Decency Advocates Urge Christians to Patronize Pro-Family Businesses
January 5, 2007
- The Michigan-based American Decency Association (ADA) has developed a "National Shopping List" of businesses that it says are Christian-based or family-friendly in their practices. At present, the list is short; but the cultural watchdog group says it's just providing a place to start for people all over the U.S., who should go on to make their ... Full Story...Survey: Some Churches Apathetic Toward Community Outreach
January 5, 2007
- A new survey finds while most churches are involved in some sort of evangelism emphasis, many aren't focused on community outreach efforts. The same survey also shows that when it does come to either type of emphasis, there are distinct differences among denominations. Full Story...
Poll Shows Many Americans Wary of Islam
January 4, 2007
- A pro-family organization has published the early results of an online survey dealing with Islam. The poll shows an overwhelming number of respondents have an unfavorable opinion of that religion. Full Story...
No Apparent Teeth in Pelosi's Plans for Ethics Reform, Say Conservatives
January 4, 2007
- Two conservative activists on Capitol Hill, one a former presidential candidate, are skeptical of the new Speaker of the House's stated plans to clean up the "culture of corruption" in Congress. Full Story...
Activist: More Revelations About Romney Will Bring Conservative Fallout
January 4, 2007
- A pro-family activist predicts that with every new revelation about the liberal record of now-former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, there will be more conservative legislators dropping from his bandwagon. Full Story...
Dolls Targeting Tweens Transmit Values, Children's Advocate Warns
January 4, 2007
- Marketing aimed at children from ages eight to twelve, a group commonly called "tweens," now targets them with advertising previously pointed at teenagers. However, one educator and children's consumer advocate says this past Christmas season's top-selling dolls for girls, the Bratz line, illustrate the pressure tween girls are under because of ... Full Story...
Uzbekistan's Christians Face Escalating Persecution, VOM Reports
January 4, 2007
- An official with Voice of the Martyrs (VOM) says Christians living in one former Soviet bloc country are facing increasing persecution. According to the ministry, Christians in Uzbekistan house churches are choosing to meet in groups of five people or less to avoid being arrested, imprisoned, deported, or fined by the government. Full Story...
Pentagon Advisor Doubts Wisdom of U.S. Military's Recruiting Muslims
January 4, 2007
- Retired Lieutenant Colonel Bob Maginnis, a Pentagon advisor and national defense expert, believes U.S. military officials are making a radical mistake by trying to make America's armed services more attractive to Muslims. Full Story...
Attorney: Allegations Against Bible Curriculum Have No Basis in Fact
January 4, 2007
- A constitutional attorney is countering efforts in Michigan to undermine a widely used curriculum for teaching the Bible in public schools. Full Story...
CSI Highlights Plight of Persecuted Christians in Syria, Other Mideast Nations
January 3, 2007
- An official with Christian Solidarity International (CSI) says the once thriving Christian majority in Syria has now been transformed into a small, frightened community. According to published reports, thousands of believers are fleeing from war-torn Iraq into Syria, but the Islamic nation provides no safe refuge for Christians. Full Story...
Bauer Cautions That GOP Election 'Doldrums' Could Result in More Policy Defeats
January 3, 2007
- A former presidential candidate says conservatives face tough political battles over issues like immigration and taxes early in the new congressional session. Full Story...
McCain Won't Excite Conservatives, Says Former Liberal
January 3, 2007
- An author and self-professed former liberal says he doesn't think Arizona Senator John McCain is going to excite conservatives as the 2008 "presidential sweepstakes" kick into high gear. He believes there are a couple of alternatives who might be more attractive to the conservative voting bloc. Full Story...
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