Top Stories of 2004: Episcopal Bishop Says Tolerance of Heresy Better Than Schism
December 22, 2004
The Episcopal bishop of Virginia has told his diocese's annual meeting that it's better to live with heresy than split the denomination over homosexuality. Full Story...Integrity, Trust in God Drive American Patriot to Iraq, Imprisonment, Miraculous Escape
December 22, 2004
AgapePress recently interviewed Thomas Hamill at a book signing for his book, Escape in Iraq. The Macon, Mississippi, dairy farmer went to work in 2003 for Kellogg Brown and Root driving a truck in Iraq. He took the high-risk job delivering fuel to U.S. troops in an effort to avoid bankruptcy and save his farm. His imprisonment by Iraqi rebels and his miraculous escape made top news in 2004. Full Story...
Ex-Muslim Seeks to Transform Iran with Christian Broadcasts
December 21, 2004
The head of a California-based ministry aimed at reaching Muslims for Christ says the gospel of Jesus Christ is not the only message he takes to millions of people in Iran. The U.S. evangelist, born in Iran, is also preaching the virtues of democracy to people in his native country at every opportunity. Full Story...
New England Nativity Nixed by ACLU Lawsuit
December 21, 2004
Residents of a New England town are expressing outrage over the removal of a crËche from the front of an elementary school. The Nativity scene had been displayed at that location every year for nearly eight decades. Full Story...
Judge Orders Florida Town to Allow Public Nativity Display
December 21, 2004
A Florida woman took part last night in a public ceremony to celebrate Christmas as well as a personal religious freedom victory -- the right to display a Nativity scene in her town. Full Story...
Top Stories of 2004: 'Unborn Victims' Bill Now Law; Another Pro-Life Victory
December 21, 2004
On Thursday, President Bush signed into law the Unborn Victims of Violence Act, making it a separate crime to harm or kill an unborn child during an assault on the mother. While most pro-lifers are hailing the new law and the recognition it brings to children still in the womb, at least one major pro-life advocacy group is saddened that it won't pr... Full Story...
Top Stories of 2004: Frisco's Mayor Trumps State, Places Order for Same-Sex Marriage Licenses
December 21, 2004
A pro-family group in California has filed a lawsuit against the mayor of San Francisco for ordering the county clerk to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. Full Story...
Top Stories of 2004: Decency Advocates Believe CBS Knew About Super Bowl Strip Show Well Before Halftime
December 21, 2004
Pro-family forces are saying there is no doubt CBS knew in advance that pop singer Janet Jackson was planning to make nudity a part of the act at the MTV-produced Super Bowl halftime show. Full Story...
Top Stories of 2004: Survey Says Only Half of Pastors Have 'Biblical' Worldview
December 21, 2004
A new survey indicates that when it comes to developing a biblical worldview, a good place to start may be with the people in the pulpit. Full Story...
Two Nations Legislate Dangerous Trends for Christians
December 21, 2004
Christians in several countries are noting with alarm the mounting evidence of what can happen when governments favor homosexuals or religious sects with special rights, while anti-Christian bias is increasingly sanctioned. Recent examples have come to light in Australia and in Canada. Full Story...
Bishop's Book Examines Issues Threatening Black Families
December 20, 2004
A California pastor, nominated for U.S. Senate Chaplain last year by evangelist Billy Graham, has written a new book reflecting on issues that threaten the black community. One of these, the author points out, is a new, invisible system of slavery that is destroying the African American family. Full Story...
School System Faces Discrimination Suit, Federal Investigation
December 20, 2004
A large Texas school district has been sued over its Christmastime and religious censorship. Parents of students in the Plano Independent School District are fighting back after their children were barred from passing out candy canes with religious messages at school. Full Story...
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