07/03/2008 01:20 PM
Judge Roy Moore and Foundation for Moral Law File Brief Defending Distribution of Gideon Bibles in Missouri School District
Contact: Rich Hobson, Foundation for Moral Law, 334-262-1245 WASHINGTON, July 3 /Christian Newswire/ -- Former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore and attorneys with the Foundation for Moral Law argued in an amicus curiae brief filed today that Gideons International's 30-year tradition of distributing Bibles to fifth-grade students in the South Iron R-1 School District in Missouri did not violate the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. In this case, Roark v. South Iron R-1 School Source: Foundation for Moral Law
07/03/2008 12:31 PM
China Aid Association Inaugurates Fax Advocacy Campaign
Contact: Daniel Burton, China Aid Association, Inc., 432-689-6985, 267-205-5210, info@ChinaAid.org; www.chinaaid.org, www.monitorchina.org MEDIA ADVISORY, July 3 /Christian Newswire/ -- In a new campaign aimed to bring awareness of religious persecution to the business and industry sector, China Aid Association has begun a fax advocacy campaign today. The campaign is focused on holding businesses accountable for their actions in regards to corporate social responsibility. T Source: China Aid Association, Inc.
07/03/2008 11:04 AM
U.S. Appeals Court Decision Acknowledges Humanity of Unborn Child
Contact: Catherine Wyatt, Vision America Action, 936-559-0822, catherine@visionamericaaction.org MEDIA ADVISORY, July 3 /Christian Newswire/ -- Vision America Action President Dr. Rick Scarborough today hailed a decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit acknowledging the humanity of the unborn child. The 7-4 decision in Planned Parenthood v. Rounds upholds a South Dakota law requiring abortionists to notify women seeking an abortion in writing that "abortion will termina Source: Vision America Action
07/03/2008 09:51 AM
Sky Angel's National Broadcast of Paul Todd & Friends Veterans Fundraiser Airs Tonight on Angel Two Channel
Contact: Karole Davis, Sky Angel, 239-290-4473 MEDIA ADVISORY, July 3 /Christian Newswire/ -- Sky Angel, a national provider of faith-based and family-friendly television and radio programming, will rebroadcast this week's sold out Paul Todd Charities benefit concert for "wounded warriors" on their Angel Two channel. Tonight's Paul Todd program will air from 7-9 PM ET and again from 9-11 PM ET. Angel Two is available through Sky Angel IPTV and also those who receive programming thr Source: Sky Angel U.S., LLC
07/03/2008 09:41 AM
Barack Obama Clarifies Faith Policies, Abortion and Rumors with RELEVANT Magazine
The Senator Continues His Appeal to Young Christian Voters, Addressing Key Issues of Concern Contact: Betsy Hickman, RELEVANT Media Group, 407-660-1411, betsy@relevantmediagroup.com MEDIA ADVISORY, July 3 /Christian Newswire/ -- In a continuing effort to spotlight the issues that matter to young Christian voters, RELEVANT magazine this week published an interview with Senator Barack Obama following his July 1 speech on the Council for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships. RELEVANT publish Source: RELEVANT Media Group
07/03/2008 08:30 AM
Acton Institute Experts: Obama's Faith-Based Initiative a Threat to Religious Freedom
Contact: Robert Holmes, Acton Institute, 616-454-3080 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 3 /Christian Newswire/ -- Sen. Barack Obama's new support for the federal Faith-Based Initiative will put religious charities under onerous government oversight on hiring and program activities. Acton Institute experts on faith and policy -- who have long been critical of the Bush Administration's outreach to charities with federal dollars -- are available to discuss this important issue. Key question: Will O Source: Acton Institute
07/03/2008 07:00 AM
Operation Outcry Testimony Influences Second Court to Protect Women from Abortionists
