Analyst: Military's Proposed Quashing of Religious Expression Could Be Contagious
November 21, 2005
- A military analyst and West Point graduate is concerned that the draconian restrictions that could be imposed on Air Force chaplains could also spread to the entire Defense Department community. The proposed sanctions on Christian proselytizing has prompted more than 70 members of Congress to ask the president to intervene. Full Story...CWA Leader Decries Politicians' Bid to Help Plan B Bypass FDA Approval
November 21, 2005
- The executive vice president of Concerned Women for America (CWA) says some lawmakers are trying to set a dangerous precedent in their efforts to allow an abortion drug to be sold over the counter. Full Story...
Virginia Parish Leaves ECUSA, Pastor Awaits Possible Reprisal
November 21, 2005
- A Virginia congregation says it has left the Episcopal Church USA (ECUSA) -- and the pastor of that congregation fears his former bishop may take retaliatory action against the parish. Full Story...
Family First's Fatherhood Program Helps Men Become 'All Pro Dads'
November 18, 2005
- A Tampa, Florida-based fatherhood initiative called All Pro Dad is using National Football League coaches and players to encourage men to be involved with their kids. But according to Bryan Davis, the program's director, a guy doesn't have to be in the NFL to be an "all pro" dad. Full Story...
UW's Extension of RA-Led Bible Study Ban Draws FIRE's Protest
November 18, 2005
- The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire has asked the state Attorney General if it can constitutionally ban resident assistants, or RAs, from leading Bible studies in their dormitory rooms. Controversy erupted after university officials sent out a letter warning RAs they would face disciplinary action if they continued leading Bible studies; and ... Full Story...
Tributes, Sweet Memories of Rev. Adrian Rogers
November 18, 2005
- Thousands of people turned out Thursday night (Nov. 17) to pay tribute to the life and ministry of Dr. Adrian Rogers, the radio preacher with the thundering voice who pastored one of the largest Southern Baptist churches in the country for 32 years. Dr. Rogers died on Tuesday at the age of 74 after a bout with cancer and pneumonia. (See earlier ... Full Story...
AFA Founder Urges Pro-Family Holiday Season Shoppers to Shun Target
November 18, 2005
- The American Family Association (AFA) wants help from the shopping public in using the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday weekend to keep sending a message to Target Stores about the national chain's faith-and-family-unfriendly practices. Full Story...
The Season of the Kids' Film
November 18, 2005
- My natural inclination is to dislike films that star kids or animals. So when the cineplex is packed with films like Dreamer (kid and horse), Zathura (three kids), Chicken Little (animated child animals) or Yours, Mine and Ours (18 children -- due in theaters November 23) my knee-jerk reaction is to cringe. My experience changes dramatically, ho... Full Story...
Modified 'Pieta' Sparks Controversy on NY Community College Campus
November 18, 2005
- A community college in New York is being accused of anti-Christian bigotry for recently displaying a painting many felt was insulting to evangelical Christians and Catholics. Full Story...
Ex-Gay Ministry Leader Refutes Protesters' Anti-Reparative Therapy Claims
November 18, 2005
- Ex-homosexuals and "reparative therapy" advocates recently gathered in Marina del Rey, California, for the 13th annual conference of the National Association for Research & Therapy of Homosexuality, or NARTH. Reparative or reorientation therapy is designed to help men and women in conflict with their homosexuality attain the goal of reaching the... Full Story...
Political Intrigue, Christian Faith in China -- Newsman Offers Fiction with Flair
November 17, 2005
- Few writers, if any, are more qualified than is David Aikman to offer insight into the state of the Christian faith in China. Aikman was a Time magazine correspondent for 23 years and was bureau chief in Beijing. He believes that the Christian population in China is one of America's most powerful allies in the war on terrorism. Full Story...
U.S. Lets Big Trade Partners Continue Religious Persecution Unpenalized
November 17, 2005
- An organization dedicated to aiding the persecuted Church says it is interesting that the U.S. government is applying a double standard in dealing with countries tagged by the U.S. State Department for their religious persecution. Full Story...
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