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PhotoMission's Growing Family Spans Globe

It is often said that a picture is worth a thousand words. But when the person taking the picture has the Word within, very often the images...

PhotoMission's Growing Family Spans Globe

Malaysia Won't Allow Muslims to see Gibson's 'The Passion'

Mel Gibson's movie "The Passion of the Christ" may have packed theaters in many parts of the world, including the Middle East, but the authorities...

Malaysia Won't Allow Muslims to see Gibson's 'The Passion'

Christian Group Wants Politics at the Pulpit

Abortion, homosexual marriage and the role of God in American society are the three topics on which the National Clergy Council believes all of...

Christian Group Wants Politics at the Pulpit

City Fathers at Stalemate Over San Diego Cross

A 43-foot-tall concrete cross, which has stood atop Mount Soledad for more than 50 years, could be removed -- thanks to a lawsuit brought against...

City Fathers at Stalemate Over San Diego Cross

As Notorious UMC Bishop Retires, Liberal Successor Enters

A controversial figure in the United Methodist Church, a bishop who denies the eternal deity, virgin birth, and bodily resurrection of Jesus...

As Notorious UMC Bishop Retires, Liberal Successor Enters

Christian Group Pushes for God on World War II Memorial

The Christian Defense Coalition yesterday announced a national campaign to have God represented on the brand new World War II memorial.

Christian Group Pushes for God on World War II Memorial

Sudan Embassy Protests Becoming Trendy

Rep. Joe Hoeffel (D-Pa.), his wife Francesca Hoeffel, and comedian-turned-activist Dick Gregory were all arrested at the Sudan Embassy in...

Sudan Embassy Protests Becoming Trendy

Despite Terrorist Threat, Many Commit to Short-Term Missions

The rise in incidents of terrorism around the world is having an impact on international short-term missions, particularly those trips to some of...

Despite Terrorist Threat, Many Commit to Short-Term Missions

Atlanta-Area YMCA Ousts Member For Witnessing

An evangelist from Georgia says his local YMCA terminated his family's membership because he shared the gospel with two young men just outside the...

Atlanta-Area YMCA Ousts Member For Witnessing

Ugandan AIDS Model Again Highlighted, But Opponents Disagree

The leader of the country that has most successfully brought HIV-AIDS under control has once again attributed that achievement to promoting sexual...

Ugandan AIDS Model Again Highlighted, But Opponents Disagree

Children's Program Aims to Improve Jewish-Arab Coexistence

Despite the continuing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, a Jerusalem museum brought together 400 Jewish and Muslim children to learn more about their...

Children's Program Aims to Improve Jewish-Arab Coexistence

Research Shows 'Passion' Film's Spiritual Impact Falls Short

Although many fans predicted Mel Gibson's blockbuster, The Passion of the Christ, would have an intense and long-lasting spiritual impact, a...

Research Shows 'Passion' Film's Spiritual Impact Falls Short

Supreme Court Asked to Review Ohio Ten Commandments Dispute

Some Ohio residents have been fighting for five years to keep symbols of the Ten Commandments in front of several local public schools, and now...

Supreme Court Asked to Review Ohio Ten Commandments Dispute

Christian Teachers Have Ministry in Classroom, Educators Say

Thousands of Christian teachers from across the U.S. will gather in Florida later this week to confront issues such as homosexual "marriage,"...

Christian Teachers Have Ministry in Classroom, Educators Say

Pastor Wary of Bush Camp's Religious Voter Drive

A Southern Baptist pastor is encouraging the Bush-Cheney campaign to rethink a request asking volunteers to share information from their church...

Pastor Wary of Bush Camp's Religious Voter Drive