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Islamic Extremists Execute Young Convert in Somalia

Compass Direct News — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 06:48:00 GMT

Islamic extremists controlling part of the Somali capital of Mogadishu this month executed a young Christian they accused of trying to convert a 15-year-old Muslim to Christianity.

Uncovering Truth in Ethiopia

Baptist Press Staff — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:20:00 GMT

Most Ethiopians consider themselves Christians because their religion includes biblical teachings and an understanding of Jesus, except that He is but one of many gods in their mixture of religions.

Violence Ongoing in Egypt as Christians Plead for Help

Jeremy Reynalds — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:31:00 GMT

Since the early morning of November 21, the Upper Egyptian town of Farshoot has been the scene of ongoing Muslim mob violence against Coptic Christian residents.

Christian Leaders Vow Resistance on Abortion, Gay Marriage

Adelle M. Banks — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:08:00 GMT

Facing "threats" from American culture, prominent Catholic, evangelical and Orthodox Christian leaders are vowing civil disobedience against abortion, same-sex marriage and limits on religious liberty.

Lutheran Dissidents Say New Church Body in the Works

Daniel Burke — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:15:00 GMT

On Wednesday, conservative Lutherans announced that it would "likely be necessary" to form their own body apart from the ELCA.

Religion Today Summaries - Nov. 27, 2009

Compiled & Edited by Crosswalk Editorial Staff — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 06:48:00 GMT

In China, Church Defies Police to Worship
Hindu Extremists Afraid of Church Growth in India
U.S. Grants Chinese Rights Lawyer's Family Political Asylum
HIV Stigma Still Strong, Says Tearfund

Religion Today Summaries - Nov. 26, 2009

Compiled & Edited by Crosswalk Editorial Staff — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:50:00 GMT

16 Colombian Christians Kidnapped, Told to Recant
Episcopal Group Denounces Anti-Gay Law in Uganda
OM Ministry Ship to End Service
Megachurch Pastor Billy Joe Daugherty Dies at Age 57

Religion Today Summaries - Nov. 25, 2009

Compiled & Edited by Crosswalk Editorial Staff — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:53:00 GMT

Worldwide Poll Finds Strong Support for Right to Criticize Religion
Heavy Fines, Bans Levied on Uzbek Baptists
Religion-Based Hate Crimes Highest Since 2001
Pope Meets with Artists, Filmmakers for Sacred Art

Religion Today Summaries - Nov. 24, 2009

Compiled & Edited by Crosswalk Editorial Staff — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:18:00 GMT

Americans Attribute Bible's Verses on Poverty to Celebrities
Kennedy Discouraged From Communion by Bishop
Pakistan: Christian Janitor Died Saving Muslim Students
Arizona Youth Urges Thousands to Join Him for World AIDS Day

Religion Today Summaries - Nov. 23, 2009

Compiled & Edited by Crosswalk Editorial Staff — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:10:00 GMT

Christian Leaders Issue 'Call of Conscience'
Catholic Priest in Poor Health after Stroke in Prison
Anglican Leader, in Rome, Optimistic on Ecumenical Strains
Hand-Written Bible for Sale on eBay

Kyl Criticizes Quiet on Chinese Anti-Satellite Test

Nathan Burchfiel — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 05:15:13 GMT

Sen. Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) on Monday criticized what he sees as a muted Bush administration response to a recent Chinese anti-satellite missile test, saying the launch highlights the need for the United States to protect its interests in space.

Administration 'Mean Spirited, Vengeful,' Fonda Tells Anti-War Throng

Monisha Bansal — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 09:45:41 GMT

Derided by counter-demonstrators as "leeches on freedom," Members of Congress, civil rights leaders and Hollywood celebrities including actress Jane Fonda, joined anti-war protestors in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, demanding that lawmakers and presidential candidates stop supporting and funding the war in Iraq.

Conservatives Differ on Iraq War, Troop 'Surge'

Fred Lucas — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 09:45:41 GMT

On a day when thousands gathered in Washington to protest the war in Iraq, conservatives debated their own divisions over the coming troop "surge" and the war's larger role in the war on terrorism.

Iran's Holocaust Denial Prompts Survivor to Speak Out

Aleena Shakeel — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 05:15:14 GMT

More than six decades after she was rescued from the Nazis, Manya Friedman has been so outraged by Iran's attempts to deny the Holocaust that she decided to start speaking publicly about her experiences.

Hargrove Proposes Holiday Rather Than Apology

Payton Hoegh — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 05:15:14 GMT

A Virginia delegate introduced legislation this week proposing a holiday to honor the end of slavery as an alternative to an official apology that, to much controversy, he refuses to support.

Suicide Attack Apparently Intended to Stop Palestinian Infighting

Julie Stahl — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 04:45:09 GMT

A Palestinian from the Gaza Strip managed to carry out a suicide bombing in the southern Israeli resort city of Eilat on Monday - more than 100 miles away from his home.

Fatah Blames Iran, Syria for Palestinian Violence

Julie Stahl — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 11:00:14 GMT

Egypt and Saudi Arabia offered to mediate a truce between rival Palestinian factions, which were fighting each other for a fifth straight day on Monday.

Terror Attack in Southern Israel

Julie Stahl — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 10:01:04 GMT

At least three people were killed in a suicide bombing in the southern Israeli resort city of Eilat on Monday morning.

Iran Defiant as UN Condemns Holocaust Denial

Patrick Goodenough — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 10:00:19 GMT

The United Nations General Assembly Friday adopted a U.S.-drafted resolution condemning denial of the Holocaust - but did so by consensus rather than by a recorded vote, thus allowing member states ambivalent on the matter to sidestep criticism.

Iran Threat Hovers Over US-Russia Missile Dispute

Sergei Blagov — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 05:15:12 GMT

Amid differing views over the potential security threat posed by Iran, the United States and Russia are exchanging verbal blows over U.S. proposals for a missile defense "umbrella" in eastern Europe and Russian plans to sell missiles to Tehran.

Helping Mexican Economy Key to Ending Illegal Immigration, Says Expert

Monisha Bansal — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 05:15:13 GMT

Amid a growing national debate over how to deal with illegal aliens, one expert suggested Monday that the way to solve the immigration problem in the United States is to boost the Mexican economy.

'Inconvenient Truth' Producer Pens Kids' Global Warming Text

Randy Hall — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 05:15:13 GMT

Move over, Chicken Little. A children's book planned for release in September is an attempt to "fill the minds of children with 'sky-is-falling' global warming hysteria," a Republican senator warns.

German Boy's Sex Change Result of Political Correctness, Group Says

Melanie Hunter — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 08:45:08 GMT

It's a medical first - a 14-year-old German boy became the youngest patient in history to begin treatment to prepare him for a sex change, but a conservative group says the boy's parents and doctors have been unfairly influenced by the homosexual lobby.

Conservatives Spar Over Immigration Policy

Nathan Burchfiel — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 02:45:15 GMT

Conservative pundits sparred Sunday over the Bush administration's immigration policy, which some view as "amnesty" for the millions of illegal immigrants living in the United States.

Conservatives Debate the 'Race Card' in Politics

Kevin Mooney — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 02:00:09 GMT

Political agitators who use "Al Sharpton rhetoric" are in a stronger position today because "spineless Republicans" have supported racial gerrymandering -- thus ensuring the election of divisive figures, said a member of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights.

Gingrich Backers Launch Campaign to Draft Him

Aleena Shakeel — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 05:15:13 GMT

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich has said he will not announce his decision to compete in the 2008 presidential election until after Labor Day, but an online grassroots political campaign was launched nationally on Monday in an effort to convince him to run.

One More Supreme Court Appointment for President Bush?

Kevin Mooney — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 03:45:09 GMT

Conservatives stand a strong chance of securing at least one more seat on the U.S. Supreme Court before President Bush leaves office, according to one conservative court-watcher.

Former Arkansas Governor Eyes Presidency

Nathan Burchfiel — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 11:46:06 GMT

Hoping to become the second former Arkansas governor to take up residence in the White House, Republican Mike Huckabee on Sunday announced his intention to run for the 2008 Republican presidential nomination.

Mitt Romney Buffs His Conservative Credentials

Kevin Mooney — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 10:45:16 GMT

America is at risk of becoming "the France of the 21\super st\nosupersub Century" unless policymakers curtail burdensome government policies and extravagant entitlement spending that work against the creative energies of free people, said former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney.

Gingrich: I'll Decide in September

Nathan Burchfiel — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 10:30:12 GMT

Taking a swipe at politicians who already have declared plans to run for president in 2008, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich said on Saturday that he would decide in September whether to seek the Republican nomination.