Christian Newswire

NY Times, The Grinch That Trashed ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’

Boycott The New York Times editor Don Feder today called The Times "the Grinch that trashed a Christmas classic" in response to its sardonic December 19 critique of the beloved film, "It's a Wonderful Life."

40 Christians Arrested in Nanyang, 16 Sentenced to Administrative Detention

In Taoling village, Pushan town, Nanyang city, Henan, more than 40 Christians were detained at a Christian leaders' gathering on December 16, 2008. Officials told them they must pay a 1,000 to 2,000 yuan fine to be released. Some Christians were released after paying the fine. However, 16 Christians were sentenced to 10 to 15 days administrative detention for engaging in an "illegal religious gathering." Mr. Yan Linshan, the host of the meeting received 10 days of administrative detention and a 1,000 yuan fine.

Will the First Amendment and Free Speech Rights be Crushed at the Obama Presidential Inauguration

At a December 9th meeting with activist leaders, government officials could not guarantee or assure that planned pro-life demonstrations would be allowed to take place.

Gov. Gregoire’s Current Quagmire—MerryHappyChristmaHoliKwansukkah

Dan McCullough, newsdesk editor for Christian Newswire: "You've got to stand for something or you'll fall for anything" ... these lyrics from a popular song make me think of Washington State's Governor Chris Gregoire. Perhaps it's not that she's fallen for anything but rather supporting everything in an apparent move to appease all.

New York Times Provides a Platform for Ex-Terrorist Bill Ayers

Don Feder, editor of the Boycott The New York Times website, BoycottNYT.com, sharply rebuked The New York Times for providing a platform for William Ayers by running his commentary, "The Real Bill Ayers," on December 6.

Iraqi Christians Persecuted says Former Governor David Beasley on Huckabee Show

On Mike Huckabee's new Fox News program, former Governor David Beasley, who has worked on numerous humanitarian projects in the Middle East since leaving politics, claimed the United States had failed in its responsibility to the hundreds of thousands of Iraqi Christians who have been forced to flee religious persecution in Iraq.

Christian Freedom International Presents 2008 Freedom Award to First Lady Laura Bush

Christian Freedom International (CFI), a Michigan-based relief organization, has presented its 2008 Freedom Award to U.S. First Lady Laura Bush in recognition of her ongoing efforts to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Burma.

New Video Shows Indiana Planned Parenthood Hides Rape of 13-year Old Girl

New footage released today from an undercover camera inside an abortion clinic in Bloomington shows Planned Parenthood staff deliberately violating the state's mandatory reporting laws for sexual abuse.

More Than 400 College Students in Beijing and Zhejiang Detained and Interrogated

After conducting detailed investigations, ChinaAid has confirmed that from the end of September to early November 2008, a large police force was dispatched to raid house gatherings in Beijing and in areas near college campuses in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. More than 400 Christian college students were arrested and interrogated. House church leaders who led the gatherings were detained, and four were sentenced to re-education through labor for one to one and a half years. House church members were accused of "preaching to students" and "engaging in cult activities." The house church groups were all affiliated with the Local Church network founded by Witness Lee (1905-1997).

Barack Obama is the Best Thing to Ever Happen to Expose Black Genocide

America electing Barack Obama to the highest office in the land will finally expose America's best kept secret, the systematic decimation of black babies by the abortion industries leader Planned Parenthood. Barack Obama's long standing relationship with Planned Parenthood is easily documented and now can't be clouded by media bias, economy woes and the notoriety of America's first black president. The election is over.

Humanist Groups out to Ban Christmas and God from the Public Square Again This Year

A number of humanist and atheist groups are beginning their annual campaign to ban Christmas and God from the public square and they will fail as they always do. The American Humanist Association (AHA) has now introduced an advertising effort which has an elitist contempt for Americans believing in God. The lead motto for its campaign this year is "Why believe in a god? Just be good for goodness sake."

Child Sexual Exploitation in U.S. and Canada in Global Spotlight

Creating safe havens for trafficked children in the U.S. and increasing legal enforcement against child sex tourism in Canada should be two of the highest priorities for policies in North America to protect children from sexual exploitation, according to a report published jointly by Canadian and U.S. non-governmental organizations (NGOs) this month.

House Church Leader Zhu Baoguo Sentenced to ‘Re-education Through Labor’

ChinaAid learned a house church leader in Henan province, Pastor Zhu Baoguo, was sentenced to one year of "re-education through labor," accused of being an "evil cult" leader. On October 12, 2008 five church leaders were detained during a church gathering of about 20 people at Dushu village, Yuguang town, Neixiang county, Nanyang city, Henan province. Pastor Zhu received 15 days of administrative detention, while the other four leaders were sentenced to five days.

Religious leaders, Protect Marriage Coalition unite against vicious attacks by Prop 8 opponents

Today, leaders representing the broad coalition of Californians who supported Proposition 8 called on leaders of the No on Proposition 8 campaign, in addition to Senator Diane Feinstein and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, to denounce the attacks against citizens who supported the constitutional amendment defining marriage as between a man and a woman.

NY Times Distorts First Amendment to Secularize Society

Don Feder, editor of the Boycott The New York Times website, called a Times editorial demanding "equal space" for the display of religious symbols part of the paper's "relentless drive to secularize society."

New Christmas Song Honors Female Soldiers

A new Christmas Song to Honor and Encourage our Female Soldiers is being distributed free online at [url=http://www.redwhiteandbluechristmas.com]http://www.redwhiteandbluechristmas.com[/url]. Download free and listen to both the Christmas 2007 and Christmas 2008 versions of "A Christmas Letter From Your Family."

UN Affiliated Atheist Group Launches Ad Campaign Targeting God and Christmas

The national advocacy group In God We Trust today blasted the atheist American Humanist Association for its ad campaign mocking the Christmas holiday and American's who believe in God. The ad campaign asks, "Why believe in a god? Just be good for goodness sake," and will be placed on Washington, DC city buses.

Pro-Family Election Results Show America Remains a Center-Right Country

Despite what some have suggested, the 2008 general elections were not a repudiation of pro-family values. In key races and constitutional amendments across America, when voters were presented with well defined choices, pro- family values won many clear victories.

Post-Election, NY Times Still Smears McCain, Flunks Economics 101

In response to a New York Times editorial published November 5, Boycott The New York Times editor Don Feder said the paper continues to misrepresent John McCain and display a profound ignorance of basic economics.

Prominent Beijing Rights Defense Lawyers Fired from Law Firm

On October 30, Christian Attorney Li Subin was told he was fired from the Beijing Yitong Law Firm because he and 35 other Beijing lawyers signed an open letter in August calling for direct election of the leaders of the Beijing Lawyers Association [equivalent to Bar Association]. About five to seven other lawyers have also been dismissed or forced to leave their respected law firms for the same reason.