New U.S. Senate Minority Leader Sees Hope for Bipartisan Progress
November 17, 2006
- The new U.S. Senate minority leader is optimistic his party can work together with Democrats on major issues facing the nation. However, other Republicans in the Legislature have doubts about whether the GOP will be able to find common ground with Democrats as extreme leftist liberals take the reins of leadership in Congress. Full Story...Meeting with Syrians Done as a Favor, Says Rick Warren
November 17, 2006
- Well-known Christian author Rick Warren says Syria offers more religious freedom than many other nations considered hostile to Christianity. His comments are included in an official statement he has released in connection with his controversial visit this week to that terrorist nation. Full Story...
Biometric Scanning Reportedly Used by Millions of Consumers
November 17, 2006
- More than 3.3 million consumers now use biometric technology to pay for their purchases at several U.S. retailers, reports Parade Magazine. One prominent church founder shares his thoughts on the biblical implications of such technology. Full Story...
Gospel Answers for the Suffering
November 17, 2006
- When Christians are pressed with the problems of life where should they turn? According to Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation (CCEF), too often believers fail to look to the deepest and richest source of help available: the Bible. Full Story...
PFOX Official: Homosexual Activists Want to Censor Ex-'Gay' Message
November 16, 2006
- An informational flyer distributed by an ex-"gay" group at a Maryland high school has administrators, faculty, and students who support homosexuality seething. Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays and Gays (PFOX) recently passed out the flyer to 3,000 students at Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring. Full Story...
Gifts Being Gathered for 2006 Operation Christmas Child Outreach
November 16, 2006
- Shoeboxes filled with Christmas gifts for children around the world are being collected this week as part of Operation Christmas Child, a yearly international missions outreach project of evangelist Franklin Graham's Samaritan's Purse ministry. Full Story...
Statute Protecting Pro-Life Medical Professionals Survives Court Challenge
November 16, 2006
- A U.S. federal appeals court has upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by a pro-abortion group challenging an amendment that protects pro-life medical professionals from discrimination. Full Story...
Conservatives Continue to Offer Post-Mortem on Dems' Election Victory
November 16, 2006
- A powerful House Republican contends it wasn't conservative ideas that were defeated in last week's elections, but rather conservative candidates. Regardless of the reason, a Democratic majority on Capitol Hill will likely have long-term effects -- particularly in the area of judicial appointments, says a conservative attorney. Full Story...
Food Permitted, Faith Prohibited in FEMA-Managed Katrina Housing
November 16, 2006
- Officials with the Federal Emergency Management Agency have told a Louisiana church that it cannot share the gospel after providing free barbeques to victims of Hurricane Katrina. Full Story...
Christians Must Steer America Back to Founding Principles, Author Says
November 16, 2006
- How many times have you heard about another assault on Christianity by the ACLU and thrown up your hands with a resigned "What can you do?" Full Story...
'Implied Cursing' in TV Ads Concerns Christian Activist
November 16, 2006
- Recent television advertising that used "bleeped" profanity as to grab attention and shock viewers is being compared to the Bible's warning concerning seduction and deception getting worse and worse. Full Story...
Liberty Counsel Helps Open Doors for Christian Clubs in Public Schools
November 15, 2006
- Student-led Christian clubs have recently been approved in four U.S. school districts after the clubs at first faced resistance from school administrators. A spokesman for the pro-family, public interest law firm Liberty Counsel says the legal organization is working with Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) to clear the way for that ministry's aft... Full Story...
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