Question of Faith Important for Candidates and for Voters
October 8, 2004
Claims that John Kerry has had some kind of religious awakening are being met with a good deal of skepticism. Meanwhile, two conservative activists would like the presidential debates to pose questions that might clear up for voters any question about the candidates and the influence of their personal faith on decision making. Full Story...'America for Jesus' Plans Major Pre-Election Prayer Event
October 8, 2004
Christians from all over the U.S. are being encouraged to head to the National Mall in Washington, DC, later this month for an event focused on prayer and fasting for the nation. The October event is organized by Virginia-based "America for Jesus" and targets Christians who are concerned about the moral direction of America. Full Story...
Ohio State Univ. Revises Policy, Allows Religious Clubs to Remain 'Religious'
October 8, 2004
One of the largest public universities in the country has reversed course and will now allow the Christian Legal Society and other evangelical student groups to limit their membership to Christians. Full Story...
Braves' Reliever Testifies of God's Transforming Influence
October 8, 2004
Atlanta Braves pitcher John Smoltz is a big believer in that old adage: actions should speak louder than words. Regarded as one of the best pitchers in baseball, the six-foot, three-inch right-hander has tormented his major league opponents for more than a decade. Full Story...
Bible Publisher Confronted Over Link with Human-Rights Abuser China
October 8, 2004
A major U.S. publisher of Bibles is coming under fire for having some of its Bibles printed in China, where Christians are being tortured and even killed for their faith. The move is being criticized by a human-rights organization that is skeptical of the company's safeguards against employee abuse. Full Story...
FIRE Spokesman: RIC's Speech Code Must Go
October 7, 2004
The Faculty Union at Rhode Island College has filed a grievance that challenges school rules banning "disrespectful and inappropriate" speech. Full Story...
Wall Watchers Provides Peace of Mind for Careful Donors
October 7, 2004
A North Carolina organization is trying to help Christians make wise choices when it comes to donating to ministries. Full Story...
Proposal Challenges Baptists About Culture's Effect on Lifestyle
October 7, 2004
Resolutions stressing the importance of Christian education will be submitted at ten Baptist conventions this fall. The measures will be comparable to one rejected by the Southern Baptist Convention last June, which called upon members of the denomination to remove their kids from public schools. Full Story...
Ohio Activist: Same-Sex 'Marriage' Advocates Don't Want Voters Deciding
October 7, 2004
An Ohio family advocate says supporters of homosexual "marriage" know that when voters are allowed to decide, traditional marriage will always be upheld. Full Story...
Bennett Says U.S. Elementary Schools Exposed to Terrorist Attack
October 7, 2004
A former U.S. education secretary is warning that American schoolchildren are at risk from terrorist attacks. Full Story...
Football's Red Zone -- Man's Metaphor for Life
October 7, 2004
The truth is, I'm not much of a football fan. If I have to declare allegiance, it's to Auburn. Right now, it's pretty great to be an Auburn fan -- this week, anyway. Most of the time, though, I pretty much ignore sports. And I sometimes grow tired of men's literature that leans so heavily on sports metaphors which, to be honest, are often a real st... Full Story...
School's Out -- Will the Rainbow Bus Take Our Kids to the Land of Diversity?
October 7, 2004
Transvestite teachers. Boys kissing boys in restrooms. Teens taught about anal sex. "Gay" fairy tales for children. Could these things actually become a reality in our public schools? The speed of change in our society thus far, driven by resolute homosexual activists, indicates that the answer is most assuredly yes. Full Story...
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