Methodist Bishops: Homosexuality No Obstacle to Church Membership
November 7, 2005
- The leadership of the United Methodist Church has declared that the sin of homosexuality is not to be a barrier to membership in its churches. Full Story...Calling Cowboys, Hailing Hunters
November 7, 2005
- Cowboys and hunters will find two new Harvest House titles appealing for both their stories and their outstanding outdoor art. Artist Jack Terry grew up surrounded by cowboys and canvases, and he combines the best of both worlds in Good Ol' Cowboy Stories. Full Story...
'Action Sports' Ministry Targets Self-Isolated Teens
November 4, 2005
- A ministry that reaches out to skateboarders and "extreme sports" enthusiasts is making a big impact for Christ. Full Story...
Ohio Christian Couple Plotting Cross Country Path to Revival
November 4, 2005
- An Ohio couple is gearing up for a major project aimed at reclaiming America's Christian heritage. On January 1, Rick and Jane McKinney of Our Heart Ministries will be leaving on foot from Los Angeles, California, for a six-month walk across the U.S., covering about 20 miles a day in an effort to draw attention to the nation's need for a spiritu... Full Story...
Group Decries Ruling Upholding High School's Race-Based Admissions
November 4, 2005
- A conservative think tank is expressing disappointment over a federal appeals court ruling that upholds the Seattle (Washington) School District's use of race as a factor in high school admissions. The controversial Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals recently ruled that the district "has a compelling interest in securing the educational and soc... Full Story...
Israel Advocate: God Will Judge U.S. Stance Toward His Chosen People
November 4, 2005
- A Jerusalem-based evangelical organization says the recent comments of U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice demonstrate that America has a mixed record when it comes to protecting God's covenant land and people. Full Story...
ADF Intervenes, School Gives Wearer of Pro-Life Sweatshirts 'Green Light'
November 4, 2005
- A Georgia high school has decided against censoring a student's pro-life expression on his clothing. Full Story...
Critical E-mail Brings Worker Suspension; Suit Against Employer May Follow
November 4, 2005
- A government employee in California is fighting a reprimand she recently received for sending an e-mail expressing her religious beliefs. Full Story...
Ninth U.S. Circuit's Trampling of Parental Rights Outrages Pro-Family Crowd
November 4, 2005
- Pro-family leaders are disturbed and incensed over Wednesday's decision by an appellate court panel in San Francisco, which held that parents have "no fundamental right" to control their kids' upbringing by introducing them to sexual information "in accordance with their personal and religious values and beliefs." Nor, according to the panel, do... Full Story...
Rural Mississippi Facility Brings Christian Mandate to Hospice Care
November 3, 2005
- November is "National Hospice Month," and an administrator of a Christian inpatient hospice says her organization has a unique opportunity to minister to the terminally ill in Northeast Mississippi as well as to be part of a national effort to improve hospice care in rural communities across the United States. Full Story...
Civil Suit Forces School Board to Consider Evolution Critic's Proposal
November 3, 2005
- A California school board sued for alleged religious discrimination must now allow consideration of a Christian man's science education proposal. The lawsuit arose out of a year-long effort by parent Larry Caldwell to get the Roseville School Board to adopt his "Quality Science Education" policy. Full Story...
Gospel for Asia Hopes to Win Souls Through New Christian TV Network
November 3, 2005
- Preparations are being made for next year's launch of an evangelical Christian television network based in India. The network, called Yathra TV or "Spiritual Journey," is being spearheaded by Gospel for Asia (GFA), a ministry that trains and equips native missionaries to share the gospel. Full Story...
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