HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (W.) Nov. 21, 2006 -- Christ is being put back into Christmas, says movie critic Ted Baehr.
"With the release of 'The Nativity Story,' Hollywood is finally putting Jesus Christ back into Christmas," said Baehr, chairman of the Christian Film & Television Commission.
The film, set for release in 3,000 theaters on Dec. 1, has been called a prequel to "The Passion of the Christ," the blockbuster hit a couple years ago.
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Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Monday, November 20, 2006
After controversy, Toys for Tots to accept free Bible character dolls
LOS ANGELES (W.) Nov. 20, 2006 - The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program has changed its position and will now accept Jesus dolls and other dolls of other Biblical characters from one2believe.com.
One2believe said the about face came after overwhelming public outrage when the U. S. Marine Corps said it would not accept one2believe.com's donation of the free figures. When the decision to decline one2believe's donation became public, Toys for Tots was the subject of hundreds of television and radio news stories, the toy-maker said. Toys for Tots also received many emails and phone calls at their Quantico, Va. headquarters from people upset by their decision not to accept the dolls because of their religious nature.
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One2believe said the about face came after overwhelming public outrage when the U. S. Marine Corps said it would not accept one2believe.com's donation of the free figures. When the decision to decline one2believe's donation became public, Toys for Tots was the subject of hundreds of television and radio news stories, the toy-maker said. Toys for Tots also received many emails and phone calls at their Quantico, Va. headquarters from people upset by their decision not to accept the dolls because of their religious nature.
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Monday, October 30, 2006
Bedtime beats travel as priorities for Americans: Poll
VENTURA, Calif. (W.) Oct. 30, 2006 – Americans look forward to a good night's sleep over almost anything, including travel to exotic lands or seeing the latest flick.
That's according to a new survey of 1,005 by the Barna Group, which found 7 out of 10 adults (71 percent) said they look forward “a lot” to having a refreshing snooze.
And the experience that Americans dread the most? Filling out their tax forms. Only one out of 10 adults (11 percent) said they look forward to that activity.
Other priorities for Americans include: spending time with friends (mentioned by 55 percent) and listening to music (54 percent).
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That's according to a new survey of 1,005 by the Barna Group, which found 7 out of 10 adults (71 percent) said they look forward “a lot” to having a refreshing snooze.
And the experience that Americans dread the most? Filling out their tax forms. Only one out of 10 adults (11 percent) said they look forward to that activity.
Other priorities for Americans include: spending time with friends (mentioned by 55 percent) and listening to music (54 percent).
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Friday, October 20, 2006
A Week with Pat Robertson - Part 5: Christian Coalition 'stayed on too long'
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (W.) Oct. 20, 2006 -- Pat Robertson, the founder of the Christian Coalition, says the organization accomplished its goals years ago and should closed its doors.
"The Christian Coalition, I gave it a series of goals," Robertson told WordNews.org. "No. 1, to take control of the Congress for conservatives. That took place in 1994. The next thing was to have a majority of conservative Republican governors. That took place. To have a major influence in one of the major political parties. That took place. The last thing was to have a born again Christian in the White House. That was it."
Robertson, the founder and chairman of The Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) Inc., Regent University, and host of The 700 Club, pauses for a moment and laughs.
"The coalition accomplished all of its goals, at which time its purposes had ended and the most merciful thing that should have happened to it was to put it in the ground and have a memorial service and tell it good by. Unfortunately, it stayed on too long, the leadership was not handling matters that it should have. It wasn’t well led in the last few years and the chapters were not coordinated with properly."
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"The Christian Coalition, I gave it a series of goals," Robertson told WordNews.org. "No. 1, to take control of the Congress for conservatives. That took place in 1994. The next thing was to have a majority of conservative Republican governors. That took place. To have a major influence in one of the major political parties. That took place. The last thing was to have a born again Christian in the White House. That was it."
Robertson, the founder and chairman of The Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) Inc., Regent University, and host of The 700 Club, pauses for a moment and laughs.
"The coalition accomplished all of its goals, at which time its purposes had ended and the most merciful thing that should have happened to it was to put it in the ground and have a memorial service and tell it good by. Unfortunately, it stayed on too long, the leadership was not handling matters that it should have. It wasn’t well led in the last few years and the chapters were not coordinated with properly."
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Thursday, October 19, 2006
Troccoli to co-host music awards show
NASHVILLE (W.) Oct. 18, 2006 -- Christian singer and author Kathy Troccol is co-hosting CBN’s Living the Life broadcast on Oct. 30 and Nov 8.
Troccoli and Living the Life hosts Terry Meeuwsen (700 Club host /former Miss America) and Carolyn Castleberry, will be interviewing Christian comedian, Anita Renfro, about her latest book, “If It’s Not One Thing, It’s Your Mother” on the Oct. 30 show, and author/speaker Ellie Lofaro on Nov. 8.
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Troccoli and Living the Life hosts Terry Meeuwsen (700 Club host /former Miss America) and Carolyn Castleberry, will be interviewing Christian comedian, Anita Renfro, about her latest book, “If It’s Not One Thing, It’s Your Mother” on the Oct. 30 show, and author/speaker Ellie Lofaro on Nov. 8.
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Christian Library International welcomes Robertson as speaker
RALEIGH, N.C. (W.) Oct. 19, 2006 -- Christian Library International (CLI) welcomes Pat Robertson as featured speaker at its fourth annual Author Dinner fundraiser tonight.
Robertson will discuss his latest book, "Miracles Can Be Yours Today." The event will begin at 7 PM on Thursday, Oct. 19.
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Robertson will discuss his latest book, "Miracles Can Be Yours Today." The event will begin at 7 PM on Thursday, Oct. 19.
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A Week with Pat Robertson - Part 4: On President Bush
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (W.) Oct. 19, 2006 -- Pat Robertson believes President Bush is a "good man" who has done much of what Robertson wanted to do when he ran for president in the 1980s, but he isn't altogether pleased with his performance.
