Tag: Freedom of religion

Written by Diane Benjamin - editor

Is Illinois going to violate religious freedom

By:  Diane Benjamin This is from the Illinois Constitution: http://www.ilga.gov/commission/lrb/con1.htm That sure sounds like government can’t tell you want to believe.  Until just a few years ago almost everybody believed that. Now see this article:  https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/512782685-illinois-christian-home-educators-director-fears-repercussions-of-bill-to-add-lgbt-curricula Actually read it folks!  (hint:  I can tell how many people do) Illinois wants to make sure kids hear […]

Written by Diane Benjamin - editor

UPDATE: In America, we don’t have to . . .

Read this story – then read what WGLT wrote about the sermon:  http://wglt.org/post/eastview-pastors-sex-sermon-called-offensive#stream/0 _____________________________________________ By:  Diane Benjamin At the very end of last Monday’s Council meeting Alderman Scott Black made some comments about an “event” he found offensive.  He never said the event was a sermon. Evidently this sermon was advertised.  It took place at […]

Written by Diane Benjamin - editor

Freedom of Worship? Really? Update

By:  Diane Benjamin I came across an interesting article today about Bloomington.  It claims Bloomington, not Bloomington-Normal or McLean County, is in the top 10 small cities for educated millenials.  With 2 colleges and a major employer like State Farm, it probably is.  (Even if State Farm is moving jobs out). The article notes 40 […]