ALBANY, N.Y. (W.) Aug. 2, 2007 -- Former presidential candidate Alan Keyes said the United States turned to the United Nations at the wrong time -- before the war in Iraq -- and never returned when it should have, to help establish a stable government.
Keyes isn't running for president -- officially -- though there is an effort among supports to draft him to run. Keyes said he'd make his decision by the end of the year. But if he was president, he'd do things differently.
The former presidential candidate, author and speaker said in an interview with WordNews.org said if he were president he'd redefine the objectives.
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Thursday, August 02, 2007
County reverses decision to prevent distribution of religious flyers
ORLANDO, Fla. (W.) Aug. 2, 2007 -- Orange County officials decided Shirley Snyder can distribute religious flyers in public parks. That decision follows a lawsuit filed by Liberty Counsel.
Snyder had been stopped at Cypress Grove Park where she was passing out tracts about Jesus and a flyer announcing a church service.
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Snyder had been stopped at Cypress Grove Park where she was passing out tracts about Jesus and a flyer announcing a church service.
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Thursday, April 19, 2007
Four Christian publishing house employees slain
MALATYA, Turkey (W.) April 19, 2007 -- Four employees at Zirve, a prominent publisher and distributor of Bibles in Turkey were killed Wednesday.
Three of the victims -- including the owner of the publishing house --had their throats slit. The fourth victim died after jumping from a third floor window in an attempt to flee from the killers, according to the Institute of Religion and Public Policy.
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Three of the victims -- including the owner of the publishing house --had their throats slit. The fourth victim died after jumping from a third floor window in an attempt to flee from the killers, according to the Institute of Religion and Public Policy.
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Supreme Court upholds ban on partial birth abortion
WASHINGTON, D.C. (W.) April 19, 2007 -- The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a ban on partial birth abortion yesterday by a narrow 5-4 margin.
The decision won praise from pro-life groups and a sense of urgency for abortion rights supporters. Planned Parenthood put a "breaking news" section over its regular home page with a "donate" button. The National Organization for Women concluded that 2008 -- when President Bush leaves office --can't come soon enough. Two of Bush's appointees played a key role in having the abortion procedure banned.
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The decision won praise from pro-life groups and a sense of urgency for abortion rights supporters. Planned Parenthood put a "breaking news" section over its regular home page with a "donate" button. The National Organization for Women concluded that 2008 -- when President Bush leaves office --can't come soon enough. Two of Bush's appointees played a key role in having the abortion procedure banned.
To read more, visit WordNews.org
Virginia Tech massacre: Mourning after
BLACKBURG, Va. (W.) April 18, 2007 -- President Bush arrived on Virginia Tech campus yesterday and took on another role, one he has played several times during his presidency -- Comforter in Chief.
"Laura and I have come to Blacksburg today with hearts full of sorrow," he said during a convocation following the the deadliest campus massacre in U.S. history.
"This is a day of mourning for the Virginia Tech community -- and it is a day of sadness for our entire nation."
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"Laura and I have come to Blacksburg today with hearts full of sorrow," he said during a convocation following the the deadliest campus massacre in U.S. history.
"This is a day of mourning for the Virginia Tech community -- and it is a day of sadness for our entire nation."
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Anti-spanking bill advances
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (W.) April 18, 2007– A California bill that would ban some forms of spanking has passed the Assembly Public Safety Committee.
The bill would make it illegal to spank with an item such as a paddle.
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The bill would make it illegal to spank with an item such as a paddle.
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Ministries respond to Virginia Tech massacre
BLACKSBURG, Va. (W.) April 17 -- Ministries are mobilizing on the Virginia Tech campus in the aftermath of what is the bloodiest day on an American college campus.
A gunman killed 32 people yesterday before killing himself.
Alec Hill, president of the college ministry InterVarsity said the campus fellowship met for prayer following news of the rampage.
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A gunman killed 32 people yesterday before killing himself.
Alec Hill, president of the college ministry InterVarsity said the campus fellowship met for prayer following news of the rampage.
To read more, visit WordNews.org
Embryonic stem cell passes Senate; Veto promised
WASHINGTON, D.C. (W.) April 13, 2007 -- The U.S. Senate has passed a bill that would reduce restrictions on federally funded stem cell research, 63-34, but President Bush has promised another veto.
