IDN Spokesman Urges Teaching Students Criticisms of Darwin's Theory
January 17, 2006
- A leading intelligent design (ID) proponent is applauding a decision by the Ohio Board of Education to retain a lesson plan that teaches biology students about the debate over evolution and the scientific criticisms of that theory. The board's recent vote is the latest development in a three-year dispute over what to teach sophomore biology stud... Full Story...India's Torrential Flooding Batters Previously Devastated Populace
January 17, 2006
- The president of Gospel for Asia (GFA) says due to another force of nature many residents of the southern coast of India are facing desperate times more than a year after the deadly tsunami of December 2004. Full Story...
God at Work: Persecution in Iran...but Church Continues to Grow
January 17, 2006
- An American evangelist says Iran's hard-line government is cracking down on Christian activity in the country. Full Story...
Spiritual Warfare Is Theme of Peretti Film
January 17, 2006
- Frank Peretti's The Visitation is not one of those "great-for-the-whole-family" movies, but the new film is a gripping, suspense/thriller. It is based on Peretti's novel of the same title. On the printed page or on screen, the gifted writer's vivid pictures paint new images of the concept of spiritual warfare, and thus raise awareness of its rea... Full Story...
An Interview with Voddie Baucham: Christian Activism Begins at Home
January 17, 2006
- Voddie Baucham is hard to ignore. At 6 feet 3 inches tall and 300 pounds, the Houston, Texas, teacher/author is an imposing figure in the pulpit. But his size isn't the only thing about Baucham that demands attention. It's his simple, but persuasive, analysis of what's wrong in America and how to fix it. Full Story...
UNC System Suppressing Free Speech on Campuses, Says FIRE
January 17, 2006
- A new report finds that 13 out of 16 institutions in the University of North Carolina system have at least one policy that "clearly and substantially" restricts free speech. The report -- released by the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) and the Pope Center for Higher Education -- accuses UNC of being especially hostile to Chr... Full Story...
Former Muslim Claims 'Deception' Key in Rise in European Converts to Islam
January 16, 2006
- A Christian evangelist who was involved with Islam for 15 years says she understands why a growing number of European women are converting to the false religion. Speaking from experience, she claims it is primarily because the women are being deceived -- by Muslim men. Full Story...
End-Times Expert: God's Peace Plan for Israel, Not Man's, Will Succeed
January 16, 2006
- Christian author, teacher, and lecturer James Goll says the recent stroke by Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has put a spotlight on the volatility in the Israeli-Palestinian region and on the importance of the United States siding with Israel. Full Story...
Survey Shows Many Pastors Misread Congregants' True Priorities
January 16, 2006
- Two national surveys conducted by the Barna Research Group show that, while pastors claim members of their congregations are deeply committed to God, lifestyles and actions of the congregants indicate otherwise. Full Story...
Black Pro-Family Leader: Alito's Record Should Earn Him Confirmation
January 16, 2006
- A coalition of pro-family African-American pastors has thrown its support behind the nomination of Judge Samuel Alito as the next justice on the United States Supreme Court. Full Story...
'Bama Lawmaker Questions State-Mandated Text for School Bible Instruction
January 16, 2006
- Conservative and Christian groups in Alabama are vigorously objecting to a bill in the State Legislature that would confine Bible literacy instruction in schools to one textbook. Full Story...
Survey Shows Many Pastors Misread Congregants' True Prioritie
January 16, 2006
- Two national surveys conducted by the Barna Research Group show that, while pastors claim members of their congregations are deeply committed to God, lifestyles and actions of the congregants indicate otherwise. Full Story...
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