Media Watchdog: Don't Expect Bias to Follow Rather Out the Door
November 30, 2004
A Virginia-based media research group says there is little doubt that Dan Rather's decision to step down from the CBS anchor desk next March was precipitated by the "MemoGate" scandal. Full Story...'Most Inclusive' Christian Group Ever? Count Southern Baptists Out
November 30, 2004
The nation's largest Evangelical denomination has no plans to join a new religious alliance. Full Story...
Students Barred from Fulfilling Service Requirement with Religious Activity
November 30, 2004
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire has adopted a policy that prohibits students from performing their required community service in a religious context. Students must complete 30 hours of volunteer work to graduate, but the new policy prevents them from using any religious activity to fulfill the requirement. Full Story...
School District's Sex Ed Curriculum Ignore Parents' Values
November 30, 2004
A leading researcher of sexual orientation change says a Maryland school board should have learned some lessons from the 2004 presidential election. Full Story...
Christian Fantasy Novel Rivals Harry Potter
November 30, 2004
Superstition, deceit, witchcraft, folklore, good and evil mix it up in Shadowmancer, debut novel of G.P. Taylor. Taylor's goal was to create an exciting tale that incorporates all the elements of fantasy, and at the same time draws a clear line between good and evil. That clear line is something he saw missing in the mega-hit Harry Potter series. Full Story...
Ruling Blocks Feds from Enforcing Military's Right to Recruit on Campuses
November 30, 2004
A federal appeals court has ruled that colleges and universities can continue to discriminate against military recruiters without fear of losing government funding. What is in question is whether universities have the right to violate a 1996 law known as the Solomon Amendment, which says the government can refuse funding to schools that bar militar... Full Story...
SCOTUS Skips Out on Same-Sex 'Marriage' in Massachusetts
November 30, 2004
Advocates of traditional marriage, while admitting they are not surprised, are expressing their disappointment that the U.S. Supreme Court has chosen not to hear a challenge to the legalization of same-sex "marriage" in the State of Massachusetts. They say the high court has missed a chance to take a stand for voters' rights over judicial activism. Full Story...
Sponsor of 'Free Speech Restoration' for Churches Remains Upbeat
November 29, 2004
A bill that would allow churches the freedom to make political statements remains tied up in a House committee -- but the author of the legislation remains optimistic. Full Story...
LifeWay's Online Research Polls Top Ten Issues Facing Church
November 29, 2004
Ministry leaders worldwide are being asked to identify and explore the leading issues churches face today. This global survey is part of a Christian resource supplier's efforts to develop new, vital, and relevant resources for the Church. Full Story...
Graham's Ministry Geared Up for Massive Christmas Outreach
November 29, 2004
Millions of gift-filled shoe boxes will soon be on their way to needy children around the world. This massive volunteer effort is all part of the annual project known as "Operation Christmas Child," an outreach of Samaritan's Purse. Full Story...
Worldview Expert Offers Advice: Capture Ideas Before They Capture You
November 29, 2004
An expert on worldview analysis told a recent Washington education conference that Christians need to be ready to "demolish" arguments put forth by proponents of secular humanism and naturalistic science. Full Story...
Ariz. State Forcing Group to 'Dilute' Its Christian Identity, Says Lawsuit
November 29, 2004
A Christian group at Arizona State University says it should be allowed to bar non-Christians and practicing homosexuals from membership and officer positions. Full Story...
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