Billy Hallowell
Articles by Billy Hallowell
The unrestrained ghastliness of lawmakers’ abortion pins
Political pins were all the rage among members of Congress at the State of the Union address, but one of the messages donned by at least two lawmakers drew widespread rebuke -- and for good reason. Published February 10, 2023
Why the disgusting, satanic Sam Smith Grammy performance doesn’t deserve our rage
Singers Sam Smith and Kim Petras' "Unholy" performance immediately went viral, offering a disturbing display of demonic elements and imagery. Published February 8, 2023
Amid crumbling American culture, Christians have surprising cause for praise
With raging suicides, overdoses, violent crime, the continued repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic, dysfunctional political structures and a slew of other cultural crisis points, it should come as no surprise that many feel disjointed, disconnected and aloof. Published February 1, 2023
Culture’s move away from God sparking chaos, mental health problems, unhappiness
Comedian Bill Maher held little back on last Friday's episode of HBO's "Real Time," pondering what in the world is unfolding in our public schools and imploring the Democratic Party to take responsibility. Published January 25, 2023
Wars, hatred, suffering drive Americans to movies, TV shows about biblical end times
American culture is fully enraptured by the end of days. From apocalyptic, zombie-themed TV shows to theologically fueled theatrical escapades claiming to show life during the biblical end times, these eschatological themes are ever-present in entertainment. Published January 18, 2023
America needs to wake up and address the humanitarian crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh
"There will be massacres." Published January 12, 2023
Does the U.S. bear responsibility for the Taliban’s atrocities in Afghanistan?
Less than a year and a half since the U.S. entirely pulled troops out of Afghanistan in August 2021, the situation continues to disintegrate, with rampant poverty raging and human rights evaporating. Published January 5, 2023
Higher Ground: Honoring the life of Pope Benedict XVI
The first pope in 600 years to resign his office, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, died early Saturday at the age of 95, days after Pope Francis told a Vatican audience his predecessor "is very ill" and needed prayer. Published January 3, 2023
4 powerful stories that obliterate the ‘doom and gloom’ news cycle
With the daily news filled with so much pain, desperation and negativity, it's always refreshing to find stories that elevate positivity and point to human nature's better side. Published December 30, 2022
Less than half of Americans think religious freedom is a First Amendment right. That’s a crisis
In an era dominated by a troubling "freedom for me and none for thee" mantra, the increase in ignorance surrounding religious freedom should petrify and stupefy the masses. Published December 21, 2022
‘Tis the season for atheists’ and Satanists’ yuletide antics
'Tis the season for merriment, brotherhood, kindness, joy, and ... gaslighting. Each year, without fail, various activist groups seem intent on sullying the holiday joy with balderdash and triviality. Published December 15, 2022
Liberals weaponizing Christianity against justices, political appointees
As culture becomes increasingly secular, there's a growing hostility toward religion that seeks to threaten the very fabric of civility and constitutionality. Published December 8, 2022
DeSantis is right: Disney brought its problems on itself
"They brought this on themselves." Published December 1, 2022
Higher Ground: a whopping 70% of FBI’s abortion-related probes involve threats to pro-life outfits
"We have quite a number of investigations as we speak into attacks or threats against pregnancy resource centers, faith-based organizations, and other pro-life organizations," FBI Director Christopher Wray said. Published November 27, 2022
Defiant grandmother arrested for feeding homeless offers 3 powerful lessons for us all
Good Samaritan Norma Thornton's defiant pledge to never stop feeding the poor truly tugged at my heartstrings when we recently sat down to discuss her shocking ordeal. Published November 23, 2022
Higher Ground: Is religious freedom under attack?
The Senate on Wednesday set the stage for passage of the Respect for Marriage Act, a bill that would codify same-sex marriages and interracial unions into federal law. Published November 20, 2022
Candace Cameron Bure sparks preposterous firestorm for ‘traditional family’ comment
Gone are the days of agreeing to disagree. Today, it's all about ensuring that others endorse our every thought or whim. Published November 16, 2022
Why DeSantis’ brash and bold blueprint spells trouble for Trump
Haggling and uncertainty are still dominating some of the remaining midterm election races, but one definitive reality from the week's chaos is perfectly clear: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is, at the moment, one of the primary leaders of the Republican Party. Published November 11, 2022
Democrats out of touch with what most Americans care about
Veteran Democratic political strategist James Carville crafted a timeless slogan when he coined the 1992 phrase "It's the economy, stupid." Published November 7, 2022
Higher Ground: Politics in the pews heading into midterm elections
With the midterm elections approaching on Tuesday, a new survey found that half of American Protestants want "the church of their choice" to be in sync with their own political views. Published November 6, 2022