Christian Newswire

Coptic Solidarity Supports Global Repeal of Blasphemy Laws

WASHINGTON, -- Coptic Solidarity launches an advocacy campaign in support of House Resolution 290 which calls for the global repeal of blasphemy laws. Representative Joe Pitts (R-PA) introduced the bill on behalf of himself and Representative Sheila Jackson Lee (D - CA) on June 2nd.

Take a Stand' to Fund Life & Defund Planned Parenthood

EASTCHESTER, N.Y., -- As millions of Americans are utterly disgusted and reeling from the appalling videos that have shocked our entire nation, thousands and thousands of concerned Americans have discovered a simple and effective way to assist women and save the lives of unborn children from the tragedy of abortion: they have purchased a "Choose Life" License Plate for all their vehicles.

Pro-Life Leader Vindicated for Walk on Navy Pier During Planned Parenthood Gala

Alabama Supreme Court Should Say No to Same-Sex Marriage Ruling Groups Say

MONTGOMERY, Ala., -- Sanctity of Marriage Alabama, a grassroots organization based in Montgomery urged the Alabama Supreme Court Tuesday to uphold their order from 3 March 2015 that halted same-sex marriage in Alabama.

Alveda King: Advancing Reproductive Lies - Women Do Regret Abortion

ATLANTA, -- In a recent report, Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health just disrespected hundreds of thousands of women, including Black women like me by saying that our testimonies of our regret over our abortions are likely unfounded.

Advocacy Group for Victims Killed by Illegals Calls for National Boycott of San Francisco

HOUSTON, -- Maria Espinoza, National Coordinator of The Remembrance Project, an organization founded to remember and advocate for the victims killed by illegal aliens, called today for a national boycott of the city of San Francisco in the wake of the wanton murder of 32-year old Kathryn Steinle by a five-times deported illegal alien who was released from custody under San Francisco's "sanctuary city" policy. "Sanctuary cities" are cities that refuse to cooperate with U.S. immigration law enforcement agencies.

Exposed -- Planned Parenthood Sells Dead Baby Parts on a Massive Scale

NAPA. Calif., -- Today the Life Legal Defense Foundations was finally able to reveal its support of a two-year undercover operation proving that Planned Parenthood routinely peddles the organs and tissues of babies aborted in its self-proclaimed "health centers." This systematic profiteering is known to and approved by officers at the abortion giant's highest levels of authority. Planned Parenthood will even alter the abortion method in order to guarantee the tissues most sought after -- regardless of what might be best for the aborting mother.

'We Will Not Obey Unjust Law... ...No Court Will Stop Us from Upholding our Christian Values'

HENDERSON, Nev., -- Rev. Bill Owens, President and founder of the Coalition of African American Pastors, Dr. Steve Hotze, President of Campaign for Texas Families; and David Pickup, LMFT of the Children's Center for Healthy Gender and Sexuality, are holding a press conference to call upon millions of Christians and people of faith within all of America's businesses, professions, churches and states congresses to prepare for mass civil disobedience in regard to the recent U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on homosexual marriage. We are calling on Christians and people of faith in all areas of society, especially those in leadership positions, to refuse to obey unjust laws that have legalized same-sex unions, and to join our movement that will take back our Constitution and our rights.

Pro-Life Teachers, Parents, Students to Picket NEA Teacher Convention in Orlando July 1

ORLANDO, -- "Pro-Life teachers, parents, and students from throughout the greater Orlando area will conduct a peaceful Awareness Campaign of picketing and literature distribution as 10,000 delegates arrive for the National Education Association's annual convention. The demonstration will take place outside of the Orange County Convention Center on Wednesday, July 1 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM," announces Bob Pawson, Director of Pro-Life Educators of America.

National Org for Marriage (NOM) Issues Statement Following US Supreme Court Decision on Marriage

WASHINGTON, -- The following statement may be attributed to Brian S. Brown, president of the National Organization for Marriage (NOM):

Court Rules Against Planned Parenthood in Abortion Clinic Zoning Case

ELGIN, Ill., -- The Illinois Appellate Court, Second Judicial District, has overturned a lower court's dismissal of a zoning and fraud lawsuit brought by the Thomas More Society on behalf of Fox Valley Families Against Planned Parenthood and several neighbors.

Saint Maker Attending Fr. Aloysius Opening Session for Los Angeles Sainthood Cause

LOS ANGELES, -- Dr. Andrea Ambrosi, an expert in sainthood causes, will attend the opening session of the inquiry by the Tribunal of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles into the life and virtue of Fr. Aloysius Ellacuria, CMF (1905-1981). The opening session is scheduled for Thursday, June 25, 2015.

Pope Plays Politics While Europe and America are in a Moral Free Fall

MANASSAS, Va., -- The following is submitted by Richard A. Viguerie, Chairman of ConservativeHQ.com:

Coptic Solidarity Conference Provides Key Recommendation to Stop Genocide of Minorities in Middle East

WASHINGTON, -- Coptic Solidarity hosted its 6th Annual Conference June 11-12th in Washington, DC to discuss the rising persecution of religious minorities in the Middle East. This past February, ISIS captured and martyred 21 Egyptian Coptic Christians in Libya followed by the murder of 30 Ethiopian Christians. Coptic Solidarity, host of the event, works to help Copts in Egypt and Middle East minorities achieve equal human rights.

A Chaplain's Response to a Court-Martialed US Marine

RIVERSIDE, Calif., -- Lance Corporal Monifa Sterling suffered a court martial indictment after she placed a military leadership quote mentioned in the Hebrew Scriptures on her computer at her desk at Camp Lejune, North Carolina. The quote was "No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper" (Isaiah 54:17, KJV).

Coptic Solidarity Conference - 100 Years Later: Middle Eastern Christians Face Another Genocide

WASHINGTON-- As the world commemorates the centennial of the Armenian Genocide, Coptic Solidarity will host our 6th Annual Conference in Washington, DC - June 11-12th. The conference theme is 100 Year Later: Middle Eastern Christians Face Another Genocide, focusing on the fate of Christians and other minorities in the same region currently.

Foundation Defends Air Force General for Day of Prayer Speech

MONTGOMERY, Ala., -- The Foundation for Moral Law, a Montgomery-based foundation established to defend religious liberty, spoke out Wednesday in defense of an Air Force Major General who is under attack for his speech for the National Day of Prayer Task Force.

Every Saved Baby is a Step in the Right Direction

ATLANTA, -- The following is submitted by Alveda King:

Maryknoll's Work in Nepal: Father Joe Thaler Helps People Displaced by the Earthquake

MARYKNOLL, N.Y., -- Maryknoll's Father Joe Thaler oversees multiple health care and education programs in Nepal.

Global Prayer Call for USA Goes Viral

CANBERRA, Australia, -- The National Day of Prayer and Fasting team from Australia is calling the nations of the world to pray and fast for the USA for seven days from 30 April - 6 May 2015.