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WDC MEDIA NEWS Recent News Chile elects woman to presidency2006-01-16 -- Socialist Michelle Bachelet has become Chile’s first female president - winning a weekend election with over 50 per cent of the vote. more... European Union Says Gay Marriage Rights Should Over-ride Clergy Counsel 2006-01-16 -- UK pastors are alarmed at a report issued by the EU’s Network of Independent Experts on Human Rights that says clergy and registrars should not have the right to refuse to ‘marry’ gay couples. more... Feinstein sees nothing to justify filibuster of Alito 2006-01-17 -- Boosting the chances for an easy confirmation, Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein said Jan. 15 that she sees nothing in Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito’s record that would warrant a filibuster. more... Some Episcopalians embrace ‘Daniel’ rather than protest it 2006-01-17 -- Contrary to what many might expect, some leaders of the Episcopal Church are not offended by the portrayal of their denomination broadcast every Friday night on most NBC stations. more... Priest: Washington Post sat on ’McCarrickgate’ 2006-01-18 -- If you want someone who can verify the ’alleged’ stories of ’Teddy’ [Cardinal Theodore McCarrick], all you have to do is ask the publisher of the Washington Post, which has been sitting on the story for almost three years. I know this for a fact. more... For Second Year TBN Founder Paul Crouch Named One of America’s Top 50 Christians 2006-01-27 -- Calling him an “internationally recognized visionary in the field of Christian television,” the Church Report named Dr. Paul Crouch Sr., Founder and President of the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN), one of the “50 Most Influential Christians in America” for 2005. It is the second year in a row Dr. Crouch has been named to the prestigious listing. more... Supreme Court Upholds Physician-Assisted Suicide 2006-01-17 -- The Supreme Court voted 6-3 to uphold Oregon’s physician-assisted suicide law on Tuesday. more... ACLJ Calls on Senate to Give Supreme Court Nominee Alito Up-or-Down Vote without Delay 2006-01-17 -- The American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), specializing in constitutional law, said today the Senate Judiciary Committee should act without delay and vote on the nomination of Supreme Court nominee Judge Samuel Alito tomorrow - as scheduled - clearing the way for the full Senate to give Judge Alito an up-or-down vote later this week. more... Crossdogs.com Announces Exclusive Partnership With Broadjam.com 0000-00-00 -- Crossdogs.com, the dynamic new online resource that connects independent Christian musicians to quality performance and ministry venues, has announced its partnership with Broadjam.com, one of the Internet’s top communities for independent musicians and fans. more... New Church report on women bishops 2006-01-18 -- The Church of England will unveil a new report assessing the choices it faces over the consecration of women bishops. The Bishop of Guildford, the Rt Rev Christopher Hill, will introduce the Guildford Group Report at a news conference in London. more... MovieMinistry.com -- Films to Watch for 2006 2006-01-19 -- Many critics are busily compiling their “best of” lists for 2005. But ministry-minded people who want to use films as a springboard for discussing the Gospel need to look ahead. DVD releases of last year’s films can help to plan Bible Study and teaching illustrations, but there is nothing like a trip to a film in current release to spark talk at the diner afterward. more... Trouble in Tom Monaghan’s Catholic paradise 2006-01-18 -- “In the know” Catholics likely know at least something about the problems that have plagued the Tom Monaghan-funded Ave Maria College, Ave Maria University and Ave Maria School of Law. more... Walk To Reclaim America! Update from Rick and Jane (Week 1) 2006-01-18 -- Every day has been a spiritual and emotional challenge. As we’ve walked we’ve prayed, praised the Lord, sung hymns and choruses, clapped, and cried. We have had some opportunities every day to share Christ. We have made a commitment to not let a single day go by without sharing with at least one person. Most days we have shared with many. Some have been receptive, some have been uninterested, and a few have been plain about the fact that they don’t believe. more... Christian Prison Evangelist Sides with Oprah Winfrey over “A Million Little Pieces” Controversy 2006-01-18 -- Christian prison evangelist Marty Angelo speaks out in support of television talk show host Oprah Winfrey and her stand on the “redemptive” value of author Jim Frey’s controversial best-seller “A Million Little Pieces.” more... Inspirational Décor was the “best kept secret” in the Christian Community. 2006-01-18 -- Biblical Borders’ ™ consist of a large collection of pre-pasted wallpaper borders enhanced with scripture or a biblical theme. The patterns include contemporary, country, Victorian and traditional styles for every room in the home, office or church. The children’s collection includes borders for infants, and toddlers, as well as for teenagers. Whether a homemaker, interior decorator, church member, or pastor, Biblical Borders ™ will provide decorative borders customized just for you. more... Hollywood filmmaker to participate in pro-life march 2006-01-19 -- Jonathan Flora, an award-winning producer with Disney’s Buena Vista Home Entertainment has been invited by March for Life founder Nellie Gray to share the stage with, among others, Bob and Mary Schindler (the parents of the late Terri Schiavo) and Father Frank Pavone, national director of Priests for Life. more... True Story: Muscles, Murder, and a Messiah 2006-01-19 -- Former Miami cop and champion bodybuilder Gil Fernandez Jr. was convicted in 1991 of the 1983 brutal murders of three men in the Everglades in a drug deal gone wrong. But the only man Fernandez has ever admitted to killing is the violent person he used to be. more... Bin Laden Threat Points to Imminent Attack, Analyst Says 2006-01-20 -- An audio statement by Osama bin Laden broadcast on al-Jazeera television Thursday appears to be related to recent threats made by an al Qaeda front in Europe and points to an imminent attack, according to a Washington-based analyst. more... Supreme Court justices return parental notification case back to appeals court 2006-01-20 -- )--The Supreme Court unanimously ruled Jan. 18 two lower courts had overreached in striking down in its entirety a state law requiring parental notification before an underage girl has an abortion. more... Shabbat Shalom Teaching by Ron Wexler for Friday, Jan 20th. 2006-01-20 -- “And these are the names…” The book of Exodus begins with the conjunction and in order to relate it to the concluding chapters of Genesis. In story told in Genesis, Jacob’s family begins the process of the exile by there arrival in Egypt and in here in Exodus the narrative of the exile is developed until it ends with the great miracles performed by God that culminated in the exodus and the giving of the commandments at Mount Sinai. more... Surrender and Faith key to spiritual growth, advises ‘Passenger’s Side’ Author 2006-01-23 -- Learning the secret of giving over full control of ones life to Jesus Christ is without a doubt the most freeing step one can take in moving into the abundant life God has for each believer. more... Indie Band ‘Fort Pastor’ Hitting Stride With New Album and Online Virtual Booking Agent 2006-02-06 -- A few years ago Brant Christopher gave up a great job and a bright future in the corporate world to do what he really enjoys and feels called to: write and record Christian music and perform and minister full time. “It’s been a trip,” Christopher said recently in recalling the “baptism of fire” he experienced when he took the step of faith and joined the ranks of independent Christian artists and bands trying to make a living (or at least pay their expenses) by ministering and performing in churches, coffee houses, college venues, and regional music festivals. more... Indie Band ‘Fort Pastor’ Debuts Christian album “Alive Inside” 2006-01-25 -- Renowned Indie artist Brant Christopher has partnered with award winning singer/songwriter Jeffrey Todd along with musician extraordinaire and "River Tribe" member, Jono, to form Fort Pastor, one of the hottest trios in the industry. more... 0000-00-00 -- more... Md. judge orders ’gay marriage’ to be legalized; appeal expected 2006-01-23 -- A Maryland judge Jan. 20 struck down that state’s 33-year-old marriage law and ruled that "gay marriage" must be legalized. The ruling is expected to be appealed. more... Tragic: U.S. passed 47 million mark for abortions in 2005 2006-01-23 -- In what can only be described as tragic, the United States likely experienced its 47 millionth legal abortion at some point in 2005, more than three decades after the Supreme Court issued its infamous 1973 Roe. v. Wade decision legalizing the killing of the unborn. more... Barna: Pastors Need to Push Flocks Harder on Spiritual Matters 2006-01-23 -- A leading Christian researcher says if churches believe in the life-changing power of the gospel, they must do a better job when it comes to holding congregants to a higher standard. more... [UPDATE] Walk To Reclaim America - Rick & Jane McKinney have walked 332.5 miles! 2006-01-23 -- We have finished California and Nevada and Monday we start the long trek across Arizona. We have walked 332.5 miles and are more than 10% complete. There are lots of victories ahead. Keep calling and writing. You’ll never know how much it means to us to hear from you. more... Christian Decor For Glass Doors And Windows 2006-01-24 -- Priced from $19.95 to $54.95, the new Christian décor line allows everyone to enjoy the beauty of decorative glass without the cost. The decorative Centerpiece designs add a stained glass accent to windows and glass doors without blocking the view. The full-sized glass door design Faith, is recommended for adding privacy and inspiration to entry, French, storm and sliding glass doors or large windows. more... Christian Career Seminar Offers Hope for Those Impacted by Ford Layoffs 2006-01-24 -- Major job cuts just announced by Ford Motor Company to trim up to 30 thosuand from its workforce and additional layoffs recently announced by other major car makers are causing many in the automotive industry and related fields to worry and wonder about their future. Employees are not only facing lay-offs but increased competition in finding new work in a job market that is so greatly impacted by the major car companies. more... WDC Media Retained by L. David Harris, Award-Winning Author of ‘Know Peace Within’ 2006-01-30 -- For years Harris has been helping people all over the world strengthen their relationship with God, and his new book, Know Peace Within: A Life in Transition, continues that winning strategy. Its simple message and gracious delivery is helping men and women reclaim the inner peace they thought they’d lost forever. more... IRS Targeting Poor, Says Group 2006-01-25 -- The Center for Economic Progress claimed Monday that the Internal Revenue Service’s program to combat fraud by freezing some tax refunds was disproportionately targeting low-income families. more... Study: Violent Games, Aggression Linked 2006-01-24 -- A study by a researcher from Michigan State University (MSU) and other colleagues found that violent video games lead to activity in the brain that is characteristic of aggression. more... Giving God Control of Your Life Theme of New Book by Virginia Author 2006-01-24 -- One day in May of 2004, John Forosisky was jotting off a quick note to his sister. He began sharing with her where he was on his spiritual journey. As he was writing, he felt God’s spirit inspiring him. more... Cardinal says new encyclical helps explain God’s love, human love 2006-01-24 -- Understanding human life as a totally free gift of God’s love and love as a gift that seeks nothing in return, people can learn to love one another without fear and without exploitation, said Cardinal Francis E. George of Chicago. more... WDC Media Retained by Worldwide Online Outreach LivePrayer.com 2006-01-25 -- WDC Media, the nation’s most innovative and passionate Christian public relations firm, announced that it has been retained by LivePrayer.com, a worldwide online prayer ministry that has responded individually to an astounding 60,000,000 requests for personalized prayers since its launch in 1999. more... AFA Victory! -- NBC Pulls The Plug On "The Book of Daniel" 2006-01-24 -- The American Family Association (AFA) says that NBC’s decision to pull “The Book of Daniel” shows the power of the pocketbook. “NBC didn’t want to eat their economic losses,” said AFA Chairman Donald E. Wildmon. “Had NBC not had to eat millions of dollars each time it aired, NBC would have kept ‘Daniel’ alive. But when the sponsors dropped the program, NBC decided it didn’t want to continue the fight.” more... With Supreme Court Nominee Alito Clearing Judiciary Committee, ACLJ Calls on Senate to Give Nominee Up-or-Down Vote This Week 2006-01-24 -- (Washington, DC) – The American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), specializing in constitutional law, said today that while it’s pleased that Judge Alito has cleared a critical hurdle by gaining confirmation by a 10-8 vote in the Senate Judiciary Committee the ACLJ said it is unfortunate the vote broke along party lines. The ACLJ now calls on the full Senate to give the Supreme Court nominee an up-or-down vote by the end of the week. more... My tour of duty in Iraq is over - By Allan Wall 2006-01-25 -- The region around Tallil is classic Mesopotamian plain, flat alluvial land with real soil—not sand. The countryside is inhabited by Bedouin who raise sheep, goats and camels. The Bedouin have a good relationship with the U.S. military. The tribal sheik, who lived in a quite spacious house—not a tent—was actually the owner of the land. The U.S. military paid him rent. more... Liveprayer.com Impacts Society in a Powerful New Way 2006-01-25 -- Keller founded Liveprayer.Com, headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, as an online resource where people can go 24 hours a day to see and hear, through streaming video, a Godly man or woman pray for their needs. “Every man and woman, no matter where they live in the world and regardless of their economic standing, has trials and tribulations in life, from health problems, relationship problems, to problems with job and finances,” said Keller. “We believe the only answer to the problems we face is a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. While that doesn’t make us immune to life’s problems, it provides a foundation from which we can successfully deal with every crisis and situation we face.” more... Ten Commandments Commission Welcomes Partnership From Key Members of Religious Broadcasting Community 2006-01-26 -- BOCA RATON, FL -- It’s been a busy and joyous month for Ron Wexler, founder and president of the Ten Commandments Commission. The grassroots organization that Wexler founded to help turn America back to its Judeo-Christian roots has been joined by some prestigious and esteemed individuals in the religious broadcasting community who are partnering with the Commission as it prepares for the nationwide Ten Commandments Day celebration on May 7th. more... Virginia Author John Michael Forosisky Shares His Amazing Spiritual Journey in a Passionate New Book, Passenger¹s Side 2006-01-25 -- Williamsburg, VA -- With clarity and absolute heart, local writer John Michael Forosisky¹s new book, Passenger¹s Side: Putting Jesus Christ in Charge of your Life (Trafford Publishing), recounts the author¹s personal journey into a richly fulfilling, spiritual life. more... Virginia Author John Michael Forosisky Shares His Amazing Spiritual Journey in a Passionate New Book, Passenger’s Side 2006-01-26 -- With clarity and heart Virginia author John Michael Forosisky’s new book, Passenger’s Side: Putting Jesus Christ in Charge of your Life (Trafford Publishing), recounts the author’s personal journey into a richly fulfilling, spiritual life. more... Jay Sekulow’s ‘ACLJ This Week’ Scoring Big With Viewers 2006-01-29 -- ACLJ This Week, airing on Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN), is the hard-hitting and informative TV show that examines the most critical legal, political, and cultural issues in the news. more... Divorce-rate-reducing ‘Community Marriage Policies’ catching on 2006-01-26 -- When pastors in Albuquerque signed a Community Marriage Policy Jan. 20, they marked the 200th city to join the movement since leaders in Modesto, Calif., signed the first one in 1986. And since Modesto launched its marriage-saving emphasis, the divorce rate there has decreased 57 percent. more... Family Advocate Pleased to See ’Man of Integrity’ as Canada’s New PM 2006-01-26 -- A Canadian pro-family activist says while he is very pleased that the Conservatives have finally returned to power after 13 years of Liberal Party rule, he is disappointed that so many of his fellow countrymen voted for the outgoing party -- which he views as "corrupt." more... Ad Groups Seek To Overturn Utah E-Mail Law that Protects Kids 2006-01-30 -- Matthew Prince, CEO of Unspam, said he was "surprised" by the attempt of groups representing mainstream marketers to get involved in the case. "I’m surprised that organizations like the Association of National Advertisers--whose boards are made up of companies like Wal-Mart and LeapFrog, and who have been at the forefront of protecting the rights of individuals and parents to choose what material comes into their homes--would support a lawsuit by the pornography industry, arguing that they have the right to send whatever and whenever they want, and to whomever they want." more... TECHVANGELISM ’06 CHALLENGES CHRISTIANS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE USING THE INTERNET 2006-01-26 -- PRESS RELEASE: According to a recent study by the Pew Internet and American Life Project, “Nearly two-thirds of online Americans use the Internet for faith-related reasons. The 64% of Internet users who perform spiritual and religious activities online represent nearly 82 million Americans.” The conference will address how to reach people more effectively through technology. more... New TBN Network Has Kids -- and Parents -- Smiling 2006-02-06 -- TBN’s Smile of a Child Television Network is getting thumbs up from parents worldwide looking for faith-friendly programming they can trust for their kids. The new addition to the Trinity Broadcasting Network’s family of Christian television debuted Christmas Eve, December 24th , and the response to its 24-hour lineup of quality Children’s programming has been phenomenal. more... ADVOCATE/MOTHER OF SON WITH AUTISM HOST OF TALK RADIO SHOW MAKING A DIFFERENCE WORLDWIDE FOR DISABLED 2006-01-26 -- "Disability News and Views," is an exciting online talk show about living with disabilities, and for the first time bringing critical information to parents and families of the disabled as well as to those with disabilities themselves. more... U.N. Names Kidman Goodwill Ambassador 2006-01-26 -- "I am honored that UNIFEM has asked me to serve as goodwill ambassador and I look forward to a close, long-term relationship," Kidman said at a news conference at the U.N. She joins Princess Basma of Jordan, who focuses her attention on the Middle East, and Phoebe Asiyo, a member of the Kenyan Parliament, as a UNIFEM ambassador. more... FamilyNet to convey faith, values in New Orleans 2006-01-27 -- Southern Baptists’ most recent contribution to rebuilding lives and families in New Orleans is the addition of faith-based cable TV programming. more... Mideast Peace Process Endangered as Hamas Wins Parliament Majority 2006-01-27 -- A radical Islamic party classified by the United States as a terrorist organization committed to the destruction of Israel won a landslide surprise victory in Palestinian parliamentary elections Jan. 25, casting doubt on whether the Mideast peace process will proceed. more... Democrat Support for Alito Likely Dooms Kerry Filibuster threat 2006-01-27 -- Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito’s confirmation seemed all but certain Jan. 26, as two more Democrats announced their support for him, apparently giving Republicans the 60 votes required to overcome a filibuster attempt supported by Sen. John Kerry. more... Report Finds Parental Influence, Faith Are Teen Pregnancy Prevention Keys 2006-01-28 -- A recent study on influences that prevent early teen pregnancy has reinforced a host of other studies. A report from "Child Trends" and the "National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy" found that parents and religion are the key