Evangelist Gets OK to Pursue Free-Speech Suit Against Chicago
December 20, 2006
- A judge has allowed a Philadelphia evangelist to continue with his lawsuit against the City of Chicago over his arrest during the "Gay Games 2006," which was hosted by the Windy City this summer. Full Story...'Silent Treatment' Demands High-Profile Preacher Step Down, Says Seminary Prez
December 20, 2006
- A crisis at one of the nation's largest Southern Baptist churches appears to be escalating as a seminary president has called for that church's senior pastor to step down for remaining silent about allegations of sexual abuse involving a longtime staff member. Full Story...
Year In Review: Deaths Rekindle Call for Feds to Revoke Approval of Abortion Drug
December 20, 2006
- "How many more deaths?" That's the question that pro-lifers are asking following the latest reports of more deaths that may be attributable to the abortion pill known as RU 486, which the federal government approved for distribution amidst political accusations shortly before Bill Clinton left office. Full Story...
Year In Review: Religious Freedom Group Reports Rising Persecution of China's Christians
December 20, 2006
- A new report finds that nearly 2,000 house church pastors and Christians have been arrested in China in the past year. And, according to a report by the China Aid Association, many of those arrested were abused and tortured during their time in jail. Full Story...
Year In Review: Strategy for Exiting Public Schools Described as 'Call to Holiness'
December 20, 2006
- One of the authors of a proposed resolution urging the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) to come up with a plan to pull its children from public schools says the resolution is a "call to holiness" and a "call to obey God's Word." Full Story...
Year In Review: Study Finds Most U.S. Churches Fairly Uninvolved in Politics
December 20, 2006
- Despite many portrayals in the mainstream media, a spokesman for one national research firm says two recent studies show few churches in the United States are actively involved politically. In these studies, researchers found that pastors and lay church members generally view their congregations as largely uninvolved in politics. Full Story...
Pro-Family Advocate Blasts Wal-Mart's Online Ad Gimmick Targeting Children
December 19, 2006
- The direct targeting of children by advertisers and the encouragement of greed and materialism in young people through advertising media are two of the complaints a pro-family children's advocacy coalition has lodged with regard to a Wal-Mart-sponsored website that helps children build Christmas lists of what they want their parents to buy for t... Full Story...
Texas Attorney: Case Will Test State Law on Religious Freedom
December 19, 2006
- The Texas Supreme Court has decided to hear a case that one attorney says could affect all states with religious freedom statutes. An attorney involved in the case -- Pastor Barr and Philemon Homes, Inc. v. The City of Sinton -- says it is will be the first case before the high court to interpret the state's Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RF... Full Story...
Virginia Churches Commended for Leaving ECUSA
December 19, 2006
- Evangelical activists are voicing their support for the Episcopal churches in Virginia who, over the weekend, voted strongly in favor of leaving the American branch of the worldwide Anglican Communion. And even though the combined average attendance of the eight churches exceeds that of many entire Episcopal dioceses, the presiding bishop of the... Full Story...
Year In Review: Christian Leader Sees Roe v. Wade Collapsing, But Pro-Lifer Urges Patience
December 19, 2006
- A pro-life activist believes the momentum has finally shifted in the battle to end legalized abortion in America. He is describing a decision last week by South Dakota lawmakers just one more indication that Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision that made abortion on demand legal in the U.S., is starting to crumble. Full Story...
Year In Review: Ministry Releases Annual List of World's Worst Religious Oppressors
December 19, 2006
- Open Doors USA has released its annual "World Watch List" of 50 nations where Christians face the most intense hostility and harsh treatment because of their faith. The list ranks countries according to the intensity of persecution Christians face for actively pursuing their faith; and for the fourth straight year, the communist nation of North ... Full Story...
Year In Review: 'Common Ground' Document at Center of Homosexual/Ex-'Gay' Squabble
December 19, 2006
- A homosexual activist group and an "ex-gay" group are accusing each other of misconstruing a new agreement between the Gay Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) and the Christian Educators Association International (CEAI) on how to deal with the issue of sexual orientation in public schools. Full Story...
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