“The generation now knows no other way of thinking…we have to re-teach the generation that life is important.”

by Amanda Read Sheik | May 6, 2015 | Culture, Interviews, World Views

Patty Hunter is a real sweetheart and a godly lady on a mission. Read my interview with her at Live Action News.

Filmmakers who want to combat the culture of death should take Capra’s advice

by Amanda Read Sheik | May 6, 2015 | Culture, Filmmaking, World Views

…Life-affirming themes used to be a hallmark of classic filmmaking, whether their genius was immediately recognized or not. A case in point is the work of Frank Capra, a director who is the namesake of Life Fest’s most prominent award. Capra was the youngest of...

Beutler on D.C.: “In this town, you have to set your boundaries early on”

by Amanda Read Sheik | Apr 23, 2015 | Politics

In an interview with Marie Claire, Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-WA) recounts a congressional freshman experience that may be all too common on Capitol Hill. A committee chairman asked for her signature to co-sponsor a bill without letting her read the actual bill. Beutler...

Religious Liberty Demands Government Acknowledge a Power Greater Than Itself

by Amanda Read Sheik | Apr 15, 2015 | Culture, Politics, World Views

…The ordinance these cyber bullies hated to lose equated sexual orientation and gender identity with race as a protected class. The problem with creating a protected class based upon behavior is it threatens freedom of conscience for those who do not want to...

Lindsey Kolb offers civil debate and gets cyber bullied

by Amanda Read Sheik | Apr 15, 2015 | Academic Freedom, Politics, World Views

Thomas Jefferson drew the line of injury at breaking his leg or picking his pocket, but today this is offensive: “I ask you to consider both sides, read the bill, talk to your friends, talk to your family, do some research and come up with your own decision concerning...

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