God is back on the (Classroom) wall
“It is a matter of historical fact that our institutions and government actors have in past and present times given place to a supreme God.” The classroom walls of San Diego’s Westview High are a monument to freedom of speech and religion. Over the years, teachers have attached an eclectic collection of expressions that includes... Continue Reading
Court Victory for Pro-Life Free Speech
Charges Dismissed Against Pro-Life Advocate Who Challenged Rep. Patrick Kennedy’s Pro-Abortion Views Attorneys from the Chicago- based Thomas More Society, on the eve of the trial, won a victory in Providence municipal court when the city prosecutor decided to dismiss criminal charges against Christopher Young. Young, a Catholic pro-lifer who is also a Democratic mayoral... Continue Reading
Oscar 2010 Roundup
For those who went to bed early last night…… The Hurt Locker swept the 82nd Annual Academy Awards ceremony here winning six out of nine trophies, becoming the lowest grossing movie ever to win the ultimate Hollywood award. Its maker Kathryn Bigelow is the first female director to win the Oscar. Set in Iraq, it... Continue Reading
Reports: Pakistan detains American-born al-Qaida leader
Gadahn, the first American to face treason charges in e than 50 years, has appeared in more than half a dozen al-Qaida videos, taunting the West and calling for its destruction. Two Pakistani officers and a government official said Sunday that an American charged with treason for working with al-Qaida had been captured, a development... Continue Reading
Short Takes from the Associated Press Wire – 3-7-10
Topics: Abortion divides House Democrats; Iman pleads guilty in terror case; Phoenix church fights to feed homeless; Possible bias in gays-in-military study; Texas Board of Ed conservative loses; Rare biblical manuscript pieces united Saying that The Aqulia Report is operated on a bootstrap is the understatement of the century. That affects our ability to report... Continue Reading
Gay Marriage Is Legal in U.S. Capital
Despite failing in court, opponents of the law vowed to fight another day. It was cold and drizzling outside the City Courthouse just after 6 a.m. on Wednesday, but no one seemed to mind among the same-sex couples waiting for the chance to apply for a marriage license. “This is a dream come true,” said... Continue Reading
A Christian perspective on teaching the Bible in schools
I am, simply put, unabashedly and unashamedly Christian. But for all this, I still don’t believe that the Bible should be taught in taxpayer-funded schools. All my life men and women of faith have awed me with their wisdom, their compassion and their heroism, and I’ve been blessed when they’ve prayed for me. Before journalism,... Continue Reading
Zero population growth responsible for world-wide recession
“Mr. Tedeschi is saying is that: no, the human person is himself creative. Human beings are not mouths that consume, but minds that produce,” A top Italian economist and current President of the Vatican Bank says the culprit standing at the heart of the worldwide economic recession is not banking practices, but rather the low... Continue Reading
UPDATE: Rescuers struggle to save lives after Chile quake
As of 6:00PM EST, there are no reports on the net of missionary casualties from the Chilean earthquake. Mission to the World (PCA) reminds everyone to pray for the National Presbyterian Church in Chile; they have many churches in the affected area. Rescuers edged their way toward residents trapped in a toppled apartment block early... Continue Reading
Ruling in prayer suit could have wide reach; Delaware school board within law
A federal judge in Delaware ruled Monday that it is constitutional for the Indian River School Board to open its meetings with Christian prayers, a ruling that could broaden what’s allowed at school board meetings throughout the state. In a 57-page opinion dated Sunday but not made public until late Monday, District Judge Joseph J.... Continue Reading
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