elements that keep teen pregnancy from occurring. more... Shabbat Shalom Teaching For Friday, Jan 27th by Ron Wexler 2006-01-27 -- This week’s reading portion begins with God’s rebukes of Moses for his complaint and with His assurance that the redemption is at hand. “I am the Lord” God said to Moses (Ani Adony), this term implies God’s trustworthiness to carry out His word, which includes punishment for sinners and reward for virtue. Thus God begins his rebuttal with Moses by assuring him that His promises to the patriarchs will be fulfilled and (according to the sages), Moses had been sent to be the emissary to do so. more... New Author Featured in Upcoming Issue of National Magazine -- Franck J. Gerard’s new book to be highlighted in Multicultural Gospel Magazine 2006-01-28 -- What is it that Willingboro, New Jersey resident Franck J. Gerard and prominent televangelist, Joel Osteen, pastor of Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, have in common? more... Religious groups get chunk of AIDS money 2006-01-30 -- President Bush’s $15 billion effort to fight AIDS has handed out nearly one-quarter of its grants to religious groups, and officials are aggressively pursuing new church partners that often emphasize disease prevention through abstinence and fidelity over condom use. more... As Christian Music Sales Skyrocket, CrossDogs.com Announces Creative Alliance With SoulFest 2006 2006-01-31 -- Crossdogs.com, the innovative online booking and promotional system that connects Christian musicians to thousands of booking opportunities, has announced a creative alliance with SoulFest 2006. Over the last several years SoulFest has grown to be New England’s premier Christian music festival and family retreat. This years SoulFest is scheduled for August 2nd though the 6th at New Hampshire’s Gunstock Mountain Resort. more... Livepayer.com Offers Online Light for Those Needing Answers 2006-02-06 -- LivePrayer.com, the worldwide online prayer resource founded by former businessman Bill Keller, has responded individually to an astounding 60,000,000 requests for personalized prayers since its launch in 1999. With the bold declaration “No One Turned Away,” LivePrayer.com has become a haven for the millions of people who have often felt rejected by mainstream religion or ostracized by society. more... Prison Evangelist Gives Inmates 20,000 Free Copies of Memoir about Drug Addiction, Incarceration & Recovery 2006-01-30 -- With the release of his memoir, “Once Life Matters: A New Beginning,” prison evangelist Marty Angelo announced he is giving away 20,000 copies free-of-charge to prison inmates and rehab programs across the country. The book is a compelling, true account of how he overcame drugs, sex, alcohol and rock/ disco music and a prison sentence by the power of God. more... Iraqi blast injures ABC news team: Both suffer head injuries 2006-01-30 -- ABC news co-anchor bob woodruff and his canadian camera operator, doug vogt, were seriously injured yesterday when the iraqi army vehicle they were travelling in was attacked and an explosive device went off. The two journalists were with U.S. and Iraqi troops near Taji, about 20 kilometres north of Baghdad, ABC News president David Westin said. Both suffered serious head injuries and were in stable condition following surgery at a U.S. military hospital in the area, the network said. more... Did hanged rapist kill Wisconsin priest? 2006-01-30 -- Some readers know I’ve been following – and have written about – the unsolved 1998 murder of Father Alfred Kunz, a canon lawyer and priest of the Diocese of Madison, Wis. I recently received the following (edited) e-mail from John Cavanaugh, a retired Dane County deputy: more... TBN’s ‘Faith and Fitness’ Exhibit a Big Hit at St. Louis Health Expo 2006-01-31 -- St. Louis’ Second Annual Get Hooked on Health Expo, sponsored by Charter Communications, was a huge success, and Trinity Broadcasting Network’s (TBN) own “Faith and Fitness” exhibition was a big hit. According to Liz Reiff, coordinator of the event, over 37,000 St. Louisans came out January 7th and 8th to learn how to live healthier lives. more... Congress should help ensure availability of family programming 2006-01-30 -- In our current political climate, diversity is a buzz word that is most often used to justify the promotion of liberal viewpoints in our mainstream culture, usually at the expense of the views of the majority. If such importance is to be placed on diversity however, it must be recognized that true diversity also includes the views and preferences of those in the mainstream, such as a conservative voice that promotes pro-family values and Christian beliefs. more... Senate defeats filibuster attempt, setting up confirmation vote 2006-01-31 -- U.S. Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito cleared his final hurdle Monday before confirmation by the Senate. more... ACLJ sues Walgreens over ‘morning-after’ pill firings 2006-01-31 -- The American Center for Law and Justice is suing Walgreens after the company fired four pharmacists who refused to dispense the “morning-after” pill because of religious objections. more... Pro-Homosexual School Posters Fostering ’Intolerance,’ Says Family Advocate 2006-01-31 -- A pro-family leader says five public school teachers in the San Francisco Bay area are putting their jobs on the line to protect their students from "propaganda" that homosexual activists have forced into the classroom. more... Coretta Scott King Dies 2006-01-31 -- Coretta Scott King, the widow of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., has died, her family said. Media sources began breaking the news around 7 o’clock Tuesday morning. more... Alito Confirmed to High Court; Pro-Family, Christian Groups Applaud Senate Vote 2006-01-31 -- Samuel Alito Jr. was confirmed today as the nation’s newest Supreme Court Justice today, after a vote of 58-42 by the U.S. Senate. A former federal appellate judge, U.S. attorney, and conservative lawyer for the Reagan administration, Alito replaces retiring Justice Sandra day O’Connor. more... Senate confirms Alito, 58-42, provides conservatives hope for high court change 2006-02-01 -- The U.S. Senate confirmed Samuel Alito to the Supreme Court Jan. 31st, making him the 110th justice to serve on the country’s top judicial panel and providing hope the court might be moving toward more restraint in its decision making. more... Bush Reaches Out to Iranians; Says US Winning in Iraq 2006-02-01 -- For the second year in a row, President Bush has used his State of the Union address to deliver a message directly to the Iranian people, while making clear his views on the regime that rules them. The remarks came in a speech Tuesday night that overturned some pundits’ expectations that a president under fire may lower his sights this year. more... Coretta Scott King leaves a ‘more compassionate nation’ 2006-02-01 -- Coretta Scott King was “a remarkable and courageous woman, and a great civil rights leader ... [who] carried on the legacy of her husband, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,” President Bush said after news of her death Jan. 31. more... Academy Nominations Announced: ‘Brokeback’ Leads Way 2006-02-01 -- Nominations were announced Jan. 31st for this year’s Academy Awards. The Academy Awards for last year’s best film efforts will be presented March 5th. Here are the nominees for the main categories. more... Joyce Meyer to Partner With Hope Rwanda Campaign 2006-02-01 -- Evangelist and ministry leader Joyce Meyers has announced her involvement with Hope Rwanda, a global missions project designed to instil hope into the people of Rwanda over 100 days between 7 April and 15 July this year. more... Marriage Protection Amendment Waits for Congress 2006-02-02 -- President Bush’s State of the Union address Tuesday night contained only a brief, bare-bones mention of marriage -- but family advocates say even though the president gave the topic short shrift in his address, marriage protection is bound to be a major issue this year. more... Christian Group Kicked Off UK Campus over ’PC’ Demands 2006-02-02 -- A Christian faith group at a major university in England has been thrown off campus for refusing to open up its membership to all faiths and beliefs. The 76-year-old Evangelical Christian Union announced it would take legal action against Birmingham University’s student council for revoking recognition of the group last month following months of heated negotiations. more... Two Courts Rule Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act Unconstitutional 2006-02-02 -- While pro-lifers were celebrating the confirmation of Samuel Alito to the Supreme Court, two federal Appellate Courts ruled the Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act unconstitutional more... Seahawks Quarterback Leads Team to Super Bowl and Beyond 2006-02-02 -- In the two-week buildup to a championship game with hundreds of different plotlines, Seattle quarterback Matt Hasselbeck leaned forward in his chair at the Super Bowl media day as if he intended to divulge one of the secrets for his team’s successes. more... New Book Shows Path to Peace Within 2006-02-07 -- It’s no accident that author L. David Harris has become a man of the people. From his humble beginnings growing up in a troubled family environment in New York City, to implementing a collaborative worldwide ministry, the award-winning author of the recently published Know Peace Within: A Life in Transition, has been ministering to everyone in his life since the very beginning. more... New House Majority Leader Strong Believer in Sanctity of Life 2006-02-04 -- The GOP has a new majority leader in the U.S. House -- and his unabashedly pro-life leanings have at least one pro-family leader singing his praises. more... Americans consider prayer ‘gift from God,’ Bush says at National Prayer Breakfast 2006-02-03 -- Americans “recognize prayer is a gift from God,” President Bush said Feb. 2 at the National Prayer Breakfast. more... Wendy Wright Named President of Concerned Women for America 2006-02-03 -- The Christian conservative group Concerned Women for America announced Wendy Wright as its new president Jan. 30. more... Congress Considers Pulling Abortion Drug RU-486 From Market 2006-02-03 -- Congress is considering legislation that would force the abortion drug RU-486 off the market. The drug has reportedly caused at least eight deaths since 2000. more... Egyptian ferry sinks in Red Sea 2006-02-03 -- An Egyptian ferry boat with about 1 400 people on board, including many Muslim pilgrims, sank in the Red Sea during a crossing from Saudi Arabia to Egypt, maritime authorities said on Friday. more... Crossdogs.com - Where Talent, Gigs & Tech Are TOP DOG 2006-02-26 -- Ever wondered what it would be like if, through a few clicks of your mouse, you’d have access to a hundred legitimate, paying gigs for talented musicians? There’s no need to simply wonder. Crossdogs.com, an online service catering to independent artists, enables musicians to use modern web technology to connect with the very venues and gigs where they would most like to perform. more... Arson apparently behind fires of 5 churches in Ala. county; 3 of the churches destroyed 2006-02-04 -- Five churches, including four Southern Baptist ones, were destroyed or damaged in an Alabama county apparently by arson Thursday night and Friday morning, and a fire at a sixth church in a neighboring county is being investigated. more... Gratefulness to Reggie White graces Super Bowl luncheon 2006-02-04 -- From a faith-proclaiming media day at Ford Field in downtown Detroit to a rocking gospel concert at the historic Masonic Temple and a sold-out Athletes in Action breakfast at the NFL headquarters hotel, Super Bowl XL has seen a clear witness for Jesus Christ in the Motor City. more... Tony Dungy voices the pain & lessons from his son’s suicide 2006-02-05 -- An emotional Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy, in his first speaking engagement since his son’s funeral, headlined the 19th annual Athletes in Action Super Bowl breakfast Saturday morning at the Super Bowl XL headquarters hotel in Detroit. more... Marty Angelo Ministries Offers Refund and Exchange for 50 Copies of “A Million Little Pieces” 2006-02-06 -- In response to what Christian prison evangelist Marty Angelo calls a “James Frey repentant heart,” Marty Angelo Ministries announced today it is offering a refund for the first 50 people who are totally disgusted with James Frey’s embellishment to his book, “A Million Little Pieces.” more... Bush is ‘God’s man for this time,’ Skaggs says from Opry stage 2006-02-07 -- Bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs did not hesitate to voice his support for President Bush when the two shared the stage at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville recently, and he said it’s because he values Bush’s faith and integrity even at a time when the president’s popularity is waning nationwide. more... Citizens’ Ballot Could Be Canada’s Best Hope for Repealing Same-Sex ’Marriage’ 2006-02-07 -- Canadian pro-family activist Brian Rushfeldt says he agrees with a recent survey that shows, despite the recent election of a new Conservative government, a vote to revoke the legalization of same-sex "marriage" would be a close one in Parliament. more... Ten Commandments Commission Helps New Mexico Pastors Catch Vision for Renewed America 2006-02-07 -- Over 140 pastors and church leaders from around New Mexico came together in Albuquerque on February 2nd to hear how they and their congregations can take a bold stand for Judeo-Christian values and the Ten Commandments. more... Total Christian Television (TCT) Launches on DirecTV 2006-02-08 -- Total Christian Television Network (TCT), which broadcasts 24 hours of Christian and faith-based programming to more than 75 million households worldwide, announced that it is now available on DIRECTV, the nation’s leading digital television service. more... A Most Important Man 2006-02-08 -- There are just a few world leaders today that I consider crucial to the outcome of world affairs. Certainly, the policies and actions of President Bush or, to a lesser degree, Prime Minister Tony Blair affect untold millions around the world; Vladimir Putin of Russia and Chinese President Hu Jintao are also pivotal players in the unfolding of world events. Yet, in my opinion, there is another man whose role is more crucial than all. That man is Pervez Musharraf, president of Pakistan. more... Mrs. King Remembered as Woman of Strength, Conviction 2006-02-08 -- Coretta Scott King was remembered Tuesday at a funeral service in Lithonia, Ga., as a woman of strength and conviction who carried on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s work towards racial equality all the while grieving his death and raising her children on her own. more... John Danforth Attacks Religious Right Again 2006-02-08 -- Former Republican US senator and diplomat, John Danforth is again calling for the GOP to take on and toss out the “Christian Right.” Danforth, an Episcopal priest, accuses the religious right of claiming to speak for God. more... Hot Cross Buns Banned in English School 2006-02-08 -- The UK’s mania for political correctness has struck again where a school has banned hot cross buns, a traditional sweet pastry associated with Good Friday. A representative of Oaks Primary School in Ipswich, said the buns, which include two strips of decorative icing intersecting in the middle, might offend Jehovah’s Witnesses who attend the school. more... After 60 Millions Prayers, Liveprayer.com Still Going Strong 2006-02-12 -- As near as Bill Keller can figure, since 1999 he and his team of 700 retired pastors have responded individually to around 60,000,000 requests for personalized prayers. That’s a lot of requests for divine help from liveprayer.com, the online resource Keller, a successful businessman-turned minister, founded to reach out to those who wouldn’t normally seek spiritual guidance from a conventional source like a church or clergy member. more... Cutting Edge Music, Comedy, Sports and More! It’s JCTV 2006-02-12 -- It’s hip! It’s edgy! It’s fun! And – it’s Christian! It’s JCTV, the 24-7 music television network developed exclusively for Gen-Xers by the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN), the world’s largest faith-based and family friendly network. more... Illinois Newspaper Rejects Sonogram Ads as ’Too Graphic’ 2006-02-09 -- A pro-life group in Illinois said a local newspaper refused to publish advertisements featuring sonogram images because executives at the paper considered the ads to be "too graphic." more... Rumblings of revival begin on college campus 2006-02-09 -- A massive movement of prayer on a college campus has led to an extended time of corporate worship that had some students staying in the school’s chapel as long as 11 hours, and a Southern Baptist evangelism leader hopes it could be one of the spots where revival breaks out among a new generation. more... ‘John Hagee Today’ Seen Around the World on TBN 2006-02-12 -- Dr. John Hagee’s inspirational television ministry, “John Hagee Today,” is challenging and encouraging millions of viewers worldwide on the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN), the world’s largest religious network and America’s most watched faith channel. more... The Bible: Coming to a Classroom Near You? 2006-02-10 -- Several public schools are going to the world’s best-selling book to help students learn the basics of art, history, and literature. It is part of an educational movement that is turning a lot of heads. more... ACLJ Calls Revised Air Force Guidelines on Religion "Appropriate and Constitutional" -- Prayer by Chaplains to be Protected 2006-02-10 -- The American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), specializing in constitutional law, said revised interim guidelines issued today by the Air Force on the free exercise of religion protects efforts by chaplains to pray according to their faith. more... CWA Reacts to FCC’s New Report: Congress Must Act on Cable Choice 2006-02-10 -- Concerned Women for America (CWA) reacted today to an important step forward in its campaign for cable choice, or a la carte pricing, in the cable market. more... To Unspam or not to Unspam, What is the Real Question? 