Alaska can and must end all state funded abortions
After the emancipation of slaves, the painful lessons of the Civil War, and the affirmation of equal rights that were guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution, a wave of pro-life laws passed across the United States in the late 1800’s. Adopted by every state,
Legally ‘married’ lesbian couple claims state withheld PFD
A report today by Suzanne Downing at Must Read Alaska details the case of woman who claims she is legally “married” to another woman, and for that reason the state supposedly denied her a Permanent Fund Dividend. Read the full story
Transgender resolution unanimously approved by Anchorage Assembly
Two young men, who identify as transgender, dressed as women and spoke at the Nov. 19 Anchorage Assembly meeting in support of a resolution to designate Nov. 20 as a “Transgender Day of Remembrance.” They were the only people to speak on the resolution
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
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
Alaska women confront anger and pain of losing a child
Anchored in Hope is a peer-led ministry intended to solidify healthy reliance upon God’s promises rather than isolation, shame or silence that so often follows infant loss and pregnancies ending in miscarriage. A local group of Alaskan women launched the
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
Alaskans must actively resist the ‘unrelenting assault’ on traditional values
Last month U.S. Attorney General William Barr spoke at the University of Notre Dame Law School, sharing his thoughts about religious liberty in present-day America. Among the many striking statements in Barr’s speech were the following: religious liberty is
Presentation looks at why youth must be equipped to defend faith
The student-led Wisdom Club at the University of Alaska, Anchorage, is hosting a seminar on “The importance of apologetics for Christian youth.” Part of a monthly series, the upcoming event takes place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, at UAA’s Rasmuson Hall – room
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