Program's Sarcastic Portrayal of the Savior Miffs Ministry Spokesman
January 10, 2006
- "Extremely repulsive." "Intentionally offensive." "Flippant." Those are just a few of the adjectives being used to describe a new television series on NBC that portrays a pill-popping priest with an extremely dysfunctional family that includes an alcoholic wife, a homosexual son, and a drug-dealing daughter. Full Story...Lawsuit Alleges Union Failed to Accommodate Nurse's Religious Beliefs
January 10, 2006
- The Pacific Justice Institute (PJI), a Sacramento-based legal defense organization, has filed a lawsuit on behalf of a California nurse who claims union officials failed to accommodate her religious beliefs. Full Story...
Attorney Says Florida Supremes Put Personal Preference Before Sound Legal Judgment
January 10, 2006
- A libertarian attorney believes the Florida Supreme Court's decision to outlaw Governor Jeb Bush's school-choice program was the work of five activist judges. Full Story...
Group Urges Christians Not to Abandon Gov't-Run Education System
January 10, 2006
- While a growing number of Christian families are choosing to remove their children from public schools, an Alabama-based group is urging Christians to embrace public education and try to improve it as best as they can. Full Story...
Chaplain Ends Fast, Continues Call for Religious Freedom in Military
January 10, 2006
- A Navy chaplain says God answered his prayers this weekend when his superior officers permitted him to wear his uniform while publicly praying in a manner in accordance with his Christian faith. For 18 days Lieutenant Gordon James Klingenschmitt conducted a hunger strike to protest the U.S. Navy's policy of not permitting Christian chaplains to ... Full Story...
San Diego School District Settles CEF Suit, Repeals Discriminatory Fee Policy
January 10, 2006
- A court-approved settlement has opened the door for a student-led Bible club in the San Diego City Schools (SDCS), the second largest school district in California. Federal Judge Irma Gonzales has approved the settlement between the school district and Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF), the group that sponsors Good News Clubs. Full Story...
Howard Dayton: Financial Preparedness an Element of Christian Stewardship
January 9, 2006
- The co-founder and CEO of a financial stewardship ministry is pointing to last year's Hurricane Katrina as providing at least one example of why Christians should be good stewards of their finances. In that light, Crown Financial Ministries' Howard Dayton now points to the beginning of the year as a time to work on preparation for any financial ... Full Story...
YAF Releases Annual List of America's Most Bizarre, PC College Courses
January 9, 2006
- The Young America's Foundation (YAF) has unveiled its annual list of the country's most bizarre and politically correct college courses. This "Dirty Dozen" list includes such items as the John Hopkins University course called "Sex, Drugs and Rock 'n' Roll in Ancient Egypt," in which students view slideshows depicting ancient Egyptian women "fixi... Full Story...
Pro-Family Leader Pleasantly Surprised by SJC Head's Job Performance
January 9, 2006
- A Pennsylvania pro-family leader who opposed the appointment of U.S. Senator Arlen Specter as chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee (SJC) says the moderate Republican has been a pleasant surprise on the job so far. Nevertheless, she still expects Specter to be tough on Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito during the confirmation hearings that... Full Story...
Islamic Sorority's First Chapter Finds Home on UK Campus
January 9, 2006
- A group of women on the University of Kentucky campus has formed the country's first Islamic sorority. Full Story...
Coming Soon: 'Polyamorist Rights'?
January 9, 2006
- It may only be in its beginning stages, but the "polyamorist movement" may be grabbing onto the coat tails of the increasingly effective homosexual movement. Full Story...
Roberts' Report on Judiciary Stresses Salary and Security Gap Issues
January 9, 2006
- The ranking judge on the United States Supreme Court is calling for higher salaries to keep federal judges on the bench. In his first year-end report on the federal judiciary, high court Chief Justice John Roberts said the difference in pay between successful government attorneys and private sector attorneys is too large. Full Story...
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