Black Pastor Urges Partnership Among Evangelicals, Catholics to Fight Culture War
August 17, 2005
The pastor of a Maryland church is encouraging black pastors to partner with white evangelical churches to help foster social and political change. Full Story...Study Shows U.S. Teens Feeling Pressured, Seeking Family Support
August 17, 2005
A new report suggests that American high school students are looking to be more challenged by their schools, but these youngsters may not meet those challenges in an ethical way. Full Story...
Settlement Vindicates Use of Historical Religious Documents in Classroom
August 17, 2005
A settlement has been reached in a case involving a California elementary school teacher who was barred from distributing American history documents because they contained references to God and religion. Full Story...
Courtroom Tall Tale Rivals Grisham Style
August 17, 2005
Randy Singer takes it in stride when reviewers compare his legal thrillers to John Grisham's. He didn't set out to emulate the perennial best-selling author, but Grisham is one of his favorites. Having read all of both men's novels, I see some real parallels -- appealing characters, believable plots, intriguing twists, a touch of humor, and satisfy... Full Story...
Ministry Celebrates, Encourages Fidelity
August 16, 2005
Stand F.I.R.M. is a new ministry with its roots in "It's You," a love song written and recorded by Troy Johnson, former Motown and RCA recording artist. Full Story...
Christian Doctor Points Out Ways Behavior Can Affect Immune Health
August 16, 2005
A pathologist in Denver, Colorado, says the rise in allergy sensitivity since the 1970s could actually be a sign of a cleaner, healthier environment, but may also shed some light on how the body's immune system can be built up during childhood. Full Story...
Pro-Family Spokesman Accuses Christianity Today of Promoting Junk Science
August 16, 2005
Focus on the Family is issuing a strong response to a Christianity Today article that criticizes the organization and others in the evangelical Christian community who remain skeptical about the theory of global warming. Full Story...
Calif. High Court Refuses AG's Request to Rush Same-Sex 'Marriage' Resolution
August 16, 2005
In a unanimous ruling, California's Supreme Court has rejected the state Attorney General's request to expedite an appeal involving same-sex marriage proponents' challenges to California's marriage law. And, as one pro-family lawyer notes, the court's 5-0 decision not to hear these consolidated challenges for the time being means traditional marria... Full Story...
Calif. High Court Refuses AG's Request to Rush Same-Sex Marriage Resolution
August 16, 2005
In a unanimous ruling, California's Supreme Court has rejected the state Attorney General's request to expedite an appeal involving same-sex marriage proponents' challenges to California's marriage law. And, as one pro-family lawyer notes, the court's 5-0 decision not to hear these consolidated challenges for the time being means traditional marria... Full Story...
Black Republicans Aim to Offset Dems' 'Disinformation' About GOP
August 16, 2005
Black Republican activists from around the U.S. met in Washington, DC, on Monday for the organizational meeting of a new grassroots coalition. One of the goals of the National Black Republican Association is to counter what it calls "disinformation" about Republicans that is "being perpetuated" by the Democratic Party. Full Story...
Warning: Satan Can Crush Any Marriage -- Even Yours
August 16, 2005
Nancy C. Anderson's book Avoiding the Greener Grass Syndrome: How to Grow Affair-Proof Hedges Around Your Marriage (Kregel, 2004) is absolutely wonderful. With courage, Anderson tells of the journey that sent her on a wayward path to infidelity that nearly ended her marriage. Full Story...
Pulling of 'Prayer' Posters in Classroom Results in 1st Amendment Lawsuit
August 16, 2005
A public high school in Virginia is being sued for removing prayer-themed posters from a Christian teacher's classroom wall while he was out sick for several days last fall. Full Story...
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