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  • Gov't Survey Reveals Homeschooling Growth

    By Aaron J. Leichman

    Over the course of four years (2003-2007), the number of homeschooled students increased by more than 36 percent, according to recently released estimates from the National Center of Education Statistics (NCES).

    Jan 07, 2009 | Comments 5
  • Vatican Recasting Galileo as Man of Faith

    By Associated Press Writer

    The Vatican is recasting the most famous victim of its Inquisition as a man of faith, just in time for the 400th anniversary of Galileo's telescope and the U.N.-designated International Year of Astronomy next year.

    Dec 24, 2008 | Comments 247
  • Oxford Junior Dictionary Drops Christian Words

    By Elena Garcia

    The latest edition of the Oxford Junior Dictionary has dropped many words associated with Christianity and British history that were found in earlier versions. The head of children's dictionaries at Oxford University Press said the changes were made to reflect a "multicultural" society.

    Dec 11, 2008 | Comments 18
  • Scholar: Why Do Good in a Hopeless World?

    By Lillian Kwon

    "Why should we try to do good ... to create good things out there in the world when in fact all the hope that our society has lived on seems to be imploding all around us?" posed one top biblical scholar.

    Nov 25, 2008 | Comments 35
  • Scientists Say Copernicus' Remains, Grave Found

    By Associated Press Writer

    Researchers said Thursday they have identified the remains of Nicolaus Copernicus by comparing DNA from a skeleton and hair retrieved from one of the 16th-century astronomer's books.

    Nov 20, 2008 | Comments 1
  • Baylor Head Says Tree Rope was Swing, Not Noose

    By The Associated Press

    The head of Baylor University says a rope found in a campus tree on Election Day was apparently an abandoned swing - not a noose. Baylor police also dispelled reports that students burned Obama campaign signs in barbecue pits.

    Nov 14, 2008 | Comments 10
  • Vatican Issues Screening Guidelines for Priests

    By Associated Press Writer

    The Vatican issued new psychological screening guidelines for seminarians Thursday — the latest effort by the Roman Catholic Church to be more selective about its priesthood candidates following a series of sex abuse scandals.

    Nov 03, 2008 | Comments 1
  • Newly Found Inscription Could Be Oldest Hebrew Text, Says Archaelogist

    By The Associated Press

    If one Israeli archaeologist]'s claim is borne out, it would bolster the case for the Bible's accuracy by indicating the Israelites could record events as they happened, transmitting the history that was later written down in the Old Testament several hundred years later.

    Oct 30, 2008 | Comments 1
  • Green-Lettered Bible Preaches Creation Care

    By Katherine T. Phan

    The Green Bible, which highlights verses and passages that speak of God's care for creation in green ink, is the latest eco-friendly Scripture to hit the market.

    Oct 25, 2008 | Comments 7
  • First National 'Bible Bee' to Be Held

    By Aaron Leichman

    A national “Bible Bee” contest will be held for the first time next year and will distribute more than $260,000 in prize money with $100,000 being awarded to the first-place winner of the top age bracket.

    Oct 05, 2008 | Comments 0
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