Liberty Counsel Files in Indiana Case, Says Legislative Prayer Part of History
April 20, 2006
- A Christian law firm is defending the 188-year tradition of opening prayer in the Indiana Legislature. Liberty Counsel says legislative prayer is not unconstitutional and should be permitted. Full Story...Effort Aims to 'Evangelize' Families into Home Schooling
April 20, 2006
- Experienced home-schooling families are being encouraged to take part in "home-school evangelism" by bringing friends, neighbors, and relatives into home schooling. Full Story...
'Tiktaalik' Simply Shows God's Divine Design, says Ken Ham
April 20, 2006
- The founder of a Christian apologetics ministry says a so-called "missing link" found in the Canadian arctic doesn't prove that land animals evolved from fish, despite reports in the secular press. Full Story...
PCUSA May Allow Homosexual Clergy, UMC Group Sympathetic With Pro-Homosexual Cause
April 20, 2006
- The Presbyterian Church USA (PCUSA) may be on the verge of allowing the ordination of homosexual clergy, despite the wishes of the majority of its members. That's the disturbing claim being made by Presbyterians for Faith, Family and Ministry (PFFM), a group of Presbyterian clergy and laity who hope to work within the denomination to restore bib... Full Story...
The Serpent of Porn
April 20, 2006
- Solomon intimately understood how powerful sexual temptation can be for a young man. It was with him in mind that he wrote the fifth chapter of Proverbs. "My son, give attention to my wisdom, incline your ear to my understanding .... For the lips of an adulteress drip honey and smoother than oil is her speech" (Proverbs 5:1-3). Full Story...
Retired AF Pilot Upset About Media Focus on Military's Iran Plans
April 19, 2006
- A former military attaché to President Bill Clinton says it's not wise for members of the media to put American troops in danger with unsubstantiated reports about future military actions. He says he is concerned about a recently published report that the Bush administration is planning possible military action against Iran. Full Story...
VOM Rejoices Over Christian Schoolmaster's Release from Pakistani Prison
April 19, 2006
- A Christian accused of blasphemy has been released after years in a Pakistani prison. Five years ago Parvez Masih was running a private middle school comprised of Christian and Muslim students near Lahore, Pakistan, when he was arrested and jailed on false charges of blaspheming the prophet Muhammad. Full Story...
Author Not Optimistic About Cornell Univ. Giving ID a Fair Shake
April 19, 2006
- A leading proponent of intelligent design predicts a new course on the subject being offered at Cornell University this summer will attempt to undermine the theory. Full Story...
Reality TV Is Setting for New Suspense Story from Christy-Winning Novelist
April 19, 2006
- The surreal world of "reality" TV gets pretty crazy in Atlanta lawyer Randy Singer's latest suspense novel, The Cross Examination of Oliver Finney (WaterBrook). The award-winning novelist has spun another intriguing tale, this time in a context made popular by prime-time TV. Singer's Directed Verdict won a 2003 Christy Award for excellence in Ch... Full Story...
Population Research Expert Criticizes Dutch Proposal to Penalize Stay-At-Home Moms
April 19, 2006
- An official with the Population Research Institute says a proposed law in the Parliament of the Netherlands discriminates against educated women who choose not to work outside the home. Full Story...
Idaho Group Urges Support for Measure Blocking Eminent Domain Seizures
April 19, 2006
- A Christian values and religious freedom advocacy group is urging pastors, their congregants, and others in Idaho to support a petition drive to protect churches and church members' private property from eminent domain abuses. Full Story...
Ohio St. Drops Harassment Charges Against Conservative Librarian
April 19, 2006
- Allegations of sexual harassment against a librarian at Ohio State University's Mansfield campus have been dropped. The librarian, a devout Quaker, had been under investigation by the school for suggesting that freshmen students read conservative books. Full Story...
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