2006-02-11 -- The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution declares that people have the right to speak freely without government interference. But what if the listener has a vested interested in not hearing from the “speaker”? more... Shabbat Shalom Teaching by Ron Wexler 2006-02-10 -- The quickest way to get to Israel from Egypt, no doubt would have been northeast along side the Mediterranean Sea. This route goes through Philistia, which is on the west coast of Israel, a part of the land that is the Gaza area of today. more... Muslim Fury Rages On Over Cartoons 2006-02-11 -- Tens of thousands of Muslims took to the streets across Asia, Africa and the Middle East after weekly prayers on Friday, burning Danish flags and shouting anti-Danish and anti-American slogans in a continuing convulsion of anger over cartoons of the prophet Muhammad. more... New tomb opened in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings 2006-02-11 -- A newly found tomb containing five mummies was officially opened in the Valley of the Kings on Friday, the first such discovery since the grave of Pharaoh Tutankhamun was uncovered in 1922. more... Franklin Graham Tells Manila: ’There is Hope’ 2006-02-11 -- "There is hope:" this is the theme of the Franklin Graham Festival that was recently held in Manila, Philippines. An estimated 317,000 people flocked to the nightly evangelistic gatherings, while 15,000 children participated in the kids’ version of the Festival. more... South Dakota House passes ban on abortion, challenging court’s Roe v. Wade decision 2006-02-11 -- In a direct challenge to the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, the South Dakota House of Representatives easily passed a bill Feb. 9 that would ban nearly all abortions in the state. more... Air Force religion guidelines garner both praise & criticism 2006-02-11 -- The Air Force’s latest effort to regulate the free exercise of religion within its ranks was met with mixed reaction as some conservatives praised new Air Force guidelines as a step in the right direction while others voiced concern that the guidelines still discourage the use of prayer in Jesus’ name in public settings. more... Overall Cancer Death Rate Falls 2006-02-11 -- For the first time in 70 years, the number of cancer deaths is dropping. more... Sekulow: New Air Force Guidelines for Chaplains ’Appropriate and Constitutional’ 2006-02-11 -- Revised guidelines affecting the prayers of military chaplains in the U.S. Air Force appear to take into account concerns expressed by Evangelicals about an earlier version -- and that has upset Barry Lynn of Americans United for Separation of Church and State. more... WDC Media PR Supports AFA Efforts to Hold NBC Accoutable for Indecnet and Vulgar Content 2006-02-12 -- Having just viewed a part of February 6th episode of NBC’s Las Vegas which contained a scene inside a strip club, I am shocked and appalled that NBC would air such content during prime time, knowing that millions of children would likely to be watching. more... Filmmakers Hope Re-Released ’Pistol Pete’ Biopic Will Inspire Faith 2006-02-12 -- A Christian entertainment company is re-releasing a movie about a star basketball player who came to Christ after his career in the National Basketball Association. The film about "Pistol Pete" Maravich, one of the most successful NCAA and NBA Basketball players of the 1970s, was released in 1991, just a few years after his sudden death at age 40. more... Showdown May be Looming between U.S., Israel, and Iran 2006-02-12 -- President Bush says that if Iran attacks Israel, the U.S. will come to its defense. That statement comes as the U.N. Security Council appears to be ready to review Iran’s controversial nuclear program. The vote could spark a showdown between Iran, Israel, and the West. more... Cheney accidentally shoots man during hunt 2006-02-13 -- Vice President Dick Cheney accidentally shot and injured a friend during a quail hunting trip in Texas. more... May 7th observance planned in response to attacks against Ten Commandments 2006-02-15 -- Law suits and court rulings targeting public displays of Ten Commandments monuments have resulted in a massive coordinated response from supporters of the bedrock principles upon which the United States was founded. more... Christian PR firm supports efforts of American Family Association to Hold NBC accountable 2006-02-15 -- The president of WDC Media, the nation’s most passionate and innovative Christian public relations firm, issued a strong statement today condemning NBC’s February 6th airing of a particularly offensive episode of its weekly prime-time drama “Las Vegas.” The episode included a graphic and morally offensive scene inside a strip club. more... American Family Association Calls for Senate to Push Federal Marriage Amendment 2006-02-15 -- The Washington state supreme court is soon expected to issue its ruling on whether or not that state has to legalize same-sex "marriage." As pro-family groups wait apprehensively for the verdict, one of them has renewed its call for a federal solution to the assault on marriage. more... Clothing Company Responds to ‘BrokeBack’ Movie With Scripture T-Shirt 2006-02-15 -- After creating a major rumble in November with its launch of a faith-based apparel line, a Christian clothing company is back in the news with a T-shirt that takes direct aim at the pro-homosexual message of the popular movie “Brokeback Mountain.” more... Frist sets Marriage Protection Amendment vote for June; says ’values are under attack’ 2006-02-14 -- Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist said Feb. 10 that he would bring the Marriage Protection Amendment to the floor for debate the week of June 5. more... How the U.S. is Preparing for a Major Terrorist Attack 2006-02-14 -- Is America vulnerable to a major terrorist attack? Despite Osama bin Laden’s threats, the government said there is no indication of an attack any time soon. more... Strife over cartoons clouds Islam’s image 2006-02-15 -- Tensions over whether Islam is a religion of peace or violence continue to fester, as anger and violence over a set of political cartoons continues worldwide. more... Indiana House Defies Judge with 83-0 Vote for Christian Prayer 2006-02-15 -- The Indiana House voted 83-0 to re-instate Christian prayer after a federal judge there declared the practice of invoking the name of Jesus Christ unconstitutional. more... Supreme Court Justice Scalia Calls Belief in “Living Constitution” Idiocy 2006-02-15 -- US Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia said that people who believe in a “living Constitution” – a belief that the Constitution should be interpreted differently to reflect societal trends – are “idiots.” more... New Jersey Supreme Court hears ’gay marriage’ case 2006-02-16 -- New Jersey’s Supreme Court heard oral arguments Feb. 15 in a "gay marriage" case that could result in the Garden State following Massachusetts’ lead in redefining marriage. more... Somalis die of thirst in drought 2006-02-16 -- People in southern Somalia are starting to die from thirst in the worst drought in over 40 years in some parts of the country, says aid agency Oxfam. more... Americans are Happy, says Pew Research study 2006-02-16 -- Americans are a happy bunch according to a Pew Research Center Poll. It found that eighty-four percent of Americans are happy with life. The reason appears to be rooted in traditional values. Paul Taylor is with the Pew Research Center. more... Bono’s Example Supports Important Role of Dads 2006-02-16 -- How important is a father in a child’s life? He can be a source of inspiration, nurture, and a godly example, or he can leave a child with a bruised, damaged ego and demons that chase him late into life. Last week’s Grammy Awards provided an example of the latter. more... TBN’s Church Channel Brings Offers Best of Church Programming 2006-02-16 -- What do Joel Osteen, Joyce Meyer, Robert Schuller, D. James Kennedy, and T.D. Jakes have in common? All are among the most dynamic pastors and Christian speakers in the world today. And all are part of the program lineup on TBN’s 24-hour Church Channel network. more... Reagan Special “In the Face of Evil" Airs Today on TBN 2006-02-20 -- The critically acclaimed, award-winning documentary, In the Face of Evil: Reagan’s War in Word and Deed, will make its national television debut in a special broadcast by the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) on President’s Day, February 20, 2006 (10 p.m. EST/7 p.m. PST). more... To Unspam or not to Unspam, What is the Real Question? 2006-02-17 -- The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution declares that people have the right to speak freely without government interference. But what if the listener has a vested interested in not hearing from the “speaker”? And what if some people simply want a way to uphold laws that are already in existence? Who do we call? How does Unspam technology work in a right-to-choose, “Do Not Email” world? And how do we know whose rights are really being protected? more... TBN leading the way in faith-based television 2006-02-27 -- From Trinity Broadcasting Network’s humble beginnings in 1973 to its place today as the world’s premier source for quality Christian programming has been nothing short of an awesome ride for Founders Paul and Jan Crouch. “All those years we knew we were watching a miracle in progress,” recalls Paul, “but that miracle just keeps moving forward.” more... French Government Report Says No to same-sex “Marriage” 2006-02-17 -- A government commission set up at the request of the President of the French National Assembly has concluded that homosexual ‘marriage’ and adoption by homosexual couples, and medically assisted procreation for homosexual couples should not be permitted by law. The decisive factor to the report’s conclusions, after an investigation of more than a year, was the commission’s decision to act “to affirm and protect children’s rights and the primacy of those rights over adults’ aspirations.” more... Hundreds killed, over 1,000 missing after landslide in Philippines 2006-02-17 -- Over 200 people are believed to have died and at least 1,500 are missing after a devastating landslide in the Philippines. more... Main Stream Media Hypocrisy 2006-02-17 -- At one time, the New York Times was considered the newspaper of record in this country. It soberly proclaimed “All the News That’s Fit to Print.” Aspiring journalists looked at the Times as the gold-standard for writing and reporting. more... Innovative Online Resource Has Responded to 60 Million Prayer Requests 2006-02-18 -- As near as Bill Keller can figure, since 1999 he and his team of 700 retired pastors have responded individually to around 60,000,000 requests for personalized prayers. That’s a lot of requests for divine help from liveprayer.com, the online resource Keller, a successful businessman-turned minister, founded to reach out to those who wouldn’t normally seek spiritual guidance from a conventional source like a church or clergy member. more... Activists Planning to Stage ’06 World ’Gay Pride’ Celebration in Jerusalem 2006-02-18 -- Homosexual activists are planning to stage a massive "gay pride" party and parade this summer in Jerusalem. Jerry Falwell says that’s a mistake that could backfire on the homosexual community worldwide. more... Why I Won’t See Brokeback Mountain 2006-02-18 -- With eight Oscar nominations, more than any other movie this year, Brokeback Mountain continues to gain momentum. And with the momentum comes increasing interest by evangelicals to see it. more... TBN Banquet to Honor New Orleans Pastors for Katrina Relief Efforts 2006-02-22 -- On February 23rd, Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN), the world’s largest religious network and America’s most watched faith channel, will honor New Orleans area pastors for their tireless ministry and relief work in the aftermath of Hurricane’s Katrina and Rita. more... Execution of Killer-Rapist Is Postponed After Doctors Walk Out 2006-02-21 -- The scheduled execution of convicted murderer-rapist Michael Morales was postponed this morning after court-ordered anesthesiologists refused to participate in the process. The prison warden abruptly changed plans and announced that the inmate would be executed with a lethal dose of barbiturates. more... Euthanasia probe continuing in New Orleans, NPR reports 2006-02-19 -- An investigation continues into allegations of euthanasia in the days immediately following Hurricane Katrina, when New Orleans hospitals were surrounded by water and conditions were dire with little hope of evacuating patients. National Public Radio has reported that it gained access to court documents that reveal eyewitness accounts of what happened during those days. more... Saddam Hussein audio tapes from 1990s reveal his ongoing obsession with acquiring weapons of mass destruction 2006-02-19 -- Twelve hours of audio tapes recorded in the office of one of Saddam Hussein’s palaces during the mid-1990s and discovered by the CIA in Iraq indicate the former dictator entertained ongoing aspirations of acquiring weapons of mass destruction and even warned the United States of an upcoming terrorist attack. more... Wal-Mart required to sell abortion-causing pills in Mass. 2006-02-19 -- Wal-Mart will sell Plan B, an emergency contraceptive with abortion-causing properties, in its Massachusetts pharmacies after a state board voted to require the retail giant to stock the controversial drug. more... TBN Enlace USA Brings Quality Faith-Based Television to the Hispanic Community 2006-02-20 -- Cesar Espanol knows all about Hispanics being the largest minority group in the nation, and how they now comprise 13 percent of the U.S. population. more... No sign of 65 trapped Mexican miners 2006-02-20 -- Hope is faing for finding survivors among 65 miners trapped underground in a coal mine in northern Mexico. more... American Idol’s Mandisa, now in contest’s final 24, makes her faith in Christ known 2006-02-21 -- Mandisa Hundley, one of 24 to make the latest cut on television’s No. 1 show “American Idol,” is not ashamed of her faith in Christ and even publicly expressed forgiveness for one of the show’s judges after he sent a biting insult her way. more... Jimmy Carter’s Son: "I’m pro-choice as far as a woman choosing, but I’m against abortion" 2006-02-21 -- The eldest son of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has announced he is seeking the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate to represent Nevada. more... DR Congo was set ablaze by the fire of the Holy Spirit The "2006 DRC Miracle healing Festival" led by Dr. Jaerock Lee 2006-02-21 -- After many years of ethnic strife and civil war, the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have finally received some good news in the form of a message of love and miracles from a group of Korean Christians. more... Florida-based ministry reaching millions worldwide through interactive prayer website 2006-02-26 -- Bill Keller said since his Internet-based ministry started six years ago he and his team of retired pastors have responded to about 60 million prayer requests with no slowdown in sight. more... Pentagon Hammered for Using Women in Combat Roles 2006-02-27 -- Female U.S. service members involved in the war against terrorism are being deployed in places that violate congressional intent, according to one critic who also charges that the Pentagon’s delay in compiling a report on the role of women in the military is an "affront to Congress." more... Supreme Court agrees to hear partial-birth abortion case 2006-02-22 -- The U.S. Supreme Court announced Feb. 21 it will decide if a federal ban on partial-birth abortion is constitutional, providing pro-lifers with hope the justices will uphold the first restriction on a specific procedure since abortion was legalized 33 years ago. more... ACLJ Hopeful High Court Will Put an End to Partial-Birth Abortion 2006-02-22 -- The American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ)issued a statement saying it is pleased that the Supreme Court has decided to hear a case involving the constitutionality of the national ban on partial-birth abortion by agreeing to take a case out of Nebraska. The ACLJ, which has supported the federal government’s position defending the ban, says it plans to file an amicus brief in the Supreme Court case representing members of Congress. more... Homosexual Activists’ War Against Christianity 2006-02-22 -- "All churches who condemn us will be closed." That was what Michael Swift, a "gay revolutionary," declared in a February 1987 issue of the Gay Community News. more... TBN’s Smile of a Child Television Network Giving Parents a Choice for Kid’s Programming 2006-02-22 -- The Smile of a Child Television Network is getting thumbs up from parents worldwide looking for faith-friendly programming they can trust for their kids. The new addition to the Trinity Broadcasting Network’s (TBN) family of Christian television debuted Christmas Eve, December 24th , and the response to its 24-hour lineup of quality Children’s programming has been phenomenal. more... New blockbuster Danger Road demonstrates power of mercy and forgiveness 2006-02-28 -- John Contini knows first-hand what it’s like to walk in another man’s shoes. A criminal lawyer and deeply spiritual man, he’s been striving for 23 years to find a healthy balance, a way to serve justice in a secularized criminal legal system -- an arena with practices juxtaposed to his own personal belief in the necessity for compassion, mercy, and forgiveness. Somehow he has been able to bridge these seemingly irreconcilable worlds. more... South Dakota Senate passes abortion ban; bill challenging Roe close to becoming law 2006-02-23 -- South Dakota’s Senate passed a bill Feb. 22 that would ban nearly all abortions, moving it one step closer to a direct challenge of the U.S. Supreme Court’s infamous Roe v. Wade decision. more... Court Ruling Against Jesus’ Name Moves Lawmaker 2006-02-23 -- A Congressman from Indiana has introduced a bill that would protect prayer in state legislatures. The bill comes in response to an Indiana judge prohibiting prayers that mention the name of Jesus Christ during Indiana House sessions. more... Court Documents: Hospital Gave Lethal Injections to Patients During Hurricane Katrina 2006-02-23 -- Just after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans rumors circulated that at least one hospital had euthanized patients during the mayhem. LifeSiteNews.com reported in September 2005, that an unnamed doctor admitted to a UK newspaper that such activities had taken place at Memorial Medical Center. more... Author Says Personal Peace Comes From Within, Shows Steps to get There 2006-02-28 -- It’s no accident that author L. David Harris has become a man of the people. From his humble beginnings growing up in a troubled family environment in New York City, to implementing a collaborative worldwide ministry, the award-winning author has been ministering to everyone in his life since the very beginning. more... Clothing Company Responds to ‘BrokeBack’ Movie With Scripture T-Shirt 2006-02-26 -- After creating a major rumble in November with its launch of a faith-based apparel line, a Christian clothing company is back in the news with a T-shirt that takes direct aim at the pro-homosexual message of the popular movie “Brokeback Mountain.” more... Tommy Tenney, Bishop Paul Morton, Help Christian Network Honor New Orleans Pastors for Katrina Outreach 2006-02-23 -- Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN), the world’s largest religious network and America’s most watched faith channel, is honoring New Orleans area pastors for their tireless ministry and relief work in the aftermath of Hurricane’s Katrina and Rita. more... Gay Activists to Tour and Protest Colleges 2006-02-24 -- A tour bus filled with students recruited by gay-activist group Soulforce will visit 19 Christian colleges and military academies across America beginning March 5. more... Gospel Pianist Dies During Performance 2006-02-24 -- Gospel music pianist Anthony Burger, who played for the popular Gaither Homecoming shows and earned Dove Award nominations for his albums of instrumental music, collapsed and died during a performance. more... 102-year-old returns to seminary as chapel speaker 2006-02-26 -- In December 2004, Southwestern President Paige Patterson awarded Florence a master of divinity degree, affirming that he had done all that any white student had done in the 1950s to receive the degree. During a Feb. 14 chapel service, Florence again thanked Patterson for giving him his “rights.” more... Canadian Olympic Gold Medallist: Earthly Gold Nothing to Heavenly Crown 2006-02-24 -- After winning gold and silver medals at the Turin Olympics, Canadian long-track speed skater, Cindy Klassen says she owes everything to God. more... South Dakota bill banning abortion heads to governor 2006-02-26 -- A bill that would ban nearly all abortions in South Dakota and spark a challenge to the U.S. Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision is heading to the governor. more... A Victory for Religious Liberty 2006-02-25 -- A recent ruling involving an obscure religious sect may seem inconsequential, but it has broad implications for all faiths and sends a message that Chief Justice John Roberts is a friend to believers. more... Fan favorite Mandisa advances in ‘American Idol’ 2006-02-26 -- Mandisa, the contestant who endeared herself to fans by publicly expressing forgiveness to one of the show’s judges, has advanced to the next round of the popular television show “American Idol” and observers say she has a good shot at winning the whole thing. more... FCC Levies Fines Against Major Networks 2006-02-25 -- The FCC is levying indecency sanctions against FOX, CBS, and NBC after numerous complaints about the networks’ programming. more... White House Katrina report praises faith groups 2006-02-27 -- The White House, in a report assessing the response to Hurricane Katrina, praised and commended faith-based organizations including Southern Baptists for their quick and coordinated work to aid storm victims in the Gulf states. more... N.Y. Yankees baseball club aids burglarized church with $20,000 check 2006-02-28 -- The New York Yankees, though just in spring training, stepped up to the plate to assist a Bronx church and its soup kitchen after a break-in. more... Dutch official proposes forced abortions 2006-02-28 -- If you are not going to be loved, you might as well be killed. That seems to be the essence of a proposal by a Dutch politician. more... Pope speaks out on human embryos 2006-02-28 -- Pope Benedict XVI said Feb. 27th that the human embryo is “sacred and inviolable” before it is implanted in the mother’s womb. more... Christian Fishing Pro Conquers Physical Challenges, Inspiring Many 2006-02-28 -- Standing 3’4" tall and weighing 85 pounds, Clay Dyer has made a big splash in the world of professional bass fishing. The 28-year-old Hamilton, Alabama man grew up in a family that loved sports. And from the beginning, Clay had a deep desire to be in the game, but he had a little disadvantage. more... Innovative "Liveprayer" TV talk show drawing huge viewership in late-night spot 2006-03-02 -- Bill Keller and Liveprayer.com must be doing something right. Since Keller, a Florida Businessman and minister, launched his interactive website in 1999 he and his army of 700 retired ministers have personally responded to over 60 million requests for prayer. And if that weren’t enough of a success statistic, in that same time the ministry has received an amazing 1.8 million “praise reports” of prayers answered. more... It’s All About forgiveness, mercy, Says top Florida defense attorney in New Book "DANGER ROAD" 2006-03-02 -- In his 23 years as a defense attorney John Contini has learned two important things that make him quite good at representing his clients. Early on he learned how to win cases – many that other attorneys wouldn’t take. In fact, Contini worked diligently as a young lawyer to build a reputation as a tough and aggressive advocate for those he represented, and it paid off in an impressive array of victories for his clients -- and abundant press coverage for himself. more... America: Her Beauty and Her Purpose 2006-03-02 -- With her gaze fixed, seeming to penetrate the very corridors of eternity, seeing into the souls of numberless peoples and nations who, without her, might be lost in the abyss of slavery and void, Lady Liberty stands as a welcome beacon of light and hope. more... Supreme Court sides with abortion protesters, rules pro-lifers not extortionists 2006-03-01 -- Pro-life protesters are not extortionists, a unanimous U.S. Supreme Court has ruled, apparently putting an end to a lengthy legal campaign to convince the judicial system otherwise. more... New Orleans to Host Festival With Billy and Franklin Graham 2006-03-02 -- For 10 years, an interfaith group in New Orleans tried to get the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association to schedule a campaign in the Crescent City. more... Jerry Falwell denies Jerusalem Post story, says everyone, including Jews, needs Christ 2006-03-02 -- Denying a Jerusalem Post story that said he had embraced a “dual covenant” theology, Southern Baptist pastor Jerry Falwell said March 1 that he believes all people, including Jews, “must believe in the Lord Jesus Christ in order to enter heaven.” more... The Church in America: Israel’s Friend and Ally 0000-00-00 -- more... The Church in America: Israel’s Friend and Ally 2006-03-02 -- On February 7th and 8th some of the nation’s most influential Evangelical ministries and leaders gathered in San Antonio, Texas to pledge their support and solidarity to the nation and the people of Israel. more... ‘Paula White Today’ a Viewer Favorite at TBN 2006-03-06 -- Trying to describe the extent of who Paula White is could tax the most capable of wordsmiths. Yes, it’s true that the host of the popular “Paula White Today” television program, which airs daily on the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN), is a motivational speaker, life coach, TV personality, preacher and evangelist, bestselling author, humanitarian, philanthropist, wife, and mother. more... Pro-Life Voice Thunders in Hollywood Film 2006-03-03 -- From Hollywood filmmaker Jonathan Flora comes a gripping and emotionally charged thriller about partial-birth abortion. more... 55 ’Catholic’ Democrats in U.S. Congress Out Themselves as Pro-Abortion 2006-03-03 -- In a so-called ’Statement of Principles’, 55 House Democrats have exposed themselves as being pro-abortion. more... Woman Wins $105,000 From Doctor Who “Failed” Abortion of Her Son 2006-03-03 -- A mother who sued her doctor for failing to complete the abortion of her son has been awarded $104,800, in what is believed to be a landmark ruling this week. more... Children’s Television Study Should Concern Parents 2006-03-03 -- Indecency is infiltrating children’s TV programs according to a study from the Parents Television Council. more... Shabbat Shalom Teaching for Friday, March 3rd by Ron Wexler. 2006-03-03 -- From the reading portion for the Sabbath of Exodus 25:1-27:19. The Hebrew name for this week’s portion is “Terumah”, the true sense of the word has no English equivalent. It applies a separation of a portion of one’s resources to be set aside for a higher purpose. The root of the word is “rom” to uplift. Thus, the effect of these contributions was to elevate the giver and his concept of the purpose of the wealth with which God had blessed him. more... TBN Honors New Orleans Pastors as it Launches Network in ‘Big Easy’ 2006-03-05 -- Hope and gratitude were the prominent themes February 23rd at Sonrise in New Orleans, a special appreciation banquet for New Orleans area pastors hosted by the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN). Nearly 200 pastors, their spouses, and other special guests attended the event at the luxurious Windsor Court Hotel, followed by a special taping of TBN’s “Praise the Lord” program at New Orleans’ St. Stephen Full Gospel Baptist Church. more... Mississippi House passes ban on most abortions 2006-03-04 -- Adding momentum to what some see as a national challenge to Roe v. Wade, Mississippi’s House of Representatives easily passed a bill March 2 banning most abortions. more... Speed skater, chaplain/ski coach ponder their Olympic moments 2006-03-04 -- Now that the excitement and emotion from the Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy, have had a few days to subside, those who participated in the games have had a chance to reflect. more... Winners of ’Christian Oscars’ Announced 2006-03-04 -- Cinema’s Narnia, TV’s 7th Heaven, Extreme Makeover, Sue Thomas: F.B. Eye Big Winners; Gala Also Honors Entertainer Pat Boone With Lifetime Award more... ’Crash’ edges out ’Brokeback’ to nab top Oscar 2006-03-06 -- "Crash," a hard-hitting ensemble drama about race relations in Los Angeles, won the best picture Oscar in a surprising upset over the ranchhand romance "Brokeback Mountain." more... Focus, Exodus Respond to ’Gay Task Force’ Criticism of Reparative Therapies 2006-03-06 -- Two conservative, faith-based organizations are responding to charges by a homosexual group that they are hurting teens who are struggling with same-sex attraction by offering parents therapies to turn their children away from homosexuality. more... Florida Town to Ban Abortion, Contraception, Pornography 2006-03-06 -- (LifeSiteNews.com) – A proposed town to be built in southwest Florida will ban abortion and contraception, said its developer and visionary, Thomas S. Monaghan. Monaghan, the founder of America’s second-largest pizza chain, Domino’s Pizza, said his proposed town will not allow abortion. Pharmacies there would also not sell the so-called birth-control pill or condoms, and television stations will not carry pornography. more... S.D. governor signs historic abortion ban; supporters hope to see Roe overturned 2006-03-07 -- In an action that supporters hope will result in the overturning of the U.S. Supreme Court’s infamous Roe v. Wade decision, South Dakota Gov. Mike Rounds March 6 signed a bill into law that bans nearly all abortions in the state. more... God’s View of the Jew and Israel 2006-03-07 -- A Jewish person certainly cannot go to Heaven just by being born a Jew. While Jews are, by virtue of birth, part of God’s “chosen people,” like everyone else, each one will be held accountable for his or her own sins. God’s only plan of redemption is by faith in His Son Jesus Christ. more... Court supports military in dispute over ’don’t ask, don’t tell’ 2006-03-07 -- The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled March 6 that the federal government may bar funds to universities that refuse to assist military recruiters because of the schools’ disagreement with the Pentagon’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy on homosexuals. more... PTC Council’s Study Finds Children’s TV Content Disturbingly ’Mature’ 2006-03-08 -- The Parents Television Council (PTC) has released a report on its first study of children’s television, which -- according to the media watchdog group’s research -- features even more violence than adult-oriented television. But the head of that pro-family group says that is not all that should concern parents about what their kids may be viewing. more... Clothing Company has Radical Message for Liberals Condemning God 2006-03-08 -- A Florida-based Internet Christian clothing company is gaining momentum in its campaign against liberal efforts to remove God from government and culture more... Give it to God Is All You Need to Do 2006-03-08 -- Just today, I was reminded again of the value of surrendering our circumstances to the Lord. I woke up today experiencing a lack of peace. more... Christopher Reeve’s Widow Dies at Age 44 2006-03-08 -- Dana Reeve, who fought for better treatments and possible cures for paralysis through the Christopher Reeve Foundation, named for her late actor-husband, has died. She was 44. more... ’Spring Break Is Broken,’ But Who’s to Blame? 2006-03-08 -- The American Medical Association on Wednesday released a new poll describing spring break -- a rite of passage for many college students -- as a dangerous sex-and-alcohol "binge fest." more... Gideons Targeted by ACLU in Campaign Against Bible Distribution 2006-03-09 -- A Christian attorney says the ACLU is resorting to "old tricks" by filing a federal lawsuit to stop The Gideons International from giving Bibles to fifth-graders at a public school in Missouri. more... ’Open Doors USA’ Says North Korea Is World’s Worst Religious Oppressor Nation 2006-03-09 -- Open Doors USA has released its annual "World Watch List" of 50 nations where Christians face the most intense hostility and harsh treatment because of their faith. more... Catholic Dems issue statement touting faith 2006-03-09 -- A group of 55 of the U.S. House of Representatives’ 72 Catholic Democrats recently issued a declaration of the role their faith plays in their lawmaking decisions. more... Poll says Americans want controvery about evolution taught 2006-03-09 -- A new Zogby International poll indicates that 69 percent of Americans support the idea of teachers presenting both sides of the evolution controversy more... ‘Paula White Today’ Remains a TBN Viewer Favorite 2006-03-09 -- What makes “Paula White Today” one of TBN’s most popular daily programs is the message of hope and courage she brings that reverberates with men, women, and children from every walk of life. more... Billy & Franklin Graham offer hope to Katrina- battered communities in New Orleans region 2006-03-10 -- Billy Graham, fielding a reporter’s question about the great lesson that can be learned from Hurricane Katrina, responded, “That there is much more to life than material things.” more... State Rules Against Montana Church for Backing Marriage Amendment 2006-03-10 -- A Montana state official March 7 ruled that a Southern Baptist church violated state law in 2004 by endorsing a constitutional marriage amendment petition drive without notifying the state. more... First Person: Ending Partial-Birth Abortion 2006-03-10 -- One practice that no reasonable person sould include in their vision of a just society is partial-birth abortion. Civilized people should deem this barbaric practice an outrage against humanity. more... Studies Show Beliefs on Tithing Differ from Pulpit to the Pews 2006-03-10 -- Two new studies by the same group reveal that pastors and those attending their churches often disagree when it comes to giving and tithing. more... ‘Taking Authority’ With Bishop Eddie Long a TBN Viewer Favorite 2006-03-10 -- Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) has a well-earned a reputation for bringing viewers the very best in inspirational church and ministry programming. Bishop Eddie Long’s powerful weekly ministry program Taking Authority is no exception. more... Billy & Franklin Graham give spiritual boost to New Orleans pastors and spouses 2006-03-11 -- Billy and Franklin Graham were welcomed to the sanctuary of First Baptist Church in New Orleans by a standing ovation from pastors, spouses and special guests March 9 for a time of prayer for the Grahams’ March 11-12 “Celebration of Hope” in the hurricane-ravaged city. more... American Teens Split on ’Gay Marriage’ 2006-03-11 -- As it turns out, American teenagers may not be as supportive of "gay marriage" as previously thought. more... Kids’ TV Contains ’Dark, Sinister’ Violence, Pro-Family Advocate Warns 2006-03-11 -- The director of research and publications for the Parents Television Council (PTC) says violence pervades children’s programming -- and it’s not the "cartoonish" kind of violence with which many adults are familiar from their own childhoods. more... Jay Sekulow’s ‘ACLJ This Week’ Scoring Big With Viewers 2006-03-20 -- ACLJ This Week, airing on Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN), is the hard-hitting and informative TV show that examines the most critical legal, political, and cultural issues in the news. Hosted by Jay Sekulow, Chief Counsel for the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), the program features fast-paced analysis and commentary to keep viewers up to date on legal and policy issues that impact them on a daily basis. more... Bomb kills 4 US soldiers in Afghanistan 2006-03-12 -- Four U.S. soldiers were killed on Sunday after a blast ripped through their armoured vehicle in Afghanistan, the U.S. military said. The soldiers were killed during a patrol in the eastern province of Kunar, which lies close to the border with Pakistan, in an attack claimed by Taliban insurgents. more... Oregon Assisted Suicide Claim 38 2006-03-13 -- Physician-assisted suicide in Oregon claimed about the same number of victims in 2005 as it had each of the three previous years, according to the annual report released March 9. more... Woman inaugurated as Chile’s president 2006-03-12 -- Michelle Bachelet, who was tortured during Chile’s years of military dictatorship, was sworn in Saturday as the country’s president. more... FIRST-PERSON: The limits of conscience 2006-03-13 -- On March 3 Rev. Jane Adams Spahr was found not-guilty of ministerial misconduct, even after the openly lesbian Presbyterian minister had defied the teachings of her church by performing "marriages" for two lesbian couples. more... Tests Show Former Yugoslav President Milosevic Took Wrong Drugs 2006-03-13 -- WDC Media News Former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic, who had wanted to go to Russia for medical treatment, took drugs that worsened his health before dying in his prison cell, a Dutch medical expert said on Monday. more... The Power of His Resurrection 2006-03-20 -- Let there be no question, Christ’s crucifixion and subsequent resurrection are the cornerstone realities of our faith. Upon these two united events the most vital truths of Christianity unfold. more... Moussaoui Judge to Consider Dismissing U.S. Death Penalty Case 0000-00-00 -- A U.S. judge, citing a disclosure the government sent court transcripts to potential trial witnesses, said she will consider dismissing the death penalty case against Zacarias Moussaoui for conspiring in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. more... Moussaoui Judge to Consider Dismissing U.S. Death Penalty Case 2006-03-13 -- A U.S. judge, citing a disclosure the government sent court transcripts to potential trial witnesses, said she will consider dismissing the death penalty case against Zacarias Moussaoui for conspiring in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. more... Iraq’s president warns of civil war after bombings 2006-03-13 -- Iraq’s president pressed political parties on Monday to accelerate efforts to form a broad government to arrest a slide into civil war after bomb blasts in a Baghdad Shi’ite slum killed 52 people. more... Billy Graham Says New Orleans Sermon Probably Last He’ll ’Ever Preach’ 2006-03-14 -- In what he called his last sermon, Billy Graham voiced a message of thanks and encouragement during the March 11-12 “Celebration of Hope” at the New Orleans Arena. more... National Religious Broadcasters, Bible Teacher Kay Arthur, Partnering With Ten Commandments Commission 2006-03-14 -- As the Ten Commandments Commission gears up for its May 7th nationwide Ten Commandments Day Celebration, several high-profile individuals and groups have stepped forward to publicly endorse the campaign and join in the effort, including the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) leadership and noted Bible teacher Kay Arthur. more... Supreme Court Not Ready to Reverse Roe, Scalia Says 2006-03-14 -- Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia said he doubts the current Supreme Court would overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade opinion. more... Baby Euthanasia Near in the Netherlands 2006-03-14 -- The Netherlands will soon become the first country to legalize euthanasia for infants. more... Rice says UN must send strong message to Iran 2006-03-14 -- U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said on Tuesday she was confident the U.N. Security Council would agree on a "very strong message" to send to Iran over its suspected nuclear weapons program. more... Revival and church growth in southern Philippines after ministry of Danish evangelist! 2006-03-16 -- The Danish Evangelist Peter Haahr Hansen and Gospel Miracle Ministries have recently been preaching in Churches and conducting crusades in Bohol (Southern Philippines). Bohol is an island in the Philippines known for the smallest monkey in the world, river rafting and the Chocolate Hills. It is a perfect tourist spot but there is a lack of gospel preaching because of spiritual strongholds. more... Pro-Family Leaders Condemn DefCon Claims That Dobson Has Gambling Ties 2006-03-15 -- The founder and chairman of Focus on the Family is responding to accusations of ties to a controversial Washington lobbyist to gambling interests. James Dobson says last week’s full-page New York Times ad and additional TV commercials placed by a liberal special interest group are just part of a larger attack against pro-family leaders. more... Feds Lift Ban on HIV-Positive Travelers for Chicago’s ’Gay Games’ 2006-03-15 -- The executive director of an Illinois pro-family group is calling on President Bush to reinstate HIV travel restrictions for those wanting to enter the U.S. for the "Gay Games" in Chicago this summer. more... Bold Christian Businessman Bill Keller gets ready to take on the rulers of late-night TV with his no-nonsense, in-your-face talk-show, call-in format 2006-03-22 -- The most successful online Christian outreach in history is preparing to go national with its late-night national talk show. Bill Keller, founder of Liveprayer.com, says he expects the program, "Liveprayer With Bill Keller," to immediately pull in one million viewers. more... ’True Crime’ Tale by Florida attorney demonstrates power of forgiveness 2006-03-21 -- Florida defense attorney John Contini worked diligently as a young lawyer to build a reputation as a tough and aggressive advocate for those he represented -- and it paid off in an impressive array of victories for his clients. more... U.S. presses assaults on guerrillas 2006-03-17 -- U.S.