Lutherans Hope Updated Gender-Neutral Hymnal Will Have Diverse Appeal
August 19, 2005
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) has approved development of a new, more gender-neutral hymnal. At its 2005 national convention, the denomination gave the nod to the plan, already under way, for an update of the 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship, which will eliminate the "Father" terminology and male pronouns used in reference to God. ... Full Story...SD Hearing Will Address Unconstitutional Treatment of In-School Bible Clubs
August 19, 2005
A federal judge will be asked today (Friday) to allow a Christian after-school club to meet in San Diego city schools free of charge. Full Story...
Citizens' Advocates Fight Eminent Domain on Multiple Fronts
August 18, 2005
A group of activists nationwide who have been fighting eminent domain abuse for several years have joined in with an effort to help Connecticut landowners fight the Kelo v. New London Supreme Court decision, which gave the federal government a green light to take an individual citizen's home or business and give it to a private developer. Full Story...
Iowa Officials Praised for Banning Elementary School Readings of Pro-Homosexual Book
August 18, 2005
A prominent sexual orientation researcher is applauding the Iowa State Board of Education for unanimously upholding a local school board's decision barring teachers from reading a homosexuality-affirming book to elementary students. Full Story...
Christian Attorney Pens Book on Religious Rights and Freedoms
August 18, 2005
A Christian attorney is trying to help believers better understand constitutional law and religious freedom. Christians, he says, must understand their rights in order to maintain their freedom. Full Story...
Author: Men Prefer a 'Leader' Jesus Over a 'Warm, Fuzzy' One
August 18, 2005
A Christian author says men are leaving the Church in increasing numbers -- and it's a problem the Church needs to solve, he adds. Full Story...
Have a Loved One Struggling With Substance Abuse? Author Well Qualified to Advise
August 18, 2005
In the midst of a time when newspaper writers spontaneously seem to recognize that drug and alcohol addiction now occurs in the least likely of families, a book was quietly published -- "I Love You But ...." The author, Patricia Kramer, offers a simple solution to release the addicted from his or her bondage. It worked with a member of her own fami... Full Story...
Shelter Director Bristles Against Recent Religious Censorship
August 18, 2005
The director of a homeless shelter in New Mexico is accusing a major daily newspaper of discrimination after an ad for employment was edited by a worker in the classified section. Full Story...
Christian Philly Group Going to Bat for Jesus Again This Year
August 18, 2005
A Philadelphia-based Christian ministry plans to protest the third annual "Gay Community Night" hosted by the Phillies Major League Baseball team. Full Story...
Successful Activism Tactics Model for New Pro-GOP Group
August 17, 2005
The new National Black Republican Association will use the collective power of community activism based on the successful examples of black Republicans all across the U.S. Full Story...
Black Conservative Christian Plans to Challenge Liberal Incumbent for Mich. Senate Seat
August 17, 2005
A black conservative pastor from Michigan feels the U.S. senator from his state is on the wrong side of several important social issues. Because of this, he believes God has called him to challenge the single-term legislator for her Senate seat next year. Full Story...
Open Doors Youth Arm Campaigns for Eritrea's Persecuted Christians
August 17, 2005
Young people throughout the nation have an opportunity to support imprisoned and persecuted Christians in the East African nation of Eritrea. Full Story...
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