Contact: Tracy Reynolds, Media Liaison, Operation Outcry, The Justice Foundation, 210-614-7157, 650-400-0436 cell, info@txjf.org MEDIA ADVISORY, July 3 /Christian Newswire/ -- The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit on June 27th upheld South Dakota's statute requiring abortionists to tell a woman that "the abortion will terminate the life of a whole, separate, unique, living human being," defined as a member of the human species (Homo Source: The Justice Foundation
07/03/2008 07:00 AM
Retired California Methodist Clergy Offer to Perform Same-Sex Unions
"Failed clergy of dying churches are attempting to jump on the latest fad. Trying to seem relevant, they instead look silly." -- UM Action Executive Director Mark Tooley Contact: Loralei Coyle 202-682-4131, 202-905-6852 cell, lcoyle@ird-renew.org; Radio Interviews: Jeff Walton, jwalton@ird-renew.org; both with the Institute on Religion and Democracy WASHINGTON, July 3 /Christian Newswire/ -- In the wake of the California Supreme Court's legalization of same-sex marriage, more than 80 ret Source: The Institute on Religion & Democracy
07/03/2008 04:00 AM
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals Hands First Amendment Victory to Orange County-Based Center for Bio-Ethical Reform
Group's Free Speech Rights Were Violated After Aborted Fetus Pictures Were Removed From Campus Contact: Gregg Cunningham, The Center for Bio-Ethical Reform, 949-206-0600, 949-493-3535, cbr@cbrinfo.org LOS ANGELES, July 3 /Christian Newswire/ -- A federal appellate panel ruled Wednesday that the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department violated the Center for Bio-Ethical Reform's (CBR) free speech rights when two CBR associates were forced to move a mobile billboard display of enlarged ph Source: Center for Bio-Ethical Reform
07/02/2008 04:46 PM
Grand Jury Fails to Charge Tiller
Contact: Troy Newman, President, 316-841-1700; Cheryl Sullenger, Senior Policy Advisor, 316-516-3034; both with Operation Rescue, info@operationrescue.org WICHITA, Kansas, July 2 /Christian Newswire/ -- The citizen-called grand jury that investigated late-term abortionist George R. Tiller was dismissed today without issuing an indictment. Operation Rescue President Troy Newman released this statement concerning the grand jury: "We are extremely disappointed that this grand ju Source: Operation Rescue
07/02/2008 03:37 PM
The Defenders USA Launch Film Festival to Fight Commercial Sex and End Demand
Contact: Karrie Delaney, 703-351-8062; Bill Smith, The Defenders USA, 360-693-8100 VANCOUVER, Wash., July 2 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Defenders USA announces a creative way to end sexual slavery by combating the commercial sex industry The Film Festival to END DEMAND. The Defenders USA is calling for submissions to The Film Festival to END DEMAND, a contest that will fight the demand for commercial sex by spreading awareness. Anyone can enter the contest all that is needed is a video c Source: Shared Hope International
07/02/2008 03:34 PM
Youtube Censors PRI Investigative Video
Contact: Colin Mason, Population Research Institute, 540-622-5240 ext 209, pri@pop.org FRONT ROYAL, Va., July 2 /Christian Newswire/ -- YouTube.com, in what the Population Research Institute (PRI) is calling a case of blatant censorship, has removed a video from its website for the sole reason that it criticizes a pro-abortion journalist. The video, edited and posted by the Catholic News Agency, shows PRI affiliate Carlos Polo in conversation with pro-abortion activist Eve Reinhardt. Rein Source: Population Research Institute
07/02/2008 03:30 PM
Minnesota Abortion Statistics Again Show Disproportionate Impact on African Americans Says Dr. Alveda King
Contact: Jerry Horn, Priests for Life, 540-220-0095 ATLANTA, July 2 /Christian Newswire/ -- The release of Minnesota's annual abortion statistics report once again shows that blacks appear to be a target market for abortionists, Dr. Alveda King, Pastoral Associate of Priests for Life, said today. "While African Americans comprise only 4.5 percent of Minnesota's population, black received almost 25 percent of the abortions performed on Minnesotans," stated Dr. King. " Source: Priests for Life
07/02/2008 01:49 PM
Abunga.com Hosts Author Chats: Psychological Thriller Author Melanie Wells Joins Online Family-Friendly Bookstore July 16 to Kick-Off Chat Feature