-led forces on Friday pressed on with a highly publicized offensive against suspected guerrilla targets near the northern Iraqi town of Samarra in their latest bid to weaken a raging insurgency, witnesses said. more... State Department report on Saudi Arabia criticized by bipartisan religious liberty panel 2006-03-17 -- A bipartisan federal panel on religious liberty overseas has criticized a recent State Department report on Saudi Arabia, expressing concern it is an exoneration of that Islamic-dominated country’s human rights abuses. more... FCC upholds Janet Jackson decision; proposes new fines 2006-03-17 -- The Federal Communications Commission March 15th handed down its first fines since 2004 and upheld a ruling regarding a controversial Super Bowl halftime show. more... TBN’s Smile of a Child Television Network Going Strong in Bringing Quality Programming Parents Can Trust for Their Kids 2006-03-20 -- The Smile of a Child Television Network continues to get strong support from parents worldwide concerned that their kids are watching programs with strong faith and moral values. The most recent addition to the Trinity Broadcasting Network’s (TBN) family of Christian television debuted Christmas Eve, December 24th , and the response to its 24-hour lineup of quality Children’s programming has been phenomenal. more... Iowa legislature calls for removal of retail slot machines 2006-03-18 -- In a rare move, the Iowa House and Senate have called for the removal of 6,000 slot machine-like lottery devices installed at more than 2,800 retail locations, and the state’s governor has said he will sign the bill into law. more... Legal Expert: Christian Schools Should Not Welcome Militant ’Gay’ Activists 2006-03-18 -- A Christian attorney is advising schools not to roll out the welcome mat for a group of young homosexual demonstrators that are now in the midst of a bus tour of 19 Christian colleges and military academies. more... N.Y. high court to hear ’gay marriage’ case in May; 3 states could redefine marriage in ’06 2006-03-19 -- The highest court in New York state will hear oral arguments May 31 in a case that could result in the legalization of "gay marriage" there. more... "Travel the Road" Adventure Continues on TBN 2006-03-20 -- Enter "Travel the Road"--- the groundbreaking reality hit television series that documents the cliff-hanging dares and adventures of two young missionaries, Tim Scott and Will Decker as they journey through 25 countries, with just a backpack, a change of clothes, and a message of hope." more... “That’s My King ” 2006-03-20 -- The fact is all of us are sinners who have been in or are currently in a sinking boat called sin. Face the inevitable if you have not done so. You are a passenger on a spiritual Titanic that is sinking. That’s the bad news; the good news is a Lifeguard is nearby who rescues and forgives. more... Commitment to marriage key to wives’ happiness 2006-03-21 -- Study finds the single most important factor in women’s marital happiness is the level of their husbands’ emotional engagement — not money, division of household chores or other factors more... 0000-00-00 -- more... 0000-00-00 -- more... Knowing peace within; coming by it the old-fashioned way 2006-03-21 -- It’s no accident that author L. David Harris has become a man of the people. From his humble beginnings growing up in a troubled family environment in New York City, to implementing a collaborative worldwide ministry, the award-winning author of the recently published Know Peace Within: A Life in Transition, has been ministering to everyone in his life since the very beginning. more... 2 more RU 486 deaths trigger renewed calls for suspension of controversial drug 2006-03-21 -- Two more women in the United States have died after taking the abortion drug RU 486, once again prompting calls for suspension of its sale. more... TBN, JCTV to Air Youth Music and Ministry Event ‘Battle Cry for a Generation’ to Global Audience 2006-03-25 -- Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) and the Christian music and actions sports network JCTV have announced that they will broadcast the special youth ministry and music weekend Battle Cry for a Generation, slated for March 24th and 25th at SBC Park in San Francisco. more... Supreme Court upholds anti-obscenity law 2006-03-22 -- The U.S. Supreme Court upheld March 20 a lower court’s opinion that a federal ban on Internet obscenity is constitutional. more... Deaths Rekindle Call for Feds to Revoke Approval of Abortion Drug 2006-03-22 -- "How many more deaths?" That’s the question that pro-lifers are asking following the latest reports of more deaths that may be attributable to the abortion pill known as RU 486, which the federal government approved for distribution amidst political accusations shortly before Bill Clinton left office. more... Measure Those Who Worship 2006-03-22 -- At the end of the age there will be two types of Christians: those who worship in the inner court and those outside the place of intimacy who are, to some degree, subject to the influence of "the nations." more... Death Could Await Afghan Convert to Christianity 2006-03-22 -- The United States says it is closely watching the trial of an Afghan man who faces the death penalty if he is convicted for converting from Islam to Christianity. more... JCTV Debuts Exciting New Reality Show on Rising Christian Rock Band 2006-03-31 -- What’s it like to be an up-and-coming Christian rock band in today’s rough-and-tumble music business? Just ask Pivitplex, one of contemporary Christian music’s most exciting acts in recent years? Better yet, why not watch “Pivitplex,” the new weekly reality show that debuted in early March on the faith-based youth and music network JCTV. more... US Presidential Contenders Active for 2008 2006-03-22 -- The 2008 presidential election is more than two years away, but that has not stopped several potential candidates from testing the political waters. more... Raid Frees Three Christian Aid Workers in Iraq 2006-03-23 -- Britain says a raid by multinational forces in Iraq has freed three Western Christian aid workers who had been held hostage by Muslim militants since November. more... Bus accident in Chile kills 12 Americans 2006-03-23 -- A bus carrying tourists from a cruise ship plunged more than 100 meters into a mountain ravine in northern Chile, killing 12 US citizens and seriously injuring two others, officials said. more... Katrina lost child mission ends 2006-03-23 -- The last missing child case linked to hurricane Katrina has been resolved. more... Baptist student finds $30,000 amid debris in New Orleans home while helping clean up 2006-03-23 -- After ripping sheetrock from a moldy closet, Trista Wright was removing the debris when a flash of green caught her eye. more... Wife a Suspect in Death of Tenn. Minister 2006-03-24 -- The wife of a charismatic Tennessee minister found slain in his parsonage was a suspect in his death, authorities said, after she and the couple’s three daughters were found in Alabama following a daylong search. more... Bush expresses concern over Afghan Christian; report says others arrested 2006-03-24 -- On the day President Bush expressed concern that the arrest of an Afghan Christian convert reveals a disturbing lack of religious freedom, a Christian news service reported the arrest of at least two other Afghan Christians elsewhere in the country. more... Malta President to Unveil National Pro-Life Monument 2006-03-24 -- On March 25, none other than the President of Malta will unveil a pro-life monument. Gift of Life, a national pro-life group which commissioned the statue notes on their website that "The President of Malta, His Excellency Dr. Edward Fenech Adami will unveil Malta’s first ever pro-life monument to the unborn child." more... Rice Phones Karzai Over Afghan Christian Case 2006-03-24 -- U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice Thursday telephoned Afghan President Hamid Karzai to raise concern about an Afghan facing the death penalty for converting from Islam to Christianity. President Bush has called the case deeply troubling. more... Attorney/Author John Contini to Appear on TBN’s “Praise the Lord” 2006-03-27 -- Noted Florida defense attorney John Contini will appear on the March 27th edition of the Trinity Broadcasting Network’s “Praise the Lord” program to talk about his recently completed book Danger Road: A True Crime Story of Murder and Redemption. more... Shabbat Shalom Reading by Ron Wexler 2006-03-24 -- The building of the Tabernacle: Moses addresses the entire nation and charges them with the privilege of building the tabernacle. Israel’s ability to create a setting for God’s presence is a measure of greatness, and indeed, a primary reason for its existence. Its future history would revolve around its worthiness to have the temple in its midst. more... House sponsor hopeful about bill that would bar ACLU’s rewards in religion lawsuits 2006-03-25 -- Indiana’s John Hostettler is trying for the fifth consecutive Congress to prevent the American Civil Liberties Union from receiving government funds when it succeeds at legal challenges to public expressions of religion. more... Afghan Officials Meet to Discuss Christian Convert’s Fate 2006-03-25 -- Senior officials in Afghanistan met Saturday to address the growing international controversy over an Afghan Muslim who faces possible execution for converting to Christianity. Several Afghan authorities have suggested the man could be released within 48 hours - but local resistance to that idea also appears to be growing. more... Mass. court limits ‘gay marriage’ to in-state couples; ruling a win for conservatives 2006-03-31 -- More than two years after handing down its controversial decision legalizing "gay marriage," the highest court in Massachusetts ruled March 30 that a 1913 state law prevents out-of-state homosexual couples from obtaining marriage licenses if such documents would not be recognized in their home state. more... "Brokeback Mountain" Actor Randy Quaid Files 10M Lawsuit 2006-03-25 -- US actor Randy Quaid has sued the makers of “Brokeback Mountain” for 10 million dollars, claiming they hoodwinked him into accepting a low-ball salary for his role in the Oscar-winning movie. The star of “Midnight Express” and “Independence Day” claimed in his suit filed in Los Angeles on Thursday that producers falsely told him the movie would be “a low-budget, art house film, with no prospect of making any money.” more... Musical Guest Avalon Joins "Hour of Power" From Crystal Cathedral this Sunday, March 26th 2006-03-26 -- Christian music group Avalon joins "Hour Of Power" from The Crystal Cathedral Ministry this Sunday, March 26, as musical guests, performing the first single, “Love Won’t Leave You” from their January release, STAND. more... 25,000 Teens in Reverse Rebellion Attend "Battle Cry for a Generation" 2006-03-26 -- Ron Luce, whose Texas-based Teen Mania organization put on the event, said it hopefully would inspire a "reverse rebellion" against corrupting influences such as MTV and the online meeting hub, MySpace.com. The rally, which also will visit Detroit and Philadelphia, featured religious rockers and speakers, including: Toby Mac, Delirious, Jeremy Camp, Pillar, Cross Movement, and the Groovaloos. more... JCTV Debuts New Reality Series on Christian Rock Band "Pivitplex" 2006-03-28 -- What’s it like to be an up-and-coming Christian rock band in today’s rough-and-tumble music business? Just ask Pivitplex, one of contemporary Christian music’s most exciting acts in recent years? Better yet, why not watch “Pivitplex,” the new weekly reality show that debuted in early March on the faith-based youth and music network JCTV. more... Forosisky’s ’Passenger Side’ Takes Readers on the Ride of Their Life! 2006-03-26 -- Without faith the Christian life is reduced to drudgery and legalism. Truly learning the secret of giving over full control of ones life to Jesus Christ is without a doubt the most freeing step one can take in moving into the abundant life God has for each believer. more... Crossdogs.com - Where Music, Gigs and Tech Are Top Dog! 2006-03-26 -- Crossdogs.com, an online service catering to independent artists, enables musicians to use modern web technology to connect with the very venues and gigs where they would most like to perform. more... Hallmark Movie "Our House" Addresses The Issue of Homelessness 2006-03-26 -- When Ruth Galloway attempts suicide after the death of her husband, a chance encounter with Billy, a homeless woman who rescues Ruth from a pill overdose, helps each woman discover a life worth living. more... Afghan Christian Should Be Released Soon 2006-03-27 -- A court on Sunday dismissed the case against an Afghan man facing possible execution for converting from Islam to Christianity, officials said, paving the way for his release. more... Race Car Driver Dies After Crash 2006-03-27 -- Paul Dana was an up-and-coming rookie driver living his dream, a former motorsports journalist who was hours away Sunday from beginning his most promising season yet. more... Singer Found Gold and Inspiration in California 2006-03-27 -- Buck Owens, the Bakersfield rebel who brought a distinctly California flavor to country music in the 1950s and ’60s and built a Central Valley-based multimedia empire belying his "Hee Haw"-bred bumpkin persona, died Saturday. He was 76. more... Judge Grants Injunction Allowing Child’s Recess Bible Reading and Sharing 2006-03-27 -- A federal judge has ordered an elementary school in Knoxville, Tennessee, to stop prohibiting a fifth-grade student from reading his Bible with a friend during recess. more... Pro-Family Group Rips Wal-Mart for Promoting Brokeback 2006-03-27 -- An official with a pro-family advocacy group is encouraging concerned Christians to contact Wal-Mart regarding the upcoming home video and DVD release of the movie Brokeback Mountain. He claims the retailer’s plan to distribute the pro-homosexual film is evidence Wal-Mart has strayed from its family-friendly roots. more... UK Government to Provide Abortion Nurses in all Primary and Secondary Schools 2006-03-27 -- A new UK policy will see nurses dispensing contraceptives to schoolchildren and referring girls for secret abortions in all schools – primary and secondary – across the nation. more... FIRST-PERSON: Study on teens, media & sex confirms the obvious 2006-03-27 -- Newsflash: Sexually charged television, movies, music and magazines are encouraging promiscuity in adolescents, a recently released study concludes. more... ’John Hagee Today’ Seen Around The World on TBN 2006-03-31 -- Dr. John Hagee is committed to changing America and the world by being obedient to the Great Commission. As pastor of the 17,000-member Cornerstone Church in San Antonio, Texas and founder of John Hagee Ministries, this committed man of God aggressively lives out his ministry’s mission statement: “All the Gospel to All the World.” more... Israeli Voters Seem to Wait for a Signal 2006-03-28 -- Israelis began voting on a mild and sunny Tuesday in their fourth national election in seven years, and it is widely billed as one of the most important — and least inspiring — ballots in Israel’s history. more... Condoleezza Rice thinks Moscow informed Saddam Hussein of imminent US-led invasion of Iraq 2006-03-28 -- The US State Secretary Condoleezza Rice has demanded an explanation from Moscow as to why they handed over intelligence on America’s planned invasion of Iraq to Saddam’s government. She has so far not asked officially since there are serious doubts over the authenticity of the documents which have created a stir in the American press. more... Republicans Split Over Religion’s Growing Role in Their Party 2006-03-28 -- Republicans, who have profited politically from emphasizing faith and family values, are now finding those same issues dividing the party. Economic conservatives and secular Republicans complain their message is being drowned out by Christian conservatives preoccupied with banning abortion and gay marriage and limiting stem-cell research. more... Hee-Haw Star "Buck Owens" Dead at 76 2006-03-28 -- When Owens died, on March 25, there was nothing unduly tragic about the circumstances that would cancel out our image of him as country music’s most upbeat-seeming legend. The night before he died, he sat down to his favorite meal, chicken-fried steak, at the Crystal Palace, the restaurant and club he opened in his hometown of Bakersfield, Calif., a decade ago. more... WDC Media Retained by Faith-Based Beauty Collection Trinity Cosmetics 2006-04-02 -- WDC Media, the nation’s most innovative and passionate Christian public relations firm, announced that it has been retained by Trinity Cosmetics, a prestige bath and body collection inspired by the beauty of God’s creation and founded on Christian principles. more... WDC Media Retained by Innovative ‘Talking Bible Dolls’ 2006-04-02 -- WDC Media, the nation’s most innovative and passionate Christian public relations firm, announced that it has been retained by the innovative new toy company Talking Bible Dolls. Created by Cliff and Laureen Rockwood to help teach their daughter biblical values, Talking Bible Dolls are gaining popularity as parents across the nation – and around the world – discover this dynamic tool for instilling eternal values in children. more... WDC Media Retained by Author, Bible Teacher Pastor Kwame Frimpong 2006-04-03 -- WDC Media, the nation’s most innovative and passionate Christian public relations firm, announced that it has been retained by author and Bible teacher Kwame Frimpong, founder of the international ministry Christ to the Nations based in Raleigh, North Carolina. more... WDC Media Retained by Author, Inspirational Speaker Carolyn Brooks 2006-04-03 -- WDC Media, the nation’s most innovative and passionate Christian public relations firm, announced that it has been retained by author and inspirational speaker Carolyn Brooks, founder of Simply Divine Communications and Beauty for Ashes Cosmetics. more... Author/Attorney Contini Launches Website for New Book ‘Danger Road’ 2006-03-29 -- Noted Florida defense attorney John Contini has launched a website for his exciting new book “Danger Road: A True Crime Story of Murder and Redemption.” more... Total Christian Television (TCT) Available on DirecTV 2006-03-29 -- Total Christian Television Network (TCT), which broadcasts 24 hours of Christian and faith-based programming to more than 75 million households worldwide, recently announced that it is now available on DIRECTV, the nation’s leading digital television service. more... Afghan Christian convert released; asylum reportedly requested amid tumult 2006-03-29 -- Christian convert Abdul Rahman was released from an Afghanistan prison late March 27 and quickly disappeared following calls for his death from Islamic leaders. more... First Conscientious Objector to Win Medal of Honor Dies at Age 87 2006-03-29 -- Desmond T. Doss, Sr., who braved ridicule to serve in World War II as a U.S. Army medic without carrying a gun, and who labored on a Sabbath, May 5, 1945, to rescue 75 wounded soldiers pinned down by enemy gunfire on the island of Okinawa, died March 23 at his residence in Piedmont, Alabama. Doss, the only conscientious objector to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor during World War II, was 87 years of age. more... Security Council turns up pressure against Iran 2006-03-31 -- The United Nations Security Council has given Iran 30 days to offer proof of its commitment not to develop nuclear weapons. With that step under their belt, the United States and Europe in particular now want to avoid seeing Tehran use that month as a cover for advancing further down a road of no return to the bomb. more... Palm Beach County Considers Limiting the Size of Churches 2006-03-29 -- A bill forwarded in Palm Beach County Could limit the size of churches to 250 seats more... 25,000 teens rally in San Fran. against ‘virtue terrorism’ 2006-03-30 -- Declaring that a “reverse rebellion” is afoot among American teenagers today, more than 25,000 of them rallied in San Francisco March 24-25 against what they consider the “virtue terrorism” propagated by an immoral culture. more... Afghan Convert to Christianity Finds Asylum in Italy 2006-03-30 -- Intense international pressure and attention -- not to mention the prayers of his fellow Christians worldwide -- played a role in Abdul Rahman’s release from an Afghan prison earlier this week. Now the Afghani who left the Muslim faith for a relationship with Jesus Christ has found safe haven in Italy. more... ’Walk to Reclaim America’ Rally Held In Oklahoma City 2006-03-31 -- Three months into their 2,800 mile prayer walk across America, Rick and Jane McKinney said that they are seeing God touch many lives through one-on-one meetings. more... Kidnapped U.S. Reporter Jill Carroll Freed 2006-03-30 -- American reporter Jill Carroll was set free Thursday, nearly three months after she was kidnapped in a bloody ambush that killed her translator, police said. Her editor said she was "fine." more... Bill Keller Puts ’Jesus Papers’ In File Thirteen: Talk show host calls ’Jesus Papers’ utter rubbish of the worst order 2006-04-02 -- Popular gospel communicator and TV talk show host Bill Keller calls it "trash." And of course that’s putting it politely. What alleged author Michael Baigent has come up with in his "The Jesus Papers" is utter rubbish of the worst order. more... Evangelicals seeing the error of ’replacement theology’ 2006-03-31 -- Dr. John Hagee, the American evangelical pastor who last month announced plans for a Christian-style AIPAC, says the organization is a "canopy group" encompassing Christian supporters of Israel from across America and is coming together "with a speed and harmony I never would have believed possible." more... 6.0. Quake Hits Iran -- Kills At Least 15 2006-03-31 -- A strong earthquake hit west Iran on Friday morning, killing at least 15 people and heavily damaging villages in the area, Iranian state media reported. State television reported 263 injured people were taken to two hospitals in Boroujerd, a city in the area where the quake struck. more... TBN Enlace USA Brings Quality Faith-Based Television to the Hispanic Community 2006-04-02 -- Cesar Español knows all about Hispanics being the largest minority group in the nation, and how they now comprise 13 percent of the U.S. population. more... ’Battle Cry’ Rally Irks San Francisco’s City Fathers 2006-03-31 -- An estimated 25,000 youths showed up last weekend for a "Battle Cry" rally in San Francisco -- and then became the latest targets to receive a resolution against them by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. more... WDC Media Retained by ‘WePraise!’ Worship DVD Song Series Featuring Crystal Gayle and BJ Thomas 2006-04-02 -- Multi-platinum selling recording artists Crystal Gayle and BJ Thomas provide the vocals on the first two DVDs in the We Praise! series, which offer multi-track, interactive media for a profound and impacting worship experience. Award-winning producers Roger Hatfield and Joe Porello plan to release a total of 18 WePraise! DVD and CD titles during 2006-07. more... IF YOU WANT TO GET HIGH, GET HOOKED ON JESUS! 2006-03-31 -- Just in time for the 2006 Easter Season, Conversation Concepts is introducing the new J-Hooked™ jewelry line of nickel and brass key rings, earrings, pendant necklaces, pins, and zipper charms. Now available online and at participating retailers, the new jewelry line is designed to serve as catchy conversation-starters to share the gospel. All items are priced under $15 retail. more... 14th Anniversary of Nissi Orchestra, the First Praise-specialized Orchestra in Korea 2006-03-31 -- of the gospel and the development of Christian Cultural Arts through national and international performances including the National Prayer Breakfast, attended by important politicians and dignitaries including the president; the Ambassadorial Good-Will Concerts for local embassies; overseas evangelical meetings, including the countries of Japan, Russia and the Philippines; as well as in locally sponsored charity concerts. more... Friday’s Shabbat Shalom Teaching by Ron Wexler 2006-03-31 -- Leviticus1:1). The latter chapters of exodus relate that the tabernacle had been built and become a fitting resting place for the “Shechinah” - God’s presence, and for the sacrificial service. So great and awesome was the glory of God that covered the tabernacle that even Moses was afraid to enter. Consequently, God called Moses to reassure him that the tabernacle had been built to benefit him and his people, not to exclude them. more... ‘In The Beginning’ Comic Strip Brings Laughs by Presenting the ‘Lighter Side’ of Religion 2006-03-31 -- Think religion is always a serious and somber matter? Think again. There is now a religious comic service that is knocking people off their chairs with laughter. ‘In the Beginning,’ founded by artist and innovator, Chris Sushynski, has started a comic strip revolution by presenting the lighter side of religion by depicting religious characters, events, and issues in comic form. more... American involvement needed to gain peace in Sudan, panel, representatives say 2006-04-01 -- The United States must continue to exert its influence in Sudan if a just peace is to be achieved in the strife-torn African country, a bipartisan government panel and members of both political parties have stated. more... Falwell Defends Choice of McCain as Graduation Speaker at Liberty Univ. 2006-04-01 -- Dr. Jerry Falwell is defending his decision to invite Arizona Senator John McCain to speak at Liberty University’s spring commencement ceremony. McCain will make his first ever appearance at the Lynchburg, Virginia, school when he delivers the Christian university’s commencement address on May 13. more... Kidnapped journalist ready to return home 2006-04-01 -- Freed American journalist Jill Carroll will return from Baghdad in a few days, her newspaper said on Friday, as details emerged of her 82-day captivity in a cave-like room sealed off from the world by Islamic militants who threatened to kill her if she cooperated with Americans. more... “Brilliant” Professor Denied Tenure for Support for Intelligent Design 2006-04-02 -- Baylor College, a Baptist college in Waco, Texas that some have said aspires to be the Protestant version of prestigious Notre Dame, has refused tenure to a highly respected philosopher and lecturer, Francis J. Beckwith. Some are speculating that the denial is for his support of the Intelligent Design theory of creation. more... John Paul remembered a year after his death 2006-04-03 -- Tens of thousands of people from around the world flocked to the Vatican on Sunday to mark the first anniversary of the death of Pope John Paul and pray that he be made a saint soon. more... Freed Hostage Jill Carroll Says Captors Threatened Her Many Times 2006-04-02 -- Freed American hostage Jill Carroll, who has left Frankfurt, Germany for the United States Sunday after nearly three months in captivity by Iraqi insurgents, says her captors forced her to make a propaganda video praising the insurgency to gain her release. more... Storms Across 6 States Leave 19 Dead 2006-04-03 -- Severe thunderstorms packing tornadoes and softball-sized hail left a path of destruction across six Midwest states, killing 19 people. more... Australia Signs Sensitive Deal to Sell Uranium to China 2006-04-03 -- Australia on Monday signed an agreement with China, allowing the Asian giant to buy uranium to feed its fast-developing nuclear energy sector. more... Focus on the Family Dumps Wells Fargo 0000-00-00 -- Focus on the Family announced in December that it is ending its banking relationship with Wells Fargo due to that company’s aggressive efforts to promote the homosexual-rights movement. more... ‘Taking Authority’ With Bishop Eddie Long a TBN Viewer Favorite 2006-04-03 -- Atlanta pastor brings viewers contemporary, creative, powerful ministry more... GOD, NO PRAYERS ALONE, HEALS THE SICK 2006-04-03 -- The "new scientific study" concludes prayers don’t heal the sick. Of course prayers alone don’t. If there is ever any legitimate, heaven-sanctioned healing of any disease — whether physical, mental, emotional, familial or whatever — it is GOD who does the healing. There is no "magic" in "prayer." more... DA VINCI CODE’S MOVIE MESS: MARY MAGDALENE 2006-04-04 -- The Bible does not present Mary Magdalene as the wife of Jesus nor Jesus as mere mortal husband to her. The Bible has few references to Mary Magdalene. Of course, regarding Jesus, the Bible presents Him as divine as well as mortal. The divinity of Jesus is quite another topic for another write-up, especially in light of Brown’s presenting through his characters that Jesus is other than deity. But that’s what novelists can do; they can write their own imaginative whatevers and get by with it. more... A Biblical Guide to Church Public Relations 2006-04-04 -- 1. Tell only the truth: Jesus made it clear that he was truth, that we should speak the truth in love, and that liars are contemptible. We must check and double check for accuracy; no "ministerial speaking" or careless zingers, however edifying or fun they might be. And our appreciation for truth should extend to its acknowledgement, even when it comes from our critics. more... America: Her Beauty, Her Purpose 0000-00-00 -- With her gaze fixed, seeming to penetrate the very corridors of eternity, seeing into the souls of numberless peoples and nations who, without her, might be lost in the abyss of slavery and void, Lady Liberty stands as a welcome beacon of light and hope. Her crown with seven points, representing the seven seas and continents, also represents something purer — more beautiful. more... FIRST BLACK JESUS MOVIE, “COLOR OF THE CROSS” 2006-04-09 -- Rev. Cecil “Chip” Murray, for over twenty-seven years served as the senior pastor of Los Angeles’ First African Methodist Episcopal Church (FAME). He has been a prominent influential leader to over eighteen thousand members in the community and around the globe. Rev. Murray and his church’s efforts to end community violence during the 1992 Rodney King riot are continuously recognized in our city’s religious and civil landscapes. more... "The Logan Show” Getting Loads of Laughs, Rave Reviews on JCTV 2006-04-03 -- For those who still labor under the misconception that Christian television is boring and uncool, Logan Sekulow has arrived in the nick of time. Clean comedy has never been hipper, and the laughs more gut-wrenching than the skits, bits, and guffaws emanating from “The Logan Show,” airing weekly on the music and action sports network JCTV. more... Storms packing tornadoes & hail kill 23 in Tenn. and other states, damage structures 2006-04-04 -- Baptists were sending disaster relief crews to parts of the Midwest and South hit hard by a round of tornadoes, including the western region of Tennessee, where at least 19 people were killed along one 25-mile path April 2. more... DeLay to Announce Resignation From House 2006-04-04 -- Succumbing to scandal, former Majority Leader Tom Delay intends to resign from Congress within weeks, closing out a career that blended unflinching conservatism with a bare-knuckled political style. more... Former UCLA Coach John Wooden Remains a College Basketball Legend 2006-04-04 -- John R. Wooden is college basketball. He coached the legendary UCLA (University of California at Los Angeles) teams to an unprecedented 10 national championships. As the school lost in the championship final against Florida, VOA’s Jim Stevenson reports many fans and players are looking back at the amazing run Wooden had at UCLA. more... Papers Cut Staffs as Readers Look Elsewhere for News 2006-04-04 -- One of America’s most powerful newspapers, The Washington Post, has announced it is cutting 80 newsroom jobs, just two years after a previous staff reduction. more... TBN’s New Set & New Look at Flagship Studio Includes The Latest High Definition (HD) Production Technology 2006-04-05 -- Crouch noted that in addition to the new set look, TBN has upgraded its flagship studios to the latest High Definition (HD) production technology, which is the new standard for television programming. “Cable providers across the country are now asking for programming that is shot in HD format,” explained Crouch, “and this transition means TBN is now technically on the cutting edge of television production.” more... “The Logan Show” Takes On The Rulers of Late Night TV Comedy 2006-04-21 -- For those who still labor under the misconception that Christian television is boring and uncool, Logan Sekulow has arrived just in the nick of time. more... ACLU endorses bill limiting pregnancy center rights 2006-04-05 -- A new congressional effort to police advertising by crisis pregnancy centers is unnecessary, pro-life advocates said, and unconstitutional, free-speech defenders charged. more... Experts See Growing Internet Pornography Threat 2006-04-05 -- Experts testifying before a congressional panel say the threat posed to children by sexual predators and the multi-billion dollar Internet pornography business is greater than ever. more... Hundreds of Thousands March against Abortion in Bogota Colombia 2006-04-05 -- Hundreds of thousands of pro-lifers took to the streets in Bogota Colombia April 2nd to demonstrate and pray against abortion. more... Prayer Study Flawed, Says Southern Baptist Professor 2006-04-06 -- It’s being called the largest study ever to examine the effects of prayer, but a Southern Baptist professor says it’s not much of a barometer at all. more... Mandisa Voted Off American Idol 2006-04-06 -- Did that really happen? In a surprise, soul singer Mandisa — also known as Man-"diva" — was voted off "American Idol" on Wednesday, proving that even judges’ favorites aren’t safe in the tense sing-off. more... Unspam Files Answer in Pornography Industry Lawsuit 2006-04-21 -- Unspam Registry Services, Inc. filed an answer in the lawsuit brought by the so-called "Free Speech Coalition," a group representing the extreme fringe of the pornography industry. Unspam’s answer rebuts claims in the lawsuit that Utah’s Child Protection Registry (www.kidsregistry.utah.gov) violates the pornographers’ constitutional rights by allowing families to declare their e-mail inboxes off-limits to adult product solicitations. more... New Book: Embrace Her Christian Soul 2006-04-06 -- Christian Soul is a passionate charge to the Christian Husband to love his wife the way that Christ loves the Church. Tyrone Short designed Embrace Her Christian Soul because of the need of many husbands to heed God’s call of cherishing their wives. more... Mosque Explosion Kills 40 in Iraq 2006-04-07 -- An explosion rocked a Shiite mosque in northern Baghdad after Friday prayers, killing at least 40 people, police said. more... Hamas Hints at Recognition of Israel 2006-04-07 -- Hamas is ready for a "two-state" solution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, a senior official said Friday, in what would appear to be a softening of Hamas’ position and imply recognition of the Jewish state. more... Israel’s Supreme Court to Hear Same-Sex Marriage Case 2006-04-07 -- Israel’s Supreme Court has announced it will hear a "gay marriage" case in May, raising the possibility that the land where Christ once walked will recognize "marriage" between homosexuals. more... ACLU Targeting Boy Scouts Again 2006-04-07 -- Liberal group wants the Boy Scouts Jamboree tossed from government site. more... Army’s Rookie Women’s Basketball Coach Dies at 28 2006-04-07 -- Army women’s basketball coach Maggie Dixon, who led the Black Knights to their NCAA Tournament debut last month, has died. She was 28. more... Shabbat Shalom Teaching for Friday, by Ron Wexler 2006-04-07 -- Although this ritual is a scriptural decree, it has homiletic lesson that applies to everyone. The blood upon the ear symbolizes that the priests should always listen and obey God’s command. The hand is the organ that grasps things and that is active; so the blood upon the thumb symbolizes that the priests (Kohanim) should actively carry out His will. And the foot is the organ of movement so the blood on the big toe symbolizes that the priests should always move with alacrity to serve God. more... The Fellowship of the Mystery 2006-04-07 -- For centuries, the Christian church has relied on the allegorical method of Bible interpretation to uncover hidden or secret meanings in Biblical text. While allegorical interpretation has its uses, it often disregards many of the plain truths of Scripture and misses the real reason Jesus came,"and to make all see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the ages has been hidden in God who created all things through Jesus Christ"; Ephesians 3:9 NKJV more... 11 Dead in Tennessee Following Devastating Storms in South 2006-04-08 -- In the second wave of violent weather to hit Tennessee in less than a week, tornadoes spun off by severe thunderstorms wiped out homes and killed at least 11 people. The harsh weather continued Saturday as severe thunderstorms rolled through Alabama and Georgia. more... President Says U.S. Economy Strong 2006-04-08 -- President Bush says the U.S. economy is strong and is growing faster than the economy of any other industrialized nation. more... Kenny Rogers Sings About a Father’s Abortion Regret 2006-04-08 -- Country legend Kenny Rogers addresses the sorrow felt by many men after they lose a child to abortion, in the title track of his new album, Water and Bridges. more... 8 Men Found Slain on Canadian Farmland 2006-04-09 -- The bodies of eight men were found inside four vehicles abandoned in a remote wooded area on a farmer’s property in rural southwestern Canada. more... Proliferation of Public Profanity a Cultural -- and Spiritual -- Problem 0000-00-00 -- Perhaps you saw the same survey I saw the other day about Americans and public profanity. It said that we the people are cursing more frequently and using words that were once considered taboo in public. more... Church’s Pro-’Gay’ Ad Ejected by LOGO Network 2006-04-09 -- The United Church of Christ is urging a television cable network that caters to homosexuals to rethink its decision not to air their pro-homosexuality ad. more... Proliferation of Public Profanity a Cultural -- and Spiritual -- Problem 2006-04-09 -- Perhaps you saw the same survey I saw the other day about Americans and public profanity. It said that we the people are cursing more frequently and using words that were once considered taboo in public. more... New Jersey Court Rules Jury Must Decide If Abortion Terminates a Life 2006-04-10 -- In a stunning reversal for abortion providers, a New Jersey Appellate Court has issued a unanimous opinion that the factual contention that a first trimester abortion terminates the life of a human being is a question to be decided by a jury. more... Christian Anchorman Accuses Station of Discrimination 2006-04-14 -- Frank Turner had it all -- a great salary, a swanky lifestyle, a successful job as a TV anchor. But when he was outed as a cocaine and phone sex addict, he lost it all. Two years later, Turner experienced what he calls a miracle. He became a born-again Christian, cleaned up his act, and returned to his job at WXYZ-TV, a Detroit-based ABC affiliate. more... Falwell Touts Christian College Debaters 2006-04-10 -- The football team doesn’t have a prayer, and heaven knows the basketball team needs help. But the debate team at the Rev. Jerry Falwell’s Liberty University looks like a mighty David in a land of rhetorical Goliaths. more... Phil Mickelson Captures 2nd Masters Golf Title 2006-04-10 -- American Phil Mickelson has captured his second Masters golf title with a two-shot victory in Augusta, Georgia. more... Deadly tornadoes trigger prompt disaster response by local Tennessee churches 2006-04-11 -- The destruction and heartache from a series of tornadoes that hit several Tennessee counties and claimed 12 lives April 7 sent Tennessee Baptist disaster relief teams into immediate action. more... ‘Gospel of Judas’ is heresy & unreliable history, profs say 2006-04-11 -- The newly published “Gospel of Judas” contains teaching that is completely foreign to the New Testament, according to the assessment of several Union University professors. more... Legislative Attempt to Seriously Hamper Grass Roots Activism Has Passed US Senate 2006-04-11 -- A bill which has already been passed in the US Senate and which has companion bills being put forward in the House, is of great concern to pro-life and pro-family groups in the United States. more... Jack La Lanne Still Fit at 91 2006-04-11 -- In 1951, The Jack La Lanne Show debuted on TV when a trim, muscular man, dressed in a form-fitting black short-sleeve shirt and leotards, looked into the camera, smiled and greeted vieweers. more... Christian Media Expert Urges Not Boycotting “The Da Vinci Code” 2006-04-11 -- Christian media expert Phil Cooke, Ph.D., urges the faithful to use “The Da Vinci Code” movie as a platform to engage Hollywood and the American culture, rather than protesting or boycotting. more... TBN Presents Biblical Drama “Mary of Nazareth” on April 12th 2006-04-11 -- While the importance of Mary of Nazareth in the Gospels cannot be overstated, rarely is her life given special emphasis in film. “Mary of Nazareth,” airing April 12th at 7:00 p.m. (PST) on Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN), does just that, dramatizing the story of Christ’s mother from her betrothal to Joseph to her witnessing of the crucifixion of her only beloved son – all while following Scriptures quite closely. more... ABC’s Remake of The Ten Commandments - Fails To Deliver 2006-04-11 -- ABC’s mini-series, "The Ten Commandments" has more to worry about than the plagues of Egypt. Reviews for the remake of the 1956 classic, say the two-part, 4-hour drama isn’t worth the tablets it’s printed on. more... Henry Blackaby Chairs National Day of Prayer 0000-00-00 -- As the honorary chairman of this year’s National Day of Prayer, Henry Blackaby will address hundreds of government officials and other dignitaries on Thursday, May 4. more... Terri Schiavo’s parents reflect on the year since her death 2006-04-14 -- After years of legal maneuvers, a failed act of Congress and an emotional and highly publicized conflict between her parents and her husband, Terri Schindler Schiavo died March 31, 2005, at a hospice in Pinellas Park, Fla. more... Internet Porn, Plus Child Predators, Make Web Doubly Dangerous for Children 2006-04-22 -- Charmaine Yoest of the Family Research Council says although it may be difficult for many Americans to imagine that sex tourism could be such a big business in their country, the fact that it is can be attributed largely to the proliferation of pornography in the U.S. more... Israelis Celebrate Passover Under Tight Security 2006-04-12 -- Israelis are celebrating the weeklong biblical holiday of Passover under tight security. more... Popular Talk Show Host Bill Keller calls Baigent’s ’Jesus Papers’ Utter Rubbish 2006-05-01 -- Popular gospel communicator and TV talk show host Bill Keller calls it "trash." And of course that’s putting it politely. “What author Michael Baigent has come up with in his "The Jesus Papers" is utter rubbish of the worst order,” say’s Keller. more... Property