"Scientists believe that stem cells have the potential for medical breakthroughs in treating debilitating medical diseases and disorders," Bush said. "However, the advancement of science and medicine need not conflict with the ethical imperative to protect every human life."
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"Scientists believe that stem cells have the potential for medical breakthroughs in treating debilitating medical diseases and disorders," Bush said. "However, the advancement of science and medicine need not conflict with the ethical imperative to protect every human life."
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Christian leaders weigh in on Imus
WASHINGTON, D.C. (W.) April 11, 2007 -- MSNBC and CBS Radio have suspended cranky radio show Don Imus for two weeks for derogatory, racist comments he made about members of the Rutgers University women's basketball team.
Imus has since apologized for the comments.
Bishop T.D. Jakes of The Potter's House in Dallas reportedly called for Imus' ouster.
Day Gardner, president of the National Black Pro-Life Union, said he also was angry "that Imus actually thought this racial slur could be shrugged off as a joke."
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Imus has since apologized for the comments.
Bishop T.D. Jakes of The Potter's House in Dallas reportedly called for Imus' ouster.
Day Gardner, president of the National Black Pro-Life Union, said he also was angry "that Imus actually thought this racial slur could be shrugged off as a joke."
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Calif. Homosexual Marriage Bill pass
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (W.) April 11, 2007 -- The California Legislature has passed a homosexual marriage bill along party lines that would allow "gender neural" marriage in the state.
Capitol Resources Institute said lawmakers "flouted the will of the people" by passing the measure, saying it contradicts Proposition 22, which says marriage is between one man and one woman.
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Capitol Resources Institute said lawmakers "flouted the will of the people" by passing the measure, saying it contradicts Proposition 22, which says marriage is between one man and one woman.
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Church anyone? Ministry looking for NYC church for debate with atheists
NEW YORK (W.) April 11, 2007 -- The head of Living Waters Publications is looking for a church in New York City, complete with stained glass windows, to debate atheists.
This week, Ray Comfort put out this plea to supporters:
" Many of you know that in January ABC aired a news story about two atheists who video-taped themselves blaspheming the Holy Spirit, and encouraged others to do so. Hundreds copied them," Comfort wrote. "I contacted the network and said that Kirk [Cameron, of "Growing Pains" fame] and I wanted to challenge the atheists to a debate. ABC loved the idea and so did the atheists. So the debate (Does God Exist?) will be in New York City and will be streamed LIVE on ABC's Web site early in May."
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This week, Ray Comfort put out this plea to supporters:
" Many of you know that in January ABC aired a news story about two atheists who video-taped themselves blaspheming the Holy Spirit, and encouraged others to do so. Hundreds copied them," Comfort wrote. "I contacted the network and said that Kirk [Cameron, of "Growing Pains" fame] and I wanted to challenge the atheists to a debate. ABC loved the idea and so did the atheists. So the debate (Does God Exist?) will be in New York City and will be streamed LIVE on ABC's Web site early in May."
To read more, visit WordNews.org
Johnny Cash's Hendersonville home destroyed by fire
NASHVILLE (W.) April 11, 2007 -- The home of the late country music star Johnny Cash has been destroyed by fire.
The 13,000-square-foot house had been purchased by Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees in 2006 and was being renovated. The fire broke out yesterday at about 2 p.m. CST.
Cash's sister issued a statement:
"Of course we are all in a state of shock," said Joanne Cash. "I feel that an era has passed."
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The 13,000-square-foot house had been purchased by Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees in 2006 and was being renovated. The fire broke out yesterday at about 2 p.m. CST.
Cash's sister issued a statement:
"Of course we are all in a state of shock," said Joanne Cash. "I feel that an era has passed."
To read more, visit WordNews.org
American Baptist Churches of RI picks leader
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (W.) April 9, 2007 -- The Rev. Dr. Liliana Da Valle has been elected executive minister of the American Baptist Churches of Rhode Island, succeeding the Rev. Donald Rasmussen, who retired.
Da Valle has been serving as area minister for ABC of Massachusetts since 1997. An installation service will be held at Calvary Baptist Church, Providence on Sunday May 6.
In Boston, she worked with nearly 100 churches with diverse cultural and theological backgrounds.
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Da Valle has been serving as area minister for ABC of Massachusetts since 1997. An installation service will be held at Calvary Baptist Church, Providence on Sunday May 6.
