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'Evangelical Manifesto' Targets Stereotypes

Mark Kelly — Thu, 08 May 2008 05:52:00 GMT

Citing widespread confusion about what it means to be an "evangelical," a group of Christian leaders issued a manifesto Wednesday proposing to define the identity and commitments of evangelical Christians.

Myanmar Cyclone: Relief Assessment Begins

Baptist Press — Thu, 08 May 2008 05:02:00 GMT

The United Nations' World Food Program said some villages in Myanmar have been virtually wiped out. Relief organizations are concerned about outbreaks of mosquito-borne diseases and other illnesses.

Christian Agencies Respond to Myanmar Cyclone Victims

Shawn McEvoy — Tue, 06 May 2008 03:02:00 GMT

Now that the government of Myanmar has called for international assistance - something they have been reluctant to do in the past - Christian relief agencies are doing their best to help.

Bush Proposes International Day of Prayer

Pete Winn — Tue, 06 May 2008 05:30:00 GMT

Saying that he hoped there would one day be an international day of prayer, President Bush marked the 20th annual National Day of Prayer at ceremonies held Thursday at the White House.

UK Muslims Launch Body to Promote Secular Democracy

Kevin McCandless — Mon, 05 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

It's time for the "silent majority" of British Muslims to be heard over the noise made by religious extremists, speakers launching a new community organization in Britain said on Thursday.

Religion Today Summaries - May 9, 2008

Compiled & Edited by Crosswalk Editorial Staff — Fri, 09 May 2008 05:48:00 GMT

Samaritan’s Purse Mobilizes Team from Six Countries to Aid Survivors of Myanmar Cyclone * Americans Fine with Christians in Politics * Reaffirmation, Reformation and Repositioning at Heart of 'Evangelical Manifesto' * Water Missions International Prepares Water Purification Systems in Myanmar

Religion Today Summaries - May 8, 2008

Compiled & Edited by Crosswalk Editorial Staff — Thu, 08 May 2008 05:34:00 GMT

Islamists Threaten to Tear Down Church in Indonesia * Armed Men Threaten Church in Turkey * Mission Groups Reach Out to Cyclone Survivors in Myanmar * Creation Museum Celebrates One Year

Religion Today Summaries - May 7, 2008

Compiled & Edited by Crosswalk Editorial Staff — Wed, 07 May 2008 05:45:00 GMT

NEA's Cizik among Time’s 100 Most Influential People * "Evangelical Manifesto" Calls for Reform * Bible College Housing Cyclone Survivors in Myanmar * Religious Freedom Panel Urges State Dept. to Take Action

Religion Today Summaries - May 6, 2008

Compiled & Edited by Crosswalk Editorial Staff — Tue, 06 May 2008 05:07:00 GMT

Only 5% of Adults Tithed Last Year, Barna Survey Says * Missionaries Struggle as Dollar's Value Declines * Taxpayer Dollars Fund Islamic Public School in Minnesota * Myanmar Death Toll Could Top 10,000, Foreign Minister Says

Religion Today Summaries - May 5, 2008

Compiled & Edited by Crosswalk Editorial Staff — Mon, 05 May 2008 05:08:00 GMT

Obama-Wright Rift Reveals Divided Loyalties in Black Church * 'Blasphemy' Issue Surfaces in Legal Tensions in Nigeria * 'Expelled' Producer Happy with Box Office * Charges Shift against Christian Bookstore Owner in China

Congress: Al-Qaeda Using Internet to Recruit Terrorists in the U.S.

Penny Starr — Fri, 09 May 2008 08:32:00 GMT

Using a video montage showing mass executions, bomb-making, and audio sound bites, including one promising to "slit the throats of Americans and Jews," Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) and Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) unveiled a report by the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs at a press conference on Capitol Hill on Thursday.

Democrats Could De-Fund War by Not Holding Vote

Josiah Ryan — Thu, 08 May 2008 08:58:00 GMT

The Democratic leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives could halt funding for the war in Iraq simply by omitting any war-funding bill from the floor schedule, experts told Cybercast News Service on Wednesday.

North Korean Defectors Try to Raise Awareness of Atrocities

Josiah Ryan — Mon, 05 May 2008 10:51:00 GMT

North Korea is responsible for more human rights violations than any other country in the world, said members of a conservative human rights organization and refugees who claim to have defected from North Korea.

Clinton Library Won't Release Berger Documents

Fred Lucas — Mon, 05 May 2008 08:36:00 GMT

The William Jefferson Clinton Presidential Library will not make available to the public the documents that former National Security Advisor Sandy Berger illegally took from the National Archives in 2003.

Bill Would Pull Federal Pension Dollars from Terror Countries

Fred Lucas — Mon, 05 May 2008 08:32:00 GMT

Federal employees could have the option of taking their pension dollars out of companies working in countries that sponsor terrorism, under a Senate bill that follows a trend among state government pension plans over the last two years.

Hezbollah, Pro-Iranian Forces Attempting Coup in Beirut

Julie Stahl — Fri, 09 May 2008 11:52:00 GMT

Hezbollah and pro-Iranian, pro-Syrian Lebanese forces attempted to overthrow the pro-Western government of Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Siniora on Friday.

Olmert Says He Will Resign If Indicted

Julie Stahl — Fri, 09 May 2008 10:06:00 GMT

Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert denies that he took bribes from an American businessman, but at a late night press conference on Thursday, he promised to resign if he is indicted.

US Citizen Faces Terror Charges in Vietnam

Patrick Goodenough — Fri, 09 May 2008 08:55:00 GMT

An American national is due to go on trial in Vietnam next week on terrorism charges, and the case has some U.S. lawmakers calling for Washington to reconsider the decision to normalize trade relations with Hanoi.

China Insists Burma Cyclone Crisis Not An Issue for Security Council

Patrick Goodenough — Fri, 09 May 2008 08:48:00 GMT

As survivors of the devastating cyclone in Burma await life-saving international aid, China -- the closest ally of the military junta accused of hindering the humanitarian effort -- is insisting that the situation not be "politicized" by bringing in the U.N. Security Council.

Putin Moves to Strengthen Prime Minister Post

Sergei Blagov — Thu, 08 May 2008 11:24:00 GMT

As Vladimir Putin handed the Russian presidency to his handpicked successor Dmitry Medvedev on Wednesday, speculation continued about who would actually run the country.

Abortion Provider Seeks 'Mother's Day' Gifts for Itself

Penny Starr — Fri, 09 May 2008 09:56:00 GMT

Planned Parenthood, a major abortion provider, is soliciting Mother's Day gifts for itself.

Kids ID Required to Buy Video Games in Proposed Law

Evan Moore — Fri, 09 May 2008 08:30:00 GMT

Reps. Lee Terry (R-Neb.) and Jim Matheson (D-Utah) held a press conference Wednesday to introduce legislation that would require identification checks for minors who try to buy or rent video games rated M (Mature) or AO (Adults Only) by the Entertainment Software Ratings Board. The bill would also impose a $5,000 fine on retailers who fail to comply.

Storming of Illinois 'Mosque' Sends Wrong Message, Islamic Group Says

Susan Jones — Wed, 07 May 2008 12:45:00 GMT

As part of a recent emergency preparedness drill in south-central Illinois, law enforcement personnel stormed a "mosque" where radical gunman were holding hostages.

Violent 'Grand Theft' Game Wows Players, Shocks Parent Groups

Evan Moore — Wed, 07 May 2008 08:30:00 GMT

"Grand Theft Auto IV," the latest in a series of phenomenally successful video games, debuted last week, eliciting widespread acclaim from game players, and howls of outrage from parents and family advocates concerned about its highly violent and overtly sexual content.

Israel's Holocaust Memorial Opens Photo Archive on the Internet

Julie Stahl — Thu, 01 May 2008 01:00:00 GMT

Tova Mendel looked worried as she and her husband Salomon Findling and their four children walked down the street of Stropkov, Slovakia, with other members of the Jewish community in May 1942. We'll never know what she was thinking, but a picture of the family carrying their belongings as they were being deported by the Nazis now appears on Web site of Yad Vashem, Israel's main Holocaust memorial.

Dem Leader Say It's Not 'Practical' to Stop War-Funding Vote

Josiah Ryan — Fri, 09 May 2008 04:35:00 GMT

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) told Cybercast News Service Thursday that he does not think it would be "practical" to stop the war in Iraq simply by not allowing a war-funding bill to come up for a vote on the House floor, something that it is within his power as Majority Leader to do.

Rich and Poor Would Benefit From Farm Bill

Susan Jones — Fri, 09 May 2008 01:44:00 GMT

President Bush is threatening to veto a "bloated" farm bill. And while Republicans complain about taxpayers being forced to support wealthy farmers -- the bill also includes a Republican-sponsored tax break for thoroughbred racing.

Dem Leader Says It's Not 'Practical' to Stop War-Funding Vote

Josiah Ryan — Fri, 09 May 2008 01:14:00 GMT

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer(D-Md.) told Cybercast News Service Thursday that he does not think it would be "practical" to stop the war in Iraq simply by not allowing a war-funding bill to come up for a vote on the House floor. As majority leader, he has the power to do such a thing.

Bulletins at Obama's Church Carry Their Own Controversy

Fred Lucas — Fri, 09 May 2008 08:31:00 GMT

Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) recently said his relationship with his long-time pastor and friend Rev. Jeremiah Wright "changed" after what Obama called the clergyman's "divisive and destructive" remarks at an event at the National Press Club. Later, however, Obama stressed his loyalty to the Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, where Wright has been the pastor and where Obama has belonged for many years.

Sure Clinton Should Stay in the Race, Rush Limbaugh Says

Susan Jones — Thu, 08 May 2008 03:07:00 GMT

Conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh says the ultimate goal of his Operation Chaos is "Democrats losing in November."