Christian law firm promoting stand for purity in public schools
February 14, 2007
- For the fourth straight year, Liberty Counsel is helping public school students take a stand for purity this Valentine's Day. The "Day of Purity" is designed to help those students educate their peers on the value of remaining sexually pure -- one benefit being the avoidance of contracting an incurable, sexually-transmitted disease. Full Story...Petition counters opposition to Bush library at SMU
February 14, 2007
- Efforts to prevent Southern Methodist University from housing President Bush's library are being met with stiff resistance from mainstream United Methodists. Conservative activist Mark Tooley with the Institute on Religion and Democracy admits he finds it ironic that some bishops within the United Methodist Church are opposed to SMU hosting the ... Full Story...
New Mexico lawmakers look at protecting private property rights of citizens
February 14, 2007
- During a special hearing today, New Mexico lawmakers will look at proposed legislation protecting the private property rights of citizens. An attorney in Arizona says one of the pieces of legislation would the power of eminent domain from the state's redevelopment laws. Full Story...
Former Israeli diplomat praises Muslim likely to be Bolton replacement
February 14, 2007
- Author and former Israeli ambassador Dore Gold says he's well acquainted with Zalmay Khalilzad, the man expected to be picked as America's next ambassador to the United Nations. And, the Israeli author adds, he has absolutely no problem with President Bush picking the Muslim diplomat for the post. Full Story...
Criticism of Obama by Australian prime minister defended
February 14, 2007
- An Australian defense analyst says his country's prime minister had every right to criticize U.S. presidential candidate, Sen. Barak Obama (D-Ill.) for advocating a specific date to pull U.S. troops out of Iraq. Prime Minister John Howard is refusing to back down in response to criticism for his comments, saying it is contrary to his country's s... Full Story...
ELCA urged to obey scripture
February 13, 2007
- The president of the Institute on Religion and Democracy (IRD) says it's disappointing that leaders of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America want to change church guidelines so an open homosexual can continue serving as a pastor. Full Story...
Michigan appeals court hands victory to traditional marriage
February 13, 2007
- The president of the American Family Association of Michigan says a state appeals court ruling that bans benefits for same-sex partners of government and public university employees is a major victory for pro-family advocates. Full Story...
Death threat against Christian opponent of homosexuality
February 13, 2007
- Pro-family activist Peter LaBarbera of Americans for Truth has been the target of a death threat posted on a popular homosexual website. Full Story...
InnerChange prison program appeal on appeals court docket
February 13, 2007
- The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis will hear oral arguments in the appeal of a federal judge's ruling against Prison Fellowship, the InnerChange Freedom Initiative (IFI), and the State of Iowa. Last summer, a judge ruled that the IFI program -- a Prison Fellowship-sponsored, faith-based pre-release program for prisoners -- in Iow... Full Story...
NY congressman's 'flippant' pro-homosexual remarks questioned
February 13, 2007
- A conservative military watchdog says Congressman Gary Ackerman showed complete disrespect to Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice during a recent hearing of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Democrat Gary Ackerman made flippant jokes about the military's ban on homosexuals serving in the military. Full Story...
Democrat Nelson embraces black pro-life leaders
February 13, 2007
- Nebraska Senator Ben Nelson was among a bipartisan group of lawmakers who recently addressed the National Black Pro-Life Union at the Capitol building. Nelson told those in attendance that protecting the sanctity of human life does not just involve overturning Roe V. Wade, the landmark 1973 ruling that legalized abortion on demand in the U.S. Full Story...
US Supreme Court asked to decide legal battle between states over same-sex unions
February 13, 2007
- The Christian public-interest law firm Liberty Counsel is asking the high court to take two cases known as Miller v.Jenkins. They pit Virginia law, which does not recognize same-sex unions, against Vermont law, which does. Full Story...
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