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June 8, 2016 - How God used Muhammad Ali

How God used Muhammad Ali By M. Martin, Oregon The life of Muhammad Ali had an impact on many faiths beyond his own. Consider how former opponent, George Foreman, spoke on how Ali helped his life transformation and his Christian ministry. Fox News interview:


June 6, 2016 - Religious “Nones” Become Something

By Tom Krattenmaker Award-winning Portland-based writer Tom’s article also featured on Yale University Reflections Ten years out from the barrage of best-selling “new atheist” manifestos, something different is happening in the gathering wave of those who check “none” when asked for their religious affiliation. Among the newer atheists (plus agnostics, […]


June 3, 2016 - Gospel according to Marvel?

By Judson Press, What does a comic book superhero have in common with the gospel of Jesus Christ? Readers will learn this and more in the new Judson Press title “Holy Heroes: The Gospel According to DC & Marvel” by pastor and author Scott Bayles. Likening the legends of superheroes […]


June 1, 2016 - Abortion initiative moved to 2018

By Christian News Northwest Subscribe To better confront expected legal challenges, an additional two years is now needed to get an initiative on the Oregon ballot to end state funding of abortion, according to initiative sponsors. Although Corvallis-based Oregon Life United had initially sought a statewide vote this November on […]


May 30, 2016 - An idea to unite humanists & believers

By Tom Krattenmaker Award-winning Portland-based writer Recent book: The Evangelicals you Don’t Know Tom’s article also featured on USA Today Winter is probably the last thing on most of our minds; we’ve just escaped its clutches and can finally enjoy the warmth of spring. But while it’s still many months […]


May 25, 2016 - Take our Religious discrimination quiz

By Bullard Law, Portland law firm By Michael G. McClory It is Friday afternoon at the end of the month.  Many of you are thinking about scooting out as early as possible.  The Bullard Edge has a two-question current events quiz for you. This week’s topic: religious discrimination.  Good luck. […]


May 23, 2016 - Oregon’s Holt International 60 amazing years!

By Holt International, 60 years ago, Bertha Holt championed legislation that helped her and Harry Holt adopt their children from Korea. Since that time, political advocacy has been a cornerstone of Holt’s work. Holt president and CEO Phil Littleton reflects on our development as an organization, and how supporting policies […]


May 20, 2016 - Nuns win in Supreme Court

Life Legal Release, The Supreme Court on Monday sent the Little Sisters of the Poor case back to the lower courts to revisit the contraceptive drug mandate under the Affordable Care Act. The Little Sisters had been threatened with millions of dollars in fines for refusing to comply with the […]



May 14, 2016 - United Methodist culture-war clash in Portland

Mark Tooley, President of the Institute on Religion and Democracy. Featured in Wall Street Journal As 864 delegates gather in Portland, Ore., for the United Methodist Church’s quadrennial General Conference, they face a fork in the road: Will United Methodism turn inward and remain a mostly liberal Protestant church? Or […]