Illinois Family Institute

Ms. Leland does a great job in this short video promoting the IFI Worldview Conference which is scheduled for March 18, 2023 in Barrington, Illinois. Learn more: https://illinoisfamily.org/event/worldview-conference-pro-life-apologetics/

Approximately 160 citizens from across the state gathered in front of the Illinois governor’s mansion in Springfield on Thursday, July 1st for a Pro-Family Rally and Jericho Prayer March in protest of radical sex education legislation (SB 818). We gathered to pray and recite scripture, to sing hope into darkness, and to call on the Lord’s blessing as we answer His call to “rescue the weak and the needy, and deliver them from the hand of the wicked.”

Jo McGuire is the Chairman of the Board for the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association and is a Certified Professional Collector and Trainer (CPCT) and a Certified Designated Employee Representative Trainer (CDERT) who consults and trains professionals overseeing Safety Sensitive Employees in the compliance of federal DOT guidelines for drug and alcohol screening programs. She lives in Colorado. In this 4 minute segment, Jo gives first-hand evidence of what happens when a state allows marijuana to be grown in homes. Not only does the black-market thrive, but it creates a “gray market.” Crime increases while property values decrease. What’s more, insurance companies will not cover any damages because marijuana is still a Schedule 1 Drug. Watch to learn more.

He is the first navy chaplain in our nation's history that was fired for standing up for traditional marriage. He was the navy chaplain for the Navy SEAL teams and SEAL team 6, and a former U.S. Marine and military policeman. He is the Rev. Dr. Wes Modder, the pastor at Stone Church in Orland Park, speaking at one of Illinois Family Institute's Soldiers of the Cross Forums in Collinsville. Sign up for our Action Alert Email at https://www.votervoice.net/ILFI/register

Kenna Rose speaks on the threat of a culture that prizes safety and comfort above all else, the roots of that mindset, and how it results in the eventual and sometimes swift loss of freedom both through government mandates and laws and through personal fear that entraps you. She answers the questions “Why did the Founding Father’s price freedom over safety,” “Why do people today value safety so highly and what with the eventual cost be.” And, finally, “What does a safety-oriented life do.” Kenna is a young Christian conservative speaker; you can find Kenna Rose on: Instagram – KennaRose_Official Facebook – @RealKennaRose Twitter - @RealKennaRose

The U.S. Senate passed the so-called Respect for Marriage Act by a vote of 61-36. Prior to the roll call vote, the amendments offered by U.S. Senators Lee, Rubio and Lankford were each voted down. The bill now goes to the U.S. House for their vote since it differs a bit from the version the House previously passed. ADF's statement about today's sad day can be found here: https://adfmedia.org/press-release/us-senate-passes-legislation-disrespecting-marriage-endangering-religious-freedom