Robertson said he missed it on the Iraq war and said he's not articulate. Robertson is the founder and chairman of The Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) Inc., Regent University, a TV show host and author of numerous books.
As a person, Robertson told WordNews.org, President Bush is a "good man."
On judges: "I think his selection of judges is the one thing I asked and he has delivered. His judicial appointment have been absolutely superb. Better than I could have expected."
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Robertson said he missed it on the Iraq war and said he's not articulate. Robertson is the founder and chairman of The Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) Inc., Regent University, a TV show host and author of numerous books.
As a person, Robertson told WordNews.org, President Bush is a "good man."
On judges: "I think his selection of judges is the one thing I asked and he has delivered. His judicial appointment have been absolutely superb. Better than I could have expected."
To read more, visit WordNews.org.
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
A Week with Pat Robertson - Part 3: Vindicated over Chavez remarks
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (W.) Oct. 18, 2006 -- Pat Robertson says Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's comments at the UN last month vindicated Robertson's call for his assassination last year.
Last month at the United Nations, Chavez called Bush "the devil."
"The devil came here yesterday," Chavez said. "And it smells of sulfur still today."
Last year, Robertson was criticized for calling on Chavez's assassination. Robertson said in August 2005: "If he [Chavez] thinks we're trying to assassinate him, I think we really ought to go ahead and do it. It's a whole lot cheaper than starting a war."
A few days later, Robertson apologized, saying: "Is it right right to call for assassination? No, and I apologize for that statement. I spoke in frustration that we should accommodate the man who thinks the U.S. is out to kill him."
But 14 months later, after Chavez's comments at the UN, Robertson said he feels vindicated.
"I think a lot of Christians are saying to themselves, 'Pat was right,'" Robertson told WordNews.org.
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Last month at the United Nations, Chavez called Bush "the devil."
"The devil came here yesterday," Chavez said. "And it smells of sulfur still today."
Last year, Robertson was criticized for calling on Chavez's assassination. Robertson said in August 2005: "If he [Chavez] thinks we're trying to assassinate him, I think we really ought to go ahead and do it. It's a whole lot cheaper than starting a war."
A few days later, Robertson apologized, saying: "Is it right right to call for assassination? No, and I apologize for that statement. I spoke in frustration that we should accommodate the man who thinks the U.S. is out to kill him."
But 14 months later, after Chavez's comments at the UN, Robertson said he feels vindicated.
"I think a lot of Christians are saying to themselves, 'Pat was right,'" Robertson told WordNews.org.
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Tuesday, October 17, 2006
A Week with Pat Robertson - Part 1: Today's Miracles
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (W.) Oct. 16, 2006 -- Pat Robertson is the founder and chairman of The Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) Inc., and founder of International Family Entertainment Inc., Regent University, Operation Blessing International Relief and Development Corporation, American Center for Law and Justice, The Flying Hospital, Inc. and the Christian Coalition.
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To read more, visit WordNews.org.
Supreme Court denies Doe appeal
WASHINGTON, D.C. (W.) Oct. 11, 2006 - The United States Supreme Court declined to hear Sandra Cano's appeal to overturn its 1973 landmark decision in Doe v. Bolton.
"We are disappointed that the Supreme Court has refused to consider the changed factual and legal conditions since 1973 that make Doe v. Bolton and Roe v. Wade no longer just," said Allan Parker, President of The Justice Foundation and lead attorney for the case. "The Court has frozen abortion law based on obsolete 1973 assumptions."
"We are disappointed that the Supreme Court has refused to consider the changed factual and legal conditions since 1973 that make Doe v. Bolton and Roe v. Wade no longer just," said Allan Parker, President of The Justice Foundation and lead attorney for the case. "The Court has frozen abortion law based on obsolete 1973 assumptions."
Ms. Magazine's "I Had an Abortion" campaign criticized
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (W.) Oct. 11, 2006 -- “Ms. Magazine Magazine has launched a campaign urging women who have had an abortion to stand up proudly and tell the world.
"We are now starting a new petition, beginning with the names of some of the original 1972 signers [of a similar petition]," the magazine said. "They signed to save lives and to spare other women the pain of socially imposed guilt. Their purpose was 'to repeal archaic and inhuman laws.' They recognized that because of the 'social stigma still wrongly attached to abortion' many would not be able to sign publicly. But they invited all women to sign—'to help eliminate the stigma.'"
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"We are now starting a new petition, beginning with the names of some of the original 1972 signers [of a similar petition]," the magazine said. "They signed to save lives and to spare other women the pain of socially imposed guilt. Their purpose was 'to repeal archaic and inhuman laws.' They recognized that because of the 'social stigma still wrongly attached to abortion' many would not be able to sign publicly. But they invited all women to sign—'to help eliminate the stigma.'"
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One Night With The King' released today, wins award
DALLAS (W.) Oct. 13, 2006 - One Night with the King hits 850 theaters today.
The beautifully filmed epic is a big step for Christian movie-making. The film was made by Gener8Xion Entertainment. It opens in 19 cities.
The Christian film with an all-star cast including Peter O'Toole and Omar Sharif.
Already the highly-anticipated motion picture has been awarded four Doves by the Dove Foundation and received the honored Dove Family-Approved Seal.
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The beautifully filmed epic is a big step for Christian movie-making. The film was made by Gener8Xion Entertainment. It opens in 19 cities.
The Christian film with an all-star cast including Peter O'Toole and Omar Sharif.
Already the highly-anticipated motion picture has been awarded four Doves by the Dove Foundation and received the honored Dove Family-Approved Seal.
To read more, visit WordNews.org.
A Week with Pat Robertson - Part 2: Miracles take faith
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (W.) Oct. 17, 2006 -- Pat Robertson hasn't stopped learning.
The founder and chairman of The Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) Inc., Regent University, and author of numerous books, spoke of what he learned while writing his latest book, "Miracles Can be Yours Today."
