Real‑time updates on legislation, court rulings, religious freedom cases, and cultural shifts that affect the Church in America.
US-Mexico Border Fence Almost Complete
Posted on Thursday, February 5, 2009
As of last week, 601 miles of the fence along the U.S.-Mexico border is now completed, however 69 miles remains to be built to meet the goal set by the former Bush administration, according to Customs and Border…
Plight Gitmo Prisoners Unclear Despite Obama’s Plans
Posted on Wednesday, January 28, 2009
The future of hundreds of detainees in the United States prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, remained unclear Wednesday, January 28, despite President Barack Obama's promise to close the controversial facility for terrorism suspects.
Obama Approves Funding Abortions Worldwide
Posted on Monday, January 26, 2009
Pro-life activists were weighing their options Monday, January 26, after President Barack Obama signed an executive order ending the ban on federal funds for international groups that perform abortions or provide information on the option.
U.S. Judge Bans Moment of Silence in Illinois Schools
Posted on Sunday, January 25, 2009
Schools in the American state of Illinois were pressured Monday, January 26, to abandon a moment of silence for prayer or reflection, after a judge ruled the practice was "unconstitutional" and "forced religion" upon minors.
U.S. Supreme Court Kills Child Online Protection Act
Posted on Friday, January 23, 2009
The federal government was weighing its options Friday, January 23, after the United States Supreme Court refused to hear a case on whether to save the controversial "Child Online Protection Act" (COPA), which was heavily criticized by the…
Barack Obama Warns Of Crisis In Inauguration Speech
Posted on Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Barack Hussein Obama, sworn in as the United States 44th president Tuesday, January 20, warned his nation it would face challenges ahead "amidst crisis" but said its faith in God would help it to overcome the economic troubles,…
Pastor Warren Praying “In Jesus Name” For Obama
Posted on Tuesday, January 20, 2009
On January 20, 2009, Rick Warren led the United States in a prayer just before Barack Obama was sworn in as the newly elected President of the United States. Read the entire prayer.
Gay Bishop To Pray For Obama Without Bible
Posted on Saturday, January 17, 2009
Preparations were underway for the first openly gay bishop of the Episcopal Church to pray, without using a Bible, at the start of ceremonies leading up to the inauguration of Barack Obama as the United States' first black…
“Miracle” Landing In Hudson River; All Survive
Posted on Friday, January 16, 2009
Survivors of a spectacular crash landing into the Hudson River thanked God on Friday, January 16, that the right pilot at the right time guided a crippled US Airways jetliner safely into the Hudson River — saving all…
US Airbus Crashes In New York
Posted on Thursday, January 15, 2009
A US Airways Airbus A320 plane came down in the Hudson River in New York City, Thursday, January 15, and ships rushed to the scene to rescue passengers.
Christians Rush To Record Floods in Washington; 40,000 Evacuate
Posted on Friday, January 9, 2009
There was more flooding in several parts of the northwestern U.S. state of Washington Friday, January 9, where previous floods, mudslides and avalanches already kept tens of thousands of people from homes and endangered drinking water supplies.
Yellowstone Shakes Raise Fears Of Massive Eruption
Posted on Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Scientists were watching the United States' famous Yellowstone National Park, Tuesday, January 6, after hundreds of earthquakes there late December and last week -- prompting fears they are the prelude to the world's most powerful volcanic eruption.
Banks Get $15 Billion Despite Transparency Concerns
Posted on Tuesday, January 6, 2009
The United States Treasury Department says it has supplied another $15 billion to seven banks through its Capital Purchase Program to help them overcome the worst economic crisis in a generation.
