Legendary Gospel Soloist George Beverly Shea Celebrates Century Mark with Friends, Family
February 6, 2009
A warm gathering of friends, family and loved ones celebrated the latest achievement of one of Christian music's most beloved ministers Monday night, as legendary Gospel soloist George Beverly Shea marked his 100th birthday. Full Story...Unlicensed California Abortionist Sentenced to Over 3 Years in Prison
February 6, 2009
Bertha Bugarin was sentenced in a Los Angeles court on Friday to 3 years, 4 months in prison for committing illegal abortions without a medical license. Prosecutors had asked for five years. Full Story...
Internet Evangelist Lambastes Obama's $1 Trillion Stimulus Package
February 6, 2009
The world's leading internet evangelist, Bill Keller - founder of Liveprayer.com - is lambasting President Barack Hussein Obama and Congress for "throwing another trillion dollars down the toilet." Full Story...
Lawsuit Filed -- Criminal Charges Still Demanded in Murder of Baby After Failed Abortion
February 6, 2009
A law suit was filed last week by the Thomas More Society in the case of a baby that was born alive at a Hialeah abortion clinic, murdered, and whose body was stashed on the clinic roof. Full Story...
Christian woman released on bail in Egypt
February 6, 2009
A Christian woman who was arrested along with her family at the Cairo International Airport in December was granted bail on January 24. When Zainab Said Abel-Aziz (24) -- who goes by the Christian name of Martha Samuel Makkar -- converted to Christianity from Islam in 2003 Full Story...
Saudi Christian blogger arrested
February 5, 2009
On January 13, Saudi police arrested Hamoud Bin Saleh (28) and blocked access to his online blog, according to reports from The Arabic Network for Human Rights Information. Full Story...
Christians arrested in Tehran, Iran
February 5, 2009
Three Christians were arrested in Iran's capital city of Tehran on January 21. At approximately 7:00 a.m., officials apprehended Hamik Khachikian, an Armenian Christian, as well as Jamal Ghalishorani (49) and his wife, Nadereh Jamali, who are converts to Christianity from Islam. Full Story...
Initial Public Display of the World's First Authentic Re-Creation of the Stone Tablets of the Ten Commandments
February 5, 2009
A small company in San Antonio, Texas has re-created, as an art form, an authentic and faithful-to-scripture set of the two stone tablets referred to in the Bible. The company, HaShem Artworks, will sponsor its initial public display at the Norris Conference Centers located in Crossroads Mall in San Antonio. Full Story...
Anti-Conversion Law Likely in Sri Lanka
February 5, 2009
Sri Lanka's Parliament is expected to pass the country's first anti-conversion law next month. The proposed legislation, titled "Bill for Prohibition of Forcible Conversions," was presented a second time to members of Parliament in January. It is expected to easily pass when it is presented for a vote in February. Full Story...
Lawsuit Filed for Baby Born Alive at Abortion Clinic then Killed and Hidden from Police
February 5, 2009
On Tuesday, January 27, 2009, suit was filed in Miami on behalf of Shanice Denise Osbourne, an infant girl who was murdered in July, 2006. Thomas More Society retained the prominent Miami personal injury attorney, Tom Pennekamp, to prepare and prosecute the case Full Story...
Imprisoned Christians die following torture in Eritrea
February 4, 2009
Two Eritrean Christians died recently in the Mitire Military Confinement Centre after enduring torture for their faith. On January 16, Mehari Gebreneguse Asgedom (42), a member of the Living God Church, succumbed to health complications caused by diabetes and mistreatment while in solitary confinement. Full Story...
Young Pro-Life Activists Arrested at George Mason University Virginia for Free Speech Activity
February 4, 2009
On January 26, 2009, two college-age members of the Survivors Campus Life Tour were arrested at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, while distributing literature on the public campus. Full Story...
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