"The thing that struck me," Robertson told WordNews.org, "was the role of faith. I use the analogy of a lightning strike. Apparently a cloud will come over the earth and let a little feeler down and the big explosion comes from the power of the electricity and it looks like lightning jumped out of the sky."
Robertson sees a parallel in many of the miracles in the Bible and today.
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The founder and chairman of The Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) Inc., Regent University, and author of numerous books, spoke of what he learned while writing his latest book, "Miracles Can be Yours Today."
"The thing that struck me," Robertson told WordNews.org, "was the role of faith. I use the analogy of a lightning strike. Apparently a cloud will come over the earth and let a little feeler down and the big explosion comes from the power of the electricity and it looks like lightning jumped out of the sky."
Robertson sees a parallel in many of the miracles in the Bible and today.
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Christian newspaper says it was snubbed from debate
DAYTON, Ohio (W.) Oct. 17, 2006 -- A Christian newspaper, Citizen USA says it was rejected for media credentials for last night's final debate for Ohio’s governor’s race between Republican Ken Blackwell and Democrat Ted Strickland.
Citizen USA said the reason, according to Ohio News Now (ONN) Managing News Editor Don Taylor, is the advocacy position the paper takes on issues.
Taylor told Citizen USA Publisher Pendra Lee Snyder that the list included four blog sites, a “newsletter” and the Citizen USA newspaper.
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Citizen USA said the reason, according to Ohio News Now (ONN) Managing News Editor Don Taylor, is the advocacy position the paper takes on issues.
Taylor told Citizen USA Publisher Pendra Lee Snyder that the list included four blog sites, a “newsletter” and the Citizen USA newspaper.
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Tuesday, October 10, 2006
7th grader told to stop reading Bible in school: Lawsuit
GREENBELT, Md. (W.) Oct. 10, 2006 — Attorneys for the Rutherford Institute said they have have filed a civil rights lawsuit defense of the First and Fourteenth Amendment rights of a seventh grader who was allegedly ordered by a Maryland middle school employee to stop reading her Bible during free time at school or face disciplinary action.
Institute attorneys have asked the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland to declare that prohibiting students from reading Bibles or other religious texts during their free time is unconstitutional.
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Institute attorneys have asked the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland to declare that prohibiting students from reading Bibles or other religious texts during their free time is unconstitutional.
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Monday, October 09, 2006
Apprentice contestant starts Christian clothing biz
DALLAS (W.) Oct. 9, 2006 -- Former Apprentice contestant Tarek Saab doesn't believe in wearing his Christianity on his sleeve.
He prefers T-shirts and hats.
The former Apprentice 5 contestant Saab has started a new line of Christian clothing called Lionheart Apparel. Saab and business partner, David Colletti Jr, both Christians, produce designs that they describe as “subtle, symbolic and stylish.”
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He prefers T-shirts and hats.
The former Apprentice 5 contestant Saab has started a new line of Christian clothing called Lionheart Apparel. Saab and business partner, David Colletti Jr, both Christians, produce designs that they describe as “subtle, symbolic and stylish.”
To read more, visit WordNews.org.
Friday, October 06, 2006
Gay marriage defeated in Calif.
SAN FRANCISCO (W.) Oct. 6, 2006 - In a 2 to 1 decision, the California Court of Appeals rejected same-sex marriage in what some observers say was a closely watched case challenging the state's marriage laws.
"In the final analysis, the court is not in the business of defining marriage," the court said.
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"In the final analysis, the court is not in the business of defining marriage," the court said.
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Fridays with Kathy Troccoli -- Knowing the audience
NASHVILLE (W.) Oct. 6, 2006 -- Dove Award-winning Kathy Troccoli says after 25 years of ministry and 18 albums, she knows her audience best.
And she's giving that audience what it wants with her latest release, The Story of Love, set for release in November.
"I’m at the place now -- which is wonderful -- where I know my audience," Troccoli told WordNews.org. "I have paid a lot of dues in being able to just sing what I want to sing."
The Story of Love is what she wants to sing.
"I think there's a beauty and a sophistication to this record that I love," Troccoli said. "I’ve just been longing to put my stamp out there."
She said in earlier years she'd been molded into a cast set by others. Troccoli's taken back some of that control in recent years.
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And she's giving that audience what it wants with her latest release, The Story of Love, set for release in November.
"I’m at the place now -- which is wonderful -- where I know my audience," Troccoli told WordNews.org. "I have paid a lot of dues in being able to just sing what I want to sing."
The Story of Love is what she wants to sing.
"I think there's a beauty and a sophistication to this record that I love," Troccoli said. "I’ve just been longing to put my stamp out there."
She said in earlier years she'd been molded into a cast set by others. Troccoli's taken back some of that control in recent years.
To read more, visit WordNews.org.
Thursday, October 05, 2006
Jailhouse conversions
LANSDOWN, Va. (W.) Oct. 5, 2006 -- In prison, many inmates are set free.
Mark Earley, president and CEO of Prison Fellowship, told WordNews.org that prison time is often a time when people take stock of their lives and make changes.
Mark Earley, president of Prison Fellowship, told WordNews.org that there has been an increase in volunteers helping prison chaplains across the nation.
"A lot of people make fun of jailhouse conversions," Earley said. "And you have some jailhouse conversions that don’t amount to anything just like you have some conversions in church that don’t amount to anything. But the truth of the matter is people in prison by and large get to the point where they're at the end of their rope."
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Mark Earley, president and CEO of Prison Fellowship, told WordNews.org that prison time is often a time when people take stock of their lives and make changes.
Mark Earley, president of Prison Fellowship, told WordNews.org that there has been an increase in volunteers helping prison chaplains across the nation.
"A lot of people make fun of jailhouse conversions," Earley said. "And you have some jailhouse conversions that don’t amount to anything just like you have some conversions in church that don’t amount to anything. But the truth of the matter is people in prison by and large get to the point where they're at the end of their rope."
