Christian Newswire

UM Action Celebrates Downfall of Anti-Israel Divestment Proposals

"Anti-Israel Divestment seems to have died within the United Methodist Church. Good Riddance!" - UM Action Executive Director Mark Tooley

Priests for Life Comments on Giuliani Communion Issue

Rudy Giuliani, in response to Cardinal Egan's statement that he should not have received Communion because of his support of abortion rights, said that his faith "is a deeply personal matter and should remain confidential."

Rev. Jeremiah Wright is Fostering Racial Division and Playing the ‘Race Card’

The Christian Defense Coalition says Rev. Wright is disingenuously trying to make the critiques of his sermons about race and attacks against the black church rather than an honest assessment of his harsh and bitter views and comments.

Dr. Alveda King: Defund Planned Parenthood

Dr. Alveda King, Pastoral Associate of Priests for Life and niece of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., today said that a new study released by Students for Life of America reinforces the call of black leaders to eliminate federal subsidies to Planned Parenthood.

Los Angeles- Based Organization Looks to Re-supply Troops Spiritually

Relics of military patron saints being sent to bases worldwide

Ashamed of Jesus at the National Day of Prayer

The 2008 Honorary Chairman of the National Day of Prayer, Dr. Ravi Zacharias, is refusing to pray in the name of Jesus Christ in his prayer posted on the official NDP website.

Boycott the Summer Olympic Opening Ceremonies in China

The group will have a news conference, prayer vigil and peaceful civil disobedience on Thursday, April 24, at 11:30 A.M., on Pennsylvania Ave. in front of the White House.

Maher Apologizes

On his HBO show last night, Bill Maher apologized for accusing the pope of being a Nazi; he acknowledged that the Catholic League was right when we said that Joseph Ratzinger was forced to join a German youth organization (from which he fled at the first instance). Maher then said that if a CEO were in charge of an institution that housed molesters, he would be fired.

Uyghur Christian’s Possible Execution for ‘Subversion of National Government’

China Aid Association has learned that Mr. Alimujiang Yimiti, a Uyghur Christian and father of two, may soon face execution. Officials charged Alimujiang last September with "illegal religious activities" and took him into custody this January, accusing him of "Subversion of the National Government and endangering national security," a crime punishable by death.

Minister Who Conferred Award on Heston Remembers Humble Man

The Reverend Rob Schenck (pronounced SHANK) remembers great American film icon and political activist Charlton Heston as one of the most humble men he's encountered in Washington.

Seven Year Old Girl Discerns what Wal-Mart Execs Apparently Do Not

Namely, The 'Model' on the Front Cover of Sports Illustrated Magazine's Swimsuit Edition 'Isn't Wearing a Bathing Suit Top' (Like the Emperor of Old)

Death Threats from Muslims for Posting Anti-Muslim Film ‘Fitna’

Bill Keller, the world's leading Internet Evangelist and the founder of LivePrayer.com, has received numerous death threats from Muslims who want him dead for posting the controversial anti- Muslim movie Fitna on his website. Fitna is a film by Dutch politician Geert Wilders, leader of the Party for Freedom (PVV) in the Dutch parliament. The movie offers his view on Islam and the Qur'an.

Senator Obama’s Giving to Charity Questions his Commitment to the Poor

Senator Obama's 1% giving to charity calls into question his commitment to the poor and needy and exposes his lack of conviction to the most vulnerable in our society.

Hillary Clinton Lies About Bosnia Trip

Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton has lied about her trip to Bosnia in 1996. On at least three occasions Hillary has recounted stories about how she and her daughter were under attack from sniper's fire when they landed in Bosnia.

Fox TV says FCC Got it All Wrong; Televised Burlesque is Suitable for Kids

On Feb. 22, 2008 the FCC issued a Forfeiture Order against 13 Fox TV Network stations, determining that the stations violated the broadcast indecency law when they aired an episode of "Married By America" that focused on adult-only parties featuring sexually oriented entertainment provided by nude or semi-nude female and male "strippers."

Mr. Obama: ‘White Racism Is Not to Blame for Your Pastor’s Hate Speech’

Rev. Jesse Lee Peterson, Founder and President of BOND, the Brotherhood Organization of a New Destiny, released the following statement today in response to Barack Obama's speech on race and his close relationship with his divisive and racist minister, Rev. Jeremiah Wright, Jr:

China’s Violent Crushing of Human Rights

The Christian Defense Coalition will leave roses on Sunday, March 16, at 4:00 P.M. at the Chinese Embassy located at 2300 Connecticut Ave. NW in Washington, D.C.

Archbishop’s Death Brutal Reminder of Jihadi Extremism

"This was no act by ordinary criminals, but rather an act of intimidation by cowards that preyed upon a peaceful man." -- Faith J.H. McDonnell, Director of IRD's Religious Liberty Programs

World Congress of Families Outraged by California Home-Schooling Decision

World Congress of Families founder, Allan Carlson, expressed shock and consternation at a recent California court decision in effect banning home-schooling.

One in Four Teens Has an STD

Pushing kids to be sexually active, prejudice against parents, and FDA decision that discourages medical screening add to problem