‘Separation of church and state’ isn’t what you think
A growing percentage of people believe it’s a good thing if church and church people steer clear from anything resembling politics. They believe that the separation of church and state dictates that people of faith should keep their beliefs to themselves.
Saturday symphony celebrates ‘The Lord of the Rings’
J.R.R. Tolkien once said that “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy was a “fundamentally religious” work that explores fundamental Christian truths. His renown story has reached millions of readers with unforgettable characters. On Saturday, Feb. 29, the
Alaskans needed to brave snow & opposition to pray for unborn babies
Alaskans from all walks of life are continuing to gather outside of the Planned Parenthood abortion clinics in Anchorage and Soldotna to peacefully pray for unborn babies and to help mothers choose life. The prayer vigils, which run through April 5, are part
Anchorage event: ‘Speaking truth in an age of moral relativism’
The idea that there are no absolute moral truths to guide humanity is rampant in modern society. On Feb. 27, Jack Rigert from the John Paul II Renewal Center, will give a presentation in Anchorage entitled “Speaking Truth in an age of Moral Relativism.”
What every Alaska church should know about engaging politics
Many pastors across Alaska and around the country are uncertain when it comes to their legal rights to discuss politics and educate their members on critical political issues. As a result, a number of churches remain silent in the political sphere. Alliance
Dunleavy recall case exhibits ‘tyrannical power’ of the courts
Alaska Chief Justice Joel Bolger’s “State of the Judiciary” address, his recent AFN speech and the video posting where he asks for partisan letters, articles and columns, is a vanilla-flavored foray into raw, unvarnished lobbying, unworthy of judicial
Upcoming events to engage culture & politics
The following events provide concrete ways to impact Alaska for the common good. To add an event to this list, please send us an email at editor@alaskawatchman.com. BRAVELY SPEAKING OF RACISM The next Brave Conversations is Feb. 27, 6 p.m., at 12100 Coffee
Four more senators co-sponsor bill clarifying there’s no right to abortion in Alaska
Seven senators in the Alaska Legislature are now co-sponsors of a resolution stating that Alaska’s Constitution cannot be construed as establishing a right to abortion. On Feb. 14, Republicans Senators David Wilson of Wasilla, Mia Costello of Anchorage and
Report: Increased spending hasn’t helped Alaska’s students
An Alaska think tank just released a policy brief showing that while education spending in the state has skyrocketed, academic achievement has plummeted. The Alaska Policy Forum (AFP) released its study on Feb. 13. Authored by David Boyle, APF’s senior
Recall Dunleavy activists can begin collecting signatures
A coalition of left leaning groups have the green light to continue their campaign to remove duly elected Gov. Mike Dunleavy from office. On Feb. 14, the Alaska Supreme Court ruled that the Recall Dunleavy campaign could begin its attempt to gather more than
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