Virtual schools are different than home schooling in several ways. They are part of the public school system, employ state-certified teachers, administer state assessment tests, and follow standardized curriculums. There are also report cards and transcripts. In a typical week, students spend about 20 to 25 hours on textbook reading and class work, and another... Continue Reading

The judge wrote in her order, granting the preliminary injunction, that “the Seventh Circuit concluded that the Korte [Korte et al. v. Sebelius et al.,] plaintiffs established a reasonable likelihood of success on the merits and irreparable harm, with the balance of harms tipping in their favor. In light of this binding precedent, the court grants Triune’s... Continue Reading

“I’m just an ordinary person. A nurse. I loved my job and can’t believe that the UK government said to the European Court that the cross is not a Christian symbol. I am pleased that the court recognizes the wearing of my cross is a manifestation of my Christian faith, and that the Prime Minister... Continue Reading

Insider movements raise important questions about the nature of faith in Christ. Can a Hindu or a Muslim accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior but not join some expression of the visible local church, yet still be a “true” Christian? Is it important for followers of Christ to use or accept the label Christian... Continue Reading

Liberal/left support for radical Islam, which particularly manifests itself in support for restrictions on speech, pro-Palestinian activism, and opposition to American military action in Afghanistan, Iraq, and anti-terrorism, can only be explained its animosity to a common enemy – the Judeo-Christian tradition of the West.   The long standing sympathy of the religious left with... Continue Reading

The dumbing down of the general culture has infected American Christianity and conservatism. These are two spheres where we might expect the work of “preserving cultural treasures” to be taken up. Yet wander into a Mass or worship service in any suburban Catholic or Protestant church and you’ll hear “praise songs” that might have been... Continue Reading

Distractions, however, are temporary, and the truth is eternal. Watch for an epidemic of depression and suicidality, not to mention homicidality, as the real self-loathing and hatred of others that lies beneath all this narcissism rises to the surface.  I see it happening and, no doubt, many of you do, too.        A... Continue Reading

The National Intelligence Council report lays out dangers and opportunities for nations, economies, investors, political systems and leaders due to four “megatrends” that government intelligence analysts say are transforming the world. Those major trends are the end of U.S. global dominance, the rising power of individuals against states, a rising middle class whose demands challenge... Continue Reading

Twenty-four of the 43 new abortion restrictions were enacted in just six states. Arizona led the way, enacting seven restrictions; Kansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, South Dakota and Wisconsin each enacted at least three….some of the most high-profile debates occurred around legislation requiring that women seeking an abortion be required to first undergo an ultrasound….    ... Continue Reading

The provision….was a response to Obama’s 2011 repeal of the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy. Religious liberty advocates and chaplains worriedthat they may be required to violate their consciences by administering sacraments or officiating marriage ceremonies to gay service members, which would be contrary to some religious traditions, including those of the Catholic Church.  ... Continue Reading