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VeggieTales Censored?
MAXWELL, Iowa (W.) Oct. 5, 2006 -- Concerned that NBC wants to censor the Christian cartoon VeggieTales, now on Saturday mornings, a ministry is seeking to pressure the networks to let Larry the Cucumber and Bob the Tomato to speak freely.
"Fearing VeggieTales' strong moral messages aren't suitable for children, NBC TV is censoring out all content referring to God and the Bible," said Steve Elliott, president Grassfire.org Alliance, which is starting a petition drive.
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"Fearing VeggieTales' strong moral messages aren't suitable for children, NBC TV is censoring out all content referring to God and the Bible," said Steve Elliott, president Grassfire.org Alliance, which is starting a petition drive.
To read the story, visit WordNews.org.
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
Foley scandal proves not "all sex should be celebrated": CWA
WASHINGTON, D.C. (W.) Oct. 4, 2006 -- Concerned Women for America says the allegations that Rep. Mark Foley, a man entrusted with a position of authority and respect, engaged in sexually charged conversations and sought liaisons with underage males embodies one of the worst kinds of abuse.
Foley abruptly resigned last week after news of his email and IM exchanges to pages were made public.
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Foley abruptly resigned last week after news of his email and IM exchanges to pages were made public.
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141 children accepted into Ethiopian orphanage, school
BENISHANGUL-GUMUZ, Ethiopia (W.) Oct. 4, 2006 -- One hundred and forty one children have been accepted into the new Kamashi Orphanage, a life-saving program according to Blessing the Children International, a ministry based in Kawkawlin, Mich.
Blessing the Children founder and president Keith Strawn said the children accepted into the orphanage are some of the poorest orphans in the region.
Children come into the orphanage; malnourished, underweight, and often naked having never been to school, he said.
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Blessing the Children founder and president Keith Strawn said the children accepted into the orphanage are some of the poorest orphans in the region.
Children come into the orphanage; malnourished, underweight, and often naked having never been to school, he said.
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Tuesday, October 03, 2006
Military chaplains can pray 'In Jesus Name', group says
WASHINGTON, D.C. (W.) Oct. 3, 2006 -- Navy and Air Force Chaplains are free to pray "in Jesus name" again and Congress has ordered the Secretary of the Navy to rescind a "non-sectarian" prayer policy.
Congress also has ordered the Secretary of the Air Force to rescind "guidelines concerning the exercise of religion."
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Congress also has ordered the Secretary of the Air Force to rescind "guidelines concerning the exercise of religion."
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Amish to Receive Visit from National Clergy Council following school shootings
NICKEL MINES, Pa. (W.) Oct. 3, 2006 -- A prayer service is scheduled for today in this Amish community a day after two female Amish students and a teacher's aide were killed execution style by a milk-truck driver.
National Clergy Council president Rev. Rob Schenck is traveling today from Washington, D.C. to Lancaster County, Pa. to visit Amish families affected by yesterday's shooting of school children here.
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National Clergy Council president Rev. Rob Schenck is traveling today from Washington, D.C. to Lancaster County, Pa. to visit Amish families affected by yesterday's shooting of school children here.
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Friday, September 29, 2006
Fridays with Kathy Troccoli -- 25 years of ministry
NASHVILLE (W.) Sept. 29, 2006 -- The numbers speak for themselves: 17 No. 1 songs on the Christian radio charts, 19 Dove Award nominations, three Grammy nominations, five songs hitting the top 10 mainstream radio charts.
That's not even talking about Kathy Troccoli's nine books, her annual cruise "KT and Friends" and being named by Today's Christian Woman as a Top 5 Influential Women in 2003.
Word News starts a new "Fridays with ..." series, featuring Kathy Troccoli, who spoke exclusively with Word News in advance of her new album, The Story of Love.
To read the story, visit WordNews.org.
That's not even talking about Kathy Troccoli's nine books, her annual cruise "KT and Friends" and being named by Today's Christian Woman as a Top 5 Influential Women in 2003.
Word News starts a new "Fridays with ..." series, featuring Kathy Troccoli, who spoke exclusively with Word News in advance of her new album, The Story of Love.
To read the story, visit WordNews.org.
Thursday, September 28, 2006
Coming Tomorrow: Fridays with Kathy Troccoli
Visit WordNews.org tomorrow for a new series, Fridays with Kathy Troccoli, a Christian recording artist celebrating 25 years of ministry.
Prison Fellowship talks about ministry "at the gate"
LANSDOWN, Va. (W.) Sept. 28, 2006 -- There's been a shift in prison ministry, said the head of Prison Fellowship.
It's moving from behind the bars to outside of the fence.
Mark Earley, president of Prison Fellowship, told WordNews.org that there has been an increase in volunteers helping prison chaplains across the nation.
To read more, visit WordNews.org.
It's moving from behind the bars to outside of the fence.
Mark Earley, president of Prison Fellowship, told WordNews.org that there has been an increase in volunteers helping prison chaplains across the nation.
To read more, visit WordNews.org.
Fasting and praying for victims of human trafficking
WASHINGTON, D.C. (W.) Sept. 28, 2006 -- The first International Weekend of Prayer and Fasting for Victims of Sex Trafficking is set for Sept. 29-Oct. 1.
The event is being spearheaded by The Salvation Army with a number of organizations backing the effort, including Concerned Women for America.
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The event is being spearheaded by The Salvation Army with a number of organizations backing the effort, including Concerned Women for America.
To read more, visit WordNews.org.
Abortion is No. 1 killer of blacks, says anti-abortion leader
WASHINGTON, D.C. (W.) Sept. 28, 2006 -- Abortion has a racial element, according to an anti-abortion group.
Day Gardner, president of the National Black Pro-Life Union -- http://www.nplac.org -- pointed to a story last week involving a Maine couple that kidnapped their pregnant 19-year-old daughter to force her to have an abortion in New York. The reason: They were upset that their white daughter had a black boyfriend.
