Peter Sprigg

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  Apr 12, 2020

  Easter faith: God in the midst of coronavirus pandemic

  Where is God in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic? Believers may ask this question in pain and in grief for those suffering. Unbelievers may ask the same question in scorn and cynicism.

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  Apr 19, 2019

  Europe’s Christian heritage and the passion of Paris

  Historically, in one sense, Christianity clearly triumphed over the paganism of Rome. It survived persecution, and with the conversion of Constantine, even gained worldly power. The Roman Empire eventually fell, but Christianity not only survived but grew to be practiced around the globe. Yet in another sense, ...

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  Apr 5, 2019

  LGBT 'equality' laws lose their foundation: Evidence shows sexual orientation can change

  The truth is, “sexual orientation” is a multi-faceted concept, involving a combination of attractions, behaviors, and personal identity. These four studies all demonstrate that significant change in each of the elements of sexual orientation is possible.

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  Nov 19, 2018

  'Boy Erased' film misrepresents sexual orientation counseling

  Those advocating legal restrictions on sexual orientation change efforts (SOCE) are hoping for a boost from a new movie, Boy Erased, intended to dramatize problems with what they call “conversion therapy.”

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  Sep 5, 2018

  The Problem With Judicial Nominations? The Left Doesn't Actually Want to Follow the Constitution

  We could sum up the attitude of the Left toward the American political system with a similar statement: "I love democracy ... it's the Constitution I can't stand!" That is the opinion that is apparent from some of the reactions to President Trump's nomination of Brett Kavanaugh.

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  Feb 28, 2017

  Trump's School Transgender Policies: Common Sense and Legal

  Contrary to almost all the news reporting on this story, the real question addressed by the new administration's guidance is not (at least not directly), "Which restrooms or locker rooms should students who identify as transgender use?"

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  Jan 13, 2017

  Christian Persecution, Religious Freedom Explored in 'Silence' (Movie Review)

  This year, perhaps surprisingly, Hollywood has given us a reminder of why the principle of religious freedom is so important — to avoid the persecution of religious dissenters that has stained so much of world history.

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  Mar 16, 2015

  10 Myths About Redefining Marriage

  Advocates of redefining "marriage" to include same-sex couples use a number of arguments that can best be described as "myths." The reality is often quite different.

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  Mar 16, 2015

  Freedom Yes, Redefine Marriage, No

  By an almost 2-1 margin, Americans in a recent poll declared they agree that "States and citizens should remain free to uphold marriage as the union of a man and a woman and the Supreme Court shouldn't force all 50 states to redefine marriage."

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  Dec 18, 2014

  With an Intact Family, and Miracles, 'It's a Wonderful Life'

  We have long known from the social science research that children raised in an intact family have better physical and mental health and economic security, on average, than children in other family or household structures. But—more miracles?