BMI's Ministry in Former Soviet Union Undeterred by Regional Violence
May 26, 2005
The work of a Christian ministry continues in one former Eastern bloc country despite recent violence. Earlier this month, rioting broke out in the Uzbek city of Andijan after demonstrators stormed a local prison and government facility, prompting a violent crackdown by police. Full Story...Survey Indicates 'Big Issues' Critical to Satisfying Prayer Life
May 26, 2005
A new survey shows that only 16 percent of pastors nationwide are very satisfied with their personal prayer life. Almost half, according to the survey, are only "somewhat satisfied" with that element of their spiritual life. Full Story...
Shrinking Morality: Psychiatrist Wary of APA's Tentative Nod to Same-Sex 'Marriage'
May 26, 2005
The American Psychiatric Association has conditionally approved a statement urging the legalization of same-sex marriage, but one Christian psychiatrist says the reasoning behind the group's decision is faulty. Full Story...
Group Protests Catholic College Commencement Speakers Who Flout Church Teachings
May 26, 2005
A slew of commencement speakers and honorees at Catholic colleges are under fire for actively opposing fundamental teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. The Cardinal Newman Society has launched a protest of 17 colleges and universities that have invited graduation speakers who openly defy the church's teachings on a number of moral issues. Full Story...
Conservatives Still Seething Over Senate Compromise on Judicial Nominees
May 26, 2005
Conservative anger over the Senate deal on judicial nominees continues to grow. Priscilla Owen was confirmed on Wednesday (May 25) and two others will likely be approved in the coming days. But some feel the pro-family movement has still suffered a major setback. Full Story...
Disharmony Voiced Over Christian 'Match-Making' Ministry
May 26, 2005
Two strong proponents of traditional marriage are apparently parting ways. The decision centers around an online "match-making" service. Full Story...
Chavis: Promise Keepers Won't Renege on Arkansas Outreach
May 25, 2005
Several liberal organizations are displeased that the Colorado-based men's ministry Promise Keepers has been granted permission to use facilities at the University of Arkansas for one of its stadium events. Critics claim PK is non-inclusive and intolerant and should therefore be precluded from visiting the campus. Full Story...
'Awesome God' Barred from 'Frenchtown Idol' Talent Show
May 25, 2005
A New Jersey school board is being sued for barring a second-grader from singing a Christian song at her school's talent show. The eight-year-old was told by local school officials she could not sing the song "Awesome God" in the show because doing so would be an unconstitutional endorsement of religion. Full Story...
Pro-Family Groups Urge Sponsors Backing 'Gay Games' to Pull Out
May 25, 2005
An annual, Olympics-style athletic contest for homosexuals, which bills itself as "The Gay Games" is set to take place in Chicago in 2006. And already, the homosexual sporting event slated for July of next year has gathered some surprising corporate sponsors. Full Story...
Report: School District to Excise Pro-Homosexual Material from Sex-Ed Program
May 25, 2005
In the face of a federal lawsuit, Maryland's largest school district -- Montgomery County -- has decided to scrap portions of its controversial sex-education program. The curriculum came under fire for implying that homosexuality is a biological trait and for showing, on a video, how to put on a condom, using a cucumber. Full Story...
Family Group Blasts Ohio Senator for His Role in Recent Judicial 'Compromise'
May 25, 2005
An Ohio pro-family activist says it may be time for Republican Senator Mike DeWine to come home. That observation comes in response to outrage being expressed in the Buckeye State over DeWine's participation in the recent bi-partisan "compromise" on judicial nominees. Full Story...
Adventure, Spiritual Warfare, Danger Fill Suspense Novel
May 25, 2005
Clever plot twists, dramatic tension, engaging characters and danger combine in The Soulbane Illusion to deliver a great reading adventure. This novel is the second from Birmingham, Alabama, attorney Norman Jetmundsen. It stands head and shoulders above a decade-long glut of tedious tales from lawyers with visions of being the next John Grisham. Full Story...
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