Novelist's Premier Offering Reflects Faith Amidst 'Controversial' WWII Romance
October 19, 2004
A war is on between two bitter and powerful enemy nations. A brave young man, persecuted at times because of his ethnicity, steps forward to defend his new homeland. A young woman finds herself conflicted over her love for this soldier, due to the fact that her own community objects to the war and fears those outside their own culture. Can the rela... Full Story...Measuring Your Worldview
October 19, 2004
According to the Barna Research Group, 91 percent of teens in our "evangelical" church youth groups do not believe in absolute moral truth. They may believe in truth, but not absolute moral truth. A recent study by the Southern Baptist Convention found that 88 percent of their students were denying the Christian faith by the time they graduate from... Full Story...
Guest Commentary: Is It a Sin Not to Vote?
October 18, 2004
Are you morally obligated to exercise your right to vote? That is, is it a sin not to do so? Of course, I am posing this question to those of you who actually believe in the Christian concept of sin in the first place. Sin, as defined in the Bible, is disobeying God's commandments. Interesting question, isn't it? Full Story...
Traditional Marriage Defenders Rally In DC
October 18, 2004
Tens of thousands gathered at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., last Friday (October 15) to show support for traditional marriage. The light rain that fell on the audience did not dampen the spirits of those who had come from all over the nation to stand up for preserving "one man, one woman" as the definition of marriage in America. Full Story...
Lambeth Commission Releases Report on Anglican Divide
October 18, 2004
An emergency panel set up by the Church of England to address rifts in the worldwide Anglican community over issues of homosexuality has released its report. The newly published "Windsor Report 2004" contains the Lambeth Commission's recommendations on communion and includes a strong denunciation of the Episcopal Church USA for choosing to ordain a... Full Story...
Media Watchdog: Kerry Needed Boost, So Networks Give Him 3rd Debate
October 18, 2004
The Virginia-based Media Research Center (MRC) says the liberal media was true to form when it declared John Kerry the winner of last week's final presidential debate. Full Story...
Falwell Questions Grounds for Evangelical Support of 'Pro-Choice' Candidate
October 18, 2004
The founder of the Moral Majority says Christians need to vote their convictions and should not blindly support any political party. Full Story...
Philly's Educ. Head Determined to Allow Faith a Role in Students' Lives
October 18, 2004
The head of Philadelphia's public schools is defending his efforts to forge closer ties with faith-based groups in the city. He says religious leaders can help with tutoring, mentoring, counseling, and organizing faith-based clubs -- and can do so without violating the Constitution. Full Story...
Spencer Gifts Tagged for Selling Sex Toys in Mall
October 18, 2004
The Tupelo Police Department in northeast Mississippi recently charged a Spencer Gifts clerk with the distribution of unlawful sexual devices. The efforts that led to the police action were initiated by the locally-based American Family Association. Full Story...
Pro-Homosexual United Methodists Urged to Exit Denomination Graciously
October 18, 2004
Pro-homosexual members of the United Methodist Church (UMC) are being asked to make a "gracious exit" from the denomination. Full Story...
Survey: Ethics, Fairness Among High School Jocks a Critical Problem
October 15, 2004
A study of student athletes reveals high school sports are filled with cheating and poor sportsmanship. The same study finds that student athletes cheat at higher rates than non-athletes. Full Story...
Reform Advocate: Schieffer Pitched Candidates Easy Immigration Question
October 15, 2004
A member of a Washington, D.C.-based immigration reform think tank believes moderator Bob Schieffer should have asked tougher questions on the issue of immigration during the final U.S. presidential debate Wednesday night. Full Story...
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