Christian Group Fights for Equal Access to Public School Facilities
August 31, 2004
A Christian club has filed a temporary restraining order (TRO) against a California school district that contends state law requires it to discriminate against religious groups. Full Story...Conservatives Take Issue with 'Unflinchingly Conservative' GOP Platform
August 31, 2004
While most pro-family advocates are praising the Republican Party platform on issues like abortion and marriage, some conservatives say it still falls short of the mark. Full Story...
Purple Pen Fad Has Veteran Educator Seeing Red
August 31, 2004
Office supply stores are increasing their purple pen supplies, now that several U.S. teachers have reportedly begun using purple ink instead of red to mark student papers. Claiming red has negative connotations, the instructors say they are promoting students' self-confidence. But one California teacher thinks these purple pen pedagogues are making... Full Story...
Author Claims Untruth Triumphs When Christians Wimp Out
August 31, 2004
A Texas pastor says it is time for Christians to stop apologizing for the essential truths of their faith. Full Story...
Christian Teacher Feels School's Lawsuit Fears Cost Him His Job
August 31, 2004
An Iowa middle school teacher has been terminated from his job over his refusal to remove items from his office that symbolize the Christian faith. Full Story...
House of Reps Steps to the Plate
August 31, 2004
In Washington, DC, the battle to preserve traditional marriage continues to rage, after Democrats in the U.S. Senate led a successful effort to filibuster a vote on the Federal Marriage Amendment (FMA). Next up -- the House of Representatives. Full Story...
GOP Includes Christian Right but Stresses Party Diversity
August 31, 2004
The Republicans so-called "big tent" philosophy appears to be in high gear in New York, including the promotion of religious diversity. Full Story...
Poll Finds Few Well Informed About Bush Education Plan
August 30, 2004
A new Gallup poll on education issues reveals that many parents say they do not know much about the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). Meanwhile, the pollsters also found that school vouchers continue to lack majority support. Full Story...
Book Describes Principles Behind Successful Spiritual Enterprises
August 30, 2004
The pastor of the largest United Methodist Church in the United States says it is vital for Christians to take risks in order to make a difference. Full Story...
Researchers Note 'God Gap' in Political Parties
August 30, 2004
A report indicates that the religious divide between Republicans and Democrats continues to grow. At the same time, many of the delegates to this week's Republican National Convention identify with President Bush's faith as well as his politics. Full Story...
After Beating ACLU, Former Coach Enters Political Arena
August 30, 2004
A Christian activist from Ohio is running for a spot on that state's school board. Former high school football coach Dave Daubenmire filed as a candidate for the 9th District spot earlier this month. Full Story...
National Motto on the Move
August 30, 2004
In North Carolina, the national motto -- "In God We Trust" -- is literally on the move from the classrooms to the highways, after the state's House of Representatives recently passed a bill allowing the motto to be placed on a new special license plate. Full Story...
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