Immigration Reform Advocate: U.S. Officials Breaking Law by Creating Illegal Alien Sanctuary Policies
April 5, 2005
A Washington, DC-based immigration think tank says the number of city officials and other municipal authorities that are intentionally ignoring the illegal immigration crisis are on the increase, despite a federal law that prohibits government entities from aiding and abetting illegal aliens. Full Story...Maine State Rep Wants College Officials Held Accountable for Bias
April 5, 2005
Lawmakers in Maine are considering a new bill that offers broad protections for professors and students who do not hold to the dominant dogma on their college campuses. Last week, about 40 conservative professors and students testified before the state legislature about the ideological and religious discrimination they have encountered in the Unive... Full Story...
Sproul: Schiavo's Death Marks America's Move Toward 'Neo-Barbarism'
April 5, 2005
A leading pastor and theologian says last week's state-sanctioned death of Terri Schiavo marks a turning point for America, and it is crucial for the Church in this country to wake up and mobilize against euthanasia and other signs of the times. Full Story...
Calif. Courts Deal Another 'Shocker' to Marriage
April 5, 2005
In California, advocates of traditional family values are incensed that an appeals court has determined that a new state law giving same-sex domestic "partners" the same rights as married couples does not violate the state's Defense of Marriage Initiative, which passed overwhelmingly five years ago. Full Story...
Kansans Cast Ballots Today to Define Marriage in Jayhawk State
April 5, 2005
Voters in Kansas head to the polls today (April 5) to decide the fate of a constitutional amendment that would ban same-sex marriage. If passed, the proposed measure would define marriage as being only between a man and a woman and would prohibit the state from recognizing civil unions and domestic partnerships. Full Story...
New Study Undermines Theory of 'Gay' Gene
April 5, 2005
While new research claims to have found proof of a genetic cause for homosexuality, some scientists say the actual words of the study undermine that conclusion. Full Story...
Marriage Wars Continue -- More State Constitutional Bans Likely
April 5, 2005
Same-sex marriage has been one of the most contentious issues of the last 18 months, insinuating itself into state and federal legislatures, a presidential campaign, countless church sermons and legal battles. Yet an end to the rancor seems faraway. Full Story...
Group Hopes Rally Will Deter Bush and Sharon from Giving Up Israeli Territory to Arabs
April 4, 2005
A group of Baptist churches from Oklahoma, Colorado, and Texas are planning to descend on Crawford, Texas, next week to try to convince President George W. Bush and Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon not to give away any covenant land to Israel's enemies. Full Story...
Florida Worker Claims State Fired Him for Mentioning Christ in Christmas E-Mail
April 4, 2005
A longtime volunteer with the Southwest Florida Department of Juvenile Justice claims he was fired for mentioning Jesus Christ in a return message that he sent out on his government e-mail account. Full Story...
Survey Shows Religious Polarization in U.S.
April 4, 2005
The nation appears to be split along religious lines -- even among faith traditions -- according to a recent poll sponsored by the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life. Full Story...
UGA Prof Advises Christians on Hostile Campuses to Pick Their Battles
April 4, 2005
A Christian professor at the University of Georgia (UGA) says believers should not be overly concerned about the outcome of the culture wars being fought on U.S. college campuses. Full Story...
Medical Ethics Advocate Opposes Vermont Bill Legalizing Euthanasia
April 4, 2005
The president of a medical ethics group in Vermont says his state is looking to be the next to allow physician-assisted suicide. A bill before the Vermont legislature would allow doctors to prescribe a lethal dose of drugs for an adult who requests it and has a prognosis of less than six months to live. Full Story...
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