- 06/09/2009
High Court Lets 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Policy Stand
The U.S. Supreme Court, without issuing comment, refused Monday to hear a challenge to the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy that bars gays and lesbians from serving openly in the military.
Tags Homosexuality - 06/06/2009
UCLA Allows Student to Thank Jesus at Graduation
The University of California in Los Angeles has responded to media pressure and agreed to allow a graduating student to thank Jesus in her personal statement.
- 05/30/2009
Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss National Day of Prayer Suit
A federal judge this week denied motions to scrap a suit by a group of atheists to challenge the constitutionality of the National Day of Prayer.
Tags Atheism Court Cases - 05/29/2009
Pastor Cited for Holding Home Bible Study Without Permit
A San Diego pastor is fighting a citation from the San Diego County that requires him to obtain a permit to host weekly Bible studies at his home. A family group calls the County's actions "anti-Christian" and is urging supporters to sign a petition.
Tags Ethics/rights - 05/08/2009
Leading Archbishop: Notre Dame's Plans to Honor Obama a 'Scandal'
A high-ranking bishop who heads the Vatican's supreme court said Friday that the decision by Notre Dame University's plans to honor President Obama at its upcoming commencement ceremony is a scandal.
Tags Abortion - 05/08/2009
Christian Broadcasters Warn of Hate Crimes Bill's Effect on Religious Freedom
The nation's largest group of Christian media professionals warns that the expanded Hate Crimes bill currently before the Senate presents a serious risk of violating free speech rights of religious communicators.
Tags Ethics/rights - 04/22/2009
Creation Institute Sues Texas Edu Agency Over Alleged Discrimination
A California-based Creation college is suing the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and some of its members for rejecting its application to grant a master's degree in science education.
1 comments - 04/19/2009
Notre Dame Alumni Go After Donations, President Over Obama Invite
A price tag will soon be attached to the University of Notre Dame's decision to invite President Barack Obama as the commencement speaker next month.
- 04/15/2009
Moody Bible Institute Names New President
Moody Bible Institute introduced Dr. Paul Nyquist as the school's ninth president to students and staff during a chapel service on Wednesday. Nyquist, 55, comes to Moody after serving as president and CEO of Avant Ministries.
- 04/14/2009
Rick Warren Cancels ABC Easter Interview
Television viewers who tuned into ABC on Sunday morning expecting to hear Pastor Rick Warren clarify his controversial remarks surrounding Proposition 8 instead watched a segment on the hostage standoff between the U.S. Navy and Somalia pirates.
- 04/11/2009
N.D. Lawmakers Allow Parents With High School Diploma to Homeschool
The North Dakota House voted Friday to give final legislative approval to a bill that allows a parent with a high school diploma or a general equivalency diploma to homeschool their children without supervision.
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04/10/2009Group Seeks to Recruit 2M Traditional Marriage Activists
The National Organization for Marriage, which helped the campaign to pass Proposition 8, on Thursday announced an initiative to recruit two million traditional marriage activists across the country.
- 04/09/2009
More Pro-Lifers Join Protests Over Notre Dame's Obama Invite
More pro-lifers are joining the growing protests over Notre Dame's invitation to President Obama. Randall Terry is leading demonstrations with a goal to "create such a political mudpit that the presidential advisors would advise him not to speak."
Tags Abortion Barack Obama - 04/06/2009
Iowa Gay Marriage Ruling Spurs Calls for Marriage Amendment
Iowa pro-family groups are moving swiftly to respond to the state Supreme Court's same-sex marriage ruling, urging legislative action that would put the issue before voters as early as 2011.
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04/06/2009Hundreds Rally Against Notre Dame's Obama Invite
Hundreds of people on Sunday turned up for the first public demonstration protesting President Obama's invitation to speak at the University of Notre Dame commencement ceremony.
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