Tyler O'Neil

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  Mar 10, 2014

  Most Americans 'Beaten Into Submission' by Political Correctness, Ben Carson Says

  The Left's focus on "political correctness" prevents Americans from speaking common sense about political issues, Dr. Ben Carson, former pediatric neurosurgery director at the Johns Hopkins Children's Center who shot to fame last year when he gave a politically incorrect speech at the National Prayer Breakfast, declared In a speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC).

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  Mar 8, 2014

  Marijuana Legalization Debate: 'Do We Really Need More Dumb People?'

  A panel on marijuana legalization led to a spirited debate on the social costs of drug use and the drug war at the Conservative Political Action Conference on Thursday.

• Mar 8, 2014

  Marriage Is the Cure to Poverty, Income Inequality, Says CPAC Panelist

  An income inequality panel at the Conservative Political Action Conference agreed that the 50-year "War on Poverty" has failed to enrich the poor and that family breakdown is contributing to the problem.

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  Mar 7, 2014

  Republican Party Divide Really About Tactics, Not Principles, Rep. Paul Ryan Says

  Congressman Paul Ryan (R, Wisc.) declared that the Republican Party is fundamentally united and that seeming chasms are slight disagreements on political tactics. He and two conservative Senators hailed the new ideas in the GOP as a positive platform for the future.

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  Mar 6, 2014

  Panelists Blast UN Report That Calls on Vatican to Reconsider Homosexuality, Abortion

  Experts denounced the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child's recent report in which it suggested the Catholic Church alter its positions on fornication, contraception, homosexuality, and abortion. The report, they said, is an attack on the Catholic Church and an overreach of U.N. power.

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  Mar 6, 2014

  Burnett and Downey Talk 'Son of God's' Profound Impact; Address Critics on Biblical Inaccuracies

  Roma Downey and Mark Burnett, the married couple who produced "The Bible" miniseries and the recent film "Son of God," said they have received hundreds of emails from long-time believers and recent converts saying the film has touched their lives.

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  Mar 5, 2014

  '12 Years a Slave' Director Exposes Modern Slavery at Oscars

  When "12 Years a Slave" Director Steve McQueen accepted the Oscar for "Best Picture" on Sunday night, he dedicated the award to the 21 million people still in slavery today. Experts drew a comparison between sex trafficking and the struggles of Solomon Northrup, the film's main character, and also compared modern slavery and Christian persecution.

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  Mar 5, 2014

  8-Year-Old Gold Star Kid Gives Ohio Soldier the Gift of a 'Lifetime;' Honors Deceased Father With His Act of Kindness

  After finding $20 in a Cracker Barrel parking lot, 8-year-old Myles Eckert said he decided to give the found money to Lt. Col. Frank Dailey, a man he had never met before, "because he's a soldier, and soldiers remind me of my dad."

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  Mar 4, 2014

  Matthew McConaughey's 'God' Speech at the Oscars Required Courage

  Matthew McConaughey, winner of the Academy's "Best Actor" award, gave homage to God for his victory on Sunday evening, a move that few make in acceptance speeches, according to a graphic by The Associated Press. Voices in Christian media praised his speech, arguing that it took courage.

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  Mar 4, 2014

  'Son of God' Takes $26 Million – Box Office 'Miracle'

  The new film "Son of God," a Jesus-focused adaptation of last year's miniseries "The Bible," earned $26.5 million in a second place win at the box office this past weekend. Christian reviewers celebrated the success, calling it a "miracle," but warned that it will not suddenly convert Hollywood.