California Democrats Endorse Boycotts Supporting Illegal Immigration
May 1, 2006
- Late last week, California State Senate Democrats passed Resolution 113, which endorses the "Great American Boycott 2006." The May 1 boycott is being used by pro-illegal immigration proponents to demonstrate their support for allowing amnesty for the 12-15 million illegal immigrants already in the U.S. Full Story...Retention Down; Next Generation's Military Leaders Exiting Service
May 1, 2006
- A retired Army commander and West Point graduate says he's concerned that more than one-third of the West Point class of 2000 has chosen to exit the military for lucrative civilian opportunities. He explains that that means the military is losing men with combat experience that is irreplaceable. Full Story...
LifeWay's Leader: SBC Must Emphasize Evangelism for Church Growth
May 1, 2006
- The president of LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) says a recent report that showed a drop in baptisms for the denomination should serve as a wakeup call for church members. Full Story...
Founder Anticipates Creation Museum's Spring '07 Opening With Excitement
May 1, 2006
- Progress is being made on a facility that will house exhibits designed to proclaim the authority and accuracy of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. The Creation Museum, located near the Cincinnati International Airport in northern Kentucky, is well under way; and later this month, the museum will be unveiling its large and uniquely designed b... Full Story...
Strategy for Exiting Public Schools Described as 'Call to Holiness'
May 1, 2006
- One of the authors of a proposed resolution urging the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) to come up with a plan to pull its children from public schools says the resolution is a "call to holiness" and a "call to obey God's Word." Full Story...
Catholics Demand Answers From O.C.'s Reportedly Profligate, Pro-Homosexual Bishop
May 1, 2006
- Several Roman Catholics in Orange County, California, are criticizing their bishop for, among other things, his support for homosexual marriage and his lavish lifestyle. Full Story...
2006 Nat'l Day of Prayer Urges America to Honor God
May 1, 2006
- Fifty-four years ago the U.S. Congress established an annual day of prayer, and in 1988 designated that day should occur on the first Thursday of May each year. Predating either of those designations was a proclamation by the Continental Congress in 1775 setting aside a day of prayer. But one critic believes the National Day of Prayer (NDP) has ... Full Story...
Rallies, Prayer Vigils Shining Light on North Korea's Cruelty and Persecution
April 28, 2006
- The co-sponsoring organizations of North Korea Freedom Week are exposing the public to the atrocities being committed upon that nation's population by its government. At the same time they are calling on Christians worldwide to pray for their brothers and sisters in Christ there who are suffering persecution and imprisonment for their faith. Full Story...
Stalking the Wild Idea at a Theater Near You
April 28, 2006
- It comes in the dark, when you least expect it. Think you're immune from attack? Think again -- you won't even put up a fight. Instead, you'll stare and scream, laugh and cry, and ask the person next to you to pass the popcorn. Full Story...
Spurned Massachusetts Parents File Suit Against Local School System
April 28, 2006
- Parents in Lexington, Massachusetts, have filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the town and school officials over their refusal to notify parents before classroom discussions with students regarding homosexuality. The two families bringing the suit claim school officials' actions violated the state's Parental Notification law. Full Story...
Courts, Governors Siding with Ten Commandments Displays
April 28, 2006
- A Christian attorney says he's confident that public displays of the Ten Commandments will continue to be more acceptable in the legal arena. Full Story...
Religious Freedom Commission Poised to Point Finger at Some U.S. Allies
April 28, 2006
- U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom chairman Michael Cromartie notes that the Commission has concerns about some of America's allies in the war on terror. He says an upcoming report will highlight problems regarding religious liberty in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Saudi Arabia. Full Story...
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