Tag: religious freedom

Rabbi Cahn speaks on behalf of Ohioans calling Joe Biden leader of the ‘American apostasy’ (VIDEO)

NORTH CENTRAL OHIO — As one of the leading voices for revival, the ministry of Rabbi Jonathan Cahn has been a force for good across the world, including in the Buckeye State. On Tuesday, Rabbi Cahn publicly released a powerful prophetic word to Joe Biden, saying that he has fallen

Ohio Legislature considers putting Canada on religious liberty watch list

COLUMBUS — Ohio legislators have taken note of the abuses of religious liberty with one of its trading partners. The Ohio House of Representatives have introduced a resolution calling out Canada for its religious persecution of clergy during the pandemic. They are urging the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) “to consider

114 Ohio clergy endorse Josh Mandel for U.S. Senate to defend faith, family & freedom (VIDEO)

BUCYRUS — With election polls in Ohio showing a large number of undecided voters in the crowded GOP Senate race, a band of pastors are coming forward. These clergy are convinced this candidate can carry a torch for freedom against government tyranny. Over one hundred clergy leaders across the state

Flashback: Light pillar phenomenon in Mansfield occurs after clergy discuss ‘Light our city’ (SLIDESHOW)

MANSFIELD — The faith community in the Buckeye Bible Belt has been a model for other communities around the world. As religious freedoms are being completely cancelled, one lesson North Central Ohio churches are demonstrating during precarious times is: “Do not stop.” Historically the region has been a light for

Lexington in trouble after leaving religious display out in the cold (SLIDESHOW)

LEXINGTON — Last month, Village Council voted for the first time in its history to allow a holiday religious display on public property. While the motion passed in his favor, one resident believes the Village is playing favorites and giving an unfair advantage to secular displays in the public forum.

Curtain lifted as liberals conspire with Satanists to fight Texas abortion law

MANSFIELD — The Satanic Temple is holding Texas’ religious freedom protections hostage, claiming the Lone Star State’s new abortion ban is restricting its ‘religious freedom.’ As liberal media outlets are pinning their hopes on the Satanists’ efforts, one Ohio pastor says the partnership demonstrates how hellbent liberals are to murder

GUEST COLUMN: Latest Supreme Court snub thorn in the side to florist & religious freedom (VIDEO)

On Friday, in an act of what can only be described as dereliction, the Supreme Court of the United States refused to hear the case of Arlene’s Flowers, Inc. vs. Washington. In refusing to hear this case, the Court has failed to bring clarity to a situation it ultimately created. Despite

Mandel’s message hitting home with social conservatives (VIDEO)

BUCYRUS– One candidate running for the U.S. Senate is running his campaign thru houses of faith and not thru the Republican National Committee. His unorthodox approach at the grassroots level is gaining momentum and is driving home the point that voters are not happy with the political establishment in Washington

Radical ‘Equality Act’ will invade every square inch of America

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to vote Thursday on H.R. 5, deceptively titled “The Equality Act.” When it was introduced last week, the bill had 223 Democrat co-sponsors and no Republican co-sponsors. Several Republicans who cosponsored the bill in 2019 have declined to cosponsor this

In this season of Hannukuh, are there any Maccabees?

CHARDON — In a day when religious gatherings are being banned by bureaucrats around the nation, the story of Hanukah could not have come at a better time. One faith-based advocate for Israel believes leaders who will not submit to the secular worldview need to step forward. “As the Maccabees

Nativity scene adorns decorative holiday display in Mansfield

MANSFIELD — After a dark year in 2020, the downtown is a little brighter for Christmas. The city has added to its holiday light display in Central Park, and people are talking. As one pastor points out, it is still important to keep the message of Christ on the public

Guest Column: Partnership with schools & churches in Columbus a powerful testimony (AUDIO)

Most public schools across the country are either attempting to hold school remotely or, in some hybrid form, brings kids back in the classroom in a limited way, keeping the numbers low. And that’s just for now. The plan has already changed in many districts and will likely change again

Cuyahoga County taken to court over its discrimination against Christian (VIDEO)

CLEVELAND – After passing a sexual orientation and gender identity ordinance in 2018, Cuyahoga County bureaucrats are now in the business of establishing its own theocracy. Citizens with diverse religious viewpoints inside the County are now punished and face punitive damages. Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) attorneys representing a Cleveland minister and

Governor signs Student Religious Liberties Act into law (VIDEO)

COLUMBUS — Despite efforts by the ACLU, a student religious freedom measure has crossed the finish line. This afternoon Governor Mike DeWine signed the Student Religious Liberties Act, HB 164. Sponsored by Rep. Tim Ginter (R-Salem), the bill protects freedom of religious expression and students’ right to pray in public

Richland County recognizes Religious Freedom Day (VIDEO) (AUDIO)

MANSFIELD — While religious freedom around the world is skating on thin ice, faith at home is helping people to walk on water. This week the Richland County Board of Commissioners paid tribute to “Religious Freedom Day” in a proclamation, “calling all Richland County citizens to reflect on the great

Nativity scenes take center stage across Buckeye Bible Belt (SLIDESHOW)

NORTH CENTRAL OHIO –When secular groups try to silence religious expression during the Christmas season, it is no “silent night” inside the Buckeye Bible Belt. Often times when religious displays are threatened, communities come together in solidarity and religious faith springs to action. Last year the anti-religious group Freedom for

Knox County clergy call out atheist group for bullying football coach (VIDEO)

HOWARD — A Wisconsin atheist group is threatening another rural high school by attempting to silence the First Amendment rights of a football coach. But a group of area clergy on the field have made an ‘extra point’ saying attempts to prohibit free exercise of religion is premature. Last week,

Guest Column: Athletic fields are not ‘End Zone’ of religious liberty (VIDEO)

It should come as no surprise to find religion mixed with sports in America. From Tim Tebow’s famous Bible verse eye paint, to teams huddled in prayer at the 50-yard line after games, American athletes and other members of the sports community routinely live out their faith—before, during, and after