Duke Profs Reportedly Behind Student-Led Harassment of Guest Speaker
March 29, 2006
- A conservative columnist is criticizing Duke University for taking no punitive action against three feminist professors who attempted to talk 20 students into stripping during the middle of a speech by conservative activist David Horowitz on campus. Full Story...Afghan Convert to Christianity Finds Asylum in Italy
March 29, 2006
- Intense international pressure and attention -- not to mention the prayers of his fellow Christians worldwide -- played a role in Abdul Rahman's release from an Afghan prison earlier this week. Now the Afghani who left the Muslim faith for a relationship with Jesus Christ has found safe haven in Italy. Full Story...
A Plan for Making Your First Million
March 29, 2006
- Starting when you're 30, save $264 a month. Invest it in a tax-deferred account like an IRA, and earn an average return of 10 percent per year. When you turn 65, voilą, you'll have a million bucks (or so). Full Story...
Civilian Contractor's Mid-East Visit Revealed Afghans' Gratitude for U.S.
March 29, 2006
- A born-again Christian who spent a year as a civilian contractor in Afghanistan says he saw many humanitarian acts performed by U.S. soldiers that have not been reported by the mainstream media. Based on his interactions with the people in that Middle Eastern country, he believes it is apparent the people of Afghanistan appreciate the U.S. prese... Full Story...
Apparently True Love Doesn't Always Wait
March 29, 2006
- Although signing a formal purity pledge seems to prolong abstinence outside of marriage, the findings of a recent survey of Baptist newlyweds reveal that true love doesn't always wait -- even among Christians. Full Story...
SBC Partners With Promise Keepers to Aid Hurricane Katrina Victims
March 29, 2006
- Volunteers from the largest evangelical denomination in the United States have made a long-term commitment to help rebuild homes and churches in Louisiana that were destroyed or damaged by Hurricane Katrina, and an international Christian men's organization has pledged its aid as well. Full Story...
Student's Lawsuit Compels UW to Lift RA-Led Bible Study Ban
March 29, 2006
- A Christian resident assistant (RA) at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire has dropped his lawsuit against the school following its elimination of a ban on RA-led Bible studies. The UW's Board of Regents recently approved a policy allowing student dormitory workers to lead Bible studies. Full Story...
Rhode Island Boots Abstinence-Only Sex Ed from Classrooms
March 28, 2006
- Rhode Island has dumped a federal education program that encourages young people to abstain from sexual activity and other risky behaviors. The state's education officials are being accused of caving in to the demands of the ACLU. Full Story...
Group Says Rahman One of Thousands Awaiting Death Sentence for Accepting Christ
March 28, 2006
- News reports indicate that Abdul Rahman, the Afghan man who faced a possible death penalty for his acceptance of Christ as his personal Savior, has been released from a Kabul prison. No one, however, seems to know where he is since being released late yesterday. He had indicated that because of death threats from radical Muslim clerics, he wishe... Full Story...
Texas Pension Fund Dumps Companies With Porn Ties From Its Portfolio
March 28, 2006
- The Teacher Retirement System of Texas Board of Trustees has decided to make morality part of its definition of responsible investing of its members' $99 billion benefit fund. Recently the Board agreed to divest from companies in the retirement group's portfolio that receive ten percent or more of their income from porn-related products and serv... Full Story...
Program Equips 200th Pregnancy Center With Ultrasound Imaging
March 28, 2006
- The Sanctity of Human Life Director for Focus on the Family says the ministry's Option Ultrasound program has reached an exciting milestone. The initiative to equip pregnancy resource centers (PRCs) nationwide for ultrasound services as a way to prevent abortions recently saw the placement of its 200th imaging machine in Joplin, Missouri. Full Story...
Pro-Family Lawyer Criticizes Christian Educators' Collaboration With GLSEN
March 28, 2006
- A Christian attorney is denouncing a new agreement reached between a homosexual advocacy group and the Christian Educators Association on how to deal with the issue of sexual orientation in public schools. Full Story...
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