Conservatives Blast NJ High Court's Homosexual Marriage Ruling
October 27, 2006
- A U.S. senator and other conservatives are condemning an October 25 ruling by the New Jersey Supreme Court that mandates same-sex unions. The court ruled Wednesday that homosexual couples are entitled to the same marriage rights and protections afforded their heterosexual counterparts. Full Story...Ex-Gay Advocate Urges Telling Truth About Molestation-Homosexuality Link
October 26, 2006
- The executive director of an organization that offers support to members and to the families of members of the "ex-gay" community -- former homosexuals and those struggling with unwanted same-sex attraction -- has a unique perspective on the Mark Foley scandal. While reproaches and recriminations abound in the media, she says someone needs to of... Full Story...
SBC Pastor Defends Charismatic Practices as Biblical, Beneficial for Churches
October 26, 2006
- A Texas pastor and trustee at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (SBTS) in Fort Worth charges that some Southern Baptist leaders are out of line because they put restrictions on the practice of using what he calls a "private prayer language," or what is known to some charismatic Christians as "praying in tongues." Full Story...
Borderless Continent Objective of Alleged 'Union,' Says Coalition Spokesman
October 26, 2006
- A coalition is attempting to bring attention to what it calls a "stealth plan" to merge the U.S. with Mexico and Canada to create a "North American Union." Full Story...
Amendment 2 Debate Puts Missouri Gov. on the Spot
October 26, 2006
- Missouri's conservative governor finds himself at odds with pro-lifers on a ballot initiative that will go before voters on November 7. Full Story...
Conservatives Predict Voter Backlash Following NJ Marriage Ruling
October 26, 2006
- Marriage traditionalists and pro-family leaders are predicting Wednesday's ruling in New Jersey requiring equal rights for same-sex couples will energize Christian conservatives in eight states where, in less than two weeks, voters will decide whether to amend their state constitutions to preserve traditional marriage. Full Story...
Jersey Court's Pro-Homosexual Ruling Could Fuel Marriage Defense Efforts
October 26, 2006
- New Jersey's Supreme Court has ruled that homosexual couples are entitled to the same rights as married heterosexual couples. In its decision, justices said it was a violation of the state's constitution to deny to same-sex couples the same marital rights and benefits enjoyed by heterosexual spouses. Full Story...
From Silver Dollar City's Marvel Cave to Nazareth, Focus Is On Faith
October 26, 2006
- Sherry Nickel Herschend might be characterized as a 21st Century "thoroughly modern Millie," but the Ozark mountain girl grew up, fell in love and got married in a Branson, Missouri, cave more than 50 years ago. Full Story...
Poll Explores U.S. Jews' Opinions on Arab-Israel Conflict, Terror Threat
October 25, 2006
- The newest installment of an annual survey conducted by the American Jewish Committee finds Jewish citizens evenly divided in their assessment of the outcome of the recent Israeli-Hezbollah conflict and skeptical about the chances for a lasting peace. Full Story...
Favoritism Toward Non-Christian Religions in U.S. Improper, Says Attorney
October 25, 2006
- A Michigan-based law center that defends the religious freedoms of Christians says the courts, the schools, and even the military should stop favoring religions that don't represent the values and traditions of America. Full Story...
Columnist Claims Religious Left Blasts Nukes, Ignores Communist Oppression
October 25, 2006
- A Christian columnist says liberal religious leaders found themselves in a dilemma following North Korea's claimed nuclear weapons test. That is because, he contends, while liberal mainline religious leaders do not like nuclear weapons, neither do they like criticizing communist regimes -- even "prison camps" like North Korea. Full Story...
SBC Seminary President Defends Campus Ban on Charismatic Practices
October 25, 2006
- A spokesman for a Southern Baptist seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, is defending the public stance that theology school has taken against certain contemporary charismatic Christian practices or beliefs. Full Story...
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