Apologetics Conference Wraps Up; Creation 'Mega-Conference' on Horizon
February 3, 2005
A conference that focused on equipping Christians to defend their faith has wrapped up in Florida. Christians activists who attended the conference say they now feel better equipped to give a solid defense of the biblical view of creationism. Full Story...One Letter, Many Listeners Override Veto of Sole 'Heckler'
February 3, 2005
A Florida school district has ended its discrimination against a Christian radio station. The district had a change of heart after hearing from the station's listeners -- and from a legal group that explained the illegal nature of the district's decision. Full Story...
Holy Hollywood: ACT ONE's New Program Brings Truth to Film Trade
February 3, 2005
An organization that trains and mentors Christian screenwriters is starting a new program to get Christians into leadership positions in the entertainment industry. ACT ONE, Inc., is starting a new "Executive Program" that will give top Christian students from business, law, and film schools the opportunity to become the decision-makers in Hollywoo... Full Story...
An Activist's Primer for Filing FCC Broadcast Complaints
February 3, 2005
In recent years the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has been flooded with complaints from frustrated parents who believe broadcasters have lost touch with American families. Full Story...
Most Family Advocates, Conservatives Give Bush 'Thumbs Up' on State of the Union Speech
February 3, 2005
Generally speaking, family advocates and conservatives are praising President Bush for his State of the Union address on Wednesday evening. The president renewed his pro-life call to "build a culture of life" and again called for a constitutional ban on same-sex "marriages. In addition, he called on Congress to exercise its constitutional responsib... Full Story...
Utah Lawmaker Wants Parents in on Decisions to Medicate School Kids
February 2, 2005
A parental rights bill in the Utah legislature requires parents to consent to medication given to their children at school. Full Story...
Univ. Revises Hiring Policy Requiring Judeo-Christian Faith
February 2, 2005
A university in Ohio affiliated with the Brethren Church has rescinded its hiring policy requiring staff and faculty to be either Jews or Christians. Ashland University's Board of Trustees approved the measure in November but had to revisit it in January after some faculty complained. Full Story...
Fla. Conference Equips Believers to Defend Biblical Worldview
February 2, 2005
At this week's "Defending the Faith" conference in Florida, the president of Answers in Genesis explained to attendees why a literal interpretation of the Bible's first 11 chapters is essential to sound Christian faith and doctrine. Full Story...
SCOTUS Commandments Cases Offer Chance to Address Flawed 'Lemon Test'
February 2, 2005
When the U.S. Supreme Court considers the constitutionality of Ten Commandments displays, as expected later this year, more than that question will be at stake. One constitutional attorney says the justices' basic comparison against the Establishment Clause -- called the "Lemon test" -- might also be on the block. Full Story...
Connecticut Lawmakers Want Same-Sex 'Marriage' Legalized
February 2, 2005
Maybe it has something to do with being a New England state. In 2000, Vermont legalized same-sex "civil unions." Massachusetts followed that up by legalizing homosexual "marriage" last May. Now, apparently, Connecticut wants to hop on the bandwagon. The authors of a pro-homosexual Senate bill in that state are making their intentions perfectly clea... Full Story...
Is the Media Downplaying Possible Muslim Connection to New Jersey Murders?
February 2, 2005
An Israeli author and lecturer says he is aggravated that the American news media has once again chosen to ignore a major story because it paints the religion of Islam in a bad light. Full Story...
Humble Home-Schooling Mom Honored for Her Advocacy
February 2, 2005
A prestigious Maryland school has announced its "Homeschooling's Best Awards" for lifetime achievement, advocacy, and heroism. Full Story...
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