The Mindful and the Mindless: Making Films Good for Families
March 10, 2006
- The fashion these days is for makers of films targeted at children to include winking adult references that will, supposedly, fly over the heads of kids while making the movie bearable for their older siblings and parents. Somehow, someone must have determined that having a solid story was not enough, or that including racy or profane humor woul... Full Story...Kentucky Pro-Family Advocate Urges State Against Proposed Casino Plan
March 9, 2006
- Proponents in the horse breeding and racing industries believe the money Kentucky residents allegedly spend in casinos in neighboring states could become tax revenue for their own state. However, one Kentucky pro-family group is warning that a proposal to bring casino gambling into the state to benefit those industries is what he calls a "Trojan... Full Story...
Methodists Say Minor League Team's Moniker No Minor Matter
March 9, 2006
- The United Methodist Church (UMC) is boycotting the city of Richmond, Virginia, because the city's minor league baseball team is named the "Braves." Full Story...
New Inspirational Movies Tackle Racial, Cultural Divides
March 9, 2006
- EDITOR'S NOTE: The following reviews are offered for information only and do not represent endorsements Full Story...
Social Scientist: Biblical Marriage Matters, Freedom Depends on the Family
March 9, 2006
- A sociologist and writer says America cannot afford to say no to traditional marriage. Brad Wilcox, co-author of The Meaning of Marriage: Family, State, Market, and Morals (Spence Publishing, 2006), believes how U.S. society defines marriage can affect everything from the nation's economy to its citizens' individual rights. Full Story...
Conservative PC(USA) Minister Condemns Lesbian Pastor's Acquittal
March 9, 2006
- "Another dagger thrust into the heart of the Presbyterian Church USA" -- that's how one conservative Presbyterian minister is characterizing a church court's acquittal of a minister in California, who presided at weddings for lesbian couples in 2004 and 2005. Full Story...
Are You Making These Common Investing Mistakes?
March 9, 2006
- One of the key maxims of successful investing is this: Avoid making major mistakes. We're all bound to make some mistakes, but hopefully they're not terribly costly ones. Full Story...
Studies Show Beliefs on Tithing Differ from Pulpit to the Pews
March 9, 2006
- Two new studies by the same group reveal that pastors and those attending their churches often disagree when it comes to giving and tithing. Full Story...
Memphis School Board Official Raises Parents' Awareness of Gang Problem
March 8, 2006
- A school board member in Memphis, Tennessee, is voicing concern over the growing infiltration of gangs in the city's elementary schools. Full Story...
'Sex Worker' Art Shows Not Appropriate for Colleges, Says Activist
March 8, 2006
- A pro-family leader in Pennsylvania is condemning two art shows celebrating "sex workers" being held this month at college locations in her state. The shows, she explains, literally feature art related to professions glorifying sex. Full Story...
Ministry Releases Annual List of World's Worst Religious Oppressors
March 8, 2006
- Open Doors USA has released its annual "World Watch List" of 50 nations where Christians face the most intense hostility and harsh treatment because of their faith. The list ranks countries according to the intensity of persecution Christians face for actively pursuing their faith; and for the fourth straight year, the communist nation of North ... Full Story...
New Guide Offered to Help Churches Stay Politically Involved, Law-Abiding
March 8, 2006
- Recently the Internal Revenue Service released a report showing that nearly three quarters of 82 tax-exempt groups investigated during the 2004 elections took part in prohibited political activity. But now, churches and nonprofit organizations have a new resource to help keep them out of trouble with the IRS. Full Story...
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