In Boston, she worked with nearly 100 churches with diverse cultural and theological backgrounds.
To read more, visit WordNews.org
Managing prayer
KATY, Texas (W.) April 9, 2007 -- Toby Dagenhart believes he has a way to help churches manage prayer requests.
It's called iPrayer.
It started when his church's the prayer team approached him to find a way to manage prayer requests. Dagenhart, a Web developer, said he couldn't find anything that could replace a prayer card and notebook system.
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It's called iPrayer.
It started when his church's the prayer team approached him to find a way to manage prayer requests. Dagenhart, a Web developer, said he couldn't find anything that could replace a prayer card and notebook system.
To read more, visit WordNews.org
On a Mission: Meet the Sawyer family
On a Mission
Meet the Sawyer family: Doug, Kathi, Kaitlen and Christina
Mission filed: International Student Ministry, Michigan.
Foreign missions done locally
TECUMSEH, Mich. (W.) April 6, 2007 -- Doug Sawyer was active in his church growing up.
But it wasn't until college that he really deepened his relationship with Jesus.
To read more, visit WordNews.org
Meet the Sawyer family: Doug, Kathi, Kaitlen and Christina
Mission filed: International Student Ministry, Michigan.
Foreign missions done locally
TECUMSEH, Mich. (W.) April 6, 2007 -- Doug Sawyer was active in his church growing up.
But it wasn't until college that he really deepened his relationship with Jesus.
To read more, visit WordNews.org
Alan Keyes: Part 1
ALBANY, N.Y. (W.) April 4, 2007 -- Alan Keyes sits in a hotel room. He's just finished his latest book which he expects to come out in September. Now he's waiting to give a speech to supporters of the crisis pregnancy center here.
Keyes' resume prevents him from being ignored. Harvard educated, he served in the Reagan administration, ran for president twice and most recently ran against Barack Obama for the Senate.
He's got an idea about what's wrong with America. And what could be done to change things. It has to do with faith and Christian leadership.
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Keyes' resume prevents him from being ignored. Harvard educated, he served in the Reagan administration, ran for president twice and most recently ran against Barack Obama for the Senate.
He's got an idea about what's wrong with America. And what could be done to change things. It has to do with faith and Christian leadership.
To read more, visit WordNews.org
Keroack Resigns as chief of OPA, abstinence group says
WASHINGTON, D,C. (W.) April 2, 2007— An abstinence group has learned that the head of the Office of Population Affairs has resigned.
According to the Abstinence Clearinghouse, Dr. Eric Keroack, a proponent of abstinence education, has stepped down from his position as the head of the Office of Population Affairs (OPA). The governmental agency made no announcement on its Web site.
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According to the Abstinence Clearinghouse, Dr. Eric Keroack, a proponent of abstinence education, has stepped down from his position as the head of the Office of Population Affairs (OPA). The governmental agency made no announcement on its Web site.
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New tool for welcoming people to neighborhood
VISTA, Calif. (W.) April 2, 2007 -- It's called WelcomeOne New Mover Outreach Program and its designed to turn new folks to the neighborhood into new members to the local church.
The program by church communication company Outreach Inc. is an automated turnkey program that targets new movers shortly after they relocate. The program creates customized over-sized postcards; provides the church with new mover contact follow-up data; and ensures design exclusivity within a three-mile radius.
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The program by church communication company Outreach Inc. is an automated turnkey program that targets new movers shortly after they relocate. The program creates customized over-sized postcards; provides the church with new mover contact follow-up data; and ensures design exclusivity within a three-mile radius.
To read more, visit WordNews.org
Fridays with Relient K - No Agenda (Part II)
LOS ANGELES (W.) March 30, 2007 -- Christian pop punk band Relient K's album "Five Score and Seven Years Ago" is different from its previous four albums.
"It's a couple steps forward in the song writing, the musicianship is stepped up, production is better," bassist John Warne told WordNews.org. "I think just everything is to the next level." This is Warne's first full-length album with Relient K since joining the band two and a half years ago.
He quickly added: "The previous records were great."
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"It's a couple steps forward in the song writing, the musicianship is stepped up, production is better," bassist John Warne told WordNews.org. "I think just everything is to the next level." This is Warne's first full-length album with Relient K since joining the band two and a half years ago.