Tax Refund Prompts TBN to Bless Tennessee Non-Profits 2006-04-13 -- When a judge ruled last October that Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) had paid over $315,000 too much in property taxes on portions of its Trinity Music City facility in Hendersonville, Tennessee, TBN founders Paul and Jan Crouch immediately decided that the significant refund would be used to bless other organizations serving the people of Sumner County, as well as overseas missions projects such as a new children’s hospital in Haiti. more... Pastor Kwame Frimpong Offers Sound Counsel to the Hurt and Offended 2006-04-13 -- Pastor Kwame Frimpong is on an important mission, one that has led him from his homeland of Ghana in West Africa, to the shores of his American homeland. more... Talking Bible Dolls: Fun and Faith in One Huggable Package 2006-04-16 -- They’re huggable, delightful, and loved by the children – and by parents who want a quality tool to reinforce scripture and biblical values to their young children. They’re Talking Bible Dolls, the innovative creation of Cliff and Laureen Rockwood. more... If Roe is reversed, abortion would still be legal in more than 40 states, group says 2006-04-13 -- If and when the Roe v. Wade decision is overturned by the Supreme Court, abortion would still be legal in more than 40 states, according to a pro-life legal organization. more... Calif. bill would require textbooks include ’gay history’ 2006-04-13 -- A bill that would require California public school textbooks to include "gay history" is making its way through the state legislature, and experts warn it could have an impact nationwide. more... The DaVinci Cult - Peter Spenser Tackles The DaVinci Code 2006-04-21 -- With The DaVinci Code opening in theaters in May, local writer Peter Spencer is among a dozen or so authors who are publishing rebuttals. Spenser’s book,The DaVinci Cult, is an entertaining, yet richly laden expose of the secret world-wide society of Asherah and Eve, which has attempted to conquer mankind for 6,000 years. more... World Church: Adventists Affirm Role of Ten Commandments 2006-04-13 -- Recent actions in the United States and elsewhere are calling attention to the commandments. A chief justice of the Alabama state supreme court, Roy Moore, was removed from office over his placement of a Ten Commandments monument on public property. A private group, calling itself the "Ten Commandments Commission," has also tried to incite public interest in the commandments. more... US stepping up its diplomatic efforts to stop Iran’s nuclear project 2006-04-14 -- The US is stepping up its diplomatic efforts to stop Iran’s nuclear project in light of Iranian leader’s Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s announcement that his country was successful in enriching uranium. US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice urged members of the UN Security Council to take action on the issue, though she did not specifically ask the Council members to impose sanctions on Teheran or to change the previously-set timetable which gave Iran 30 days to respond to demands of the international community. more... Goldmine of messages may help to crack Mafia code 2006-04-13 -- (ROME) POLICE began sifting though a “goldmine” of coded Mafia messages yesterday that could reveal who protected Bernardo Provenzano, the Mafia “Godfather”, for decades until his dramatic arrest. more... Faithful Commemorate Good Friday Throughout the World 2006-04-14 -- Pope Benedict has presided over Good Friday services in Saint Peter’s Basilica, the first such ceremonies of his pontificate. Friday evening, Benedict will take part in the traditional Way of the Cross procession at the Coliseum, a ritual that recalls the hours leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus. more... Iran says sanction threats have ’no importance’ 2006-04-15 -- A US push for tough US sanctions against Iran for refusing to freeze its controversial nuclear programme are of "no importance" to Tehran, hardline Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad told AFP. more... Molly The Cat Is Rescued! 2006-04-15 -- INMolly was rescued late Friday night after two weeks of being trapped behind the walls of a deli in a 19th century Greenwich Village building, Friday, April 14, 2006 in New York. A volunteer had to climb into the wall and grab her by the legs and get her out, as she was stuck between bricks and a piece of sheet metal more... New Book by African-American Pastor Offers Sound Counsel to the Hurt and Offended 2006-04-28 -- Pastor Kwame Frimpong is on an important mission, one that has led him from his homeland of Ghana in West Africa, to the shores of his American homeland. more... Ministry Leader Urges Christians to Pray for Islamic Terrorists 2006-08-28 -- A Virginia-based ministry is trying to encourage Christians to pray for the salvation of Muslim terrorists. Truth for Muslims is an evangelical Christian group that has recently published a prayer guide to that effect. The publication is called Islamic Terrorism and Muslim Terrorists: a Prayer Guide for Christians. The guide is written by John Marion, project director of Truth for Muslims, who says the recent arrest of Muslim terrorists in connection with a plot to blow up passenger airplanes over the At... more... Talking Bible Dolls: Fun and Faith in One Huggable Package 2006-04-27 -- They’re huggable, delightful, and loved by the children – and by parents who want a quality tool to reinforce scripture and biblical values to their young children. They’re Talking Bible Dolls, the innovative creation of Cliff and Laureen Rockwood. more... Adult stem cell surgery may have teen walking again soon 2006-04-20 -- Jacki Rabon was riding with some friends in the back of an SUV in August 2003 when she was thrown out of the vehicle as it veered off the road. She skidded a few feet and landed near a ditch, and her life was suddenly changed. more... Jury Finds Former Ill. Gov. Ryan Guilty 2006-04-17 -- Former Gov. George Ryan was convicted of corruption Monday in the scandal that ended his political career in 2003 at the same time he was winning international acclaim for commuting the sentences of everyone on Illinois’ death row. more... Tel Aviv Suicide Bomber Kills Nine 2006-04-17 -- Nine people were killed and dozens more injured in Tel Aviv, Israel, today during a suicide bombing that has received a surprising show of support from the new Palestinian government. The market was ripped apart at midday, packed with people shopping for the Jewish holiday of Passover. more... Univ. Prof leads students to destroy pro-life display 2006-04-18 -- Freedom of speech to at least one college professor means the ability to destroy someone else’s right of expression, especially if it communicates a pro-life message. more... Texas School District Caves to Parents’ Call to Shut Down Bible Club 2006-04-18 -- A Christian student group may have to sue a public school district in Texas over a dispute regarding use of school facilities. more... Fierce Battle in Western Iraq Between US Troops, Insurgents 2006-04-18 -- Reports from Iraq say a fierce fighting is raging between U.S. forces and insurgents in the city of Ramadi, west of Baghdad. more... Kenyan Runners Claim Boston Marathon Victory 2006-04-18 -- A pair of Kenyan runners - Robert Cheruiyot and Rita Jeptoo - have swept the men’s and women’s races at the Boston Marathon. more... Immigration debaters find support in scripture 2006-04-18 -- "We can’t just say, ’Hosanna! Praise be to the Lord’ in the church and say ’Get out’ to the immigrant people outside the church," said Father Stephan Kappler, associate pastor of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church. more... Africa’s Amazing Spiritual Revival: America Can Experience It, Too! 2006-04-21 -- Across the continent of Africa, an amazing thing is happening that is attracting the attention of believers worldwide. Entire villages and cities are being transformed and millions are coming to faith in Christ as amazing spiritual revival sweeps this vast land. more... ‘I’d take Johnny every time,’ coach says of Down son 2006-04-19 -- “Sometimes something we think is bad ain’t all that bad,” drawled football coaching legend Gene Stallings of University of Alabama fame in talking about his son John Mark being born with Down syndrome. more... Librarian Charged With "Sexual Harassment" For Recommending Conservative Books 2006-04-20 -- Officials at the Ohio State University are investigating an OSU Mansfield librarian for "sexual harassment" after he recommended four conservative books for a freshman reading program. more... Major TV Networks Sue Government for Indecency Crackdown 2006-04-20 -- Four major television networks have filed lawsuits against the Federal Communications Commission’s recent rulings on the use of profanity and sexually explicit material during prime time viewing. more... Joyce Meyer Shares 12 Keys to Looking and Feeling Great 2006-04-21 -- It has been on Joyce’s heart to write Look Great, Feel Great for a long time. She wrote the book because she got concerned that people don’t take care of themselves. The information she shares is a lifestyle change, not a diet. Joyce went through the yo-yo diet cycle unsuccessfully and realized she had to change her lifestyle. The keys she shares are doable for the average person. more... Gambling: The ‘Silent’ Addiction among Teens 2006-04-22 -- More than one million teens are trapped in what is being called an invisible disease. It’s gambling--one of the fastest-growing addictions among adolescents. And it is not just “March Madness” that is luring them. It is the world of Texas Hold-em Poker, online sites and even their parents. more... Rights Violations Hang Over Hu Visit 2006-04-20 -- On the eve of his Chinese President Hu Jintao’s visit to the White House, outspoken critics of Beijing threatened to sour the atmosphere with stinging criticism of China’s human rights record. Activists also released new allegations about U.S. Internet firms accused of abetting Beijing’s repression against political dissidents. more... The Greatest Rewards 2006-04-22 -- My greatest rewards in life, family aside, almost always occur when I go that extra mile for my clients, first by sharing the good news of the gospel. It’s a joy to help ease clients’ despair; their entire demeanor and countenance can change. Almost all my clients have been receptive to hearing more about His truths. One told me that it “soothed his heart” to learn about such things as mercy, forgiveness, and redemption. When he spoke the words, he said them as if they were in foreign tongue. Perhaps to some people these ideas are foreign. When folks are hurting and afraid, they’re most receptive to a God of second chances. more... Gener8Xion Entertainment and Pastor Jerry Johnston Ink Joint Venture 2006-04-22 -- "We are extremely pleased to be partnering with a production company that is like minded and shares in our vision. Gener8Xion has become the production services company of choice for Pastors across the country," said Pastor Jerry Johnston. more... New Orleans mayoral contenders down to 2: Nagin leads pack but can’t avoid May runoff 2006-04-23 -- Mayor C. Ray Nagin and Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu will compete in a head-to-head runoff next month after the citizens of New Orleans voted Saturday in a historic mayoral election that will shape the future of their crippled city. more... Federal Court Says Ten Commandments Can Stay on Courthouse Lawn in Ohio 2006-04-24 -- A federal judge in Toledo ruled yesterday that a decades-old granite monument of the Ten Commandments can remain standing on the lawn of the Lucas County Courthouse. more... Immigration Fght has been Steeped in Religious Language 2006-04-23 -- COMMENTARY: I live in a neighborhood that’s more than 50 percent Latino, with the vast majority of that population being recent immigrants. So it’s not surprising to me to see these massive protest marches, with thousands taking to the streets in cities around the country on a daily basis. more... Faith-Based PR Firm Finds Niche In Secular News Crossovers for Christians 2006-04-28 -- “WDC understand the importance of knowing how to talk to secular media,” reports Pastor J. Chavez, of Phoenix Inner City Church. “Their team identified four separate stories for our church and framed each item as a news story which resulted in media coverage. That kind of driven PR was unheard of before WDC Media arrived on the scene. It just didn’t exist.” more... New Interactive Praise and Worship Series Features Country and Pop Music Legends Crystal Gayle and B.J. Thomas 2006-04-26 -- Two music industry veterans have launched an innovative praise and worship DVD series that melds beloved Christian hymns and songs with modern musical arrangements, inspirational visuals, and vocal performances by some of pop and country music’s greatest artists. more... World Church: Religious Liberty, Church-State Issues Theme of May 4 Senate Dinner 2006-04-25 -- Church-state relations and religious liberty will be the dominant themes of a May 4 "Religious Liberty Dinner" to be held in the United States Senate’s Caucus Room in the Russell Senate Office Building. The International Religious Liberty Association (IRLA) and Liberty magazine, in cooperation with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, sponsor this annual event. more... The Church Goes Mobil - TBN Leads the Way with Inspirational Content-to-Mobile 2006-04-24 -- Trinity Broadcasting Network has confirmed that it has reached an agreement with the British Company JH2 Media to offer TBN network content directly to mobile phones. The new TBN offering will include downloadable clips of exclusive TBN movies and special broadcast features. more... Bombs kill at least 21 in attacks on Red Sea tourists 2006-04-25 -- At least 21 people were killed and more than 70 injured, including three Britons, last night when three bombs ripped through an Egyptian diving resort. The simultaneous blasts, on the ancient festival of Shamm el-Nessim, hit the Nelson restaurant, the Aladdin cafe and the Ghazala supermarket, in the Red Sea resort of Dahab. more... Study revels coffee doesn’t harm heart 2006-04-24 -- The study, which followed 128,000 men and women for as long as 20 years, showed that drinking filtered coffee -- not espresso or French-style brews -- did not raise the risk of heart disease. more... Pro-Life Group Mourns Victims of First Pro-Abortion Law 2006-04-24 -- One of America’s oldest pro-life organizations is mourning for all the unborn babies whose lives were cut off before conception because of the nation’s first abortion law signed nearly 40 years ago. more... REBECCA ST. JAMES ANNOUNCES NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER OUTREACH TO YOUTH, NEW TELEVISION SPECIAL AND MORE FOR 2006-007 2006-04-25 -- It’s not just one about day in May, and the National Day of Prayer wants everyone to know it. Shirley Dobson, Chairperson for the National Day of Prayer, will stand alongside Grammy and Dove award-winning artist Rebecca St James on this year’s May 4th observance of the National Day Of Prayer. more... Regency Productions Signs WDC Media as Agency of Record 2006-04-25 -- WDC Media announced that it has been retained by Regency Productions to facilitate public relations, strategic media relations, and marketing communications for the company’s growing list of nationally syndicated radio and television programs. Those programs include the popular “ACLJ This Week with Jay Sekulow,” “Jay Sekulow Live,” and the nationally syndicated comedy program “The Logan show.” more... Ga. governor authorizes funding for Bible classes in public high schools 2006-04-25 -- Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue signed legislation April 20 authorizing public high schools in the state to offer courses in the history and literature of the Bible. more... ACLU Lawsuit Targets School Prayers in Tiny Missouri Town 2006-08-28 -- A small Missouri school district is staring down a lawsuit over school prayer. The suit alleges that teacher-led prayer during two school assemblies violated the constitutional rights of students. Two students and their mother have filed suit against the Doniphan School District in southeast Missouri. Filed on their behalf by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Eastern Missouri, the lawsuit claims that on two successive days in May 2005, school assemblies at Doniphan Elementary School began wi... more... FDA reiterates stance against marijuana for medical purposes 2006-04-26 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration again rejected the use of marijuana for medical purposes in a statement released April 20. more... Ten Commandments Ruling Hailed as Evidence of Tide Turning Against ACLU 2006-04-26 -- Pro-family attorneys are hailing the decision of the Sixth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to uphold a three-judge panel’s prior ruling allowing the Ten Commandments to remain on display at Kentucky’s Mercer County Courthouse. more... President Hopes to Lower Gas Prices 2006-04-26 -- President Bush is temporarily suspending environmental rules on gasoline and deferring purchases for the nation’s strategic reserves in hopes of driving down rising gasoline prices. more... ACLJ Pleased Federal Appeals Court Upholds Constitutionality of Ten Commandments Display in Kentucky 2006-04-26 -- The American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), specializing in constitutional law, today said it is pleased that a federal appeals court has rejected a request to rehear a Ten Commandments case out of Kentucky which upholds the constitutionality of a Commandments display in Mercer County. more... Attorney General Beefs up Fight Against child Porn 2006-04-28 -- U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales is making the protection of children from exploitation over the Internet a top priority in the Justice Department. more... Supreme Court Allows ’Jesus Poster’ Ruling to Stand 2006-04-27 -- The U.S. Supreme Court decided April 24 to let stand a ruling by a federal court of appeals that said public schools cannot censor the religious viewpoints of students in class assignments. more... ’Religious Freedom’ in China Is for Those Who Are Communist First, Says Voice of the Martyrs 2006-04-27 -- An Oklahoma-based ministry dedicated to the persecuted Church says in Communist China, religious freedom means being a good communist first -- and being religious after that. more... Holocaust Survivor to Speak on Surviving Three Nazi Concentration Camps 2006-04-27 -- Magda Herzberger, a Jewish survivor of three Nazi death camps who went on to become a poet, composer, lecturer and author, will be speaking out about her experience this Saturday, April 29th in Fullerton, California. Following the presentation, she will autograph copies of her latest book, “Survival,” which chronicles her struggle to survive the holocaust. more... Louisiana Senate passes abortion ban; bill would take effect if Roe is overturned 2006-04-28 -- The Louisiana Senate passed a bill April 26 that would ban nearly all abortions once Roe v. Wade is overturned or a human life amendment is added to the U.S. Constitution. more... He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not 2006-04-28 -- Hugh Hefner’s 80th birthday spawned a flurry of articles bemoaning the effects of the sexual revolution: pornography, teen pregnancy, and STDs. But Hefner and the problems he is a part of can be reduced to a more basic, fundamental level. more... ’Dr. Phil’ of prayer to hit national TV 2006-04-30 -- He’s been likened to Dr. Phil. He’s been in federal prison for insider trading. A magazine said he could be "the Next Big Thing in mass-media religion." And, now, he’s about to hit the national scene with an interactive program trying to bring the message of God to the lost and downtrodden. more... Move over Barbie: Chatty New Bible Dolls Have Much to Say to Kids 2006-04-30 -- For parents, fun and faith can be a match made in heaven; for kids, Talking Bible Dolls – the fabulously creative brainchildren of Cliff and Laureen Rockwood – are yakking up a storm with eager little boys and girls the world over. more... Wife’s new birth, son’s rescue stirred Puerto Rican to faith 2006-04-30 -- Other Baptist leaders in Puerto Rico affectionately call Ernesto Rene Pereira the “pope.” But he has not always worked for God’s Kingdom. more... MTV Head Touts Network’s Ability to ’Inspire’ Youth 2006-04-30 -- MTV (Music Television) has "empowered and educated" America’s youth for the last 25 years, according to Christina Norman, president of MTV networks, who added during a speech at the National Press Club Thursday that her organization’s role is also to "inspire a generation." more... African-American