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Declaration of Independence - America's 'submission to God'

Peter Chagnon — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:00:00 GMT

As Americans celebrate the 232nd anniversary of the signing of The Declaration of Independence, one scholar notes the document is more a submission to God than an assertion of rights.

ACLU vying to stop Naval prayer

Peter Chagnon — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Does America want a military free of all religious influence?

AFA calls for McDonald's boycott

Peter Chagnon — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:00:00 GMT

The founder of the American Family Association says the McDonald's Corporation's refusal to be neutral in the cultural war over homosexuality has resulted in their declaration of a boycott against the popular fast-food chain.

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Illinois library promotes teen abortion

Peter Chagnon — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:00:00 GMT

The library in Batavia, Illinois, links its computers to Planned Parenthood's teen website -- a decision that is not settling well with some parents.

Algerian christians sentenced for spreading faith

Peter Chagnon — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:00:00 GMT

ISTANBUL, July 3 (Compass Direct News) – A court in western Algeria convicted two Muslim converts to Christianity yesterday for illegally spreading their faith.

Californians debate legal definition of marriage

Peter Chagnon — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Liberty Counsel has joined the list of Christian law firms seeking to protect the right of California voters to express their opinion on a proposed marriage protection amendment in November.

Survey points to strong marriages among churchgoers

Peter Chagnon — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Christianity improves marriage and reduces divorce, says a study released by the University of Virginia.

Border states call for extended guard patrols

Peter Chagnon — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:00:00 GMT

An immigration reform activist says the concerns of four border-state governors ought to be enough to convince Congress and the White House to extend the presence of the National Guard on the southern border.

Iran ‘temporarily’ releases badly injured christian

Peter Chagnon — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:00:00 GMT

ISTANBUL, July 3 (Compass Direct News) – After four weeks in police custody, Iranian Christian Mohsen Namvar was released “temporarily” last week to return to his home in Tehran.

ADF to defend marriage in Arizona free of charge

Peter Chagnon — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Taxpayers in Arizona can rest easy knowing that if the marriage protection amendment – set to be voted on in November – is challenged, defending the proposal won't cost the state a dime.

Persecution of Chinese Christians continues ahead of Olympics

Peter Chagnon — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Persecution of Christians continues in China as the communist country prepares to host the Summer Olympics.

Worship project melds 'theological integrity' and technology

Peter Chagnon — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:00:00 GMT

A new project designed to help churches bridge the gap between standard hymns and modern worship songs has been released.

Candidates ignoring pro-life issue at own peril

Peter Chagnon — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:00:00 GMT

The head of a Washington-based pro-life group says Republican strategists who ignore or bury the issue of abortion in a political campaign do so at their own peril.

Public school education still declining

Peter Chagnon — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:00:00 GMT

The author of a new book on public schools says problems associated with the failed institution become more of an issue in higher education.

Taking the Gospel to prison here and abroad

Peter Chagnon — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Prison inmates in foreign countries are now benefiting from free Bible studies courtesy of Crossroad Bible Institute.

Christian group fighting for right to use public facility

Peter Chagnon — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:00:00 GMT

A civic center in Ohio is being sued for allegedly denying a religious group use of the facility.

First worship and rock music camp concludes

Peter Chagnon — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Hundreds of teenage musicians have wrapped up a unique week-long camp that featured lessons and concerts by well-known contemporary Christian artists.

Bauer advises Christians to be cautious of Obama

Peter Chagnon — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:00:00 GMT

An evangelical political activist thinks Christians should be very wary of Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama’s newly unveiled faith-based initiative proposal.

Group's focus on ousting incumbents

Peter Chagnon — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 05:00:00 GMT

A North Carolina-based immigration political action committee has announced that the main thrust of its 2008 candidate and campaign operations will be to throw as many incumbent politicians out of office as possible.