Will There Be a Deal? Or Will Judicial Filibusters Be Shut Down?
May 23, 2005
Several pro-family leaders will be closely monitoring events in the U.S. Senate tonight (Monday) and on Tuesday as the lawmakers take up the expected call for a confirmation vote on one of President Bush's federal judicial nominees who has been stymied by a Democratic-led filibuster. Full Story...Baehr: Christians Can't Get a Fair Shake in Ridley Scott's Kingdom
May 23, 2005
MovieGuide founder Ted Baehr feels there is an obvious and overt bias against Christians in the new, highly publicized movie, Kingdom of Heaven. He says despite its big budget and famous cast, the film uses the same old Hollywood tactics to attack Christian character. Full Story...
Time Travel Makes for Top-Tier Tale
May 23, 2005
Randall Ingermanson is one of today's premier story-tellers, consistently spinning tales that exemplify the art at its best. Retribution, his current hit, is a masterful mix of a little time travel, a little history, a little intrigue, a little danger and a handful of appealing characters. It's also a finalist for the 2005 Christy Awards for histor... Full Story...
Christian Prof Says Tolerance One-Way Street on Campus
May 23, 2005
While American universities may proclaim diversity as an exalted value, a recent study shows that the only freedom of thought that really exists on campus is "to believe the dominant political ideology. Other ideologies are marginalized." (Klein and Stern [PDF]) Full Story...
Coalition of Black Pastors Rallying Behind Call for End of Filibuster
May 20, 2005
Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist is getting support from a group of black pastors who say judicial nominees like Janice Rogers Brown deserve an up-or-down vote. Full Story...
Fate of Historic Cross to Be Decided by San Diego Voters
May 20, 2005
The San Diego City Council voted this week to allow voters to decide the fate of the historic Mount Soledad Cross overlooking the Pacific Ocean in La Jolla. The vote represented the newest chapter in a long line of legal battles to remove the cross led by lawyer James McElroy who represents an atheist who wants the cross removed from public lands. ... Full Story...
Research Shows Friendship Factor is Key to Church Growth
May 20, 2005
New national poll data indicates that friendships play a major role in church growth. A recent Gallup survey among U.S. congregation members revealed that church friendliness correlated with both church attendance and volunteerism. Full Story...
PFOX Protests PTA Convention's Exclusion of Ex-Homosexual Perspective
May 20, 2005
The National Parent-Teacher Association is being criticized for inviting a pro-homosexual activist group to its annual conference, while at the same time denying equal access to a group that reaches out to individuals and families adversely affected by homosexuality and supports those who want to leave that lifestyle. Full Story...
Appeals Court Lets Indiana Ten Commandments Decision Stand
May 20, 2005
The entire Seventh U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has decided not to rehear a decision upholding the Ten Commandments as part of a historical display in one Indiana courthouse. Full Story...
Firm Launches Hi-Tech Aid for Addiction, Behavioral Problems
May 20, 2005
Jjay* was headed to mete out revenge for the murder of his friend. Then his cell phone beeped. Of all people, it was his mother, telling him how proud she was that he was trying to get his life back on track. Instead of seeking revenge, the parolee with a long history of gang violence sought out professional help to work through his anger. Full Story...
From Apostle to Apostate: Revenge of the Sith as Cautionary Tale
May 20, 2005
No one who is remotely theologically grounded would ever equate the Jedi of the "Star Wars" films with the Church -- but since, in the Star Wars mythology, they are the agents of good, Christians attending these films naturally identify with them. And why not? They are dedicated to peace and are, as old Ben Kenobi told young Luke Skywalker, the gua... Full Story...
Christian Broadcasts Make Gospel Inroads into Islamic Audience
May 19, 2005
An evangelical satellite network is making a big impact in the Muslim world. Back in 1996, SAT-7 began broadcasting Christian programming two hours a week to the Middle East and North Africa. Today the network broadcasts 24 hours a day. Full Story...
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