Judge Roy Moore's Gubernatorial Bid Highlights Religious Liberty Theme
October 24, 2005
Judge Roy Moore, former chief justice of Alabama's Supreme Court, has announced his candidacy for governor of that state. However, the official who was removed from office two years ago for refusing to obey a court order to remove a Ten Commandments monument from Alabama's judicial building says he will not make the public display of the biblical l... Full Story...Fed Up with 'Bacchanalian Aspects,' Catholic School Axes Prom
October 24, 2005
The principal of a Catholic high school in Long Island, New York, is defending his decision to cancel the school's annual prom because of "mounting excesses" associated with the event. Full Story...
CWA Teams with Pro-Family Mexican Groups in Anti-Trafficking Effort
October 24, 2005
Concerned Women for America has received a $200,000 grant from the State Department to help implement the next phase of a campaign against sex trafficking in Mexico. Full Story...
Pro-Israel Group Miffed by White House Meeting with Abbas
October 24, 2005
The Wall Street Journal has released the profiles of three Palestinians being held by Israelis who Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas apparently refuses to recognize as terrorists. Full Story...
The Promise of Narnia: Will They Get it Right?
October 24, 2005
In a recent interview on Faith Radio, Bob Crittenden asked me what has come to be the defining question on the upcoming film The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe: Can Christians trust Disney to faithfully deliver Lewis' book to the silver screen? Full Story...
Despite ACLU Charge, Christian Speakers Insist Their Program Is Constitutionally Correct
October 21, 2005
A complaint from one parent has prompted the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Maryland to raise objections to a secular anti-drug, anti-suicide program conducted in schools by two Christian comedians. Full Story...
Louisiana Black Pastors' Resistance to Home Education Surprises Advocate
October 21, 2005
The CEO and co-founder of the National Black Home Educators Resource Association (NBHERA) says many survivors of Hurricane Katrina are not aware that public schools are not the only educational option for their children. However, in her effort to raise awareness of home schooling in the black community, she has encountered surprising resistance to ... Full Story...
Abortion Providers' Lawsuits Place Missouri's New Abortion Law in Limbo
October 21, 2005
Abortion providers in Missouri have tied up the implementation of a law passed last month that would have allowed legal action to be taken against anyone assisting minor girls in obtaining an abortion out of their state of residence. Missouri Governor Matt Blunt says he is disappointed that unelected judges' injunctions are circumventing the will o... Full Story...
Pro-Family Leaders Challenge Walgreens on 'Gay Games' Sponsorship
October 21, 2005
A leading national pharmacy and good retailer is saying its participation as a sponsor in the upcoming "Gay Games" in Chicago next year is primarily for engaging in AIDS awareness education and distributing treatment drugs. But the logic of that statement is being refuted by a pro-family organization based in Illinois. Full Story...
Reisman: Oregon Cases Further Validate ACLU's Alliance with Porn Industry
October 21, 2005
A long-time child protection advocate believes recent rulings in two high-profile Oregon cases are further proof that the ACLU no longer defends "the little guy," but instead sides with the multi-billion-dollar porn industry. Full Story...
Courts Drop Charge Against Parker; Schools' No Trespass Order Stands
October 21, 2005
Law enforcement officials have dropped the charges against a Massachusetts father who was arrested and jailed after he refused to leave a scheduled meeting with school officials until they agreed to notify him when homosexual relationships are to be discussed in his son's kindergarten class. Full Story...
National Ministry Leaders Discuss Revival at 'Healing the Land 2005'
October 20, 2005
Pastors, prayer leaders, laymen and students from around the world are in Fort Worth, Texas, this week to look at ways true spiritual transformation has affected cities. A Seattle-area ministry known as The Sentinel Group is sponsoring the Texas event called "Healing the Land 2005." Full Story...
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