Texas Episcopal Diocese Joins Dissent Against ECUSA's New Bishop
July 12, 2006
- Yet another Episcopal diocese is expressing displeasure with the denomination's first female bishop because of her support for homosexuality. And now, the head of that Texas diocese is looking to clarify where the parishes he leads stand with regard to the Anglican Communion. Full Story...Internet Gambling Prohibition Act a Good Thing, Say Family Advocacy Groups
July 12, 2006
- The House of Representatives has overwhelmingly approved the Internet Gambling Prohibition and Enforcement Act, declaring certain types of online gambling illegal and prohibiting credit card payments for such gambling. The mixed reaction includes detractors and supporters of efforts to control online commerce. Full Story...
Memphis-Area Church Unveils Biblically-Themed 'Statue of Liberty'
July 11, 2006
- A Tennessee pastor is combining patriotism and Christianity in a unique way. Recently, a 72-foot-tall statue was unveiled at World Overcomers Outreach Ministries in Hickory Hill near Memphis, a monument the church leaders call "the Statue of Liberation." Full Story...
Author: Parents Must Combat Culture's Model of Immature Masculinity
July 11, 2006
- A Christian author and mother says parents of boys today need to protect and nurture their sons' masculinity now more than ever. Full Story...
Legal Settlement Negates Exclusionary Status of 'All Gay' High School
July 11, 2006
- A New York high school billed as the first openly homosexual school in the country must now admit heterosexual students. No longer can the publicly funded school cater only to "gay, lesbian, bisexual, or questioning" (GLBQ) students. Full Story...
Survey: Nation's 'Influential' Churches Typically Large, Non-Denominational
July 11, 2006
- Almost 40 percent of the 50 most influential churches in the United State are not affiliated with a denomination -- and size apparently equates to influence. Those are among the interesting findings coming out of a survey of more than 2,000 Protestant pastors conducted earlier this year. Full Story...
Catholic Activist Rips Diocese for Liberal Stance on Abortion, Homosexuality
July 11, 2006
- The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota, is being criticized for allowing a parish to openly promote abortion and homosexuality and to claim the Bible is not the inerrant Word of God. Full Story...
New TV Special Highlights Compassion's Child Sponsorship Program
July 11, 2006
- One of the world's largest Christian child development organizations is taking is message to television. Across the summer, Colorado-based Compassion International will air a 30-minute television special in major markets throughout the United States. Full Story...
It's Not all Rosy in Massachusetts, Despite Pro-Marriage Court Ruling
July 11, 2006
- An attorney for the American Family Association says a decision by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) will not nullify current same-sex "marriages," regardless what happens in 2008. And comments from two of the SJC justices indicate they would not be inclined to reverse their earlier decision legalizing those marriages -- even if vot... Full Story...
New Survey Studies Clergy and Laity's Christian Media Use
July 10, 2006
- A new study shows that while Christian media is being used quite often, there is plenty of room for growth in terms of churches making full use of the media resources available to them. Full Story...
Church Watchdog Doubts Lesbian Activist's Influence Will Affect UMC
July 10, 2006
- A conservative church renewal advocate says a certain lesbian activist's attempt to further a pro-homosexual agenda in the Methodist Church is no big deal and will have no significant effect on the denomination. Full Story...
PC(USA) Assembly Blasted for Trashing the Trinity, Other 'Crazy' Decisions
July 10, 2006
- A conservative minister says the Presbyterian Church (USA) did more than alter a major doctrine of the Christian faith at its recent convention. According to one Presbyterian Lay Committee member, a number of "crazy" actions took place at the denomination's meeting last month in Birmingham, Alabama. Full Story...
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