U.S. Believers Urged to Intervene in Indonesia's Persecution of Christians
November 15, 2005
- As violence against Christians continues to escalate in Indonesia, the president of a Christian human-rights group is urging believers to put pressure on authorities there to take action against those who are responsible. Full Story...Gibson Claims Anti-Christian Bias Fuels Secular Left's War on Christmas
November 15, 2005
- The author of a new book says it reveals how the American Civil Liberties Union and other anti-Christian groups are heating up the war against Christmas, even when it comes to Christmas symbols that are purely secular in nature. Full Story...
Research Reveals How Silver Screen Inspires Some Teens to Try Smoking
November 15, 2005
- Dr. James Sargent, a professor of pediatrics at Dartmouth Medical School, says a recent study shows movies have a profound impact on whether a teenager will try smoking. However, he notes that no single factor can be blamed for adolescents lighting up. Full Story...
University Official Believes Drinking Culture Fuels Campus Bingeing Trends
November 15, 2005
- A new survey shows that six out of ten students in the University of Wisconsin system admit to binge drinking. University system staffers surveyed more than 12,000 students to determine whether alcohol and drug prevention strategies were working on UW campuses, and one administrative official believes the results point to a larger cultural trend... Full Story...
Docu-Drama Focuses on Martyred Missionaries
November 15, 2005
- In 1956 two worlds collided, beginning a journey beyond fear, beyond violence, beyond forgiveness. Now, Twentieth Century Fox goes beyond the big screen to bring a story of faith and forgiveness to the hearts of millions with its recent home video release of Beyond the Gates of Splendor. Full Story...
Attorney Applauds Restoration of Religious Holidays to School Calendar
November 15, 2005
- A Christian attorney is praising a decision by a Florida school board to once again recognize religious holidays on the district's school calendar. Full Story...
A Strange Faith -- Are Church-Going Kids Christian?
November 15, 2005
- Our youth sit in church with us week after week. If we were asked, we would not only acknowledge that they are our political and cultural future, but that they are our religious future as well. Full Story...
Research Indicates Adverse Effects of Daycare, Preschool
November 14, 2005
- Two new studies indicate parents might want to reconsider sending their children to daycare or preschool. In one study, Stanford University and University of California researchers found that children who spend more than six hours a day in center-based care outside the home showed poor social skills. According to the researchers, the children in... Full Story...
'Girlcott' Activists Lauded for Protesting A&F's Offensive T-Shirt Line
November 14, 2005
- A veteran Illinois lawmaker is commending an effort that compelled clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch (A&F) to listen to thousands of teenage girls voicing their complaints against a line of shirts they found objectionable. Full Story...
Parents Petition for Re-Hearing of Ninth's 'Parental Rights' Case
November 14, 2005
- Seven California parents are asking the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to re-hear a case involving parental rights in public schools. Full Story...
PBS Ignored Facts, Father's Request in Anti-Fatherhood Documentary, Says Columnist
November 14, 2005
- The Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) is being accused of portraying a known child abuser as a heroic mom. That has one national radio host comparing the situation to the "Rathergate" scandal at CBS News. Full Story...
Ministry Leader: Imprisoned Women a Field Ripe for Harvest, but Neglected
November 14, 2005
- The director of a pro-family organization says the Church needs to reach out to women in prison -- a group in need of the message of hope in Christ. Full Story...
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