Paris Evangelicals Feel Demands of Muslims' Persecution
November 30, 2005
- A 300-member evangelical church in France may be evicted from its building thanks to pressure from the growing Muslim population in the area. The lease on the church's current building expires today (Nov. 30). Full Story...Methodist Reformer Optimistic Despite Feeble Gospel Message in Some Churches
November 30, 2005
- A conservative United Methodist pastor is reacting to Hollywood actor Richard Gere's comments about his upbringing in the United Methodist Church. The actor stated recently why he turned from that mainline Protestant denomination to the eastern religion of Buddhism. Full Story...
Restoring 'Christmas' -- Lowe's Axes 'Holiday Trees' Campaign
November 30, 2005
- The president of a Mississippi-based pro-family group says he's pleased that Lowe's home improvement stores have stopped selling "holiday trees" and have changed to offering "Christmas trees." Full Story...
Senate Forum Addresses Cable Choice, Decency Issues
November 30, 2005
- Media executives, government regulators, consumer advocates, televangelists and other religious broadcasters gathered yesterday in Washington, DC, for an "Open Forum on Decency," held by Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Stevens of Alaska. One of the key figures participating was Kevin Martin, head of the Federal Communications Commission (... Full Story...
Ministry Cautious About Reported Improvements in Persecuted Nations
November 29, 2005
- An organization dedicated to the persecuted Church says it is taking a wait-and-see approach before determining if there are any real human rights improvements in two countries that made the U.S. State Department's list of "Countries of Particular Concern." Full Story...
English Prof Exits After Controversial Anti-American Message to Student
November 29, 2005
- A professor at Warren Community College in New Jersey has resigned following public outcry over his call for the fragging of U.S. officers. Full Story...
VOM 'Hopeful' Bush's Remarks Shed Light on China's Religious Persecution
November 29, 2005
- A spokesman with Voice of the Martyrs says it is encouraging that President George W. Bush spoke about religious freedom in China during his trip to the communist nation. At the same time, a well-known American evangelist has expressed regret for remarks he made after joining the president at a church service in Beijing. Full Story...
Delivering the Conservative Message to Combat Campus Liberal Bias
November 29, 2005
- A new group vows to expose and combat liberal bias on university campuses and has launched a website to help in achieving that goal. Full Story...
Global Outreach Helps Spread Christ's Love in Developing World
November 29, 2005
- A ministry based in Mississippi is encouraging Christians throughout the United States to become mission-minded. Tupelo-based Global Outreach was organized 35 years ago by a group of Christian lay leaders as a way to help people in developing nations through agriculture and community development projects. Full Story...
Lawsuit Challenges Ohio School's Domestic Partner Benefits Program
November 29, 2005
- Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, is being sued over its policy providing benefits for so-called "same-sex domestic partners." State Representative Tom Brinkman has filed suit against the school's benefits program, claiming it violates a 2004 Ohio constitutional amendment banning homosexual marriage. Full Story...
Dad Outraged Over ISU Policy Allowing Cohabiting Resident Staff
November 29, 2005
- Some parents with students at Illinois State University want the school to reverse its policy permitting professional staff to engage in unmarried cohabitation in student dormitories. Full Story...
Georgia Baptists Initiate Break with Mercer Univ.
November 28, 2005
- Southern Baptists in Georgia are disassociating themselves from a historically Baptist school that employs two Christianity professors and several other faculty members who support homosexual student activism on campus. Full Story...
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