He quickly added: "The previous records were great."
To read more, visit WordNews.org
Women's group calls ERA "outdate icon"
WASHINGTON, D.C. (W.) March 28, 2007 -- The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) "is not only unnecessary; it would contradict laws and government positions that were championed by feminists to give preferences to women," a women's advocacy group said.
Concerned Women for America said it strongly opposes the ERA, calling it "an outdated yet harmful icon of radical feminism."
Concerned Women for America said it strongly opposes the ERA, calling it "an outdated yet harmful icon of radical feminism."
Children's Online Protection Act struck down
PHILADELPHIA (W.) March 26, 2007 -- The Federal District Court in Pennsylvania stuck down the Children's Online Protection Act (COPA) in the first challenge to the law Congress passed in 1998 to protect children from exposure to online pornography.
The law requires that pornographic Web sites must require adult-access codes, personal identification, or credit cards as a means of age verification to access their web sites.
Philadelphia District Court Judge Lowell A. Reed, Jr. said there were other ways to keep kids from exposure to pornographic sites that were less restrictive.
The law requires that pornographic Web sites must require adult-access codes, personal identification, or credit cards as a means of age verification to access their web sites.
Philadelphia District Court Judge Lowell A. Reed, Jr. said there were other ways to keep kids from exposure to pornographic sites that were less restrictive.
Homosexuals less than 2% of population: Report
PHILADELPHIA (W.) March 26, 2007 -- In the largest random survey ever conducted on the topic, two researchers conclude that only 1.4 percent of adults are homosexual.
Analyzing a 2003 Canadian Community survey of 121,300 adults, Paul Cameron told the Eastern Psychological Association that 2 percent of 18-44 year olds, 1 percent of 50 year olds, and only a third of a percent of subjects 60+ considered themselves homosexual.
Analyzing a 2003 Canadian Community survey of 121,300 adults, Paul Cameron told the Eastern Psychological Association that 2 percent of 18-44 year olds, 1 percent of 50 year olds, and only a third of a percent of subjects 60+ considered themselves homosexual.
Monday, March 26, 2007
Fridays with Relient K - Practice and Leg Room (Part I)
LOS ANGELES (W.) March 23, 2007 -- There's a couple firsts with pop punk band Relient K's latest album, "Five Score and 7 Years."
It's the first album with new producer Howard Benson. And the first full-length album with bassist John Warne and Jon Schneck. (Lead vocalist Matt Thiessen, guitarist Matt Hoops and drummer Dave Douglas round up the lineup).
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It's the first album with new producer Howard Benson. And the first full-length album with bassist John Warne and Jon Schneck. (Lead vocalist Matt Thiessen, guitarist Matt Hoops and drummer Dave Douglas round up the lineup).
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Morality in Media facing money woes
NEW YORK (W.) March 22, 2007 -- An organization that has been taking on obscenity in the media says it is facing a financial crises after key funding was pulled.
"You can’t save the world if you can’t pay the bills," writes Christopher Manion, Morality in Media's vice president, in a letter to supporters. "It’s a sad truth. Many a fine project has disappeared into the dustbin of history because of a lack of funding. And now Morality In Media is facing a financial crisis."
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"You can’t save the world if you can’t pay the bills," writes Christopher Manion, Morality in Media's vice president, in a letter to supporters. "It’s a sad truth. Many a fine project has disappeared into the dustbin of history because of a lack of funding. And now Morality In Media is facing a financial crisis."
To read more, visit WordNews.org
Unchurched, unchanged: Poll
VENTURA, Calif. (W.) March 21, 2007 -- The number of adult Americans not attending church has remained constant in the past 13 years, according to The Barna Group, which found 33 percent of adults don't attend any service.
Unchurched means the adults have not attended any religious service of any type in the past six months.
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Unchurched means the adults have not attended any religious service of any type in the past six months.
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ACLJ backing "Bong Hits 4 Jesus" student's free speech
WASHINGTON, D.C. (W.) March 20, 2007 -- The American Center for Law and Justice, a law group known for defending Christian causes, has filed a brief in support of the so-called "Bong Hits for Jesus" student.
