Schenck: U.S. Must Stand Ready to Oppose Human Rights Abuses in Iran
May 23, 2006
- A Christian activist says believers must urge the United States government to take action against Iran if that country passes a law requiring Jews, Christians, and other religious minorities to wear identifying badges. Full Story...Liberal Clergy's Opposition to Marriage Amendment No Surprise, Say Conservatives
May 23, 2006
- Clergy opposed to a constitutional ban on same-sex "marriage" say religious conservatives who support the proposed federal marriage amendment are bigots. But those conservatives don't appear to be overly concerned about the left-leaning clergy's lobbying efforts to derail the proposed constitutional amendment. Full Story...
Hope Rwanda Brings Message of Healing to Scarred African Nation
May 22, 2006
- The anniversary of a tragic and a deadly event in Rwanda has become an occasion to share God's Word and bring healing and hope to the still-scarred African nation. Full Story...
Human Rights Group Questions Indonesia's Motives for Arresting Muslims
May 22, 2006
- The director of a human rights group says the recent arrest of seven Muslims in connection with last year's beheading of three Christian schoolgirls could be a political move by Indonesian officials. Full Story...
Group Urges Boycott to Make McDonald's Screen-Out Sex Offenders
May 22, 2006
- According to a recent media report, in the four states that identify employers on their sex-offender registries, some 42 offender names were listed as working for McDonald's. The news, along with documented incidents of employees being arrested for new sex-related crimes, has brought criticism from an organization that works to prevent child abu... Full Story...
California Family Advocate Holding Out for Governor's Veto of S.B. 1437
May 22, 2006
- A pro-family activist says sexual indoctrination of all California public school students will be the norm if a controversial education bill is signed into law by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Full Story...
More Connecticut Homeowners Fighting City for Their Property
May 22, 2006
- Property owners in one Connecticut neighborhood face a showdown with city officials who want to evict the homeowners to make room for a commercial development. Full Story...
Idaho Resident: Remove Sexually Graphic Books from Children's View
May 22, 2006
- Parents in an Idaho city want their local public library to remove from the shelves several books containing graphic images of heterosexual and homosexual sex and place them out of the eyesight of children. Full Story...
As Code Draws Huge Crowds, Christians Question Film's Spiritual Impact
May 22, 2006
- Despite protests from the Christian community, moviegoers flocked to see the screen adaptation of Dan Brown's controversial novel The Da Vinci Code, the fictional plot of which depicts church conspiracy and cover-up, murder, and mysterious clues about a marriage between Jesus and Mary Magdalene. The film took in $224 million worldwide over its o... Full Story...
Porn Industry Insiders Undone Over 'Rule 2257'
May 19, 2006
- Lawyers defending the smut industry are concerned about "Rule 2257" (18 U.S. Code 2257) which requires pornographers to provide physical evidence that porn performers are of age (18 years or older). The newly updated federal code effects video, still images, and Internet content produced since July 3, 1995. Full Story...
Open Doors Wonders: Is Mistreatment of Believers in India Being Ignored?
May 19, 2006
- The president of a ministry that serves persecuted Christians worldwide is expressing shock that a government agency has not named India as a country of "particular concern" when it comes to religious freedom. Full Story...
Resource for HS Grads Hopes to Help Them 'Keep the Faith'
May 19, 2006
- For 15 years, a youth ministry group has been offering a gift for high school graduates that's designed to help them keep their faith strong when they leave their church youth group for college. Full Story...
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