Business

Exodus: Apple Pulls App from Ex-Gay Ministry

By Aaron Blumer Wed, 03/23/2011 - 5:38am

“Apple removed Exodus International’s app after critics released a position calling the organization ‘hateful and bigoted.’ Exodus promotes ‘freedom from homosexuality through the power of Jesus Christ.’”

"Lynn contended that the Ark Encounter – set to open Spring 2014 – is not a business but a ministry."

By SharperIron Mon, 01/31/2011 - 6:39am

….”The governor added, ‘This is a $150 million investment that is projected to create nearly 900 jobs including almost 550 full-time jobs. Bringing new jobs to Kentucky is my top priority … I am happy about the economic impact this project will have on the Northern Kentucky region.’”
Church and State Issues Flood Noah’s Ark Theme Park

House of Prayer gets to keep using "IHOP"?

By Aaron Blumer Thu, 12/30/2010 - 7:58am

“The International House of Pancakes has dropped its trademark infringement lawsuit against a church, agreeing to resolve its dispute with the International House of Prayer out of court.” IHOP Drops Suit
Related Filings post: IHOP Sues IHOP

Why is One Million Moms Going after Jiffy Lube?

By Aaron Blumer Mon, 07/19/2010 - 9:19am

Good intentions, hasty action?

Late last week, One Million Moms posted a Current Issue advisory concerning a “lewd Jiffy Lube ad.” The post describes the ad briefly and calls on readers to take action and send an email to Jiffy Lube president Rick Altizer requesting that the ad be pulled.

As a result, Jiffy Lube received what president Altizer described as “an avalanche of response” over the weekend.

One Million Moms’ attention to things like these is commendable. I’m glad they care. But in this case, their actions were not well informed.read more