State-Supported Publisher Criticized for Printing Anti-Semitic Book
July 13, 2005
A noted author and Harvard University law professor is asking why the University of California Press is publishing an anti-Semitic book written by a "Holocaust denier." Full Story...As SCOTUS Vacancy Looms, Bush Urged to Remember Pro-Life Commitments
July 12, 2005
As the anticipated battle over Senate confirmation of the next Supreme Court nominee nears, many people are watching closely to see if President Bush will remember his commitments regarding judicial nominees as well as his obligations to the pro-life values voters who supported his bid for a second term in the White House. Full Story...
UCC Activist Anticipates Increased Exodus in Wake of 'Gay Marriage' Affirmation
July 12, 2005
A Protestant denomination with more than a million members and approximately 5,800 congregations in the United States continues to struggle with its future after a resolution approving same-sex "marriage" was passed at a recent meeting of the church's rule-making body. But the executive director of a renewal movement within the United Church of Chr... Full Story...
Christian/Jewish Coalition Reacts to UCC's Anti-Israel Resolutions
July 12, 2005
Evangelical and Jewish leaders are condemning a move by the United Church of Christ (UCC) to divest from companies that do business with Israel, and are vowing to ramp up their anti-divestment activities as a result of that decision. Full Story...
Calif. School District Drops Policy Discriminating Against Religious Groups
July 12, 2005
A California school district has repealed an unconstitutional policy that had forced student-led Christian clubs to stop meeting in several area schools. Full Story...
Family Advocate Opposes Illinois' Plan for Mandatory Mental Health Screening
July 12, 2005
An Illinois pro-family activist is urging parents to find out what stage their state is at in implementing President Bush's New Freedom Commission on Mental Health -- and to strongly oppose the plan. Full Story...
Freedom's Requirements
July 12, 2005
Our little bus came to a stop after another adventure down a potholed street in a poor neighborhood of Tirana, Albania, on the west side of the Adriatic Sea. Full Story...
New Novel Wrestles With Rebellion, Reconciliation
July 12, 2005
Dale Cramer's second novel, Bad Ground, was named 2005 Christy Award winner (general category) July 9, at a dinner during the annual International Christian Retailers Show in Denver. The Christy Awards were established in 2000 to recognize excellence in Christian fiction. Full Story...
IRD Spokesman: Liberal NCC's Anti-War Rhetoric Smacks of Vietnam Protests
July 11, 2005
A Protestant renewal group says a council of 37 liberal religious denominations is once again blaming the U.S. for Iraq's problems. The National Council of Churches recently used the July 4 statement of its Governing Board exclusively to condemn the U.S. military effort in Iraq and call for an immediate withdrawal of U.S. troops. Full Story...
Pastor's Trial Indicative of Religious Persecution in China, Says Activist
July 11, 2005
The president of an organization with a mission to tell the truth about Christian persecution in China says the recent arrest of a Chinese Christian pastor should be protested by the international community. Full Story...
As Ex-Con Teacher Faces Rape Charges, Employer Faces Lawsuit
July 11, 2005
A six-million-dollar lawsuit has been filed against a Maryland private school, its principal, and one of its former teachers, who is currently awaiting trial on charges of rape and sexual abuse of three teenage girls. Full Story...
Calif. Activist Outs Pedophiles' Involvement in 'Gay Pride' Event
July 11, 2005
A San Diego-based conservative Christian activist is voicing concern over recent endorsements of "gay pride" groups by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. One in particular has the activist particularly concerned. Full Story...
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