forum. Earlier this year, Alaska Airlines
Alaskans urged to pray for those trapped in Afghanistan
A coalition of pastors and religious leaders is inviting Alaskans to come together in prayer for Americans and allies stranded in Afghanistan. The two-day online prayer service is being hosted by Revive Alaska, a non-denominational group that aims to unite
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