An article on Thursday, Mar. 20, 2008, about former communist leader Mikhail Gorbachev’s visit to the tomb of St. Francis of Assisi in Italy incorrectly reported that he had admitted publicly for the first time that he is a Christian. While Gorbachev said he “arrived at the Church” through St. Francis and spent nearly half-an-hour on his knees in silence at the tomb, the former Soviet leader did not make any specific statements regarding his personal faith. (Go to article)
An article on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008, about an anti-homosexual group criticizing Wheaton College guest speaker Jim Wallis for his support of gay rights incorrectly reported that Peter LaBarbera, the founder of Americans for Truth about Homosexuality, had requested to Wheaton College that another voice be presented alongside Wallis. The Christian Post confirmed with Wheaton College on Thursday that the request was made on LaBarbera’s blog and not directly to the school.
The article also unclearly reported the purpose of Jim Wallis’ appearance at the Wheaton College event and gave the impression he was invited to promote the moral acceptance of homosexual conduct. The Christian Post confirmed with the college that Wallis was there to speak on the relationship between the Christian faith and engagement in social and political issues.
Wheaton College confirmed that its moral stance is “clear” in accordance with Scripture that homosexual conduct is immoral, although it does not have an official stance on specific public policy issues.
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An article on Sunday, February 10, 2008, about a New Mexico pastor living on a business rooftop for a week to raise money for orphans in Africa, incorrectly reported the name of the business taking part in the campaign. The Christian Post confirmed with the public relations company that handles National Day of Care that the business Mike Hattabaugh stayed on was Treadworks, and not Threadworks.
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An article on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008, about an anti-homosexual group criticizing Wheaton College guest speaker Jim Wallis for his support of gay rights incorrectly reported that Peter LaBarbera, the founder of Americans for Truth about Homosexuality, had requested to Wheaton College that another voice be presented alongside Wallis. The Christian Post confirmed with Wheaton College on Thursday that the request was made on LaBarbera’s blog and not directly to the school.
The article also unclearly reported the purpose of Jim Wallis’ appearance at the Wheaton College event and gave the impression he was invited to promote the moral acceptance of homosexual conduct. The Christian Post confirmed with the college that Wallis was there to speak on the relationship between the Christian faith and engagement in social and political issues.
Wheaton College confirmed that its moral stance is “clear” in accordance with Scripture that homosexual conduct is immoral, although it does not have an official stance on specific public policy issues.
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An article on Friday, February 15, 2008, about actor Sylvester Stallone receiving death threats while filming "Rambo" incorrectly reported that the filming was done in Burma. Filming for the latest installment of "Rambo" was done in Thailand.
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An article on Saturday, February 9, 2008, about what the Christian church may look like in the next 1,000 years incorrectly reported that Willow magazine is a publication of Willow Creek Community Church. The Christian Post confirmed with Paul Braoudakis, executive director of Communications for Willow Creek Association, that the magazine is published by the Association and not the church.
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An article on Monday, Feb. 11, 2008, about a new survey of men who participated in a program to come out of same-sex attractions and reduce distress incorrectly reported that the men were queried twice. The Christian Post confirmed that this was not a longitudinal study but a survey that queried the men once, anywhere between six months and six years after their participation in the Journey Into Manhood.
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An article on Wednesday, January 9, 2008, about the upcoming release of an NIV Bible version tailored for outreach purposes incorrectly reported that it was the first-ever NIV Bible made specifically for evangelism. IBS-STL confirmed that there have been previous evangelism-focused NIV Bible versions, but the Scripture version to be released next month will be the first time the outreach NIV Bible version will be offered at low ministry price in retail stores. (Go to article)
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