Why Ears Itch for the Theology of The Da Vinci Code Film
May 19, 2006
- Da Vinci Code director Ron Howard was given a tall order. First, how do you make a talky thriller work when nearly your entire pre-sold audience has already read the book, and therefore knows the ending? The Da Vinci Code is not like the films made from the Bourne books, which can sustain their tension on action alone. Let's face it, Dr. Robert ... Full Story...Christian Doc Cautions Parents About Asthma Risk in Daycares
May 19, 2006
- A pediatrician in New York says the Swedish study on daycare and allergies has definite implications for American parents. Full Story...
Creationist Defends Bible-Based Science Against Vatican Astronomer's Criticism
May 19, 2006
- Vatican astronomer Guy Consolmagno recently told The Scotsman newspaper that believing God created the universe is a form of superstitious paganism, akin to the idea of "nature gods" that pagans believed were responsible for natural phenomena such as thunder and lightning. However, a leading creation scientist says the papal astronomer's content... Full Story...
Attorney: Georgia Marriage Amendment Ruling Proves Federal Measure Needed
May 19, 2006
- A spokesman with the American Family Center for Law & Policy (AFA Law Center) says the decision of a Georgia judge to strike down that state's ban on same-sex "marriage" clearly shows the need for a federal constitutional amendment to protect marriage. Full Story...
Troops, and Now a Fence -- Capitol Hill's Plan for Immigration Legislation Taking Shape
May 18, 2006
- The U.S. Senate has called for the construction of 370 miles of fencing along the U.S.-Mexico border to go along with the 6,000 National Guard troops President Bush says he plans to deploy to assist the work of the Border Patrol. While reaction is yet to come from the Mexican government to the Senate's latest move, the Vicente Fox administration... Full Story...
Researcher and Educator Still Waiting for AP to Retract Story on Lesbian Study
May 18, 2006
- An associate professor of psychology at Grove City College says Associated Press has been reluctant to correct an article about research into how lesbians perceive smells. The AP report suggested that homosexuality has a biological origin. Full Story...
Report Reveals Numerous Child Molesters Working at McD's
May 18, 2006
- Patrons of McDonald's have been shocked at the news that convicted child molesters are allegedly working at many franchise restaurants around the country. The story was uncovered as the result of some investigative reporting that began in Nashville, Tennessee. Full Story...
Pro-Family Critics Blast Overturn of Georgia Marriage Amendment
May 18, 2006
- Pro-family and conservative leaders are criticizing a state trial court judge's decision to throw out an amendment to the Constitution of Georgia defining marriage as the union of one man and one woman. Nevertheless, many traditional supporters believe that, despite the court's ruling, traditional marriage in Georgia will ultimately be protected... Full Story...
Christian Attorney Predicts Attempt to Block Graduation Prayer Will Succeed
May 18, 2006
- A constitutional attorney fears the American Civil Liberties Union may succeed in it attempt to get prayer banned at a high school graduation in Kentucky on Friday. Full Story...
Virginia Schools' Athletics Boycott Has Christian Academy Crying Foul
May 18, 2006
- Eight Virginia public school districts are being accused of taking part in an illegal boycott against a Christian school and its sports teams. The private academy, which was founded by Dr. Jerry Falwell and Thomas Road Baptist Church, is prepared to sue if the other schools refuse to play fair. Full Story...
Christian Fraternity's Suit Moves UNC to Revise Nondiscrimination Policy
May 18, 2006
- A Christian legal alliance says a federal lawsuit has prompted the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill to drop its ban on a religious fraternity. UNC officials have reversed course after initially denying recognition to Alpha Iota Omega because the fraternal organization required that its members be Christians. Full Story...
Conservative Critics Rip Bush's Border Plan Involving Nat'l Guard
May 18, 2006
- A big photo-op -- that's what one immigration reform organization thinks about President Bush's plan to send 6,000 National Guard troops to the Mexican border. And still another group says the press conference on Monday at which the plan was announced was a waste of time. Full Story...
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