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Day Gardner, president of the National Black Pro-Life Union -- http://www.nplac.org -- pointed to a story last week involving a Maine couple that kidnapped their pregnant 19-year-old daughter to force her to have an abortion in New York. The reason: They were upset that their white daughter had a black boyfriend.
To read more, visit WordNews.org.
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Today is See You at the Pole day
FORT WORTH, Texas (W.) Sept. 27, 2006 -- Today is See You at the Pole day, a day when Christian students gather at the flag pole in front of their schools, not to protest or make noise, but to pray.
The event was started by a small group of teenagers in Burleson, Texas, who came together for DiscipleNow weekend in early 1990. They came seeking God and on Saturday night they were compelled to drive to three different schools, went to the flagpoles and prayed.
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The event was started by a small group of teenagers in Burleson, Texas, who came together for DiscipleNow weekend in early 1990. They came seeking God and on Saturday night they were compelled to drive to three different schools, went to the flagpoles and prayed.
To read more, visit WordNews.org.
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
ACLU ends legal fight over pro-life plates
CLEVELAND, Ohio (W.) Sept. 26, 2006 - The ACLU, on behalf of the National Abortion Rights Action League (NARAL), voluntarily dismissed its case against the "Choose Life" license plate in Ohio, ending all legal challenges against the license plate, Liberty Counsel announced.
The case was NARAL v. Taft which sought to block the sale of the "Choose Life" specialty license plate, along with the entire system of specialty and vanity license plates for Ohio. Liberty Counsel intervened in the case on behalf of "Choose Life" license plate owners and pregnancy and adoption services providers.
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The case was NARAL v. Taft which sought to block the sale of the "Choose Life" specialty license plate, along with the entire system of specialty and vanity license plates for Ohio. Liberty Counsel intervened in the case on behalf of "Choose Life" license plate owners and pregnancy and adoption services providers.
To read more, visit WordNews.org.
Friday, September 22, 2006
Three Christians killed by firing squad: ICC
PALU, Indonesia (W.) Sept. 22, 2006 -- Three Indonesian Christians were executed by firing squad yesterday this morning, according to the human rights group International Christian Concern.
“Justice has once again been denied Indonesia’s Christians,” said Jeremy Sewall, International Christian's policy analyst. “I am deeply saddened at this news, and ask all concerned Christians to pray for the families of these men. This is a tragedy. This is not justice.”
After the three Christians' execution was stayed last month by the Attorney General for Central Sulawesi, Mohammad Yahya Sibe, he was suddenly replaced. The chief of Police was also suddenly replaced and sent to another department, ICC said, which added that the appeal for these men that should have lasted months or even a year to process was denied within weeks.
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“Justice has once again been denied Indonesia’s Christians,” said Jeremy Sewall, International Christian's policy analyst. “I am deeply saddened at this news, and ask all concerned Christians to pray for the families of these men. This is a tragedy. This is not justice.”
After the three Christians' execution was stayed last month by the Attorney General for Central Sulawesi, Mohammad Yahya Sibe, he was suddenly replaced. The chief of Police was also suddenly replaced and sent to another department, ICC said, which added that the appeal for these men that should have lasted months or even a year to process was denied within weeks.
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Evangelical group concludes Bush not the devil
NEW YORK (W.) Sept. 22, 2006 -- An evangelical group says Venezuela's president is wrong: Bush is not the devil.
Earlier this week, Hugo Chavez told the United Nations assembly in New York City: "The devil is right at home. The devil, the devil himself, is right in the house. And the devil came here yesterday. Yesterday the devil came here. Right here. And it smells of sulfur still today. Yesterday, ladies and gentlemen, from this rostrum, the president of the United States, the gentleman to whom I refer as the devil, came here, talking as if he owned the world. Truly. As the owner of the world."
But Ted Haggard, president of the National Association of Evangelicals said Chavez was wrong to make that assertion.
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Earlier this week, Hugo Chavez told the United Nations assembly in New York City: "The devil is right at home. The devil, the devil himself, is right in the house. And the devil came here yesterday. Yesterday the devil came here. Right here. And it smells of sulfur still today. Yesterday, ladies and gentlemen, from this rostrum, the president of the United States, the gentleman to whom I refer as the devil, came here, talking as if he owned the world. Truly. As the owner of the world."
But Ted Haggard, president of the National Association of Evangelicals said Chavez was wrong to make that assertion.
To read more, visit WordNews.org.
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Illinois Supreme Court to write rules for parental notification law
CHICAGO (W.) Sept. 20, 2006 -- The state Supreme Court will write rules that will make parental notification legislation enforceable more than 11 years after the being signed into law.
The Illinois' Parental Notice of Abortion Act passed in 1995, providing that a parent or guardian (or grandparent or step parent residing in the same household) must be notified 48 hours before a child under 18 has an abortion.
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The Illinois' Parental Notice of Abortion Act passed in 1995, providing that a parent or guardian (or grandparent or step parent residing in the same household) must be notified 48 hours before a child under 18 has an abortion.
To read more, visit WordNews.org.
Christian Action Alabama launched
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (W.) Sept. 19, 2006 -- The Christian Coalition of Alabama is no more.
Former coalition officials launched into the 2006 voter education campaign season by unveiling its new name – Christian Action Alabama.
The moves follows the recent announcement that Christian Coalition of Alabama was disaffiliating from the Christian Coalition of America, following the actions of chapters in Iowa and Ohio.
To read more, visit WordNews.org.
Former coalition officials launched into the 2006 voter education campaign season by unveiling its new name – Christian Action Alabama.
The moves follows the recent announcement that Christian Coalition of Alabama was disaffiliating from the Christian Coalition of America, following the actions of chapters in Iowa and Ohio.
To read more, visit WordNews.org.
