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  • Cell Makeover Sidesteps Controversial Stem Cell Research

    By Malcolm Ritter

    Talk about an extreme makeover: Scientists have transformed one type of cell into another in living mice, a big step toward the goal of growing replacement tissues to treat a variety of diseases.

    Aug 29, 2008 | Comments 0
  • Pelosi Wrong on Abortion, Catholic Bishops Say

    By The Associated Press

    Two prominent Roman Catholic archbishops say House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a Catholic Democrat, misstated church teachings about abortion in a recent television appearance, the latest sign that the U.S. Catholic hierarchy will not stay silent about politics this election year.

    Aug 26, 2008 | Comments 13
  • Obama Faces New Criticism on Abortion

    By Associated Press Writer

    Painted during the Democratic primary as weak on abortion rights, Barack Obama is now being portrayed by opponents of abortion as an extremist who literally supports killing babies.

    Aug 24, 2008 | Comments 9
  • Christians Applaud New Protections for Pro-Life Health Workers

    By Nathan Black

    Christian doctors and groups have applauded proposed regulations that would protect the right of conscience of health care workers who do not want to provide abortions. "These regulations are desperately needed to protect First Amendment rights," said Dr. David Stevens.

    Aug 22, 2008 | Comments 3
  • Church Leaders Ask Mo. Gov. to Commute Death Sentence

    By The Associated Press

    Several religious leaders have asked Gov. Matt Blunt to grant clemency for a man scheduled to be executed later this month. In a letter sent Tuesday to Blunt, they ask him to reduce the sentence to a life prison term without the possibility for parole.

    Aug 14, 2008 | Comments 71
  • Disruptive Behavior by Autistic Kids Stirs Furor

    By Dave Kolpack

    When a 13-year-old Minnesota boy was banned from church after parishioners complained about his behavior, it exposed a painful truth so politically incorrect that some people feel guilty just saying it out loud: Some autistic children can be annoying and disruptive in public.

    Aug 13, 2008 | Comments 3
  • Islam Subway Ad Should be Tolerated, Says Theologian

    By Michelle A. Vu

    Authorities should tolerate an initiative to place ads about Islam in New York subway cars, said a Christian theologian with expertise in Islamic strategies. Critics of the ads have accused the main ad sponsor, Islamic Circle of North America, of having ties with terrorists.

    Jul 31, 2008 | Comments 10
  • Catholics to Pope: Lift the Birth Control Ban

    By The Associated Press

    More than 50 dissident Catholic groups from around the world have written an open letter asking Pope Benedict XVI to lift the church's ban on birth control.

    Jul 27, 2008 | Comments 121
  • Pa. High Court Strikes Down Homosexual 'Hate Crimes' Law

    By Katherine T. Phan

    The Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Wednesday tossed out language that expanded the state's hate crime law to include "sexual orientation" and "gender identity." The top state court upheld a November 2007 ruling by the Commonwealth Court.

    Jul 25, 2008 | Comments 19
  • Court Strikes Down Internet Pornography Law

    By Katherine T. Phan

    A federal appeals court ruled on Tuesday that a 1998 law intended to protect children from viewing sexually explicit material online was unconstitutional.

    Jul 24, 2008 | Comments 5
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