The Supreme Court announced yesterday plans to take the case, which involves a student in Alaska being disciplined for displaying a banner reading "Bong Hits for Jesus" in front of television cameras as a runner holding the Olympic torch passed by. [A bong is used to smoke marijuana]. The banner was destroyed by a principal and the student was disciplined.
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The Supreme Court announced yesterday plans to take the case, which involves a student in Alaska being disciplined for displaying a banner reading "Bong Hits for Jesus" in front of television cameras as a runner holding the Olympic torch passed by. [A bong is used to smoke marijuana]. The banner was destroyed by a principal and the student was disciplined.
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Christian group says "Ford dropping public support for homosexual agenda"
NEW YORK (W.) March 19, 2007 -- In a letter to supporters, the America Family Association says "It appears that Ford Motor Co., i response to AFA's boycott, is silently dropping public support for the homosexual agenda."
AFA said it has a list of reasons why it believes Ford has changed course. The auto manufacturer has stopped advertising in gay publications such as OUT and The Advocate and has stopped sponsoring the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation Media Awards, which it sponsored for years.
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AFA said it has a list of reasons why it believes Ford has changed course. The auto manufacturer has stopped advertising in gay publications such as OUT and The Advocate and has stopped sponsoring the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation Media Awards, which it sponsored for years.
To read more, visit WordNews.org
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Fridays with Kathy Troccoli - Part V - Starting over
NASHVILLE (W.) March 16, 2007 -- If you like Kathy Troccoli's music or been impacted by her ministry, thank a girl named Cindy.
It was Cindy who played a role in leading Troccoli to Christ one summer in Long Island.
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It was Cindy who played a role in leading Troccoli to Christ one summer in Long Island.
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Pace gets support from religious groups
WASHINGTON, D.C. (W.) March 15, 2007 -- Religious groups are holding a press conference today to support Gen. Peter Pace, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Pace told the Chicago Tribune that homosexuality was immoral just as adultery is immoral and should not be condoned by the military.
Several gay activist group quickly called for an apology. Pace responded by saying he regretted speaking about his personal views. But lawmakers have joined in the criticism of Pace. Sen. John Warner (R-Va.), former Navy secretary, said in an AP story: "I respectfully but strongly disagree wit the chairman's view that homosexuality is immoral." Defense Secretary Robert Gates said in an AP story that "personal opinion really doesn't have a place here."
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Pace told the Chicago Tribune that homosexuality was immoral just as adultery is immoral and should not be condoned by the military.
Several gay activist group quickly called for an apology. Pace responded by saying he regretted speaking about his personal views. But lawmakers have joined in the criticism of Pace. Sen. John Warner (R-Va.), former Navy secretary, said in an AP story: "I respectfully but strongly disagree wit the chairman's view that homosexuality is immoral." Defense Secretary Robert Gates said in an AP story that "personal opinion really doesn't have a place here."
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Christian group says "Ford dropping public support for homosexual agenda"
NEW YORK (W.) March 19, 2007 -- In a letter to supporters, the America Family Association says "It appears that Ford Motor Co., i response to AFA's boycott, is silently dropping public support for the homosexual agenda."
AFA said it has a list of reasons why it believes Ford has changed course. The auto manufacturer has stopped advertising in gay publications such as OUT and The Advocate and has stopped sponsoring the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation Media Awards, which it sponsored for years.
To read more, visit WordNews.org
AFA said it has a list of reasons why it believes Ford has changed course. The auto manufacturer has stopped advertising in gay publications such as OUT and The Advocate and has stopped sponsoring the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation Media Awards, which it sponsored for years.
To read more, visit WordNews.org
ACLJ backing "Bong Hits 4 Jesus" student's free speech
WASHINGTON, D.C. (W.) March 20, 2007 -- The American Center for Law and Justice, a law group known for defending Christian causes, has filed a brief in support of the so-called "Bong Hits 4 Jesus" student.
The Supreme Court announced yesterday plans to take the case, which involves a student in Alaska being disciplined for displaying a banner reading "Bong Hits 4 Jesus" in front of television cameras as a runner holding the Olympic torch passed by. [A bong is used to smoke marijuana]. The banner was destroyed by a principal and the student was disciplined.
To read more, visit WordNews.org
The Supreme Court announced yesterday plans to take the case, which involves a student in Alaska being disciplined for displaying a banner reading "Bong Hits 4 Jesus" in front of television cameras as a runner holding the Olympic torch passed by. [A bong is used to smoke marijuana]. The banner was destroyed by a principal and the student was disciplined.