Monday, September 18, 2006
Muslim convert to Christianity killed
MOGADISHU, Somalia (W.) Sept. 18, 2006 -- A 22 year old Muslim convert to Christianity named Ali Mustaf Makail was murdered in the Manabolyo Quarter of Mogadishu in Somalia on Sept. 7, Salem Voice Ministries announced.
Pastor Paul Ciniraj, director of Salen Voice Ministries, said Makail accepted Jesus as his savior a year ago as a university student.
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Pastor Paul Ciniraj, director of Salen Voice Ministries, said Makail accepted Jesus as his savior a year ago as a university student.
To read more, visit WordNews.org.
Friday, September 15, 2006
20-somethings shelve faith after teen years: survey
VENTURA, Calif. (W.) Sept. 15, 2006 – A new study shows that despite strong levels of spiritual activity during the teen years, most twentysomethings disengage from active participation in the Christian faith during their young adult years.
The Barna Group's research found that six out of ten twentysomethings were involved in a church during their teen years, but have failed to translate that into active spirituality during their early adulthood.
Half of teens attend a church-related service or activity in a typical week, the study found, and more than 75 percent discuss matters of faith with peers and three out of five teens attend at least one youth group meeting at a church during a typical three month period.
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The Barna Group's research found that six out of ten twentysomethings were involved in a church during their teen years, but have failed to translate that into active spirituality during their early adulthood.
Half of teens attend a church-related service or activity in a typical week, the study found, and more than 75 percent discuss matters of faith with peers and three out of five teens attend at least one youth group meeting at a church during a typical three month period.
To read more, visit WordNews.org.
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Ex-con's homeless service gets national recognition
FAIRFIELD, Calif. (W.) Aug. 30, 2006 -- The program began in 1998 in a donated bus by an ex-con who was struggling with addiction.
Eight years later Mission Solano is receiving national attention as recognized nationally as one of the best run, hardest working charities in America.
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Eight years later Mission Solano is receiving national attention as recognized nationally as one of the best run, hardest working charities in America.
To read more, visit WordNews.org.
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
BYOB: Bring your own Bibles to school week promoted
TRENTON, N.J. (W.) Sept. 12, 2006 -- Pastors and Christian broadcasters are urging students to BYOB -- bring your own Bible -- to school during the week of Sept. 24-30.
It's the ninth annual "Scriptures in Schools Week." The emphasis is on Christian students who attend public schools. Organizers are urging pastors to promote this Bible literacy event from their pulpits and urging students and teachers to bring their Bibles into their classrooms.
To read more, visit WordNews.org.
It's the ninth annual "Scriptures in Schools Week." The emphasis is on Christian students who attend public schools. Organizers are urging pastors to promote this Bible literacy event from their pulpits and urging students and teachers to bring their Bibles into their classrooms.
To read more, visit WordNews.org.
Former Iranian president's speech "a slap in the face"
WASHINGTON, D.C. (W.) Sept. 11, 2006 -- Concerned Women for America said it deplored the decision of the Washington National Cathedral to give a former Iranian president and Islamic cleric a platform "to spread his propaganda about the “peaceful religion of Islam.'"
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To read the rest of the story, visit WordNews.org.
Thursday, September 07, 2006
Schwarzenegger vetoes
SACRAMENTO (W.) Sept. 7, 2006 -- California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed SB 1437, one of three bills that some Christian groups call a "school sexual indoctrination" bill.
However, Schwarzenegger has not vetoed the two remaining bills that Christian groups also believe indoctrinate children: AB 606 and AB 1056.
Responding to Wednesday’s veto of SB 1437 is Randy Thomasson, president of Campaign for Children and Families, said: “That’s good, but what about the other two sexual indoctrination bills, AB 606 and AB 1056? The governor needs to veto all three school indoctrination bills. Parents and grandparents want a consistent governor, not a flip-flopping governor."
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However, Schwarzenegger has not vetoed the two remaining bills that Christian groups also believe indoctrinate children: AB 606 and AB 1056.
Responding to Wednesday’s veto of SB 1437 is Randy Thomasson, president of Campaign for Children and Families, said: “That’s good, but what about the other two sexual indoctrination bills, AB 606 and AB 1056? The governor needs to veto all three school indoctrination bills. Parents and grandparents want a consistent governor, not a flip-flopping governor."
To read more, visit WordNews.org.
Prison Fellowship CEO says prison issue is nonpartisan
LANSDOWN, Va. (W.) Sept. 7, 2006 -- The growing prison population had had at least one positive effect -- Republicans and Democrats coming together to solve the problem.
Mark Earley, president of Prison Fellowship, told WordNews.org the most conservative of conservative Republicans and the most liberal of liberal Democrats are working together on bipartisan legislation dealing with issues such as prison rape and programs designed to help just-released inmates reenter their communities.
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Mark Earley, president of Prison Fellowship, told WordNews.org the most conservative of conservative Republicans and the most liberal of liberal Democrats are working together on bipartisan legislation dealing with issues such as prison rape and programs designed to help just-released inmates reenter their communities.
To read more, visit WordNews.org.
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
IFI names new executive, launch of new group
GLEN ELLYN, Ill. (W.) Sept. 6, 2006 -- Illinois Family Institute announced the appointment of David Smith as its new executive director, succeed Peter LaBarbera, who is resigning to create a national organization dedicated to confronting what he called the homosexual activist agenda.
Smith, 37, has served as senior policy analyst at the Institute since coming on board in March 2004, and is leading the push for a statewide Marriage Protection Referendum in Illinois. He gained national respect as a decency advocate, the institute said, after filing 70 FCC complaints against Chicago shock-jock Eric "Mancow" Muller, resulting in a $300,000 fine against Mancow's parent company, Emmis Communications Corp.
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Smith, 37, has served as senior policy analyst at the Institute since coming on board in March 2004, and is leading the push for a statewide Marriage Protection Referendum in Illinois. He gained national respect as a decency advocate, the institute said, after filing 70 FCC complaints against Chicago shock-jock Eric "Mancow" Muller, resulting in a $300,000 fine against Mancow's parent company, Emmis Communications Corp.
