Dear Lighthouse Trails: Regarding the Together 2016 event that you recently reported on and which took place this weekend, I was planning on keeping a close eye on that event. What I found was this: 1. There is a website ‘reset2016.com‘ about the event, their site. It’s an ad that appears when you type ‘together … [Read more…]
By Heather Clark Christian News Network OTTAWA — A bill has been introduced in the Canadian Parliament that would extend the country’s ban on “hate propaganda” to pertain to “gender identity.” Bill C-16 was introduced on the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia by Minister of Justice Jody Wilson-Raybould. “This enactment amends the Canadian Human … [Read more…]
By Garrett Haley Christian News Network BELFAST, Northern Ireland – A 75-year-old Irish preacher was subjected to a police probe after he condemned Islam in a sermon and was accused of ‘hate mongering.’ James McConnell, pastor of the Whitewell Metropolitan Church in North Belfast, Ireland, discussed the religion of Islam during an evening sermon on … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: See our previous article, “As Obama OKs Homosexual Marriage, Christian Leaders Partly to Blame.” By Heather Clark Christian News Network A renown Christian senator from Texas recently expressed his belief that following the push for same-sex marriage in America, it is possible that those who speak out against the lifestyle will face hate speech charges. In … [Read more…]
By Heather Clark Christian News Network WASHINGTON – The United States Supreme Court has struck down the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), ruling that it violates the “dignity” of homosexuals in the country and states that decide to legalize homosexual “marriage.” It also declined to rule on California’s Proposition 8, stating that those who challenged … [Read more…]
LTRP Commentary: The article below our commentary written by Washington Times is a sign of the times. Here is the sign: If a bill is passed in California that removes the non-profit tax-exempt status from any youth organization that doesn’t allow those openly practicing homosexuality to be leaders in that organization, it is just a matter of time … [Read more…]
By Leonardo Blair Christian Post A Gresham, Ore., baker is now facing fire and praise from both advocates and opponents of same-sex relationships, and an investigation from the Oregon Attorney General’s Office after he refused to make a cake for a lesbian wedding citing his Christian faith . . . “I apologized for wasting their … [Read more…]
By Fred Lucas (CNSNews.com) – The Justice Department will be issuing a grant targeting homosexual victims of crimes, citing a lack of “culturally competent services” for the “Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and queer/Questioning” or “LGBTQ” at mainstream victim assistance agencies. The White House made the announcement late Thursday. A key Democratic constituency, the gay community … [Read more…]
“ECP Centre celebrates victory for Stephen Boissoin and Canadian liberty” By Tim Bloedow The ECP Centre (Equipping Christians for the Public-square Centre) is very encouraged to see that sanity prevailed in Alberta’s court system with the decision Thursday to overturn the abusive Human Rights Commission ruling against Stephen Boissoin. We are also grateful to have … [Read more…]