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Our Ultimate Responsibility

Bill Bunkley — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

More often than not, our culture today emphasizes our personal rights—our liberties. The Founding Fathers chose the side of responsibility.

Prudence at the American Founding—and Today

Dr. Paul Kengor — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:22:00 GMT

“If men were angels, no government would be necessary.” But men aren’t angels, and neither are their governments. Thus, the need for prudence.

A Governor, a King, and the Tragedy of Adultery

Albert Mohler — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:59:00 GMT

The people of South Carolina now look to their governor's mansion with a sense of dread and embarrassment.

Freedom's Martyr: The Power of an Image

Chuck Colson — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:32:00 GMT

The whole world now knows the name of one young woman who has become a martyr for the cause of freedom in Iran. The name Neda, by the way, means “voice” in Farsi.

Worship CDs Aren't the Real Praise Music

Chuck Colson — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:01:00 GMT

Does God intend us to merely listen to music—or to sing ourselves? It’s much easier to pop a CD in the player.

A Salute to the Defenders of Our Freedom

Hugh Hewitt — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 05:02:00 GMT

What the American military has accomplished lately is the defense of the country since 9/11 without a single attack on our soil coordinated by a jihadist far away. They have been trying. They have not failed.

John McCain: 'We’ve Got to Give Americans Hope'

Hugh Hewitt — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:11:00 GMT

Nationally syndicated host and journalist Hugh Hewitt interviewed John McCain on June 24 as the presumptive nominee for the Republican Party travelled through southern California.

Iran: Two Christian Prisoners Released on Bail

Compass Direct News — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 05:36:00 GMT

Two Iranian converts to Christianity jailed for the past few weeks have been released by security police, who demanded valuable property deeds as bail collateral.

Algerian Police Publicly Interrogate Ex-Muslim

Peter Lamprecht — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 05:11:00 GMT

The incident occurred a day after Algeria’s top Islamic authority denied that the woman’s case violated religious freedom and claimed evangelization was “a new form of colonization.”

China: Court Cites 'Insufficient Evidence' in Christian's Trial

Compass Direct News — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 02:08:00 GMT

Court officials in Xinjiang, China returned the case of Uyghur Christian Alimjan Yimit, charged with unspecified crimes, to state prosecutors this week citing “insufficient evidence.”

Church-State Divide Looms for Episcopals on Gay Marriage

Daniel Burke — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:10:00 GMT

Episcopal bishops from the six states that have legalized same-sex marriage are requesting permission to adapt their church's venerable prayer book for use at same-sex weddings.

Iran Scraps Mandatory Death Penalty for ‘Apostates’

Special to Compass Direct News — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:25:00 GMT

Iran has scrapped the mandatory death penalty for those who leave Islam. The penalty, which has drawn international outrage, may be a small concession to those protesting the recent election.

Zimbabwe Survives Cholera, But Long-Term Aid Needed

Ginny McCabe — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:51:00 GMT

Relief agencies in Zimbabwe are continuing emergency operations in response to the country’s cholera outbreaks and desperate need for food and medical care.

No Explanation for India's Refusal of Visas to U.S. Panel

Vishal Arora — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:06:00 GMT

The Indian government is silent on why it refused visas to allow members of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) to visit troubled Orissa state.

Evangelicals Tap New Top Lobbyist to Replace Cizik

Adelle M. Banks — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:47:00 GMT

The nation's largest evangelical umbrella group has tapped a veteran expert on refugee settlement and international relief efforts as its new top lobbyist in the nation's capital.

Religion Today Summaries - July 3, 2009

Compiled & Edited by Crosswalk Editorial Staff — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:12:00 GMT

Christians in Mauritania Tense after Murder of Aid Worker
Pakistan: Taliban Buying Children for Suicide Bomber
India Delivers First Conviction for Orissa Violence
Presbyterians Lose Most Members Since 1983 Merger

Religion Today Summaries - July 2, 2009

Compiled & Edited by Crosswalk Editorial Staff — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:34:00 GMT

Pastor Quits Riverside Church after Only Two Months
Hundreds Flock to Calvin's 500th Anniversary Celebration
Eritrean Christians Tell of Torture and Imprisonment
Two Church Buildings Burned Down in Zanzibar, Tanzania

Religion Today Summaries - July 1, 2009

Compiled & Edited by Crosswalk Editorial Staff — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:24:00 GMT

Islamic Extremists Kill U.S. Aid Worker in Mauritania
Obama Hasn't 'Picked' Camp David Church, White House Says
Iran: Christians May Face 'Double' Persecution
Egypt: Anti-Christian Attacks Prompt Calls for Justice

Religion Today Summaries - June 30, 2009

Compiled & Edited by Crosswalk Editorial Staff — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:11:00 GMT

Obama Picks Camp David Church, Not a D.C. Congregation
Top Indian Official Apologizes for Anti-Christian Violence
Pope Announces Basilica Bones Are St. Paul's
Threats, Expulsions for Christian Couple in Uganda

Religion Today Summaries - June 29, 2009

Compiled & Edited by Crosswalk Editorial Staff — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:30:00 GMT

The Gospel According to 31,173 Americans
Worldwide Support for New Anglican Body Grows
167 Displaced Pakistani Families Get Relief Goods
Family of Kidnapped Colombian Pastor Flee Home

The Gift of Liberty

Cal Thomas — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:25:00 GMT

The founders gave us liberty, but liberty is not a one-time gift. It must constantly be renewed by each generation and sometimes within generations.

New Agendas Rise from Crumbling Foundations

Cal Thomas — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:08:00 GMT

That agenda is to remove whatever social structures remain that give preference to married couples of the opposite sex.

In Company with Chavez

Cal Thomas — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:01:00 GMT

What do you say about a president who violates his country’s constitution, Supreme Court rulings and Congress in order to keep himself in office?

Cap & Trade Passes with Bought Votes

Cal Thomas — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:49:00 GMT

Eight Republicans were critical to the bill’s approval as 44 Democrats voted against it. The eight received financial support for their re-election campaigns from environmental groups.

The Morality of Governors

Cal Thomas — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 03:33:00 GMT

Gov. Mark Sanford's affair – and previous affairs by politicians – should settle the issue of whether we can look to government for moral improvement.

"It Was Providential"

Dr. Ray Pritchard — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:41:00 GMT

The "genius cluster" of great men who created the United States didn't happen by chance but by the good hand of God. It was providential. That's what we celebrate on this 4th of July.

Monitoring Mohler (II)

Tim Challies — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:18:00 GMT

A couple of weeks ago I said that I was Monitoring Mohler (so to speak), reading through his entire suggested summer reading list. At that point I had read The Unforgiving Minute, With Wings Like Eagles, Hunting Eichmann and World War One. Since then I’ve read several of the other titles on this list and thought I’d check in.

What's Hot? 7/3/09

Jim Liebelt — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:05:00 GMT

A listing of hot cultural items from the the Internet, music, television and movies.

What Would Jesus Say to Harry Potter?

Richard Abanes — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Speaking in New York City!!

How to Believe in God: Brain First, THEN Emotion

John Shore — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:02:00 GMT

Our free will is proof that we are meant to CHOOSE to be in a relationship with God.

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.