NCBC Statement on Somatic Cell Reprogramming to Obtain Stem Cells
November 26, 2007
The highly promising strategy of reprogramming human somatic cells, presented in recent papers by the research teams of Dr. Shinya Yamanaka and Dr. James Thomson, represents a significant breakthrough in attempts to obtain pluripotent stem cells, and affects the ethical discussion around stem cells in a very positive way. Full Story...Dr. Philip H. Towner Selected as Dean of Nida Institute for Biblical Scholarship at American Bible Society
November 26, 2007
The American Bible Society has announced that Dr. Philip H. Towner will become the Dean of the Nida Institute for Biblical Scholarship at the American Bible Society. He will succeed Dr. Robert Hodgson, who is retiring in mid-2008. Dr. Towner will join the Bible Society staff in February to work with Dr. Hodgson over the several months before Dr. Hodgson's retirement. Full Story...
Life Coach and Motivational Speaker Paula White Talks to Larry King about Her New Book, 'You're All That!'
November 26, 2007
Author, motivational speaker, and life coach Paula White will appear on Larry King Live from Los Angeles on Monday, November 26th. Tune into CNN at 6:00PM Pacific/9:00PM Eastern to hear Pastor White discuss her new book, You're All That! Full Story...
Atheism for Children - New Book Responds to The Golden Compass Film and Atheistic Books for Children
November 23, 2007
Pied Piper of Atheism: Philip Pullman and Children's Fantasy by Sandra Miesel and Peter Vere, with Introduction by Carl E. Olson, is an intelligent examination of the controversial book, The Golden Compass, and the series of books by British atheist writer Philip Pullman, called His Dark Materials. Full Story...
Experience the Miracle of 'The Nativity Story' Available on DVD for the Holiday Season from New Line Home Entertainment
November 23, 2007
Journey back in history as the greatest story ever told is brought to life in the epic drama The Nativity Story, available on DVD for a MSRP of $19.97 from New Line Home Entertainment. The Nativity Story is an inspirational tale of extraordinary faith and love that chronicles the arduous journey of Mary and Joseph, a divine pregnancy and the miraculous birth of Jesus. Full Story...
American Bible Society Provides Scripture at New Orleans Hornets Home Game; Works with Word Entertainment for Concert After the Game
November 23, 2007
The American Bible Society, working cooperatively with the New Orleans Hornets of the National Basketball Association, participated in the first Faith & Family Night at the team's home game with the San Antonio Spurs, Friday, November 9. Full Story...
NYSE Chairman Carter Donates $1 Million Aircraft to JAARS Inc.
November 23, 2007
JAARS Inc. of Waxhaw N.C. announced today that Marshall N. Carter and his wife Missy donated their personal Pilatus PC-6 aircraft to JAARS for its humanitarian purposes. Mr. Carter is chairman of the New York Stock Exchange and chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Boston Medical Center. Full Story...
The Unifying Factor for Faith and Values Voters This Presidential Season
November 23, 2007
Concerns over a Clinton Presidency may do more to mobilize and motivate faith voters then the current crop of Republican candidates. The lack of passion and zeal for any Republican Presidential hopefuls will melt away in the face of the possibility of Hillary Clinton living in the White House for the next 8 years. Full Story...
Eritrea Expels Catholic Missionaries
November 22, 2007
The Eritrean government has ordered the expulsion of thirteen Catholic missionaries, according to reports from the missionary news agency MISNA and the Catholic Information Service for Africa (CISA). Full Story...
Spitzer's Other DMV 'License' Issue
November 22, 2007
Governor Spitzer has decided to drop his illegal immigrant driver license program due to public pressure and potential lawsuits. Now it's time for the governor to drop his opposition to another "license" problem at the DMV: the approval of the New York "Choose Life" license plate that has been blocked by the DMV - at taxpayers' expense -- for three long years. Full Story...
Catholic Ethics Institute Sees Risk and Opportunity in Monkey Cloning Announcement
November 22, 2007
The Westchester Institute, a Catholic ethics think-tank that has been deeply engaged in recent years in the stem cell debate, reacted with concern to the announcement, published online today in Nature, that Oregon-based scientist Shoukrat Mitalipov has successfully cloned monkey embryos and derived embryonic stem cells from them. Full Story...
'Grassley Six' Likely Probed for Three Areas, ECFA Head Tells Church Executive Magazine
November 22, 2007
The head of a financial accountability group for Christian nonprofits says that the Senate Finance Committee is likely to be looking at three areas of operation of "the Grassley Six," as he calls them, major ministries headed by Kenneth Copeland, Creflo Dollar, Benny Hinn, Eddie Long, Joyce Meyer and Randy and Paula White. Full Story...
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