The Danforth Center on Religion & Politics established at Washington University, St Louis
With a $30 million endowment gift from the St. Louis-based Danforth Foundation, Washington University in St. Louis is establishing a scholarly and educational center that will focus on the role of religion in politics in the United States, according to Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton. “The Center reflects the legacy of Jack Danforth and his belief... Continue Reading
Court Hearing to Decide Nevada Personhood Initiative Fate Held Today in Carson City
From Christian Newswire The ACLU has joined forces with abortion giant Planned Parenthood to stop the initiative process of Nevada citizens. The simple, one sentence amendment reads: “In the great state of Nevada, the term ‘person’ applies to every human being.” The hearing on this matter, in the First Judicial District Court of the State... Continue Reading
Canadian Political Party demands funding restoration to religious group
On Dec 21, the New Democratic Party of Canada called for the restoration of $7-million in government funds to KAIROS, a mainstream Christian religious organization that has received government funds for foreign projects for 35 years. It also demanded an apology from Immigration Minister Jason Kenney for “an outrageous mistake” of accusing KAIROS of anti-Israeli... Continue Reading
Liberty University plans lawsuit over health care legislation
Liberty University plans to file a lawsuit if Congress passes and the President signs health care legislation. Mathew Staver heads Liberty Counsel and the university’s law school. Staver tells us Congress does not have the constitutional authority to force individuals to have health insurance or businesses to provide it. “The core issue of this health... Continue Reading
LifeWay Research: Most American pastors say ‘Islam is a dangerous religion’
Two-thirds of Protestant pastors believe Islam is a dangerous religion, according to survey results just released by LifeWay Research, a ministry of the Southern Baptist Church. While opinions vary widely based on factors such as denominational affiliation and political ideology, the survey of more than 1,000 Protestant pastors found 45 percent strongly agree with the... Continue Reading
A Leading Tribal Chief in Ghana tells Presbyterians: “Don’t spend productive hours on church activities”
The President of the Volta and Paramount Chief of Asogli traditional area, Togbe Afede XIV, has stressed the need for the church to educate its members on the need to work hard and blend their Christian and spiritual growth with work. Addressing the 150th Anniversary celebration of the Ho-Kpodzi Regional Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Ghana,... Continue Reading
C-SPAN Challenges President and Congress to Publicize Secret Health Bill Talks
Democrat leaders commence their final round of negotiations on the health care bill in secret meetings following the Christmas holiday, C-SPAN has issued a letter to the president and lawmakers challenging them to live up to their promises of transparency and allow the network to cover the proceedings. “President Obama, Senate and House leaders, many... Continue Reading
National Christian Leaders to Pray for God’s Protection at 9/11 Terror Trial
The trial of 9/11 mastermind, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, is set to begin shortly in New York City. Clergy and local residents to hold a prayer vigil at the US District Court for the Southern District of New York on Thursday, January 7. The prayer vigil will begin at 12:00 noon. The location of the court... Continue Reading
NAE Endorses Bill to Increase Number Of Low Power FM Radio Stations
Galen Carey, NAE Director of Government Affairs, signed a letter to members of the House of Representatives in support of H.R. 1147, which would help increase the number of Low Power FM radio stations in the United States. Low power radio stations give local leaders a forum to address local issues. Approximately half of all... Continue Reading
Britain’s PM wants to force gay civil union recognition in Eastern Europe
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has pledged to attempt to force Eastern European countries to accept as legally valid homosexual civil partnerships contracted in Britain. Brown told Attitude, one of the UK’s leading homosexualist magazines, “I’m fighting to get all the countries in Europe to recognise civil partnerships carried out in Britain. “We want countries... Continue Reading
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