A common thread united the latest rally in the culture war, the Reclaiming America for Christ Conference held last week at Trinity Baptist Church in Yukon. While reclaiming the culture of America was the theme, some of the participants eschew the political label and simply focus on “worldview education.” No ‘rest’ for conservativesRally for Sally […]
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Fox News host Glenn Beck commended an OKC crowd’s conservatism, claimed liberals destroying country
When you see Glenn Beck and his family move to Oklahoma, it’s time to panic, the Fox News Channel host told a crowd of about 1,500 Oklahomans June 26 at the “Taking Our Country Back” tour stop. Singer John Rich of the country group Big & Rich played emcee and entertainer throughout the afternoon in […]
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Consumers have a cornucopia of locally grown food choices, but the growing movement faces challenges
A product’s presence on Walmart’s shelves represents one barometer of its desirability in our culture. In the March 2010 issue of The Atlantic, author Charles Fishman said whatever Walmart decides to do has large repercussions. The article, “The Great Grocery Smackdown,” included a taste test between local foods from Walmart and Whole Foods Market. Walmart […]
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‘Gospel Brunch’ at The Boom mixes standard church service with skits, sing-alongs and drag queens
As the curtains part, a silver phone on the stage’s lone table rings. Rev. Kitty Bob Aimes, a drag queen dressed in a blue choir robe and makeup worthy of a televangelist, answers. “Softly and Tenderly” blares from the speakers. Church at The Boom is beginning. For the next hour-and-a-half, Aimes and Rev. Norma Jean […]
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Doctors debate the facts surrounding sexual orientation and gender confusion
A letter and fact sheet about teen sexual orientation and gender confusion sent from the American College of Pediatricians to public school administrators have been challenged as non-factual by two of the country’s largest and most prestigious professional associations: the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Psychological Association. The letter and fact sheet were […]
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Rove: Obama’s inaction to blame for timeliness of oil spill cleanup
Karl Rove, former senior adviser and deputy chief of staff to George W. Bush, said President Barack Obama contributed to the magnitude of the Gulf oil spill by his failure to act in a timely manner. “It took the president 12 days to go to the region, and to my knowledge, he’s yet to have […]
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K2, herbal incense and alternative to marijuana, recently became illegal
Gov. Brad Henry signed House Bill 3241 on April 29, making a potent marijuana substitute known as K2 illegal in Oklahoma. Sold under various proprietary names, K2 is an herbal mixture sprayed with psychoactive chemicals to produce similar affects to marijuana, although the product was sold in local head shops as incense. Oklahoma Rep. David […]
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Recent study suggests psilocybin as spiritual eye-opener, but health and legality are concerns
ment, a point at which more than 60 percent of the participants still reported an increased sense of well-being. Tom Boyd, David Ross Boyd Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at the University of Oklahoma, said religious groups have used psychedelic drugs, including mushrooms, to induce religious or mystical experiences for centuries. “Peyote is probably the best […]
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Oklahoma is not on short list to house National Bible Museum, but ‘nothing is out’
One Oklahoma family is playing a key role in assembling one of the world’s largest collection of Bibles and Bible-related artifacts for a future National Bible Museum. Steve Green, president of Hobby Lobby Stores Inc., and his father, founder David Green, are helping the National Bible Museum scout a site for its permanent location. According […]
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Bills on Bible curriculum in public schools continue to move through the state House and Senate
Two bills intended to provide for the teaching of the Bible in Oklahoma public schools have been referred to committees for further discussion. According to Rep. Todd Russ, R-Cordell, the principal author of House Bill 2321, both pieces of legislation are expected to move to conference sometime this week. The Senate’s version is Senate Bill […]