Contact: Kristin Cole, A. Larry Ross Communications, 972-267-1111, kristin@alarryross.com KNOXVILLE, Tenn., July 2 /Christian Newswire/ -- Abunga.com, the family-friendly online bookstore, will host bi-weekly "Authors at Abunga" chats beginning July 16 to connect avid readers with their favorite authors. Psychological thriller fiction writer Melanie Wells will kick-off the chats. "'Authors at Abunga' will allow readers to join with writers of family-friendly book genres without leaving Source: A. Larry Ross Communications
07/02/2008 01:34 PM
GOD TV Experiences Huge Boost in Viewership Due to Florida Healing Coverage
Network Carries Todd Bentley's Florida Healing Outpouring, to Nearly Half a Billion People Contact: Kara Silverman, 212-584-4331 LAKELAND, Fla., July 2 /Christian Newswire/ -- Since April, GOD TV has been breaking with its regularly scheduled programming to bring the Todd Bentley Florida Healing Outpouring LIVE every night to its viewers in over 200 nations. The network's founders, Rory & Wendy Alec will continue to extend the LIVE broadcasts, enabling God TV viewers in the USA, watching Source: 5W Public Relations
07/02/2008 01:33 PM
Beijing Police Knock Down Door with Hammer and Evict Christian Rights Activist Hua Huiqi and Family -- Behind the Scenes Surprises During US Congressional Delegation Visit in Beijing
Contact: Daniel Burton, China Aid Association, Inc., 432-689-6985, 267-205-5210, info@ChinaAid.org; www.chinaaid.org, www.monitorchina.org BEIJING, July 2 /Christian Newswire/ -- CAA has learned that Christian rights activist Hua Huiqi was evicted from his home at 8:30pm Beijing time, on July 2. Hua and his family were resting in their rental apartment at 633 Unit 6, 6th floor of the Dushixinyuan apartment complex Chongwen District, Beijing when PSB officials led by officer Yang J Source: China Aid Association, Inc.
07/02/2008 11:34 AM
A Presidential Message -- Independence Day, 2008
Contact: White House, Office of the Press Secretary, 202-456-2580 WASHINGTON, July 2 /Christian Newswire/ -- The following text is a message from the President of the United States of America: I send greetings to all Americans on Independence Day. More than two centuries ago, bold and courageous visionaries pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor in signing the Declaration of Independence. Guided by ancient and eternal trut Source: White House
07/02/2008 11:31 AM
Statement by the President on 2008 G8 Summit
Contact: White House, Office of the Press Secretary, 202-456-2580 WASHINGTON, July 2 /Christian Newswire/ -- The following text is a statement the President of the United States of America: Rose Garden10:31 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Next week I'm going to travel to Japan for the eighth and final G8 summit of my presidency. At recent summits, G8 countries have made pledges to help developing nations address Source: White House
07/02/2008 09:49 AM
UNPFA Loses $235 Million Due to Pro-Life Group's Efforts
Contact: Colin Mason, Population Research Institute, 540-622-5240 ext 209, pri@pop.org FRONT ROYAL, Va., July 2 /Christian Newswire/ --The Bush administration has once again withheld nearly $40 million from the UN Population Fund (UNFPA), marking the seventh consecutive year that the U.S. government has refused the organization. The Population Research Institute applauds this decision, which honors the Kemp-Kasten amendment of 1985 forbidding tax dollars from going to programs of forced abor Source: Population Research Institute
07/02/2008 07:15 AM
Care Net Applauds 8th Circuit Decision to Protect Women's Health
Contact: Kristin Hansen, Care Net, 703-554-8742 LANSDOWNE, Va., July 2 /Christian Newswire/ -- Care Net President Melinda Delahoyde applauded the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit decision Friday in Planned Parenthood v. Rounds. The Court vacated a temporary injunction which had been issued by the lower court in regards to a 2005 South Dakota informed consent law on abortion. In the interest of women's health, two of Care Net's South Dakota pregnancy center affiliates joined Source: Care Net