This Week's Viewpoint     Gimme that "right kind" of religion...     Religion is a part of America’s heritage, but these days, something has changed. That change showed up in the President’s speech at the National Prayer Breakfast and it’s showing up right here in Tennessee at Vanderbilt University. Watch the commentary.     Latest News     What are the three most important action items for the next President?     Time.com asked Ken Blackwell, and three other leading conservative thinkers, to list the top three things they believe the next President must do upon taking office. Ken Blackwell will be the featured speaker at a special dinner hosted by FACT on March 1, 2012, in Memphis. Tickets are only $25.  Learn more about Mr. Blackwell and purchase tickets at this link.     Obama mandate taking away religious organizations' rights causes firestorm     Obama forcing religious organizations to violate their beliefs by providing abortion-inducing drugs and contraceptives in health plans is about taking away freedom of religion from all Christians, not just Catholics. Richard Land: “Administration has declared war on religion and freedom of conscience.” Albert Mohler: “Obama administration trampled religious liberty under the feet of the leviathan state.”  BREAKING NEWS: This afternoon Obama says requirement to provide such free coverage will be transferred from religious organizations to their insurers. One Congressman calls it a “fig leaf, not a compromise.”     Two judges overturn will of 7 million Californians by upholding gay marriage     “Proposition 8” state constitutional amendment defining marriage between a man and a woman, passed by 52% of voters in 2008, declared unconstitutional. Judge writing opinion widely regarded as most liberal judge on most liberal federal appellate court.  Next step: U.S. Supreme Court.     Why Planned Parenthood so viciously attacked Susan G. Komen Foundation     Planned Parenthood, a $1 billion a year organization, stood to lose 6/10 of 1/1000 of its budget from Komen’s initial decision (later reversed). But it wasn’t about the money. Komen loses more than top exec quitting; it loses its reputation as millions now know that some money Komen raises goes to the largest abortion provider in the country.     Big three TV networks again show bias     Study shows major networks rushed to defend Planned Parenthood when Komen initially decided to defund it. And when Obama administration announced religious organizations must provide coverage for abortion-inducing drugs against their beliefs? Deafening silence.     Just because it's legal doesn't mean it's right     Vanderbilt law student has it right when it comes to university prohibiting Christian student organizations from requiring leaders to adhere to their beliefs. Vanderbilt’s Vice Chancellor has it wrong when he said, “We don’t want to have personal religious views intrude on good decision-making on this campus.”     Should Tennessee's judicial retention law be repealed?     Learn the truth behind state Supreme Court retention elections from a true insider; it's politics at its worst and your constitutional rights were the victim.     Legislature to consider bill protecting religious freedom rights of teachers     Tennessee legislation to be considered soon preventing school boards from entering into agreements with groups like the ACLU that infringe upon First Amendment rights of school personnel and students. Bill itself can be found here.     Mississippi bill could mean life imprisonment if parents spank children     Mississippi’s legislature considering bill that could result in parents who spank their children facing up to life imprisonment. HSLDA worried that bill’s language leaves too much interpretation to individual judges.     Washington state to legislatively enact same-gender "marriage"     State Senate and House have both approved bill to recognize same-gender “marriage”.  Governor has vowed to sign it shortly.  Bill was backed by Starbucks, Nike and Microsoft.     Planned Parenthood sues Tennessee for denying it grant money     Never hesitant to push others around, Planned Parenthood sues Tennessee to get back the Title IX money it lost in this year's state budget.     National Marriage Week February 7-14     National Marriage Week aims to strengthen and increase marriage while reducing divorce.  Among other events, “Date Night Challenge,” a 2-hour webcast with Dr. Greg Smalley and comedian Jeff Allan, to be held.  Partial schedule of events in Tennessee can be found on FACT’s calendar. More events listed here.

Video of the Week Attempting to redefine marriage, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals struck down Proposition 8. The ADF's Alan Sears explains why the battle's not over yet! Watch.       FACT Report 2012 Tennessee Pro-family Legislation Government & God-Given Rights Abortion, Sexuality and Rebellion Against God FACT Report Archive Heard weekly on the Bott Radio Network: Memphis WCRV 640 AM Nashville WCRT 1160 AM (Full station list below)       Current Legislation Track legislation FACT is watching in the TN General Assembly.       Upcoming Events Feb 11 - Madison Foundations of Liberty Seminar Feb 16 - Nashville Watchmen on the Wall Mar 1 - Memphis Ken Blackwell Mar 3 - Chattanooga Common Sense Chattanooga Forward this email to a friend Join our mailing list!

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