Latest Ruling Could Spell End of Long Legal Battle Over Mt. Soledad Cross
May 5, 2006
- A Christian activist in Southern California says it's time for the Chief Executive to get involved in a years-long legal scuffle involving a mountaintop cross in a San Diego park. Full Story...Hoot: A Movie Challenge for Stewardship in Our Own Backyards
May 5, 2006
- The heavens declare the glory of God, the psalmist tells us. Paul explains that creation displays God's power. But Richard Louv, noted authority on children and the out of doors, reports that our kids are losing touch with nature. In a culture filled with innumerable electronic and entertainment distractions, and also one seemingly bent on devel... Full Story...
Popular Provider of Youth Ministry Resources Now Part of Zondervan
May 5, 2006
- Christian communications giant Zondervan has acquired Youth Specialties, a popular youth ministry organization. Full Story...
Group Protests Lesbian Activist as Speaker at Methodist Women's Quadrennial
May 4, 2006
- A coalition of evangelical United Methodist women is protesting a keynote speaker at a large event for Methodist women beginning tonight in Anaheim, California. The denomination's Women's Division is being accused of defying church law by inviting a lesbian activist to address the gathering. Full Story...
Florida County Officials Back Off Proposed Church Zoning Restrictions
May 4, 2006
- Officials in one Florida county have voted to revamp a proposed zoning ordinance that, in its original form, restricts the size and location of churches. Liberty Counsel president and general counsel Mat Staver says county government officials have been flooded with e-mails and phone calls in opposition to the measure. Full Story...
Baehr Calls Blasphemy, Sexual Immorality Good Reasons to Miss Da Vinci Code
May 4, 2006
- A well-known pro-family media critic advises Christians to forego seeing the movie screen adaptation of Dan Brown's novel The Da Vinci Code, and he says they should warn others to avoid the film as well. Full Story...
SBC Official Questions Wisdom of Public School 'Exit Strategy' Proposal
May 4, 2006
- The chairman of the Resolutions Committee for next month's Annual Meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) is being careful not to throw his support behind the idea of developing a plan to remove Baptist children from public schools. Full Story...
Pro-Family Media Monitors Pushing for Senate Vote on Indecency Enforcement Act
May 4, 2006
- It's apparent that at least two pro-family groups are losing patience with Senate lawmakers -- one in particular -- who are sitting on a piece of legislation the groups say will protect children and families from vulgarity and obscenity on television. Full Story...
Survey: Pastors Would Use Surprise Income to Build and Evangelize
May 4, 2006
- A new survey shows what pastors nationwide would do if their church received an unexpected financial windfall. Full Story...
Critics Suggest Guttmacher's Pro-Abortion Report Ignores Negative Evidence
May 4, 2006
- Pro-lifers are condemning a pro-abortion report being released today by the Alan Guttmacher Institute. They say the report, titled "Abortion in Women's Lives," attempts to deny the mounting evidence that abortion harms women both physically and psychologically. Full Story...
Pro-Family Groups Campaign for Cable Choice
May 4, 2006
- If the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), pro-family groups, and consumers get their way, cable television customers may soon receive and pay only for the channels they want. The change could be mandated through legislation or come about as cable companies voluntarily offer the channels a la carte. Full Story...
Brownback Calls for Pressure on Senate Dems to Support Marriage Amendment
May 4, 2006
- There is good news and there is bad news for supporters of a federal marriage amendment. The good news? The bill should be acted upon soon. The bad news? There may not enough support to pass it. Full Story...
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