Real‑time updates on legislation, court rulings, religious freedom cases, and cultural shifts that affect the Church in America.
U.S. religious freedom commission urges stronger action in Sudan
Posted on Friday, March 30, 2001
WASHINGTON (ABP) -- Amid reports of worsening religious-freedom abuses in the Sudan, a United States commission is urging the Bush administration to mount a comprehensive and sustained campaign to pressure the Muslim-dominated government to improve its record on…
Peruvian Terrorists Murder Christian Leader
Posted on Saturday, March 24, 2001
AUSTIN, Texas, March 24 (Compass) -- An evangelical Peruvian village leader was executed March 20 after Marxist guerrillas declared him guilty of taking part in police and military activities.
Clowns, Doctors, Dentists, and Street Witnessing Teams Needed For Unique October “Festival of Life”
Posted on Friday, March 16, 2001
SAN DIEGO, CA (ANS) - Clowns, doctors, dentists and street witnessing teams, are among those needed for Mike MacIntosh's unique "Festival of Life" outreach in the historic city of Queretaro, Mexico, October 3-8, 2001.
Bill would urge peace, relief efforts in Sudan
Posted on Tuesday, March 13, 2001
WASHINGTON (BP)--Legislation designed to further the United States' involvement in helping end a Sudanese campaign marked by religious persecution has been reintroduced in Congress.
Strong earthquake jolts Seattle, Pacific Northwest
Posted on Wednesday, February 28, 2001
SEATTLE (BP)--A strong earthquake shook the Pacific Northwest on Feb. 28, sending hundreds of people fleeing into the streets of Seattle and causing widespread damage and at least 12 injuries.
“Drop by Drop, We Will Achieve…”
Posted on Thursday, December 28, 2000
PASADENA, CA (October 28, 2000) - Latin American Indian Ministries (L.A.I.M.), a group which is committed to encourage, strengthen and support the indigenous communities of Latin American in their efforts to evangelize and disciple their own people, has…
Middle East Crisis Headlines – 12/27/2000
Posted on Wednesday, December 27, 2000
In a dramatic sign that the Palestinians are leaning toward accepting US President Bill Clinton’s latest peace proposals, Yasser Arafat will meet with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak in Egypt tomorrow.
New National Prayer Alert Issued by Colorado Pastor
Posted on Wednesday, November 1, 2000
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (November 1, 2000) -- Dutch Sheets, senior pastor at Springs Harvest Fellowship in Colorado Springs, Colorado, author of several books on prayer including "Intercessory Prayer," has issued an impassioned "NEW NATIONAL PRAYER ALERT" following on…
U.S. weighs security concerns against need to protect freedoms
Posted on Tuesday, October 24, 2000
24 October 2000 (Newsroom) -- With military bases in the Middle East on the highest state of alert and rhetoric about the Arab-Israeli conflict heating up on the Internet, the United States must continue to balance security concerns…
“Left Behind” Receives Rapturous Response from Hollywood Audience
Posted on Tuesday, October 10, 2000
HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. (October 10, 2000) -- A Hollywood audience who saw a sneak preview of the movie adaptation of the best-selling LEFT BEHIND book (Cloud Ten Pictures and Namesake Entertainment) gave it a rapturous thumbs up.
Same-sex marriage to hit other states when Vermont law takes effect July 1
Posted on Friday, September 8, 2000
MONTPELIER, Vt. (BP)--Vermont's governor on April 26 signed into law landmark legislation granting the full benefits of marriage to homosexual and lesbian couples in the state, prompting warnings from opponents that it could spawn similar legislation in other…
