Calif. School Backs Down After Censoring Student's Views on Homosexuality
May 4, 2005
A high school in Rancho Cucamonga, California, recently attempted to bar a student from wearing a T-shirt that read: "Tolerance is the virtue of believing in nothing," and "Truth is truth -- homosexuality is wrong." Full Story...Dobson, Wildmon Call for Grassroots Push for Filibuster's End
May 3, 2005
Two national pro-family leaders are labeling a group of Republican senators on Capitol Hill as "squishy" when it comes to the issue of whether to stand against the Democratic-led filibuster of President Bush's conservative judicial nominees. Both Dr. James Dobson and Dr. Don Wildmon say they intend to do all they can to force those senators to let... Full Story...
Rally Planned in Support of Concerned Parent Arrested at Son's School
May 3, 2005
A Massachusetts pro-family group is planning to hold a statewide rally in support of a Christian parent who was recently arrested and hauled off to jail after raising objections to pro-homosexual curriculum and discussions in his son's kindergarten class. Full Story...
Education Pundit: Leftist Revisionists Seek to Secularize Historical Dating System
May 3, 2005
When it comes to ancient history, apparently B.C. is not P.C. And, these days, A.D. is increasingly out of favor as well. Full Story...
Christian Recording Artist Puts Spotlight on Global Orphan Crisis
May 3, 2005
One of the most successful contemporary Christian music artists says the overwhelming problem of children without parents around the world -- a problem exacerbated by the global AIDS crisis -- is also a tremendous opportunity for Christians to model the heart of God. Full Story...
Boat Racing Movie Wins with Sports Fans and Family-Friendly Audiences
May 3, 2005
For boxing, it was Rocky. For football, there was Rudy. Even basketball had its Hoosiers and hockey had its Miracle. And, of course, baseball had its Field of Dreams, Pride of the Yankees, A League of Their Own, and The Rookie. But who would have thought the sport of hydroplane boat racing would ever inspire a feel-good movie equally delighting to ... Full Story...
'Option Ultrasound' Helps Many Women See Alternative to Abortion
May 3, 2005
Focus on the Family is in its second year of a six-year project to bring ultrasound technology to crisis pregnancy centers. The FOTF Pregnancy Resource Ministry director says "Option Ultrasound" will help place equipment in centers nationwide and may help to save many babies' lives. Full Story...
Texas District Approves High School Bible Curriculum
May 3, 2005
A Texas school district has voted to bring the Bible back into the classroom. The Ector County School Board in Odessa has approved a measure that allows district high schools offer an elective Bible study course -- this, after going 26 years without offering one. Full Story...
Methodist Appeals Committee Reinstates Lesbian Pastor
May 2, 2005
The United Methodist Church has once again put its stamp of approval on practicing homosexuals in the pulpit. An appeals committee within the UMC decided last week to reinstate a lesbian ministry from Philadelphia who earlier had been removed from her position after revealing her relationship with another woman. Full Story...
Pro-Lifer Cleared of Trespass, Disorderly Conduct at Ohio Abortion Clinic
May 2, 2005
The First Appellate District Court of Ohio has overturned the conviction of Joseph Logsdon, resulting in the dismissal of a charge of criminal trespass against him. The pro-lifer was charged with the criminal offense after he stepped onto the property of the Cincinnati Women's Services Abortion Clinic two years ago. Full Story...
Fla. Official Wants Public Warned About Sex Offenders in Their Midst
May 2, 2005
A county official in Florida has proposed posting signs in neighborhoods and communities where a sexual offender or predator resides. The idea proposed by Marion County Commissioner Randy Harris came in the wake of recent brutal killings of children by sex offenders in Florida. Full Story...
IVCF Leader Says U.S. College Students' Spirituality Needs Direction
May 2, 2005
A new survey shows interest in spirituality is high among America's university students. But although the results come as no surprise to the head of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship (IVCF), he contends the survey's findings represent both good news and bad news. Full Story...
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