To read more, visit WordNews.org
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
School tells kids to be mum on gay event: CWA
DEERFIELD, Ill. (W.) March 14, 2007 -- Students in Deerfield HIgh School who were required to attend a "Straight Gay Alliance Network" panel discussion were told to keep the event to themselves and not tell anyone -- including parents.
The required event, attended by freshman, involved a panel discussion led by gay and lesbian upperclassmen during a "freshman advisory" class which Concerned Women for America said secretively featured inappropriate discussions of a sexual nature in promotion of high-risk homosexual behaviors.
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The required event, attended by freshman, involved a panel discussion led by gay and lesbian upperclassmen during a "freshman advisory" class which Concerned Women for America said secretively featured inappropriate discussions of a sexual nature in promotion of high-risk homosexual behaviors.
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Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Domain .XXX a bad idea, promotes legalizing obscenity, groups say
NEW YORK (W.) March 13, 2007 – The U.S. Department of Commerce has received a letter from 33 groups opposing a revised proposal to create a .XXX domain for pornographic Web sites on the Internet, according to Morality in Media.
The revised proposed .XXX domain, like the original proposal, is being proposed by ICM Registry, the company bidding to provide registry service for the Triple-X domain if it is created, Morality in Media said.
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The revised proposed .XXX domain, like the original proposal, is being proposed by ICM Registry, the company bidding to provide registry service for the Triple-X domain if it is created, Morality in Media said.
To read more, visit WordNews.org
Fire destroys home of bestselling author; kills son-in-law
TUCKER, Ga. (W.) March 12, 2007 - A fire destroyed the home of author Cecil Murphey and killed Murphey's son-in-law.
Murphey, his wife, Shirley, and daughter Cecile escaped, but Cecile’s husband, Alan Hege, was trapped inside and died in the flames.
Family members said Hege’s body was cremated last week and a memorial service will be held later in the month. Fire officials said the fire was started downstairs by sparks from a scented candle Cecile had blown out.
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Murphey, his wife, Shirley, and daughter Cecile escaped, but Cecile’s husband, Alan Hege, was trapped inside and died in the flames.
Family members said Hege’s body was cremated last week and a memorial service will be held later in the month. Fire officials said the fire was started downstairs by sparks from a scented candle Cecile had blown out.
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Ministry urges churches to sponsor Silent Witness Week
NEW YORK (W.) March 9, 2007 -- Christ United Methodist Church in Memphis ordered 2,500 buttons. Swift Creek Baptist Church in Midlothian, Va., ordered 1,000 buttons.
American Family Association said some churches and individuals are starting to catch the vision of Silent Witness Week, which runs from April 1-8.
The association is asking churches to participate in the special week, observed during Holy Week.
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American Family Association said some churches and individuals are starting to catch the vision of Silent Witness Week, which runs from April 1-8.
The association is asking churches to participate in the special week, observed during Holy Week.
To read more, visit WordNews.org
Friday, March 09, 2007
Fridays with Kathy Troccoli -- Starting out (part III)
NASHVILLE (W.) March 9, 2007 -- When Kathy Troccoli started recording Christian music, at 22, she didn't know where her place in Christian music would be.
The industry, still in its infancy at the time, didn't quite know either. Now, 25 years later, with 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, it's fairly obvious.
"I'm not sure at the time, and it's nobody's fault, not even my own," she told WordNews.org. "I meet the Lord. I have such a radical falling in love, not knowing I didn't have Him. And here I am a club singer. What do you do with this torch singer. ... It was a process of finding myself."
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The industry, still in its infancy at the time, didn't quite know either. Now, 25 years later, with 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, it's fairly obvious.
"I'm not sure at the time, and it's nobody's fault, not even my own," she told WordNews.org. "I meet the Lord. I have such a radical falling in love, not knowing I didn't have Him. And here I am a club singer. What do you do with this torch singer. ... It was a process of finding myself."
To read more, visit WordNews.org
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
Former ACLU leader arrested on child porn charges
ARLINGTON, Va. (W.) March 7, 2007 -- The former president of the American Civil Liberties Union's Virginia chapter has been arrested by federal authorities on child pornography charges, Liberty Counsel said.
