Liberty Counsel Files Brief Defending Bible Sales Tax Exemption
February 20, 2006
- Liberty Counsel, a Florida-based organization that defends the constitutional rights of Christians, has filed a brief with the State Supreme Court defending a law that provides a sales tax exemption for Bibles and other religious publications. Recently, the Wiccan Religious Cooperative of Florida sued the State Department of Revenue claiming F... Full Story...Daystar University -- Transforming Africa One Graduate At a Time
February 20, 2006
- Christian religious education is now becoming required curriculum in all public schools in Tanzania -- due mainly to the influence of John Magafu, a Bible major graduate from Daystar University in Nairobi, Kenya. Full Story...
Maine Parents, Advocates Upset Over Explicit Novel Approved for High Schoolers
February 20, 2006
- A school district in Maine has reaffirmed its reinstatement of a sexually explicit book several parents want removed from the local high school's curriculum. The Orono School Committee recently voted to retain the controversial novel Girl Interrupted in the ninth grade English literature class at Orono High School. Full Story...
Grandmother Gets Help Asserting Preschooler's Right to Share His Faith
February 20, 2006
- Thanks to the efforts of a persistent grandmother and advice from a pro-family legal group, a four-year-old student at a Head Start program in one Oregon city can now talk about his faith with classmates. An instructor had initially muzzled the youngster's religious speech at school. Full Story...
Florida Town Reverses Decision, Allows 'Religious' Paintings to Be Displayed
February 17, 2006
- One Florida city may soon face legal action after officials censored religious paintings that were part of an exhibit on Black History Month. Full Story...
Neurology Specialist: As ADHD 'Fraud' Harms Kids, FDA Protects Drug Companies
February 17, 2006
- A retired physician who specialized in child neurology says the Food and Drug Administration is more concerned about protecting attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) drugs and their manufacturers than it is about protecting patients taking the so-called "chemical balancers." Full Story...
Hopegivers' Graduations Mark Changed Destiny for India's Dalit Missionaries
February 17, 2006
- Hopegivers International, a Christian ministry that rescues orphans from the streets of India and trains native missionaries to spread the gospel, is preparing to hold graduation ceremonies at its seminary later this month. Many of those graduating are from India's lowest social class, the Dalits, who were once widely known as "untouchables." Full Story...
The Unintended Consequences of The Second Chance
February 17, 2006
- In discussing Christianity there are debates to be had in the world and other debates that should remain in-house. Debates over Calvinism and Arminianism fall within the in-house scope. Arguments about abortion fall into the category of debates the church needs to have in the world. Unfortunately, Steve Taylor's new film, The Second Chance, take... Full Story...
Journalists Defend Publication of Controversial 'Muhammad' Cartoons
February 17, 2006
- According to the Quran, depicting the prophet Muhammad in any "mortal medium" is forbidden. Tell that to the editors of the Daily Tar Heel and the Western Standard, who are claiming they are fully within their rights as journalists to publish cartoons portraying the founder of Islam -- some of which have sparked a great deal of outrage in the Mu... Full Story...
'Knee-Jerk' Reaction to 'Religious' Paintings Uncalled-For, Says Attorney
February 17, 2006
- One Florida city may soon face legal action after officials censored religious paintings that were part of an exhibit on Black History Month. Full Story...
Pro-Evolution Clergy Sign Letter Affirming Faith in Darwin's Theory
February 17, 2006
- Thousands of mainline church leaders and pastors have signed a letter rejecting a literal interpretation of the creation story in the Bible's Book of Genesis. The "Clergy Letter Project" signatories are urging school board members to "preserve the integrity of the science curriculum by affirming the teaching of the theory of evolution as a core ... Full Story...
Activists Planning to Stage '06 World 'Gay Pride' Celebration in Jerusalem
February 17, 2006
- Homosexual activists are planning to stage a massive "gay pride" party and parade this summer in Jerusalem. Jerry Falwell says that's a mistake that could backfire on the homosexual community worldwide. Full Story...
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