Groups Hope Bush Puts Action Behind Verbal Commitment to Defend Marriage
February 6, 2004
The Arlington Group -- a coalition of more than 20 pro-family groups -- is welcoming the president's commitment to support a federal marriage amendment. But they plan to remain vigilant to ensure he makes good on the promise. Full Story...Pro-Family Leaders Informed that President Will Endorse Marriage Amendment
February 5, 2004
A coalition of pro-family groups reports it has assurances that before the end of the month, President Bush will announce his support for a federal marriage amendment. That word came on the same day the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court told that state's legislators that nothing short of access to full, equal marriage rights for homosexual coupl... Full Story...
Current Trends Point To Future Muslim-Dominated France
February 5, 2004
A pro-family activist is concerned about some troubling demographic statistics out of France that suggest Islam is taking a firm foothold in that nation. Full Story...
Compromise Reached on Pre-'Passion' Movie Ad; Baptist Group Grateful
February 5, 2004
The Baptist General Convention of Texas says AMC Theaters has tentatively agreed to show a modified version of a 30-second ad timed to coincide with the opening of Mel Gibson's The Passion of Christ, set to open at the end of the month. The theater chain had initially refused to run the ad, saying it was "depressing, "too dark," and "too Christian.... Full Story...
Decency Advocate Says Pro-Family Pressure Forced FCC Crackdown
February 5, 2004
Pressure works -- that's the conclusion of one conservative activist in the wake of an announcement from the FCC that it plans to fine a major broadcaster three quarters of a million dollars for airing indecent programs. Full Story...
UMC Critic Claims Renewal Advocates Demonize Leftist Believers
February 5, 2004
An article in a liberal United Methodist magazine claims a Protestant renewal group is out to "vilify and ridicule" the denomination's officials, organizations, and programs. Full Story...
School District Seals Honor Rolls; Official Says Policy Places Privacy Over Pride
February 5, 2004
The Tennessee Department of Education is defending a move by Nashville schools to stop posting honor rolls. Full Story...
Teens Learn Tolerance -- and Intolerance -- on Spring Break Houseboat
February 5, 2004
It sounds a little like an MTV "reality" show. Mix eight "diverse" teenage volunteers (including a couple of Christians), one teacher who is hostile to Christianity, put them on a houseboat for spring break and you've got the explosive context of The Mind Siege Project. Full Story...
Kerry Likely Dems' Candidate -- But Not 'Family Friendly,' Says Massachusetts Activist
February 4, 2004
Following the results of "Super Tuesday," even conservatives are conceding that John Kerry is the undisputed frontrunner for the Democratic presidential nomination. The senator from Massachusetts could be a formidable opponent for George W. Bush -- but one pro-family advocate from Kerry's home state says the potential nominee has been a major disap... Full Story...
Ministry Pioneer's Widow Carries Evangelistic Legacy Forward
February 4, 2004
The widow of Campus Crusade for Christ founder Dr. Bill Bright says her husband's faith never wavered, despite his long battle with a fatal illness. Full Story...
State Educator Satisfied with Settlement Reached in Decades-Old Desegregation Case
February 4, 2004
Mississippi's commissioner of higher education is calling a federal appeals court ruling in the state's long-running college desegregation case a "big step forward." Full Story...
Gospel Expedition 2004 Goes 'To Russia With Love'
February 4, 2004
A massive effort is under way to support and encourage church planters and pastors in Russia. Full Story...
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