Charles Rust-Tierney, 51, was arrested in February by federal authorities and charged with receipt and possession of child pornography in violation of federal law, Liberty Counsel said. The criminal complaint by the U.S. Attorney's Office said for several years Rust-Tierney visited a Web site containing graphic child pornography, Liberty Counsel said.
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Charles Rust-Tierney, 51, was arrested in February by federal authorities and charged with receipt and possession of child pornography in violation of federal law, Liberty Counsel said. The criminal complaint by the U.S. Attorney's Office said for several years Rust-Tierney visited a Web site containing graphic child pornography, Liberty Counsel said.
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Miller's "Preaching" book named Book of Year by Preaching Magazine
NASHVILLE (W.) March 7, 2007 -- Calvin Miller's new book "Preaching: The Art of Narrative Exposition" has been named 2007 Book of the Year by Preaching magazine.
The recognition is announced in the March-April 2007 issue of Preaching.
According to Preaching editor Michael Duduit, Miller's "Preaching" is, "an important contribution that will help any preacher explore new approaches to proclaiming biblical truth."
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The recognition is announced in the March-April 2007 issue of Preaching.
According to Preaching editor Michael Duduit, Miller's "Preaching" is, "an important contribution that will help any preacher explore new approaches to proclaiming biblical truth."
To read more, visit WordNews.org
Tuesday, March 06, 2007
Dozen students suspended for praying before school
VANCOUVER, Wash. (W.) March 6, 2007 - Two Heritage High School students here were suspended for 10 days for gathering to pray before the start of the school day.
The suspension has gotten the attention of Liberty Counsel, which is now providing legal assistance to the students who were suspended.
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The suspension has gotten the attention of Liberty Counsel, which is now providing legal assistance to the students who were suspended.
To read more, visit WordNews.org
The God Gap? How much is faith an issue with GOP, Dems
VENTURA, Calif. (W.) March 5, 2007 -- The Barna Group has researched the so-called "God-gap" between Republicans and Democrats and finds in many areas "the gap between the parties is not that large."
Barna examined 32 measures of religious commitment, belief and activity. The results found that Republicans still have an advantage in attracting born again Christian voters, but Democrats "are not as far behind on measures of Christian commitment as might be assumed."
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Barna examined 32 measures of religious commitment, belief and activity. The results found that Republicans still have an advantage in attracting born again Christian voters, but Democrats "are not as far behind on measures of Christian commitment as might be assumed."
To read more, visit WordNews.org
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
A Week with Cash
NASHVILLE (W.) Feb. 21, 2007 -- Watching the Academy Award-winning movie "Walk the Line" about her brother Johnny Cash was stinging to Joanne Cash, at points.
Like when her brother Jack dies in a gruesome mill accident.
Joanne was young at the time of the accident, but she remembers that as a 9-year-old, "I walked the aisle at church and shook hands with the preacher in hopes of being able to go to heaven and see Jack. But I walked away afraid that God didn't really want me. The fears of rejection grew even stronger around high school and I entered into a bad marriage shortly after I graduated."
Joanne sings about these experiences in her new album "Gospel," which was just released.
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Like when her brother Jack dies in a gruesome mill accident.
Joanne was young at the time of the accident, but she remembers that as a 9-year-old, "I walked the aisle at church and shook hands with the preacher in hopes of being able to go to heaven and see Jack. But I walked away afraid that God didn't really want me. The fears of rejection grew even stronger around high school and I entered into a bad marriage shortly after I graduated."
Joanne sings about these experiences in her new album "Gospel," which was just released.
To read more, visit WordNews.org
Thursday, January 25, 2007
Christian reality show set to air Jan. 26 on TBN
LOS ANGELES (W.) Jan. 25, 2007 -- A new reality show is in this mix, but this one's being billed as a Christian one and it's hosted by Brian Littrell of the “Backstreet Boys.”
Judges include Stryper lead singer Michael Sweet, Eddie DeGarmo of the band DeGarmo & Key who is now president of EMI GMC Publishing, and legendary gospel artist Andae Crouch.
To read more, visit WordNews.org
Judges include Stryper lead singer Michael Sweet, Eddie DeGarmo of the band DeGarmo & Key who is now president of EMI GMC Publishing, and legendary gospel artist Andae Crouch.
To read more, visit WordNews.org
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