· Haitian Officer: U.S. Baptist Team Made Earlier Attempt to Take Children
The American team of volunteers on trial for abduction charges related to 33 Haitian children had tried to take dozens of other children across the border, said a Haitian police officer.
The American team of volunteers on trial for abduction charges related to 33 Haitian children had tried to take dozens of other children across the border, said a Haitian police officer.
· Impartiality of 'Outed' Prop 8 Judge Assured
Two days after “outing” the federal judge who will be ruling on California’s key gay marriage case, San Francisco’s largest newspaper emphasized Tuesday that Vaughn Walker of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has a “proven record of impartiality.”
Two days after “outing” the federal judge who will be ruling on California’s key gay marriage case, San Francisco’s largest newspaper emphasized Tuesday that Vaughn Walker of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has a “proven record of impartiality.”
· Ecumenical Leader Lauds G7 for Canceling Haiti's Debt
The head of a global ecumenical body praised a G7 decision to cancel Haiti’s debt, and urged other financial institutions to do the same.
The head of a global ecumenical body praised a G7 decision to cancel Haiti’s debt, and urged other financial institutions to do the same.
· Psychologists Explore Religion, Morality Link
Psychologists in a new study on the origins of religion suggest that moral judgments operate independently of religious background.
Psychologists in a new study on the origins of religion suggest that moral judgments operate independently of religious background.
· Watchdog Sees Rise in Reported Persecution Cases in China
There was an increase in the number of reported persecution cases against Christians in China last year, according to a religious freedom group that specializes in Chinese house churches.
There was an increase in the number of reported persecution cases against Christians in China last year, according to a religious freedom group that specializes in Chinese house churches.
· Americans Encouraged to Join Relief Groups for 'Long Run'
While the New Orleans Saints’ Super Bowl win Sunday may have wiped away memories of the Gulf Coast hurricanes that hit their city five years ago, the mourning in Haiti – for many – still has no end in sight.
While the New Orleans Saints’ Super Bowl win Sunday may have wiped away memories of the Gulf Coast hurricanes that hit their city five years ago, the mourning in Haiti – for many – still has no end in sight.
· Conservatives Blast Policy Requiring Military Bases to Stock Morning-After Pill
Conservative groups have denounced the recent decision requiring that all U.S. military bases worldwide carry the controversial contraceptive pill, Plan B.
Conservative groups have denounced the recent decision requiring that all U.S. military bases worldwide carry the controversial contraceptive pill, Plan B.
· N.H. Pastor: Good Marriages Are Not by Accident
The biblical institution of marriage is foundational in our society and yet it is the most difficult value to sustain today, said a Raymond, N.H., pastor.
The biblical institution of marriage is foundational in our society and yet it is the most difficult value to sustain today, said a Raymond, N.H., pastor.
· Megachurch Doritos Ad Aired during Super Bowl XLIV
A megachurch-produced Doritos ad was ranked among the top 15 commercials that aired during this year’s Super Bowl.
A megachurch-produced Doritos ad was ranked among the top 15 commercials that aired during this year’s Super Bowl.
· In Haiti, Indianapolis Colts are Super Bowl XLIV Champs
The Indianapolis Colts may not have won the Super Bowl on Sunday, but for many in the quake-hit areas of Haiti, it may appear as if they had.
The Indianapolis Colts may not have won the Super Bowl on Sunday, but for many in the quake-hit areas of Haiti, it may appear as if they had.
· Lao Officials Force Christians from Worship at Gunpoint
About 100 local officials, police and villagers put guns to the heads of Christians during their Sunday morning service in a village in Laos last month, forcing them from their worship and homes, according to an advocacy organization.
About 100 local officials, police and villagers put guns to the heads of Christians during their Sunday morning service in a village in Laos last month, forcing them from their worship and homes, according to an advocacy organization.
· Commentary: Unfair and Unbalanced - The Washington Post
I was not surprised that a recent Washington Post article gleefully asserted, "DC’s left leanings confirmed in poll."
I was not surprised that a recent Washington Post article gleefully asserted, "DC’s left leanings confirmed in poll."
· Commentary: Thinking Small Can Change the World
In today’s mass societies, it only takes one percent of the people making a dedicated choice — contrary to the mainstream’s choice — to create a movement that can change the world.
In today’s mass societies, it only takes one percent of the people making a dedicated choice — contrary to the mainstream’s choice — to create a movement that can change the world.
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