Christians arrested in Tehran, Iran
February 5, 2009
Three Christians were arrested in Iran's capital city of Tehran on January 21. At approximately 7:00 a.m., officials apprehended Hamik Khachikian, an Armenian Christian, as well as Jamal Ghalishorani (49) and his wife, Nadereh Jamali, who are converts to Christianity from Islam. Full Story...Initial Public Display of the World's First Authentic Re-Creation of the Stone Tablets of the Ten Commandments
February 5, 2009
A small company in San Antonio, Texas has re-created, as an art form, an authentic and faithful-to-scripture set of the two stone tablets referred to in the Bible. The company, HaShem Artworks, will sponsor its initial public display at the Norris Conference Centers located in Crossroads Mall in San Antonio. Full Story...
Anti-Conversion Law Likely in Sri Lanka
February 5, 2009
Sri Lanka's Parliament is expected to pass the country's first anti-conversion law next month. The proposed legislation, titled "Bill for Prohibition of Forcible Conversions," was presented a second time to members of Parliament in January. It is expected to easily pass when it is presented for a vote in February. Full Story...
Lawsuit Filed for Baby Born Alive at Abortion Clinic then Killed and Hidden from Police
February 5, 2009
On Tuesday, January 27, 2009, suit was filed in Miami on behalf of Shanice Denise Osbourne, an infant girl who was murdered in July, 2006. Thomas More Society retained the prominent Miami personal injury attorney, Tom Pennekamp, to prepare and prosecute the case Full Story...
Imprisoned Christians die following torture in Eritrea
February 4, 2009
Two Eritrean Christians died recently in the Mitire Military Confinement Centre after enduring torture for their faith. On January 16, Mehari Gebreneguse Asgedom (42), a member of the Living God Church, succumbed to health complications caused by diabetes and mistreatment while in solitary confinement. Full Story...
Young Pro-Life Activists Arrested at George Mason University Virginia for Free Speech Activity
February 4, 2009
On January 26, 2009, two college-age members of the Survivors Campus Life Tour were arrested at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, while distributing literature on the public campus. Full Story...
Pew Forum: New Analysis Finds African-Americans are Markedly More Religious than Overall U.S. Population
February 4, 2009
On the eve of Black History Month, the Pew Research Center's Forum on Religion & Public Life released a new analysis that paints a detailed religious portrait of African-Americans. Full Story...
Senate Vote Likely to Lead to More Abortions
February 4, 2009
Today the president of the Susan B. Anthony List commented on the Senate's defeat of an amendment sponsored by Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT) that would have permanently codified the Unborn Child Rule in the State Children's Health Insurance Program Full Story...
Hua Zaichen Hospitalized and Near Death; ChinaAid Urges International Community to Speak Out
February 4, 2009
Hua Zaichen, 91, whom authorities have repeatedly denied a final meeting with his imprisoned wife Shuang Shuying 79, was hospitalized on January 28. Sources report that officials are fearful they will be held accountable for his death because of the international attention to this case. Full Story...
Orlando's Holy Land Experience Takes You Back in Time
February 3, 2009
The Holy Land Experience (HLE) houses the world's largest private collection of biblical artifacts. There's simply nothing else like it in Florida...or in the entire United States. Full Story...
Human Life Alliance and Students for Life of America Team Up for Campus Activism Award
February 3, 2009
Human Life Alliance (HLA) and Students for life of America (SFLA) have joined together to sponsor a first of its kind "Campus Impact Award." This new effort offers $1,000 in prizes to promote student pro-life activism for the 2009 spring semester. Full Story...
Big Daddy Weave Set Up to Lose in 2009
February 3, 2009
Big Daddy Weave's lead singer and guitarist, Mike Weaver, is resolving to lose 90 pounds this year by launching the "90 in '09 Challenge." That may seem like a lot of weight for a member of an active band, but fans know that Big Daddy Weave was named after brothers Mike and Jay Weaver, who both admit to having "larger than average exteriors." Full Story...
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