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Thoughts on Why Obama Should Excuse Himself from Notre Dame’s Commencement Ceremonies

The senior students at the University of Notre Dame worked to complete their degrees and have earned the right to celebrate the joyous occasion of graduation.

Pro-Life Notre Dame Students Refuse to Attend Graduation in Protest of Obama Visit

Notre Dame University seniors who have decided not to attend their commencement ceremony in protest of the university's decision to grant President Barack Obama an honorary law degree will instead hold a meditation in the university's Grotto of Our Lady Lourdes at 2 p.m. on May 17, to coincide with the official commencement.

Dr. Alan Keyes in Jail; Over 20 Anti Abortion Activists Arrested at Notre Dame

Why Our President Will Not Host National Day of Prayer

The following is submitted by Dr. Luauna Stines, Evangelist (President & Founder of A Touch From Above, LSM Inc.), Host of three National Day of Prayer Events in San Diego County, California at the Prayer Mountain.

Dr. Alan Keyes Coming to Notre Dame to be Arrested

"...If this be trespass, then forgive us our trespasses and join us in trespassing until the South Bend jail is filled to overflowing with witnesses to truth..." Dr. Alan Keyes

Pro-lifers Put up Billboards on Indiana Toll Road Decrying Obama’s Notre Dame Appearance

CHICAGO, May 1 /Christian Newswire/ -- In response to Notre Dame University inviting President Barack Obama to deliver the commencement address there May 17, the Pro- Life Action League has erected two large billboards located near the South Bend, Ind., campus.

Prolifers Arrested at Notre Dame During Peaceful Protest

SOUTH BEND, Ind., May 1 /Christian Newswire/ -- "On Friday, May 1, during the Board of Trustees and Board of Fellows meeting, five prolife activists pushing strollers containing bloodied baby dolls with Obama bumper stickers were forced to leave Notre Dame. Two of the five were arrested; the others were asked to stop their protest.

State Department Poised to Trade US Sovereignty for UN Council Seat

In its ongoing infatuation with international law and treaties that surrender U.S. sovereignty, the Obama White House is working to secure a seat on the United National Human Rights Council. The Council, an inter-governmental UN body charged with promoting and protecting human rights around the globe, has no authority to issue binding legal judgments and can only offer advisory opinions on perceived violations. In an effort to secure this seat, the Obama administration has submitted a series of "Commitments and Pledges" declaring its loyalty and "deep commitment" to the United Nations.

Schools Teach Elementary Kids about Homosexuality, Bisexuality and Other Sexual Orientations

Lesson plans and educational policies are pushing the multisexual agenda -- and excluding parents -- as seen in newly released materials for elementary school children in California.

Imprisoned Christian Alimujiang Yimiti Permitted to Meet with Attorney

On April 21, imprisoned Uyghur Christian Alimujiang Yimiti was allowed to meet with his attorney Li Dunyong. Attorney Li had concerns for Alimujiang's well-being after eyewitnesses saw Alimujiang being forcibly escorted to Nongsanshi (Military Farm) Hospital in Kashgar at 10 a.m. on March 30. Alimujiang's hands were bound and he was observed being roughly escorted by police and a prison doctor while repeatedly crying out to onlookers in Chinese, "I'm sick. Tell my lawyer to come quickly to see me."

Parents Excluded from Multisexual Issues in Schools

Parents are being purposely excluded from multisexual issues in schools, as seen in mounting evidence from California school districts, the National Educational Association, and more.

Senator Dorgan to Present Gao Zhisheng’s Case to Senate Today

Today, April 23, Senator Bryon Dorgan, Chairman of the Congressional - Executive Commission on China (CECC), will raise the case of Gao Zhisheng, a Christian human rights attorney who is currently missing and believed to be experiencing severe torture at the hands of Chinese authorities.

Pray for Christians in India

With nationwide parliamentary elections in India starting today and continuing through May 16, persecuted Christians desperately need our prayers.

President Obama Asks for Christian Faith Symbol to be Covered During Georgetown University Speech

The White House confirmed yesterday that they asked for the symbol,which represents the name of Jesus, to be covered "to have a consistent background of American flags...."

Gov. Palin’s Appearances in Indiana Reflect Her Values and True Persona

Alaska Governor Sarah Palin is scheduled to speak at the Vanderburgh County Right to Life Banquet in Evansville, Indiana tonight. The appearance is her first major public event since the 2008 campaign.

CRI Staff Threatened over Day of Silence: Watch the Video

Our staff is receiving threatening voicemails and emails, some of which are featured in our brand new Louder than Silence video. This mail is all in response to our joining the Day of Silence Walkout Coalition.

Hate Crimes Legislation Vote Coming Next Week

U.S. Representative, Barney Frank, announced Thursday that the House Judiciary Committee will be considering hate crimes legislation, H.R. 1913, this coming week of April 20. Frank is expecting the committee to pass the bill which would leave it in the House to vote on later this spring, according to a news release issued by Barney Frank on his website last week.*

‘Catholic’ Georgetown University Follows her Treacherous Sister Notre Dame, Invites Obama to Speak

On Tuesday, April 14, from 10:30 a.m. to the end of Mr. Obama's speech, DC area Pro-life leaders and activists will protest at the entrance to Georgetown University at 37th and O Street. Their presence is to denounce Georgetown, who invited President Obama to speak, knowing the scandal and outrage surrounding his scheduled speech at Notre Dame on May 17.

Obama Administration Poised to Rescind Conscience Protection

Representing a coalition of medical and legal professionals, attorneys for Advocates International (AI) and the Christian Legal Society (CLS) today warned the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) against rescinding protections for healthcare professionals' freedom of conscience currently set forth in federal regulations (45 C.F.R., Part 88) as HHS proposed to do on March 10 (74 Fed. Reg. 10207). In addition to AI and CLS, the Coalition includes the thousands of faith-based health care professionals represented by Christian Medical Association, Fellowship of Christian Physician Assistants, Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International, Heartbeat International, and CareNet.

Obama’s Easter Message: America Arrogant, Derisive, Divisive… and Not Christian

During his recent trip to Europe and the Muslim nation of Turkey, President Barack Obama told the Europeans that the U.S. has been "arrogant, derisive and divisive." During an address to the Turkish Parliament, President Obama also said, "We [Americans] do not consider ourselves a Christian nation...." Rev. Jesse Lee Peterson, Founder and President of BOND Action, Inc., released the following statement responding to the President's remarks: