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Science Almighty Demands No Restrictions

Chuck Colson — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:28:00 GMT

More news about the promise of adult stem-cell therapy means that we no longer have to wrestle with the moral question of embryonic stem cell research. Right? Well, not so fast.

To Conservatives in a Pro-Gay Culture

Andrew Tallman — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:23:00 GMT

Two different people recently contacted me for my advice on virtually identical situations that arose in the wake of California’s decision to solemnize same-gender relationships. Since I expect such difficulties to become far more common, I’ll share with you the principles I advised them to use.

Dawkins, Darwin, and the Battle of Worldviews

Albert Mohler — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 03:05:00 GMT

The London Times is out with an article headline that reads, "Dawkins Slaps Creationists into the Primordial Soup." One reporter has even called him a "knight of the mind." Now that grabs your attention.

Too Big to Fail?

Dr. Mark Hendrickson — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 05:43:00 GMT

These government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) -- Fannie Mae and Freddy Mac -- were created by Uncle Sam. And it has always been assumed that Fannie and Freddy would never be allowed to fail.

Gay 'Marriage' and Soft Despotism

Chuck Colson — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:22:00 GMT

In Michigan, a homosexual man is suing two Christian publishers—Zondervan and Tyndale House—for $70 million dollars. Bradley Fowler claims they violated his constitutional rights and caused him "emotional distress" by publishing versions of the Bible that call homosexuality a sin.

Food Safety System is 'Badly Broken,' Critics Say

Pete Winn — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:30:00 GMT

Recent recalls and outbreaks of food-borne disease are evidence that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is dangerously close to being unable to guarantee the safety of the nation's food supply, say liberal health policy advocacy groups and the investigative arm of Congress.

Election Could Decide Future of Abortion, Thompson Says

Kaitlynn Riely — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

The 2008 presidential election is "foremost about the United States Supreme Court," the president of the National Right to Life Committee said at the group's annual convention Thursday.

As G8 Leaders Meet, Question of China Again Arises

Patrick Goodenough — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMT

As President Bush joins other world leaders for the last Group of Eight summit of his presidency, the agenda will again focus attention on China's international role and its glaring absence from the group of leading industrialized countries.

Social Security, Medicare Will Cost $41 Trillion More than Available

Keriann Hopkins — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:30:00 GMT

The future costs to maintain Social Security and Medicare will exceed available revenues by $41 trillion in the next 75 years, according to a government report, and those costs will likely require trillions of dollars in new taxes or spending cuts.

UK Judge Sparks Fresh Debate Over Shari'a

Patrick Goodenough — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:01:00 GMT

Britain's top judge has set off a storm after saying that aspects of Islamic law (shari'a) could be employed to deal with family and marital disputes among British Muslims.

A Cry from Iran: Brothers Honor Father’s Martyrdom

Michael Ireland — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 05:05:00 GMT

The untold story of Iranian Christian martyrs and Christian converts is personal for Jospeh and Andrew Hovespian - now, that story reveals itself in their new documentary, "A Cry from Iran."

Christian Woman in Eritrean Prison Dies of Malaria

Special to Compass Direct — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:17:00 GMT

Imprisoned and tortured for her Christian faith since December, 37-year-old Azib Simon died of malaria in Eritrea’s Wi’a Military Training Center last week.

China: 'Anti-Cult' Group Raids Church Member's House

Michael Ireland — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:54:00 GMT

Public Security Bureau officials, along with an “anti-cult group,” on July 14, 2008 in Jining City, Shandong, investigated Lu Xiaoai, a member of pastor Zhang Zhongxin's church.

China Pastor, Wife Forced From Home

Baptist Press Staff — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 05:45:00 GMT

A leader among China's unregistered house churches and his wife have been forced from their home and hounded from shelter to shelter by Chinese authorities since July 6. The official explanation is that the pastor "met the Americans and destroyed the harmony of the Beijing Olympic Games."

Pakistan: Court Grants Custody to Girls' Kidnappers

Compass Direct News — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 05:22:00 GMT

A Pakistani couple has appealed a court decision to award custody of their two daughters, 10 and 13, to the children’s alleged kidnappers. The court based its custody decision on the girls’ supposed conversion to Islam.

Religion Today Summaries - July 25, 2008

Compiled & Edited by Crosswalk Editorial Staff — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 05:29:00 GMT

Wristbands Remember Persecuted Chinese Christians
Iraqi Refugees Struggling After Leaving Homeland
Gay Bishop Dismisses Calls to Resign
Enns Leaves Westminster Theological Seminary

Religion Today Summaries - July 24, 2008

Compiled & Edited by Crosswalk Editorial Staff — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:30:00 GMT

Kazakhstan Weighs New Religion Restrictions
Grieved Presbyterians Seek Way Forward
PBS Documentary Suggests Exodus Not Real
India Christians Forced to Flee

Religion Today Summaries - July 23, 2008

Compiled & Edited by Crosswalk Editorial Staff — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:03:00 GMT

Christians Offer Hope to China Earthquake Victims
Group 'Ordains' Three Women as Priests
'Focus on the Family' Inducted into Radio Hall of Fame
Power-Sharing Negotiations Begin with Mugabe

Religion Today Summaries - July 22, 2008

Compiled & Edited by Crosswalk Editorial Staff — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 05:41:00 GMT

Saddleback Church to Host McCain, Obama
Iran: Tortured Christian Flees
Dobson Shifts, May Endorse McCain
Churches Unite in Mass Vigils for N. Korean Refugees

Religion Today Summaries - July 21, 2008

Compiled & Edited by Crosswalk Editorial Staff — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 05:45:00 GMT

Cali. Marriage Amendment to Stay on Ballot
Anglican Head Says Bishop Boycott 'Wounds' Summit
Algeria: Blasphemy Case Postponed
Saudi King Initiates Interfaith Conference

When Politics Stop the Police

Cal Thomas — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 05:46:00 GMT

D.C. police set up checkpoints and would not allow anyone into the area who didn’t live there. No shootings, not one. Then liberals filed lawsuits, claiming their constitutional rights were violated.

Why Bother with Iran Negotiations?

Cal Thomas — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:50:00 GMT

The White House said it was still hopeful that Tehran would change its mind. Why should they?

The Pullout Consensus Builds

Cal Thomas — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:37:00 GMT

Barack Obama says that even though the surge has worked, he still opposes it. More and more Americans are agreeing with him.

The Dollar Value of Human Life

Cal Thomas — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 05:56:00 GMT

Several federal agencies have come up with figures for the dollar value of a human life. The purpose is to analyze the costs and benefits of new programs they believe will save lives.

The Cartoon That Backfired

Cal Thomas — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 05:43:00 GMT

The media were consumed last week by a cartoon on the cover of the New Yorker magazine.

The People's Blog: Christians, Politics and a Revealing God

Laura MacCorkle — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 05:56:00 GMT

I have two topics to discuss today, because that’s all that came in this week from the people (er … thanks, Mom!). We’ll start with the Christian’s responsibility in politics. Then, wrap up with a look at how God reveals himself to man.

APA abortion and mental health task force to report in August

Dr. Warren Throckmorton — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 04:08:00 GMT

The American Psychological Association will decide in August whether to approve the report of a task force set up to examine the potential effects of abortion on the mental health of women. Some observers worry that the task force report will take a pro-abortion slant, in keeping with past APA positions.

Is It Wrong For Me to Hang This (Signed!) Painting by Muhammad Ali in My House?

John Shore — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:28:00 GMT

Years before I was a Christian, I bought a painting done by Muhammad Ali that I think captures his affection for Islam. Who knew Muhammad Ali painted?

Breaking Up Just Got "Easier"

Laura MacCorkle — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:02:00 GMT

Jelly fish and wishy-washy men and women just got a new option when it comes to breaking up. It’s free and it makes ending a relationship a whole lot easier for people who don’t want to spine up and do the right thing.

3,000 Children's Bibles for Persecuted Churches

Eric Hogue — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 02:13:00 GMT

Today we are asking 120 listeners to contribute $125 for 25 Children's Bible for the Persecuted Church around the world. Open Doors Ministries is on the scene in China, Iran and numerous Islamic locations - to deliver these Bibles to the underground, persecuted church. Please, help our missional reach today on show.

Social Security, Medicare Will Cost $41 Trillion More than Available

Keriann Hopkins — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:30:00 GMT

Food Safety System is 'Badly Broken,' Critics Say

Pete Winn — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:30:00 GMT

America Needs 'Appropriate Change,' Thompson Says

Keriann Hopkins — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

America doesn't need change so much as it needs to be heading in the right direction, according to former Republican presidential candidate Fred Thompson.

NEA Seeks Peace Academy, College, Citizenship for Illegal Aliens

Penny Starr — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:42:00 GMT

Some of the almost 10,000 members of the National Education Association (NEA) attending the teachers union's annual conference this week in the nation's capital spoke out on the issues they hope their lobbyists will fight for during next year's legislative session, including the establishment of a peace academy, in-state college tuition and a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants who graduate from high school.

Don't Execute Bin Laden, Say Activists at Supreme Court

Nicholas Ballasy — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:40:00 GMT

Members of various activist groups from around the country, under the umbrella of the Abolitionist Action Committee (AAC), gathered at the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday to protest against capital punishment and the support for the death penalty by Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain.

Rocket Defense System Could Give Israel Upper Hand

Julie Stahl — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 11:10:00 GMT

Israel successfully tested a new rocket defense system that would not only protect southern and northern Israel against short -range rockets, but would also help give Israel a stronger position in dealing with groups like Hamas and Hezbollah, a missile expert said here on Monday.

UK Judge Sparks Fresh Debate Over Shari'a

Patrick Goodenough — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:01:00 GMT

Britain's top judge has set off a storm after saying that aspects of Islamic law (shari'a) could be employed to deal with family and marital disputes among British Muslims.

As G8 Leaders Meet, Question of China Again Arises

Patrick Goodenough — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMT

'Allah's Will,' Says Family of Bulldozer Terrorist

Julie Stahl — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 03:59:00 GMT

As Israeli officials were mulling Israel's response to what is being described as a terror attack in the heart of Jerusalem, Arab residents of the man's Jerusalem neighborhood -- and his widow -- were still in shock and disbelief on Thursday.

UN Security Council May Not Sanction Mugabe

Patrick Goodenough — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:47:00 GMT

Long accused by critics of a timid approach to the crisis in Zimbabwe, the government of neighboring South Africa is now leading opposition in the U.N. Security Council to U.S.-led efforts to impose sanctions against Robert Mugabe's regime.

CNSNews.com Launches New Web Site Tuesday, July 8

Staff Writer — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:50:00 GMT

CNSNews.com will launch its new Web site on Tuesday, July 8, with a fresh look, more stories, videos, photos, and reader comments. Check out the new www.cnsnews.com on Tuesday, July 8.

CNSNews.com Launches New Web Site on Tuesday, July 8

Staff Writer — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:05:00 GMT

CNSNews.com will launch its new Web site on Tuesday, July 8, with a fresh look, more stories, videos, photos, and reader comments. Check out the new www.cnsnews.com on Tuesday, July 8.

Election Could Decide Future of Abortion, Thompson Says

Kaitlynn Riely — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

The 2008 presidential election is "foremost about the United States Supreme Court," the president of the National Right to Life Committee said at the group's annual convention Thursday.

Bill Bennett Talks with CNSNews.com about 'America: the Last Best Hope'

Terence P. Jeffrey — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:21:00 GMT

For the July 4 edition of "Online with Terry Jeffrey," a new video-interview program at CNSNews.com, Editor-in-Chief Terry Jeffrey interviews bestselling author and former U.S. Education Secretary William J. Bennett about his latest book, America: The Last Best Hope .

Pro-Life NEA Members Protest Union's Pro-Abortion Platform

Allison Aldrich and Michael Gryboski — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:55:00 GMT

Pro-life teachers, students, and activists gathered at the Washington Convention Center Wednesday to picket the apparent pro-abortion stance of the National Education Association (NEA), the nation's largest teacher's union.

Congress Loads Bill with $277 Million in 'Pork,' Watchdog Group Says

Jillian Bandes — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:30:00 GMT

The House of Representatives tucked $277.9 million worth of earmarks - items in a spending bill usually designated for a congressman's district or state - into the appropriations bill it passed before the July 4 break.

Liberal Blogger Criticizes Obama's Move to Center

Fred Lucas — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

As Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama (Ill.) apparently moves toward the political middle, he has offended one of the more influential liberal voices in the new media.

Boost for McCain as US Hostages Head Home in Time for July 4

Patrick Goodenough — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:36:00 GMT

In a development highlighted by the McCain campaign, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee was briefed by Colombian President Alvaro Uribe before Wednesday's rescue of 15 hostages held by terrorists, including three Americans.

Liberal Group Blasts McCain's Health Plan

Nicholas Ballasy — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:30:00 GMT

Sen. John McCain's (R-Ariz.) health care plan will leave millions of people uninsured, according to panelists at "McCain University," a series of panel discussions about McCain's policy views held at the liberal Center for American Progress (CAP) on Monday.

McCain: 'I'm the Underdog' Who Needs Small Town America

Penny Starr — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:30:00 GMT

In a speech on Monday to about 1,500 people in the small manufacturing town of Pipersville, Pa., Sen. John McCain told the crowd that he was the underdog in the 2008 presidential race and that he needs the help of rural Americans to win in November.