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May 12, 2012 - Author counters Thomas Jefferson anti-religion myth

By Brenda Smotherman Repetition can’t turn slander into truth, and old lies remain false. But when it comes to the legacy of Thomas Jefferson, renowned historian David Barton, who was the #1 trending topic on Google earlier this week, argues that generations of Americans have been deceived into believing slanderous […]


May 12, 2012 - Portland Archbishop to ordian ten priests

Archbishop to ordain ten priests Archdiocese of Portland Archbishop John G. Vlazny will ordain ten priests on Saturday, June 9, at St. Mary’s Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. The Mass of ordination will begin at 11:00 am. This is the largest ordination class since 2009 when seven men were ordained […]


May 11, 2012 - Church hidden video scare rattles small town

In Aumsville Oregon a man was arrested for having child pornography on his computer. Police discovered also hidden camera videos that were taken inside a church bathroom. The man arrested, Christopher Fowler, was the church janitor and at times a youth leader and bus driver. He had been working at […]


May 10, 2012 - Chuck Norris helps tone down violent film (Expendables 2)

Chuck Norris tones down violent film (Expendables 2) By Guest Opinion, **** Editor Note *** this article originally stated that the rating was changed from R to PG-13. That turns out to be incorrect due to a mistranslation by a foreign media outlet. Turns out that it was the language, […]


May 9, 2012 - Obama OKs same sex marriage, Romney responds, IRS under fire

Below is a CNN video of President Obama speaking for the first time on his changed views on same sex marriage. Romney responded by reaffirming his opposite position for traditional marriage. In similar news Senator Hatch has called for an investigation into the IRS leaking private information showing Romney donating […]


May 9, 2012 - Hall of Fame coach stirs UofP at commencement

By University of Portland Legendary football coach Lou Holtz mixed humor with inspiration in addressing a record 803 undergraduates participating in the 2012 University of Portland spring commencement exercises on a sunny Sunday afternoon at the Earle A. and Virginia H. Chiles Center on campus. Holtz’s complete speech is available […]


May 8, 2012 - Adoption groups fear approaching end to tax credit

By Holt International Eugene based, Since 1997, the adoption tax credit has helped thousands of American families offset the high cost of adoption. Beginning in 2003, families that adopted children with special needs could claim the full credit, regardless of their qualified adoption expenses. Ultimately, this credit has made it […]



May 6, 2012 - Oregon stories: Missionary has Elijah miracle

From the book “Our Stories, God’s Glory“ A collection of real life inspiration stories from the NW How about your story? Be a part of 1,000 Oregonians sharing their faith story here. Pastor Dick Scott, Beaverton, Oregon One day, when I arrived at the home of José, the native Choco […]


May 5, 2012 - Blind Chinese activist Chen's rescuer freed

Chen Guangcheng’s Rescuer Released from Detention Photo: Rep. Chris Smith, Reggie Littlejohn, and Wang Xuezhen with photo of He Peirong Women’s Rights Without Frontiers He Peirong, known as Pearl, has been released from detention and has been interviewed by the BBC. Pearl has become known as the rescuer of blind […]