Cosby's Comments Bring Applause From Black Conservatives
May 28, 2004
A black conservative leader is praising entertainment icon Bill Cosby for publicly asserting that problems in the black community are mostly the result of personal failure rather than external factors such as racism and public policy. Full Story...Aussies' Actions Motivate PM to Push for Ban on Same-Sex Unions
May 28, 2004
Australian Christians are rejoicing over the news that their prime minister has introduced legislation that will outlaw homosexual "marriage." The head of a pro-family group there is crediting pressure on the government from concerned Christians. Full Story...
Media Monitor Not Surprised by Poll Showing Glut of Left-Leaning Journalists
May 28, 2004
A conservative media watchdog group is not surprised by the results of a recent poll which showed that only a small percentage of national news members consider themselves "conservatives." Full Story...
'Mother of All Portable Computer Purchases' Showing Undesirable Side Effects
May 28, 2004
A mother in Richmond, Virginia, is raising concerns about the use of laptop computers in her son's high school. She says she is not the only parent whose worries about uncontrolled usage of the computers are being ignored by school officials. Full Story...
Christians Called To Emphasize World Evangelism This Sunday
May 28, 2004
Southern Baptists are encouraging tens of thousands of churches to join in prayer and fasting this Sunday in observance of an annual event that emphasizes evangelism of those peoples around the world that have not yet been reached for Christ. Full Story...
Christian Sues School Officials Who Had Him Committed For His Faith
May 28, 2004
A federal judge has ordered two Temple University officials to stand trial for allegedly attempting to have a former student involuntarily committed to the school's psychiatric ward nearly five years ago. The complaint filed on behalf of Michael Marcavage claims that, in the fall of 2000, the Christian student was unlawfully restrained and taken ... Full Story...
Writer Stands Right Behind 'Left Behind'
May 27, 2004
An Oklahoma pastor is responding to recent attacks on the popular end times series Left Behind. Full Story...
Communist Asia, Mid-East Countries Top Church Persecution Charts
May 27, 2004
On a list of the 50 countries around the where persecution of Christians is greatest, North Korea is the leader of the pack. Full Story...
Homosexual 'Marriage' -- From Missouri to Australia, It's on the Front Burner
May 27, 2004
A Missouri pro-family leader says the state's Democratic governor opposes a ban on same-sex "marriage" and would prefer an election on a constitutional amendment to that effect be held in August -- when it will have less chance of passage. Full Story...
Mental Health Experts Off the Mark on Sexual Orientation Change, Researcher Says
May 27, 2004
A university professor who specializes in researching issues involving sexual orientation says the nation's leading mental health association is discriminating against an organization that helps former homosexuals. Full Story...
U.S. Hate Crime Bill Could Criminalize Biblical Truth, Pro-Family Spokesman Fears
May 27, 2004
A controversial hate crimes bill has been resurrected on Capitol Hill -- this time under Republican leadership. The Culture and Family Institute (CFI) says the legislation is being pushed by the homosexual lobby, which is emboldened following the court-ordered legalization of same-sex marriage in Massachusetts. Full Story...
Michigan Measures Would Open State's Coffers to Theology Students
May 27, 2004
Despite a recent Supreme Court ruling that permits states to deny taxpayer-funded scholarships to ministry students, college-level students of theology, divinity, and religious education may be receiving financial aid from the state. Full Story...
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