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June 13, 2012 - Portland nuns criticized by Vatican

By Guest Opinion, The Vatican has launched an investigation of the Leadership Council of Women Religious, a group representing over 80% of the 57,000 nuns in the U.S. including an active chapter in Portland.   The Vatican’s official document detailing the charges under investigation outlines three areas of concern. First of […]


June 12, 2012 - 5 Wives Vodka angers Mormon community

By Guest Opinion, Who knew that bureaucrats would ban vodka simply for being tasteless? Jeff Anderson prefers inoffensive alcohol. And as Idaho State Liquor Division Administrator, he has the power to get his own way. Ogden’s Own Distillery in Ogden, Utah, makes a middle-shelf vodka brand called Five Wives Vodka—clearly […]


June 11, 2012 - Poll shows public changing views on religion & politics

From Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life Survey Report Excerpt: A new survey finds signs of public uneasiness with the mixing of religion and politics. The number of people who say there has been too much religious talk by political leaders stands at an all-time high since the Pew […]


June 10, 2012 - Infertile Tualatin woman shares miracle pregnancy

by Shirley Dechaine 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. “What do you say we jump on the Harley and take a jaunt to our […]


June 9, 2012 - Inspector hits homeless shelter with violations

Homeless shelters receive a restaurant inspection just like any other restaurant in Oregon.  Below is a video from KATU showing what one Portland homeless shelter results were after a health & food inspection.  


June 8, 2012 - Balloons transport Bibles into North Korea

GPS Tracking Confirms: Bibles Launched into North Korea by Balloon are Reaching their Target By Jesse Medina, Seoul USA, Seoul USA, a Korean-American NGO that launches bibles and gospel flyers into North Korea 70 to 80 times a year, now has proof that the balloons are reaching their target.Using GPS […]


June 7, 2012 - Nigth Ride with Portland Police Sex Trafficking Unit — Part 2

What about the johns and pimps? Where are the active neighborhoods? by Dan Quatier, Compassion Connect, Portland police officers work to eliminate sex offenders and traffickers What about a john/a purchaser of sexual favors? When caught, they are normally cited. If they are first time offenders, they can choose to […]


June 6, 2012 - Stopping food stamp use at liqour stores, strip clubs

Abuse of Oregon assistance programs must be addressed By Senate Republican Office Salem, OR – Senate Republicans will continue to push legislation that can safeguard the integrity of Oregon’s public assistance programs. Data recently released to The Oregonian revealed disturbing evidence of misuse of these funds. In an effort to […]


June 5, 2012 - The missing point on profanity

Craig Groeschel, Lifechurch.tv Author of Soul Detox: Clean Living in a Contaminated World Recently, when I asked a friend for recommendations of a good movie to rent, he responded enthusiastically, “Have you seen The Hangover? It may be the funniest movie I’ve ever seen!” Excited about a potentially great comedy, […]


June 4, 2012 - Catholic League demands NPR apology

By Catholic League for Religious & Civil Rights On May 27, Barbara Bradley Hagerty did a piece that was posted on the website of National Public Radio (NPR) titled, “Just Doing His Job Is Catholic Official’s Defense.” Here is how she opened her story: “A clergy sex-abuse trial in is […]