Christian Newswire

Students Pledge to Lose Their Voices for the Unborn

NEW YORK, -- Walking to class with red tape across her lips last year, college student Betsy Joy was approached by a fellow student who asked what she was doing. She gave him literature describing her participation in the Pro-Life Day of Silent Solidarity. He confided to her that his girlfriend had recently had an abortion.

US Senator Marco Rubio Endorses Amendments 6 & 8

TALLAHASSEE, -- U.S. Senator and former Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives Marco Rubio announced today that he formally supports Amendment 6 and Amendment 8, both on the November ballot here in Florida.

Hundreds to Gather in Front of the White House for 3 Days of Prayer

WASHINGTON, -- Individuals and groups to speak out against President Obama's HHS Mandate which forces people of faith and conscience to violate their deeply held religious beliefs and core values.

Intended Consequences: Dispensing Plan B Pills to Abort Plan A

CHARLOTTE, N.C., The following commentary is submitted by Dr. Michael A. Milton. The New York City Department of Education is now in the contraception business. But who really is surprised?

Black Christians Abandoning Democrats Heeding Bishop E.W. Jackson’s Call for Mass Exodus

WASHINGTON, -- For the first time since the black community's political realignment with the Democrat Party in the 1960's, a nationally prominent black Pastor has called on the black church community to leave the Democrat Party in a movement dubbed "EXODUS NOW!" Bishop E.W. Jackson's call to "come out from among them" is apparently being heeded by many black Pastors and Christians across America and creating a stir in many churches. There is concern at the highest levels of the Democrat Party.

Over 8,000 Rosary Rallies to Blanket America on Oct. 13

HANOVER, Penn., -- In town squares across America and in 35 foreign countries, members and volunteers of America Needs Fatima will hold a record-breaking 8,000 Public Square Rosary Rallies on October 13, 2012.

America Goes Back to Church En Masse

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., -- On Sept. 16, in the largest grassroots movement of its kind, 13,152 congregations of various denominations, styles and theologies united in a single cause to invite an estimated 7.5 million friends, family, neighbors and coworkers to attend church on National Back to Church Sunday. Participating churches saw an estimated 38 percent increase in their attendance.

Forced Abortions Continue in China, China Expert Steven Mosher Says

FRONT ROYAL, Va., -- "Reports that the Chinese Party-State has ended its practice of forcibly aborting women pregnant in violation of the one-child policy are premature," says Steven Mosher, an internationally recognized authority on China and population issues, as well as an acclaimed author, speaker, and president of the Population Research Institute (PRI).

Despite Recent Report Chinese Government Has Not Banned Forced Abortion

SAN JOSE, Calif., -- On September 13, All Girls Allowed (AGA) sent out a press release with the bold title, "Chinese Government Bans Forced Abortion." We wish we could agree with our colleagues at AGA. Unfortunately, this time, we cannot.

Christians Ask President Obama Show the Same Respect and Tolerance Toward the Christian Faith

WASHINGTON, -- Today White House Spokesperson Jay Carney talked about religious tolerance and respecting all religious beliefs in regard to the anti-American violence spreading around the Muslim world.

Young Voters Say Availability of Full-Time Jobs More Important Than Lower StudentLoan Rates

WASHINGTON, -- Generation Opportunity, the largest non-profit, non-partisan organization in the United States engaging and mobilizing young Americans (18-29 years old) on the important economic issues facing the nation, released new polling data today on Millennials as the 2012 presidential election nears. Since its launch in June of 2011, Generation Opportunity has amassed a following of over 4 million fans on Facebook and is actively organizing Millennials across the country through grassroots tactics, voter registration, and voter turnout efforts.

90 Percent of Young Women Say the Poor Economy Impacts Daily Life

WASHINGTON, -- Generation Opportunity, the largest non-profit, non-partisan organization in the United States engaging and mobilizing young Americans (18-29 years old) on the important economic issues facing the nation, released new polling data today on Millennial women as the 2012 presidential election nears. Since its launch in June of 2011, Generation Opportunity has amassed a following of over 4 million fans on Facebook and is actively organizing Millennials across the country through grassroots tactics, voter registration, and voter turnout efforts.

‘Mrs.Obama Almost Makes You Forget That Her Husband Supports Killing Babies, Killing NaturalMarriage

ATLANTA, -- The following is submitted by Alveda King: The First Lady of America took the grandstand last night in a rousing speech. As the emails flooded into my cache, with the pros and cons, I wrote back to one sincere young lady: "She looked beautiful and proves that she's nearly as much a consummate skilled politician as her husband. She almost makes you forget that her husband supports killing babies and destroying natural marriage. Almost..."

What do Abortion, Homosexuality, and Islam Have in Common—the DNC

CHARLOTTE, N.C., -- The Democratic National Convention (DNC) says that the Church of Jesus Christ in Charlotte "does not reflect its values." When Charlotte714, a non political group of Pastors and Christian leaders in Charlotte who are praying for God to restore our nation, requested permission to pass out gifts and Christian literature to arriving DNC delegates, they were refused. The reason: "...the values of Charlotte714 do not reflect the values of the DNC."

Lawyers for Jailed Christian Lawyer Gao Zhisheng Barred from Prison Visit

SHAYA, XINJIANG, China, -- Two lawyers for jailed Christian lawyer Gao Zhisheng were denied a meeting with him Monday by authorities at the prison in far west China where he has been held since last December, years after "disappearing" into police custody.

Black Pro-life Coalition Demands a Criminal Investigation of Planned Parenthood

UNION CITY, Calif., -- The National Black Pro-Life Coalition (NBPLC), pro-life leaders from across the United States, is demanding an investigation of Planned Parenthood for criminal negligence and depraved indifference in the death of Tonya Reaves -- a 24-year-old pregnant mother who entered the Planned Parenthood Loop Health Center abortion unit in Chicago, Illinois on Friday, July 20th, 2012. Tonya Reaves died later that evening following the botched abortion that reportedly perforated her uterus.

GOP Senators Pushing UN Sovereignty Stealing Treaty

"The problem with CRPD is that it's masquerading as a measure to assist persons with disabilities. In actuality, it's a ploy to trick us into voluntarily surrendering our sovereignty." -- Christopher Carmouche, Executive Director of GrassTopsUSA WASHINGTON, -- GrassTopsUSA is calling out Republican-In-Name-Only Senators Richard Lugar (R-IN), John Barrasso (R-WY) and Johnny Isakson (R-GA) for joining the liberal majority of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and sending the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) Treaty to the full Senate for ratification.

Governor Jan Brewer Applauds Superior Court for Dismissing ‘Arizona Day of Prayer’ Lawsuit

PHOENIX -- Governor Jan Brewer today lauded a decision by Superior Court Judge Eileen Willett to dismiss a challenge to the constitutionality of gubernatorial proclamations designating an Arizona Day of Prayer.

Wisconsin Right to Life Elated Over Ryan VP Pick

MILWAUKEE, Wis., -- "Wisconsin Right to Life sends its deepest and sincerest congratulations to Rep. Paul Ryan on being selected as Governor Romney's running mate," stated Barbara Lyons, Executive Director of Wisconsin Right to Life. "Ryan has been a wonderful friend to our organization and our great cause in defense of human life throughout his brilliant tenure as a public official."

Zion Oil and Gas Announces Successful Re-Entry Operations at its Elijah #3 Well in Northern Israel

DALLAS, Texas and CAESAREA, Israel, -- Zion Oil & Gas, Inc. (NASDAQ GM: ZN) announced the successful end of field operations at its Elijah #3 wellsite within its 78,824 acre Asher-Menashe License in northern Israel.