Author Offers Healing Balm to Walking Wounded 2006-05-01 -- Pastor Kwame Frimpong is on a mission. His passion has led him all the way from his sunny village in Ghana, West Africa to a brand new homeland on the misty shores of North America’s heartland. more... TBN Enlace USA Brings Quality Faith-Based Television to the Hispanic Community 2006-05-01 -- Cesar Español knows all about Hispanics being the largest minority group in the nation, and how they now comprise 13 percent of the U.S. population. more... Chatty New Bible Dolls Have Much to Say to Kids 2006-05-01 -- For parents, fun and faith can be a match made in heaven; for kids, Talking Bible Dolls – the fabulously creative brainchildren of Cliff and Laureen Rockwood – are yakking up a storm with eager little boys and girls the world over. more... New Interactive Praise and Worship Series Features Country and Pop Music Legends Crystal Gayle and B.J. Thomas 2006-05-01 -- Two music industry veterans have launched an innovative praise and worship DVD series that melds beloved Christian hymns and songs with modern musical arrangements, inspirational visuals, and vocal performances by some of pop and country music’s greatest artists. more... Churches must be ready with answers to ’Da Vinci’ 2006-05-02 -- "The Da Vinci Code" will be released May 19 in theaters nationwide, and apologist Lee Strobel believes churches must be ready to answer pointed questions about the Christian faith. more... China Will Not Relax Its One-Child Policy 2006-05-02 -- China has no plans to relax its coercive population control policies, the official in charge of the government’s family-size limitation program has confirmed. more... 2006 Nat’l Day of Prayer Urges America to Honor God 2006-05-04 -- Fifty-four years ago the U.S. Congress established an annual day of prayer, and in 1988 designated that day should occur on the first Thursday of May each year. more... Empire State Building Turns 75 2006-05-02 -- Once the world’s tallest building and now, again, the tallest building in New York City’s Manhattan Borough - the Empire State Building turned 75 Monday. more... Good News for Christians in the Culture Wars 2006-05-03 -- Pro-family Christian organizations are enjoying influential times. The situation is most evident at the state level. There’s a cadre of at least thirty-eight independent organizations now operating from coast to coast. They all have different names but they’re known collectively as Family Policy Councils more... Nationwide Ten Commandments Day Telecast May 7th Will Honor God’s Law in America 2006-05-04 -- Three challenging and thought-provoking questions will open the first annual nationally televised Ten Commandments Day observance May 7th, during which some of America’s most influential religious and national leaders will sign an official Ten Commandments Day Proclamation committing to work for the return of America to its Judeo-Christian foundations. more... Mom’s the Word – Treat her Right with Luxurious Treasures From Trinity Cosmetics 2006-05-02 -- Founded in 2004 by Stacey and Zachary Adams, Trinity Cosmetics is a divinely inspired bath and beauty collection designed to pamper and nourish body, soul, and spirit. Trinity’s luxurious products are formulated from the highest quality ingredients, essential oils, botanical extracts derived from exotic flowers, aromatic herbs, fragrant fruits, nutrient-rich leaves, and loamy roots. Created for women at every stage of life, the ethic behind Trinity’s products is bound by a deep connection to old-fashioned values, and a commitment to reciprocity in all things. more... The Great Physician’s Rx for Health and Wellness" Now Airing on TBN 2006-05-02 -- "’The Great Physician’s Rx for Health and Wellness’ is part of TBN’s heightened focus on health and wellness," explained Crouch. "This informative program will keep our viewers up to date on the latest cutting-edge health news while inspiring them through testimonies from individuals who have experienced dramatic health transformations." more... ‘Praise the Lord’ Special Focuses on Bible Curriculum in Public Schools 2006-05-03 -- Guest hosts Chuck and Gena Norris welcome Dr. John Hagee to a special edition of TBN’s “Praise the Lord,” May 3rd to talk about efforts to assist public school districts in implementing elective academic courses on the Bible in their classrooms. more... Johnny Cash’s Final Song Due Out July 4th 2006-05-03 -- "Like the 309," the last song written by Johnny Cash before his death, will be included on "American V: A Hundred Highways." more... US Soccer Team Set for World Cup 2006-05-03 -- The final 23-man roster for the U.S. World Cup soccer team has been unveiled. more... Multi-Platinum Music Legends Crystal Gayle and B.J. Thomas Team Up for CD/DVD Series "WePraise! Worship in Song" 2006-05-04 -- Multi-platinum selling recording artists Crystal Gayle and B.J. Thomas, who together have won several Dove and Grammy Awards, are the featured performers on the first two WePraise! DVD and CD releases. The seven music videos on each of the first two releases -- "WePraise! Traditional" with Crystal Gayle and "WePraise! Inspirational" with BJ Thomas – feature three distinct listening and worship experiences. more... Chuck and Gena Norris to host special TBN "Praise the Lord" show 2006-05-03 -- Guest hosts Chuck and Gena Norris welcome Dr. John Hagee to a special edition of TBN’s Praise the Lord, May 3rd to talk about the National Council On Bible Curriculum In Public Schools’ efforts to assist public school districts in implementing elective academic courses on the Bible in their classrooms. “Our curriculum has already been implemented in over 1,250 high schools in 37 states and new districts are adopting our curriculum every month”, said Elizabeth Ridenour, President of the National Council. more... Moussaoui faces life over 9/11 2006-05-04 -- Al-Qaeda plotter Zacarias Moussaoui is to be formally sentenced to life in jail without the possibility of parole for his role in the 9/11 attacks. more... Tiger Woods’ father, Earl, succumbs to cancer 2006-05-04 -- Earl Woods, who was more determined to raise a good son than a great golfer and became the architect and driving force behind Tiger Woods’ phenomenal career, died Wednesday morning at his home in Cypress, Calif. He was 74. more... With Alito on high court, conservatives optimistic about Ten Commandments cases 2006-05-04 -- Thanks to the confirmation of Justice Samuel Alito social conservatives may have a winning majority on Ten Commandments displays. more... More Americans Reading the Bible, Says Barna 2006-05-04 -- Forty-seven percent of American adults read the Bible during a typical week other than when they are at church, according to a study by The Barna Group released in April. more... New Book by African-American Pastor Helping to Heal Broken and Hurting People 2006-05-04 -- Pastor Kwame Frimpong is on an important mission, one that has led him from his homeland of Ghana in West Africa, to the shores of his American homeland. “I gave my heart and life to Christ in Ghana, and God trained me up to be a pastor,” explained Frimpong. “But he called me to the nations, and specifically to the U.S., to speak a message of hope and healing to those bound by wounds from their past.” more... Move over Barbie: Chatty New Bible Dolls Have Much to Say to Kids 2006-05-08 -- For parents, fun and faith can be a match made in heaven; for kids, Talking Bible Dolls – the fabulously creative brainchildren of Cliff and Laureen Rockwood – are yakking up a storm with eager little boys and girls the world over. more... This Mother’s Day -- Treat her Right with Luxurious Treasures From Trinity Cosmetics 2006-05-04 -- With tulips and daffodils sporting fresh new faces along every sun-dappled path, it can only mean one thing ... Mother’s Day is just around the bend. Finding the perfect gift, one that shows your Mom how much she is loved and valued each and every day of the year, can sometimes be tricky. But with a heavenly treat from Trinity Cosmetics, you’ve got it made here on earth and, of course, your Mother will love you for it. more... "Danger Road: A True Crime Story of Murder and Redemption" by John P. Contini 2006-05-04 -- Danger Road is the incredible true story of three drug dealers who were brutally murdered in 1983 on Danger Road the Florida Everglades. Lured into a phony drug deal each victim hoped would be his big retirement score, they allegedly found themselves at the business end of a gun wielded by a Miami-Dade police officer. more... Religious Women Discuss the Meaning of Faith 2006-05-10 -- Four female spiritual leaders sat down with "Good Morning America" to discuss the way faith has affected them, as well as the world in which they live. more... John Contini, Attorney and “Danger Road” Author, Reacts to Moussaoui Verdict 2006-05-04 -- John P.Contini, renowned defense attorney and author of the new book “Danger Road: A true crime story of murder and redemption,” had a swift and strong reaction to the Zacarias Moussaoui verdict. According to Contini, “The verdict should be applauded” because it denied Moussaoui’s quest for martyrdom. His opinion is in direct contrast to many national poll respondents who favored the death penalty. more... Prayer ‘transforms us,’ President Bush says at National Day of Prayer event 2006-05-05 -- America has been, and continues to be, a “nation of prayer,” President Bush said May 4 in a White House observance on the 55th National Day of Prayer. more... Baehr Calls Blasphemy, Sexual Immorality Good Reasons to Miss Da Vinci Code 2006-05-05 -- A well-known pro-family media critic advises Christians to forego seeing the movie screen adaptation of Dan Brown’s novel The Da Vinci Code, and he says they should warn others to avoid the film as well. more... Lord of the Rings Star Using Fame from Film to Promote Homosexual "Marriage" 2006-05-05 -- British Actor Ian McKellen who was launched into mega-stardom playing Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings film in 2001, has used the recognition generated by the film to forward his crusade to promote homosexuality. more... Prayer ‘transforms us,’ President Bush says at National Day of Prayer event 2006-05-05 -- America has been, and continues to be, a “nation of prayer,” President Bush said May 4 in a White House observance on the 55th National Day of Prayer. more... Mexico’s president refuses to sign bill that would legalize possession of illicit drugs 2006-05-06 -- Mexican President Vincente Fox, in a surprise reversal, announced he will not sign a drug bill legalizing possession of illicit drugs passed by Mexico’s Congress five days earlier. more... Cross in San Diego must go in 90 days, judge rules 2006-05-06 -- The fight is “far from over,” a Southern Baptist pastor said after a federal judge told the city of San Diego to remove a 29-foot-high cross from public grounds within 90 days or pay $5,000 for each day it remains part of a war memorial in a hilltop park. more... Repentance Precedes Revival 2006-05-06 -- A true revival does not just happen. There are conditions that must reside in the human heart before the Lord visits His people. more... Latest Ruling Could Spell End of Long Legal Battle Over Mt. Soledad Cross 2006-05-08 -- A Christian activist in Southern California says it’s time for the Chief Executive to get involved in a years-long legal scuffle involving a mountaintop cross in a San Diego park. more... Are Americans Are Losing Their Critical Thinking Ability? 2006-05-08 -- An author and editor for the National Post in Canada says Americans are losing the ability to think critically, a problem he relates to the lack of objective reporting in the media. more... Bush to Nominate Hayden for CIA Director 2006-05-08 -- President Bush will name Air Force Gen. Michael Hayden to lead the embattled CIA on Monday despite criticism from Republicans and Democrats alike about a military officer taking over the helm of the civilian spy agency. more... ’League of Grateful Sons’ Takes Viewers on poignant trip to WWII Battlefield 2006-05-20 -- Memorial Day, May 29th Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) will host the world television premiere of The League of Grateful Sons, a new World War II documentary chronicling the journey sons and grandsons took to the black sands of Iwo Jima in honor of their fathers who fought there in 1945. TBN will broadcast the moving documentary May 29th at 7 p.m. PST. more... Mississippi Law Allows Creationism Talk in Classrooms 2006-05-11 -- Mississippi students are free to discuss creationism in public schools now that Gov. Haley Barbour signed a new state law that says no limits may be placed on teachers and students when addressing the origin of life. more... TV Funnyman Logan Sekulow Goes Cruisin’ for Missions Effort 2006-05-16 -- TV funnyman Logan Sekulow, host of America’s highest-rated faith-friendly music and variety program “The Logan Show,” is partnering with PraiseFest Ministries to promote the highly anticipated “Cruise with a Cause,” announced the Christian public relations firm WDC Media. more... TBN Celebrates Past, Looks to the Future 2006-05-17 -- The date was May 27, 1973, and the place was a small UHF television station at 111 Dyer Road in Santa Ana, California. We had finally made a deal with the owner of the station, purchasing two hours of air time per night. The station was actually off the air because of financial problems, and since under FCC rules it could only be off the air for a certain number of days, it had to sign back on no later than May 28th. more... Christian Television Pioneer Receives Honorary Doctorate 2006-05-09 -- Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma honored Belarmino “Blackie” Gonzalez, President of Son Broadcasting Network (SBN) during its May 6th commencement ceremony with an Honorary Doctor of Divinity. more... Most Americans believe Bible over ’Da Vinci,’ poll shows 2006-05-10 -- While "The Da Vinci Code" has sold more than 40 million books and hits movie theaters worldwide May 19, most Americans are not buying its key theological premises, according to a poll commissioned by the North American Mission Board. more... Last Living US Titanic Survivor Dies at 99 2006-05-09 -- The last living American survivor of the sinking of the legendary ocean liner Titanic has died. more... This Mother’s Day - Treat her Right with Luxurious Treasures From Trinity Cosmetics 2006-05-10 -- With tulips and daffodils sporting fresh new faces along every sun-dappled path, it can only mean one thing ... Mother’s Day is just around the bend. Finding the perfect gift, one that shows your Mom how much she is loved and valued each and every day of the year, can sometimes be tricky. But with a heavenly treat from Trinity Cosmetics, you’ve got it made here on earth and, of course, your Mother will love you for it. more... Commentary by Bill Wilson, Word of Life Ministry 2006-05-10 -- Under the United Nations, no child is safe. Certainly, we see the problems faced by our children with the public school system teaching secular humanist socialization rather than reading, writing and arithmetic and the onslaught of immorality that bombards them from sexual predators to counter culture television to the temptations of drugs. But what if you are a child in a developing nation? more... UN Rights Forum Includes ’Some of the World’s Worst Abusers’ 2006-05-10 -- A majority of the world’s governments decided Tuesday that China, Cuba, Saudi Arabia and Russia should be among the group of countries making up the United Nations’ primary forum for human rights. more... Danger Road Author Available for Interviews at BOOK EXPO AMERICA 2006-05-10 -- Danger Road not only covers Contini’s dramatic defense strategy as it unfolded in the tense courtroom. This powerful book also details the spiritual transformation of Fernandez, a former Mr. Florida bodybuilding champion and black-belt karate champion, who became a Christian during the intervening years between the 1983 murders and his subsequent arrest in 1990. more... Move over Barbie -- Talking Bible Dolls: Fun and Faith in One Huggable Package 2006-05-10 -- For parents, fun and faith can be a match made in heaven; for kids, Talking Bible Dolls – the fabulously creative brainchildren of Cliff and Laureen Rockwood – are yakking up a storm with eager little boys and girls the world over. more... Music Legends Crystal Gayle and B.J. Thomas Return to Their Gospel Roots for "WePraise! Worship in Song" DVD 2006-05-17 -- Two music industry veterans have launched an innovative praise and worship DVD series that melds beloved Christian hymns and songs with modern musical arrangements, inspirational visuals, and vocal performances by some of pop and country music’s greatest artists. more... ADF School District Misleads Parents About ProHomosexual Diversity Training 2006-08-28 -- A pro-family attorney is accusing a Kentucky school district of being "less than forthcoming" about its sexual diversity training video that attempts to legitimize homosexuality. Boyd County Public Schools has sent a notice to students who did not attend the diversity training program last spring, telling them they must complete a writing assignment to make up for not watching the pro-homosexual video. However, attorney Kevin Theriot says the district failed to inform students that they coul... more... Mayor, Christian Legal Group to Fight for San Diego Cross 2006-05-10 -- The American Center for Law and Justice announced Monday that it will “enter the legal battle to save the cross” and that it has offered San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders free legal assistance in the case. more... JCTV Takes to High Seas with New Reality Series “Cruise With a Cause” 2006-05-10 -- “We will be filming onboard the ship as well as on the Bahamas Grand Island, where passengers will disembark to attend a crusade and take the gospel to more than 20 schools,” explained Brandon Crouch, grandson of TBN founders Paul and Jan Crouch and one of the reality show’s hosts. more... Climbers Found Dead in Russia 2006-05-11 -- Rescuers have found the bodies of seven climbers from a group of 12 who went missing on Europe’s highest peak, Mount Elbrus in southern Russia. more... Fighting for Family, Life After M*A*S*H 2006-05-11 -- Gary Burghoff almost never gives interviews anymore. The actor, best known for his role as Cpl. “Radar” O’Reilly in both the movie and television series M*A*S*H, is 62 and long retired to private life. more... Computer Models Predict Future Flu Pandemic 2006-05-11 -- Public health officials across the globe want answers to the same urgent question: What will they do if the deadly H5N1 avian flu virus mutates and sparks a human pandemic? more... Popular TV Talk Show Host Says Don’t Boycott “DaVinci Code,” Get Educated on Facts 2006-05-13 -- Popular TV talk show host and Gospel communicator Bill Keller of LivePrayer.com contends that movie boycotts by Christian organizations often backfire and end up making believers look like a bunch of holier-than-thou finger pointers. more... Legal Groups Ready to Defend Graduation Prayer 2006-05-16 -- As graduates address parents and peers during commencement ceremonies, the issue of whether prayer or the mention God is allowed can be a confusing subject. more... 4 Marines Killed in Tank Accident in Iraq 2006-05-12 -- Four Marines drowned when their tank rolled off a bridge and plunged into a canal, the military said Friday. more... Former Boxer Floyd Patterson Dies at 71 2006-05-12 -- Floyd Patterson, who avenged an embarrassing loss to Ingemar Johansson by beating him a year later to become the first boxer to regain the heavyweight title, died Thursday. He was 71. more... American Youth Failing Geography 2006-05-12 -- A geographic literacy study released this week provides new evidence that young Americans have a disturbing lack of basic geographic knowledge about the world. more... Abortion Push on Mother’s Day by Actress Gwyneth Paltrow for Planned Parenthood 0000-00-00 -- Actress Blythe Danner and her daughter, actress Gwenneth Paltrow, have issued a letter supporting Planned Parenthood, the world’s largest abortion supplier, and denouncing the "growing movement" to end abortion as "disturbing." more... Abortion Push on Mother’s Day by Actress Gwyneth Paltrow for Planned Parenthood 2006-05-12 -- Actress Blythe Danner and her daughter, actress Gwenneth Paltrow, have issued a letter supporting Planned Parenthood, the world’s largest abortion supplier, and denouncing the "growing movement" to end abortion as "disturbing." more... Covenant Power 2006-05-13 -- It is right to pray for the Lord to bless and protect our lives. However, praying for the blessing and provision of God is not the same as covenanting with Him. more... |
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