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The State University of New York-Buffalo (SUNY Buffalo) is looking into allegations that a Christian campus group is in violation of school policy and the law by requiring its leaders to sign a faith-based statement.

This week’s investigation by a committee of the Student Association comes after sophomore Steven Jackson stepped down from a leadership position with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship over differing views on sexuality.

JoAnna Datz, president of the Student Association at SUNY Buffalo, told The Christian Post Wednesday that “the [investigative] committee has been meeting and collecting objective information, reviewing the Student Association Constitution, clubs documents, and just collecting information.” more >>

Are mainstream media outlets downplaying evangelicals' arguments for using biblical methods to raise children? Yes, according to two ministers who recently appeared on Anderson Cooper's daytime program.

Cooper has also covered the issue of corporal punishment practiced on minors on his CNN program, "Anderson Cooper 360."

Mike and Trisha Fox are two evangelical ministers who host “Marriage for Today,” a radio show offering marriage and relationship coaching from a Christian perspective. They are also contributors to The Christian Post. more >>

Christian groups on campuses across the nation are increasingly under fire for their policies on sex and homosexuality.

On Friday, the Student Association at the University at Buffalo in New York suspended their chapter of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship until further notice. The SA is now investigating the club to find out whether or not it’s in violation of the law and university policy.

The controversy revolves around former InterVarsity Treasurer and sophomore Steven Jackson. The openly gay student recently resigned from the club because of his views on homosexuality. He is also the speaker for the SA Assembly. more >>

A church in the Bronx borough of New York City that has been engulfed in a 17-year legal battle against the City's Board of Education over holding Sunday services at a public school auditorium, is near the end of its fight as the Supreme Court has decided it will not hear their case.

The Bronx Household of Faith, an evangelical church of approximately 48 members, first applied to hold Sunday services at a public school auditorium in 1994, but was rejected. Through years of back-and-forth appeals, BHF eventually earned a temporary injunction to worship on Sundays at the school in 2002, where it has been holding services ever since. However, the Supreme Court's decision not to hear the case means the lower court's decision will stand, thus allowing the Board of Education to evict the church.

The church has been represented by the Alliance Defense Fund since 1995. Jordan Lorence, senior counsel at ADF, said the Supreme Court's decision is not consistent with previous decisions that protected religious expression. more >>

The Supreme Court denied an evangelical church's plea to overturn New York City's ban on after-school religious worship services at public schools.

The justices on Monday left in place a federal appeals court ruling that upheld the city's policy, according to The Associated Press.

The Bronx Household of Faith is an evangelical Christian church that held Sunday services at P.S. 15 in the Bronx since 2002. The church was allowed to continue services pending the outcome of the school's lawsuit against the city. more >>

The auditorium at the Buffalo Christian Center in downtown Buffalo began to fill up. Families packed into the seats and overflowed into the balcony area, waiting to get a glimpse of their gridiron heroes. The room carried an almost electric charge, the group abuzz with excitement.

Backstage, the scene was more subdued. Participants reviewed the evening’s agenda then paused for prayer, asking God to bless their efforts and calm their nerves.

This is a familiar scene for Fred Raines, who serves as Athletes in Action’s chaplain for the Buffalo Bills pro football program. In his 15 years of organizing the “Night out with the Bills” as an inner-city outreach, Raines is used to seeing strong, tough football players get a little anxious before going on stage. more >>