U.S.-Based Ministry Leader Applauds Israelis' Actions in Lebanon, Gaza
July 13, 2006
- The head of a Minnesota-based pro-Israel ministry says she is pleased that Israel self-defense forces are on the move in Lebanon to attack terrorists responsible for kidnapping two Israeli soldiers, an action that followed the kidnapping of another soldier in Gaza. Full Story...Offshore Gambling Interests Expected to Lobby Big-Time Against House Bill
July 13, 2006
- The Internet Gambling Prohibition and Enforcement Act, which passed Tuesday in the U.S. House, made certain types of online gambling illegal; however, it was criticized by some for its exceptions for state-run horse racing and lotteries. But more importantly, says one pro-family group spokesman, H.R. 4411 deals with one of the biggest issues rel... Full Story...
Christian Grad Sues School for Censoring Her Valedictory Speech
July 13, 2006
- Last month at the commencement ceremony of Foothill High School in Henderson, Nevada, valedictorian Brittany McComb deviated from a school-approved speech to share about the influence of God's love on her life, only to have her speech cut short. Now the Christian high school graduate is suing the district for pulling the plug on her commencement... Full Story...
Should You Invest In Your 401(k) or Your Home Mortgage?
July 13, 2006
- "We'd like to make extra principal payments on our home mortgage each month, but we can't do that and invest for retirement. Which should have the priority?" There's no one-size-fits-all answer -- your age, your tax bracket, what you would do with the tax savings from your mortgage interest, how long you expect to live in your home, and your gen... Full Story...
Australian's Photos of U.S. Delight the Eyes, Inspire the Heart
July 13, 2006
- For centuries, America's beauty has been captured by photographers both professional and amateur, yielding images both grand and mundane. Now, world-renowned photographer Ken Duncan has sent the excellence meter shooting right off the scale. It is hard to imagine a collection more breathtaking than Duncan's America Wide: In God We Trust, a colle... Full Story...
Court Orders Illinois University to Recognize Christian Student Group
July 13, 2006
- A constitutional attorney is hailing a federal court decision that forces Southern Illinois University to recognize a Christian student group. SIU had denied official recognition to the campus Christian Legal Society, arguing the group violated the university's affirmative action and nondiscrimination policies because it limited its membership t... Full Story...
Postmodern Party Line for 80 Million
July 13, 2006
- Social networking Internet sites are not only a billion-dollar facet of the communication industry aimed at young people, but also playgrounds for sexual predators and portals to pornography. Full Story...
ABS Steps Up Mission to Get Bibles Into Hard-to-Reach Places
July 12, 2006
- The American Bible Society (ABS), a 190-year-old organization that distributes millions of Bibles every year throughout the United States and the world, has recently stepped up its distribution of Bibles in prisons across the U.S. Full Story...
Report Indicates No Degree Plan Permitted for Taliban Rep at Yale
July 12, 2006
- A former spokesman for Afghanistan's Taliban regime will reportedly not be allowed to earn a degree at Yale University, but can continue studying at the Ivy League school. Full Story...
Baptist Group Offers Itself as Resource to Churches Starting a School
July 12, 2006
- The executive director of the Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools (SBACS) is trying to help pastors nationwide organize viable alternatives to public school education. Full Story...
Bay State Lawmakers Debate Adding Marriage Amendment to 2008 Ballot
July 12, 2006
- The president of a Massachusetts pro-family group says he is encouraged about the progress made to stop same-sex "marriage" in his state, but cautions there is still a long road ahead. Full Story...
Evangelicals Wrong to Endorse Anti-Torture Statement, Says Activist
July 12, 2006
- A conservative Christian leader says the organization known as the National Religious Campaign Against Torture isn't saying anything about torture in places like North Korea, China, and Saudi Arabia -- but instead is focusing its ire upon the U.S. and the Bush administration. Full Story...
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