Border Security Advocates Bring Down L.A.'s Separatist-Friendly Billboards
May 5, 2005
An activist group working to curb illegal immigration has successfully convinced a Spanish language television station in Los Angeles to change its billboards. The roadway advertisements offended many local Californians and other citizens by implying that the City of the Angels is part of Mexico. Full Story...Dissenting Connecticut Clergy Contend for ECUSA's Reform
May 5, 2005
The Episcopal Bishop of Connecticut is threatening to punish six priests who are at odds with his support for the Episcopal Church USA's current positions on homosexual issues. The conservative clergy face being defrocked for their refusal to abide by the ECUSA's practice of ordaining homosexuals and conducting same-sex blessing ceremonies. Full Story...
Parental Advisory: Check Kids' Video Game Magazines
May 5, 2005
Video games are one of the most popular pastimes for children and teens. But if parents are tempted to assume that the magazines that promote these games are harmless, they are mistaken. Full Story...
From Fluff to Stuff: Giving Weight to Summer Popcorn Films
May 5, 2005
Summer is coming early this year to the cinema. People, trying to escape the heat (and their problems) will be heading to the theaters in droves. Mega-blockbusters such as Star Wars: Episode Three: Revenge of the Sith, War of the Worlds, and Fantastic Four will be raking in the receipts in a matter of weeks. The first two of these films will certai... Full Story...
WAFF Eliminates Pro-Homosexual Content
May 5, 2005
While claiming that it never intended to push homosexuality through its music video campaign, the We Are Family Foundation (WAFF) nevertheless removed pro-homosexual content from its website following an exposÈ by AFA Journal. WAFF also apparently removed references to same-sex families in a teacher's guide that was later mailed out to elementary s... Full Story...
American Citizens Called to Join in National Day of Prayer
May 5, 2005
President George W. Bush has proclaimed May 5, 2005, as a National Day of Prayer and asked U.S. citizens to join in observing the event with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. And according to National Day of Prayer chairwoman Shirley Dobson, Americans have a lot to pray about this year. Full Story...
School District Cancels Discriminatory Fee Schedule Imposed on Christian Group
May 4, 2005
A Washington State school district has backed down from charging a Christian after-school club excessive fees to use school facilities. Full Story...
Plan to Purge Predators Bad News for Rural America, Says Activist
May 4, 2005
An activist in Florida says a plan put forth recently by the mayor of Miami Beach to rid that city of sexual predators may appear to be a good idea -- unless you live in rural America. Full Story...
The Currency of Heaven
May 4, 2005
When my brother-in-law Jim was 18, he was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor and told he only had a few months to live. The Lord had other plans though, and following treatment, Jim lived a full life for the next 22 years. Last summer the tumor unexpectedly returned, and in time it became clear that medical treatments weren't going to save him.... Full Story...
Former Hostage Shocked, Pensive Over Terrorist Captors' Deaths
May 4, 2005
A woman who spent more than a year held captive in the Philippine jungle by Islamic extremists says news of the recent deaths of her former captors shocked and saddened her. Full Story...
Author Claims Some Music Styles Can Negatively Affect Youth
May 4, 2005
An author and political science professor says the debate over violent and obscene lyrics to music and their effects on children is a distraction from a far more important issue -- the power of the music itself. Full Story...
Parent Sues Evolutionist, Claiming She Defames Him in Anti-Creationist Article
May 4, 2005
The head of a pro-evolution think tank has been slapped with a libel lawsuit for allegedly attempting to discredit a California parent's efforts to improve how evolution is taught in biology classes. Full Story...