Posted on August 31st, 2003 by Anthony K. Valley
James Lambert contributed this commentary to the Agape Press as a wake-up call for Christendom.He speaks the truth…Two hundred, 100, and even 50 years ago, preachers, pastors and priests were, for the most part, unafraid to criticize immoral or secular trends in our society. Historically, the Church set the tone of moral guidance, thereby helping [...]
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Filed under: Perspectives
Posted on August 31st, 2003 by Anthony K. Valley
In Florida, the appointment of James H.K. Bruner as special assistant to the general counsel, raises some concern in light of the recent controversial moves by the department.Florida Department of Children & Families Secretary Jerry Regier, still facing criticism over his efforts to appoint a guardian for the fetus of a disabled rape victim, has [...]
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Filed under: Marriage and Family
Posted on August 29th, 2003 by Anthony K. Valley
Brenda Nichol won this lawsuit, however, it makes you wonder what is really being said by the statement “get rid of its rule prohibiting dress or jewelry that has a religious significance.” Since Christianity is not the only religion going, it makes you wonder what kind of community backlash will occur from this [...]
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Filed under: Law
Posted on August 28th, 2003 by Anthony K. Valley
The new regulations in Russia do not impose any restrictions on abortions in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, does not make it a crime to have an abortion for babies with “severe physical deformities”, and does not make it illegal to have an abortion when the pregnancy endangers the mother’s life.The new regulations reduced [...]
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Filed under: Marriage and Family
Posted on August 28th, 2003 by Anthony K. Valley
Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney, Christian Defense Coalition : This is a tragic day for religious liberty and the First AmendmentJames Dobson, Focus on the Family, Chairman :This is part of a larger plan to remove every vestige of faith or reverence for God from the public square. That’s where this is headed.Mark Iain Sutherland, president [...]
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Filed under: Law
Posted on August 27th, 2003 by Anthony K. Valley
Moving Company Workers Remove Ten Commandments Monument From Judicial Building in AlabamaA 2 1/2-ton granite monument of the Ten Commandments that became a lightning rod in a legal storm over church and state was wheeled from the rotunda of the Alabama Supreme Court building Wednesday as protesters knelt, prayed and chanted, “Put it back!”Suspended Alabama [...]
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Filed under: Law
Posted on August 27th, 2003 by Anthony K. Valley
Has the once wholesome House of Mouse turned into a Dirty Old Mouse? The Florida Family Association suggests that Disney has picked up a new side business: pornographyAccording to the Florida Family Association (FFA), which has been monitoring television for 12 years, “Disney-owned [television] channels account for the overwhelming number of erotic and pornographic [...]
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Filed under: Business
Posted on August 27th, 2003 by Anthony K. Valley
In April 2004, many people will find the accurate depiction of the final half day of Jesus Christ as the “most offensive film ever made.”Have you heard of the controversy and heated debate swirling around Mel Gibson’s yet to be released film, “The Passion”? Just to be clear, I will summarize: Detractors, supposedly leaders of [...]
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Filed under: Ministries
Posted on August 26th, 2003 by Anthony K. Valley
Thank God for the freedom to worship Christ openly while you can…Three Christians arrested at a house-church meeting in China have been released by authorities, but another three remain in custody. The arrests – July 13 during a 4 a.m. police raid in Xiaoshan City – were part of a continuing government campaign called “Strike [...]
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Filed under: Persecution
Posted on August 26th, 2003 by Anthony K. Valley
Wiccan high priestess won federal court ruling on council’s prayers.Council members in a South Carolina town can no longer mention the name of Jesus Christ or another specific deity in their prayers during meetings. The federal court ruling referred to a case brought by a Wiccan high priestess in Great Falls, the local Chester County [...]
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Filed under: Law
Posted on August 26th, 2003 by Anthony K. Valley
Kay Staley, a Houston real estate agent and a member of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, filed a lawsuit to have a glass encased bible removed from the grounds of the Harris County Courthouse. She was prompted to file this lawsuit as a reaction to the Alabama Courthouse/Ten Commandments controversy. [...]
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Filed under: Law
Posted on August 26th, 2003 by Anthony K. Valley
The masses still showing support for Chief Justice Roy Moore.Chief Justice Roy Moore was suspended last week for disobeying a federal court order to remove a two-ton monument of the Ten Commandments he had installed two years ago. We hear a debate between the plaintiffs’ lead counsel Brian Chavez-Ochoa and Southern Poverty Law Center’s Richard [...]
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Filed under: Law
Posted on August 26th, 2003 by Anthony K. Valley
If the proposed legislation passes in Sri Lanka, Christians will be at an even greater risk when sharing their faith to others. It would also make it illegal for a Buddist to convert to Christianity.(AgapePress) - Changes in the law may soon make it tougher for missionaries and evangelical churches in Sri Lanka to [...]
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Filed under: General
Posted on August 25th, 2003 by Anthony K. Valley
The legality of abortion is once again being challenged in the court, this time by one of the original plantiffs in Doe v. Bolton, Sandra Cano, then referred to as “Mary Doe.”(CNSNews.com) - The plaintiff in one of the two famed Supreme Court cases that when combined, legalized abortion during all nine months of pregnancy, [...]
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Filed under: Marriage and Family
Posted on August 24th, 2003 by Anthony K. Valley
Our prayer, support, and admiration go to Roy Moore in his determination to fight for the Ten Commandments Monument.Although the monument’s removal as ordered by a federal judge now appears likely, and Judge Moore has been suspended, his determination has energized many Christians far and near, especially in the so-called Bible Belt of the South.The [...]
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Filed under: By Example
Posted on August 24th, 2003 by Anthony K. Valley
Some soldiers are finding God and demostrating their faith through baptism.TIKRIT, Iraq, Aug. 24 — Nineteen-year-old Private Bill Goodwin puts down his gun, takes off his combat jacket and steps into the warm waters of Iraq’s Tigris River. ”I baptise you in the name of Jesus Christ,” proclaims [...]
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Filed under: Ministries
Posted on August 24th, 2003 by Anthony K. Valley
In a study from the University of Michigan, it is confirmed that sex and violence DO NOT sell.Last week I covered a sexually charged television advertising campaign’s failure to sell beer. Shortly after filing the story, I discovered a recently released study from the University of Michigan that may provide more reasons than ever before [...]
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Filed under: Business
Posted on August 23rd, 2003 by Anthony K. Valley
The Parents Television Council’s has posted its “Top Ten (10) Best and Worst shows on Network TV.“The top of the top (best of all): Touched by an Angel. A good way to end a final season.The top of the bottom (worst of all): C.S.I. (Crime Scene Investigation). From seventh place last [...]
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Filed under: Marriage and Family
Posted on August 23rd, 2003 by Anthony K. Valley
Sadly, Former priest John Geoghan was killed in prison just before noon, today. Ralph DelVecchio, a Geoghan victim who settled with the archdiocese last year, said Geoghan deserved prison, but didn’t deserve to be killed.BOSTON – Former priest John Geoghan (search), a convicted child molester who was accused of sex abuse by more than [...]
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Filed under: Ministries
Posted on August 23rd, 2003 by Anthony K. Valley
Since resignation of Pastor John Wagner, various groups in the church all claim to be the real the board of the directors. This fragmentation of the church has caused the Broward Circuit Court to appoint an attorney to manage the church affairs. Hoping to squelch infighting at a local church, a Broward Circuit [...]
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