Religious Freedom Group Reports Rising Persecution of China's Christians
June 30, 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...Alabama Lawmaker: Teachers Should Divest From NEA's Liberal Agenda
June 30, 2006
- An Alabama lawmaker is encouraging members of the National Education Association in his state to consider leaving the union because of its liberal political activism. Meanwhile, delegates at the NEA's 2006 Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida, are preparing to vote on a resolution endorsing same-sex "marriage." Full Story...
High School's 'Jesus Portrait' Case Winnable, Says Christian Attorney
June 30, 2006
- A Christian legal group says it is optimistic a West Virginia high school will be successful defending its right to display a picture of Jesus Christ in a lawsuit brought by groups seeking to have it taken down. Full Story...
Superman Returns -- and So Should the Church: Recovering Our Commission
June 30, 2006
- He is the son sent to save humankind. He is beaten, ridiculed, denied by those closest to him, and nearly gives his life in an attempt to save billions from death. Okay, I'll admit, the parallels are there if you are looking for them. One critic hailed the new hero of Superman Returns as Jesus Christ Superman -- a play on the rock opera from the... Full Story...
Christian Legal Group to Battle Liberal Groups Over School's 'Jesus' Portrait
June 30, 2006
- A Christian legal group is gearing up to contest a lawsuit that seeks to remove a picture of Jesus Christ from a high school in West Virginia. Full Story...
Calls Continue for Feds to Take Legal Action Against New York Times
June 29, 2006
- Despite two months of pleading from the White House and members of Congress, the New York Times recently published a story detailing how the federal government was tracking the financial transactions of terrorists. Some are asking why the Times is not being prosecuted for it decision to divulge the information, thus aiding terrorists. Full Story...
MySpace Faces Lawsuit After Teen User's Alleged Assault by Web Predator
June 29, 2006
- A multimillion-dollar lawsuit accuses the popular social networking site MySpace.com of failing to protect minors from adult sexual predators. The suit claims a 14-year-old girl from Austin, Texas, was contacted via MySpace by an adult male who allegedly pretended to be a high school student, gained her trust, lured her out to meet him, and then... Full Story...
4-H Prayer Ban Offensive to Hoosier Families, Says State Activist
June 29, 2006
- An Indiana pro-family group is objecting to a ban on prayer at 4-H meetings in one county. Full Story...
Anti-Porn Ministry's Controversial Bible Scores Big at 'Erotica LA' Convention
June 29, 2006
- A Michigan-based ministry is taking an unconventional approach when it comes to witnessing to those in the pornography industry. Last weekend, one of the most popular items at the three-day "Erotica L.A." pornography trade show was a Bible with a cover that says "Jesus Loves Porn Stars." Full Story...
Activist: Illinois Governor's Race Offers Values Voters No Good Choice
June 29, 2006
- An Illinois pro-family activist is disappointed over the choices before pro-family voters in this year's race for governor in the "Land of Lincoln," but he hopes citizens will, at the very least, get the chance to weigh in on the issue of how marriage should be defined in their state. Full Story...
Pro-Family Groups Applaud GOP's 'Values Agenda'
June 29, 2006
- Calling Republican leaders "proactive" and "in touch," two prominent pro-family groups are applauding a move in the U.S. House they say shows a commitment to traditional family values. Full Story...
Novelist and Evangelist Capture Spirit of Revival, Political Unrest in 1800
June 29, 2006
- Young Asa Rush gulped when called forward for debate in his freshman class at Yale College. His prayers had gone unanswered. Full Story...
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