'Philly 4' Case Hits Prime Time with O'Reilly
January 4, 2005
The right of Christians to assemble and preach the gospel in public is under examination in Philadelphia. Four of the eleven Christians who preached at the "gay pride" event "Outfest" in early October -- all of whom were arrested -- are now facing prison time of up to 47 years. Full Story...Despite the Cost, Millions Flock to Chinese House Churches
January 3, 2005
A spokesman for Voice of the Martyrs is encouraging Christians to use the start of the year to remember, to pray for, and to take action on behalf of persecuted Chinese Christians. Full Story...
Ministries Deal with Massive Nature of South Asia Disaster
January 3, 2005
With tens of thousands of lives confirmed lost to the tidal waves that struck South Asia the day after Christmas, many Christian organizations continue to strive to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of those now struggling for survival in the aftermath. Full Story...
Lesbian Pastor's Appeal Expected to Bear No Fruit
January 3, 2005
A Methodist minister who was defrocked for declaring that she's a lesbian living with her partner is taking her case to a church appeals court. But one Methodist activist doesn't expect the appeal will change the original decision, which was handed down in early December. Full Story...
Top Stories of 2004: California: Now Legal to Kill Embryos -- Terminally Ill Patients Next?
January 3, 2005
Voter ignorance -- that's what one pro-life group is saying about the passage last week of Proposition 71 in California. And the media is sharing a lot of the blame, the group adds. Full Story...
Top Stories of 2004: Traditional Marriage Exalted in Every State's Amendment Vote
January 3, 2005
Advocates of traditional marriage are celebrating a clean sweep the morning after Election Day. All 11 states considering constitutional amendments defining marriage as the union of one man and one woman passed those initiatives. The margin of victory was decisive in all cases. Full Story...
Top Stories of 2004: 'RatherGate': Was It Incompetence -- or Was It Bias?
January 3, 2005
A respected Christian journalist says while it's possible "gross incompetence" is to blame for the erupting controversy surrounding CBS News' use of possibly forged documents critical of President Bush's National Guard service, more likely it's the result of "incredible bias." Full Story...
Top Stories of 2004: Post-Election 2004 Survey Shows Christians' Major Impact
January 3, 2005
A new nationwide survey by a Christian cultural research firm suggests that the results of the 2004 presidential election might have been very different had it not been for the huge "values voter" turnout. Full Story...
As Death Toll Climbs, Ministry and Relief Efforts Go Hand in Hand
December 30, 2004
A ministry which plants Christian churches throughout Asia is responding to the deadly South Asia tsunami triggered by the most powerful earthquake in four decades. And another ministry, already in Sri Lanka, has shifted its resources from "development" to a more immediate need: relief for the victims. Full Story...
Trade Mag Notes Influence of Pro-Family Leader on Advertising Industry
December 30, 2004
The founder of the Mississippi-based American Family Association has been named among the top ten most influential people in marketing over the past year. The recognition for Dr. Donald E. Wildmon came from Advertising Age, a leading international trade paper for advertising and marketing professionals. Full Story...
Top Stories of 2004: Pro-Life Leaders Implore Bush to Prioritize Protecting Unborn Children
December 30, 2004
Two prominent pro-lifers are urging George W. Bush to make the most of the unique opportunity his re-election has given him to push forward the culture of life. Full Story...
Top Stories of 2004: Louisiana Judge Tosses Out State Vote Protecting Marriage
December 30, 2004
An official with the American Family Association says although the Marriage Protection Amendment fell short of the required 290 votes in the U.S. House last week, the battle is still on -- for good reason. After all, when one judge can overrule 78 percent of a state's voters, it shows the need for a federal constitutional amendment to protect tradi... Full Story...
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