Author Accuses Christian Publisher of Dabbling in 'New Age' Spirituality
September 29, 2005
A leading Christian publisher of youth ministry material is being accused of introducing young people to practices rooted in New Age Eastern spirituality. Full Story...Heavenly Vacation at a Bargain-Basement Cost
September 29, 2005
For various reasons -- economic and security probably chief among them -- over the past few years, American vacationers have packed away or, at best, postponed their long-awaited dream of a European holiday. Economics and security are certainly valid issues, but travel experts say both concerns may have an appealing solution. Full Story...
'New Face of Drugs' Frightening
September 29, 2005
These are not your hippie father's drugs. That's the harrowing message of a new DVD/video and reference guide that should stun parents, grandparents, clergy and teachers out of complacency when it comes to the threat of drugs in their kids' lives. Full Story...
Abortion-Drug Abuse Link, Study Claims
September 29, 2005
Abortions and drug abuse once again have been linked, according to a study co-sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the National Institute on Drug Abuse, and reported by Christian Wire Service. Full Story...
USAF Wants Sergeant Silenced; But Court Affirms Soldier's Free-Speech Rights
September 28, 2005
A spokesman for a law firm dedicated to the defense of civil liberties and human rights says his organization is pleased that a judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit filed on behalf of an Air Force sergeant who was punished for speaking out about tainted anthrax vaccine. Full Story...
Editor: Many 'Banned Book Week' Celebrators Censor Conservative Views
September 28, 2005
The editor in chief of a conservative publishing company says, ironically, the very same libraries and bookstores currently celebrating "Banned Books Week" often stifle free speech. Full Story...
Study Shows Example May Be Among Parents' Best Teaching Tools
September 28, 2005
The executive director of a Christian doctors organization says a recent study proves that, when it comes to bringing up children, "more is caught than taught." Full Story...
Education Secretary Plans Renewed Focus on Improving U.S. High Schools
September 28, 2005
U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings is turning her attention to improving America's public high schools. In her back-to-school address, the head of the Education Department said leaving U.S. high school students behind is not only "morally unacceptable," but also "economically untenable." Full Story...
SBC's 'Adopt-a-Church' Initiative Offers Help for Hurricane-Affected Pastors
September 28, 2005
The North American Mission Board (NAMB) of the Southern Baptist Convention is encouraging churches across the U.S. to help those pastors whose churches were destroyed or severely damaged by Hurricane Katrina. Full Story...
World Relief Offers Guide for Those Assisting Hurricane Evacuees
September 28, 2005
A new resource is now available for churches, families, and individuals looking for effective ways to go about hosting and assisting families displaced by Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita. Full Story...
Love Won Out Tackles Homosexual Issues With Information, Compassion, Biblical Truth
September 28, 2005
Earlier this month, Focus on the Family brought its international Love Won Out conference to Birmingham, Alabama, for a one-day gathering designed to educate and equip participants to wrestle with key issues surrounding homosexuality and to offer hope for those struggling with unwanted same-sex attractions. Speakers included experts on homosexual i... Full Story...
School's Religious Pictures Come Down ... Churches' Petition Goes Out
September 27, 2005
A coalition of churches in a small Illinois county is protesting a decision by a local junior high school to confiscate pictures of Jesus and The Lord's Supper. Full Story...
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