Homosexual Issue Plagues Denominations
October 10, 2005
The issue of homosexuality continues to put pressure on mainline Protestant denominations. Here is a brief recounting of what has happened among some of those churches over recent months: Full Story...California Judge Lets Her Decision Stand on La Jolla Cross
October 10, 2005
A San Diego Superior Court judge has let stand her August ruling that invalidated a July ballot initiative that would have transferred city land, a war memorial, and the historic cross in La Jolla to the U.S. Department of Interior. Judge Patricia Yim Cowett ruled the transfer as unconstitutional. In her 35-page position paper, Cowett made only a o... Full Story...
Pupils' Persistence Pays Off in PA; Principal Permits Prayer
October 10, 2005
A group of Christian students at a Pennsylvania high school are rejoicing after finding out they are no longer barred from praying together in their school. Full Story...
CU-Boulder Agrees To Grant Campus Pro-Life Group's Exhibit Request
October 7, 2005
A pro-life student group at the University of Colorado in Boulder has reached a settlement in its free speech lawsuit against the school. Full Story...
VOM Letter-Writing Campaign Helps Bring Chinese Christian Prisoner Home
October 7, 2005
Zhang Yi-Nan, a leader in the Chinese house church movement who was arrested in 2003 in connection with his Christian activities, has been released after spending two years in a labor camp. Full Story...
Ex-Gay Speaker Hopes Tour Will Set Connecticut Straight on Homosexual Issues
October 7, 2005
This past weekend, a new law legalizing homosexual civil unions took effect in Connecticut. But a former homosexual who now helps those wanting to overcome same-sex attractions says there is nothing civil about the Constitution State's new law. Full Story...
FIRE Denounces Arizona State's Reintroduction of Segregated Classes
October 7, 2005
For the second time in less than four years, Arizona State University is limiting certain classes to 'Native American' students only. However, the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) is accusing the university of racial segregation and has written a letter to the school, demanding that the classes be opened to all students. Full Story...
Legal Battle Continues Over Mt. Soledad Cross
October 7, 2005
Attorney Charles LiMandri presented arguments Monday in a San Diego Superior Court to appeal a decision by Judge Patricia Yim Cowett regarding a July city-wide vote that determined the fate of the Mt. Soledad Cross in La Jolla, California. In her August decision, Cowett invalidated the vote of 197,125 San Diegans who wanted to transfer the city lan... Full Story...
Christians Spotlight Important Issues
October 7, 2005
Fall is the time when numerous Christian issues and events claim their date on the calendar for special observances. Individual citizens and churches are urged to take the opportunity to align with others to bring attention to some deserving issues in our culture. Full Story...
Halloween Evangelism Tool Uses Popular Comic Format
October 7, 2005
A green-haired demon holds his foot on Minnie's neck and warns her friend Ari, "Put down your magic wand, Ari Potiphar -- or I'll deep-fat fry Minnie and the others!" Full Story...
Conservatives Bothered by Miers' Pro-Life Credentials, Stance on Women in Military
October 6, 2005
A conservative family advocate and a conservative military watchdog are both voicing reservations about Harriet Miers' sitting on the U.S. Supreme Court. The family advocate is concerned that there is no "paper trail" upon which supporters and detractors can base their debate. In contrast, the military pundit is concerned that there apparently is a... Full Story...
M.D. Hopes Oregon Loses Court Battle to Preserve Doctor-Assisted Death
October 6, 2005
As the battle over physician-assisted suicide is waged between the federal government and the State of Oregon in front of the U.S. Supreme Court, one Oregon doctor says the law in his state permitting doctors to prescribe lethal doses of medication to their dying patients on request must be stopped. Full Story...
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