Uniformity, Conformity, and Dissent   Baptists rejected statism   The issue of church/state relationship (marriage) has its roots in the age-old struggle of Satan and the Caesars of this world system to "I will ascend above the heights of … Continue reading →

According to news articles I have read; a 15 year old boy and two 16 year old boys took a 12 year old girl into a basement with intentions to sexually assault the young girl. The boys not only sexually assault the girl – they tape the attack while also flashing gang signs and then […]

Click to EnlargeThe threat of domestic political violence in the U.S. is extremely low.

It’s another warm weekend in the Quads and that can only mean a lot of car shows, races, and cruises going on. Here are a few that might capture your interest. If an event is not listed here it should be. Saturday, May 18 is the Lincoln Highway Car Show held in downtown Franklin Grove, […]

Rock Island Mayor Dennis Pauley's most recent appointments ( which were not officially confirmed by the city council) repeats the pattern of his predecessors as colonial rulers. Regardless of who local ethnic groups choose or designate as their representatives, colonial rulers choose their "leaders."� The "in your face"� decision sends a clear message to the group as to whose views matters when it comes to consideration of decisions affecting the community. Not wanting to make a "surprise"� announcement, Mayor Pauley informed city aldermen before last Monday night's meeting, May 4, ...