To read more, visit WordNews.org.
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
Marriage on ballot in 6 states this fall
PHOENIX (W.) Sept. 5, 2006 -- Marriage will be on the ballot in Arizona this fall, thanks in part from work done by the Center for Arizona Policy.
The center gathered more than 300,000 signatures to have a marriage initiative put before the voters in November. The Alliance Defend Fund worked to defend a marriage amendment in court.
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The center gathered more than 300,000 signatures to have a marriage initiative put before the voters in November. The Alliance Defend Fund worked to defend a marriage amendment in court.
To read the rest of the story, visit WordNews.org.
Monday, September 04, 2006
Internet radio for homeschoolers launched
CONROE, Texas (W.) Sept. 4, 2006 -- Today, homeschool radio goes 24/7.
It's not on your AM or FM dial but on the Web. A new program is posted every day by 10 a.m. Central Time, said Leland and Kathie Fleming, hosts of the show.
The Flemings will be interviewing homeschooling families from across the country, asking about tips and passing on practical advice to other homeschoolers.
Visit WordNews.org to learn more.
It's not on your AM or FM dial but on the Web. A new program is posted every day by 10 a.m. Central Time, said Leland and Kathie Fleming, hosts of the show.
The Flemings will be interviewing homeschooling families from across the country, asking about tips and passing on practical advice to other homeschoolers.
Visit WordNews.org to learn more.
Friday, September 01, 2006
Left Behind author calls series' success "a God thing"
BLACK FOREST, COLO. (W.) Sept. 1, 2006 -- By the time author Jerry Jenkins penned the first "Left Behind" book a decade ago, he'd already had more than 100 books to his credit.
"When I sell 100,000 [books] I really accomplished something," he told WordNews.org. "But tens of millions? All right, it would be foolish for me to take any human credit. I didn't write 'Left Behind' any differently than anything else -- standing up or sweating."
The "Left Behind" series has sold some 63 million books and topped The New York Times best-sellers list.
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"When I sell 100,000 [books] I really accomplished something," he told WordNews.org. "But tens of millions? All right, it would be foolish for me to take any human credit. I didn't write 'Left Behind' any differently than anything else -- standing up or sweating."
The "Left Behind" series has sold some 63 million books and topped The New York Times best-sellers list.
To read more visit http://www.wordnews.org
Thursday, August 31, 2006
Prison Fellowship CEO talks about the "tipping point"
The Tipping Point II
LANSDOWN, Va. (W.) Aug. 31, 2006 -- When it comes to the prison system in America, there's good news and bad news.
Bad news first? The prisons are crowded and corrections is taking up a bigger part of state budgets.
The good news is it's opened the door for ministries like Prison Fellowship to make a difference, says Mark Earley, president of Prison Fellowship.
To read more visit http://www.wordnews.org
LANSDOWN, Va. (W.) Aug. 31, 2006 -- When it comes to the prison system in America, there's good news and bad news.
Bad news first? The prisons are crowded and corrections is taking up a bigger part of state budgets.
The good news is it's opened the door for ministries like Prison Fellowship to make a difference, says Mark Earley, president of Prison Fellowship.
To read more visit http://www.wordnews.org
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Christian groups mad at Schwarzenegger
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (W.) Aug. 30, 2006 -Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed into law a measure that Christian groups say would require all businesses and organizations receiving funding from the state to condone homosexuality, bisexuality, and transsexuality or else lose state funding.
There is no exception for faith- based organizations or business owners with sincerely held religious convictions, one group said, WordNews.org reported.
“This isn’t even a veiled attempt at subtly advancing the radical homosexual agenda,” stated Karen England, executive director of Capitol Resource Institute. “SB 1441 is an outright, blatant assault on religious freedom in California.”
England said the legislation will prevent parochial schools and religious universities from receiving student financial assistance if they also maintain a student code of conduct preventing behavior deemed immoral by their religious beliefs. She said by withholding state funding from schools, students’ educational opportunities will be severely limited.
“As a citizen of California and a religious person, I am terribly disappointed in Governor Schwarzenegger,” said Meredith Turney, Legislative Liaison for Capitol Resource Institute. “It is bad public policy to add to the list of protected classes a sexual behavior. Equating sexual preference with the immutable characteristics of age, national origin or race will result in other variable behaviors being added to the list of invariable classes rightfully protected.”
Forcing private education institutions to accept students engaged in behavior offensive to the school’s moral code is a serious infringement of the constitutional rights to freedom of assembly and freedom of speech, she said.
“This bill is yet another attempt to prevent citizens with moral and religious principles from expressing their beliefs and educating their children according to those beliefs,” said England. “On behalf of California families, private schools and other private organization, I express our outrage at this attack on our freedom. Unfortunately for California families, there are several other radical homosexual bills heading towards the governor’s desk.”
There is no exception for faith- based organizations or business owners with sincerely held religious convictions, one group said, WordNews.org reported.
“This isn’t even a veiled attempt at subtly advancing the radical homosexual agenda,” stated Karen England, executive director of Capitol Resource Institute. “SB 1441 is an outright, blatant assault on religious freedom in California.”
England said the legislation will prevent parochial schools and religious universities from receiving student financial assistance if they also maintain a student code of conduct preventing behavior deemed immoral by their religious beliefs. She said by withholding state funding from schools, students’ educational opportunities will be severely limited.
“As a citizen of California and a religious person, I am terribly disappointed in Governor Schwarzenegger,” said Meredith Turney, Legislative Liaison for Capitol Resource Institute. “It is bad public policy to add to the list of protected classes a sexual behavior. Equating sexual preference with the immutable characteristics of age, national origin or race will result in other variable behaviors being added to the list of invariable classes rightfully protected.”
Forcing private education institutions to accept students engaged in behavior offensive to the school’s moral code is a serious infringement of the constitutional rights to freedom of assembly and freedom of speech, she said.
“This bill is yet another attempt to prevent citizens with moral and religious principles from expressing their beliefs and educating their children according to those beliefs,” said England. “On behalf of California families, private schools and other private organization, I express our outrage at this attack on our freedom. Unfortunately for California families, there are several other radical homosexual bills heading towards the governor’s desk.”
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Making Sense of Evil: Book
Making Sense of Evil: Book
ENUMCLAW, Wash. (W.) Aug. 29 --Peg and Lee Rankin stood on their New Jersey balcony on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001 with binoculars and watched the first plane hit the World Trade Center.
Later that day, the couple learned two members of their church died in United Flight 93.
What kind of evil was behind these attacks? The answer to Peg Rankin's search is in a just released book, "Making Sense of Evil: 9/11 Eyewitness Finds Answers."
Check http://www.wordnews.org for the rest of the story.
ENUMCLAW, Wash. (W.) Aug. 29 --Peg and Lee Rankin stood on their New Jersey balcony on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001 with binoculars and watched the first plane hit the World Trade Center.
Later that day, the couple learned two members of their church died in United Flight 93.
What kind of evil was behind these attacks? The answer to Peg Rankin's search is in a just released book, "Making Sense of Evil: 9/11 Eyewitness Finds Answers."
Check http://www.wordnews.org for the rest of the story.
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
The Tuesday Edition
Rick Warren: Church needs to play vital role in dealing with AIDS
TORONTO (W.) Aug. 15, 2006 -- Rick Warren, author of "The Purpose-Driven Life" and pastor of the megachurch Saddleback Church in California, says when it comes to battling AIDS and HIV, most prevention efforts focus on slowing its spread, not stopping it.
Warren said those tactics are easier and more popular, including supplying condoms, encouraging limited sexual partners, offering needle exchange and advocating delaying the initial sexual experience.
"Those efforts will slow down the pandemic, but not stop it," he said. "The solution to eliminating the threat of HIV/AIDS is not education, it is transformation. That involves saving sex for marriage, training men to respect women, offering treatment through churches and encouraging individuals to pledge themselves to one partner."
Warren said the church must play a vital role in the global response to AIDS and HIV. Warren and his wife Kay challenged ecumenical Christian leaders from around the world to recognize the unique resources they bring to this struggle at the Ecumenical and Interfaith Pre-Conferences being held over the weekend in advance of the XVI International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2006), August 13-18 in Toronto.
"We are here at these conferences to say to fellow Christians that we believe the church needs to take the lead in the greatest health concern on the planet," said Warren. "We also want to make a statement to the watching world about how much is already being done by churches around the globe to bring hope where many feel hopeless."
More than 500 participants representing numerous Christian denominations and traditions came together for the two-day pre-conference, followed by a one-day interfaith gathering before the bi-annual International AIDS Conference this week.
Warren told delegates it is imperative to define their purpose in working towards prevention before the solution can be determined.
"Is your goal to merely reduce or to resolve this issue; do you want to decrease or to destroy this pandemic; do you want to just slow it down or stop it altogether?" he asked. "Each requires a different strategy, which can't be addressed until you know the answer to that question."
"I believe that faith, ethics and morals play an important role in the fight against HIV/AIDS," Warren added. "I am not a scientist, a medical professional or activist. I am a pastor, whose motives are different. I love people, and I have a Savior named Jesus who said, 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'"
Warren stressed that it is not a sin to be sick.
"We need to move from asking, 'How did you get HIV?' to 'How can I help?'" he said. "This is the greatest opportunity for the church to be the church and meet hurting, suffering people at their point of need."
Go to http://www.wordnews.org for more
TORONTO (W.) Aug. 15, 2006 -- Rick Warren, author of "The Purpose-Driven Life" and pastor of the megachurch Saddleback Church in California, says when it comes to battling AIDS and HIV, most prevention efforts focus on slowing its spread, not stopping it.
Warren said those tactics are easier and more popular, including supplying condoms, encouraging limited sexual partners, offering needle exchange and advocating delaying the initial sexual experience.
"Those efforts will slow down the pandemic, but not stop it," he said. "The solution to eliminating the threat of HIV/AIDS is not education, it is transformation. That involves saving sex for marriage, training men to respect women, offering treatment through churches and encouraging individuals to pledge themselves to one partner."
Warren said the church must play a vital role in the global response to AIDS and HIV. Warren and his wife Kay challenged ecumenical Christian leaders from around the world to recognize the unique resources they bring to this struggle at the Ecumenical and Interfaith Pre-Conferences being held over the weekend in advance of the XVI International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2006), August 13-18 in Toronto.
"We are here at these conferences to say to fellow Christians that we believe the church needs to take the lead in the greatest health concern on the planet," said Warren. "We also want to make a statement to the watching world about how much is already being done by churches around the globe to bring hope where many feel hopeless."
More than 500 participants representing numerous Christian denominations and traditions came together for the two-day pre-conference, followed by a one-day interfaith gathering before the bi-annual International AIDS Conference this week.
Warren told delegates it is imperative to define their purpose in working towards prevention before the solution can be determined.
"Is your goal to merely reduce or to resolve this issue; do you want to decrease or to destroy this pandemic; do you want to just slow it down or stop it altogether?" he asked. "Each requires a different strategy, which can't be addressed until you know the answer to that question."
"I believe that faith, ethics and morals play an important role in the fight against HIV/AIDS," Warren added. "I am not a scientist, a medical professional or activist. I am a pastor, whose motives are different. I love people, and I have a Savior named Jesus who said, 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'"
Warren stressed that it is not a sin to be sick.
"We need to move from asking, 'How did you get HIV?' to 'How can I help?'" he said. "This is the greatest opportunity for the church to be the church and meet hurting, suffering people at their point of need."
Go to http://www.wordnews.org for more
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