Posted on June 18th, 2004 by Anthony K. Valley
A Christian version of American Idol may premiere soon…
ORLANDO, Fla.—The management company that represents Britney Spears and ‘N Sync wants to create a Christian version of the popular American Idol TV show.
“Gifted” is scheduled to debut in October on Trinity Broadcasting Network, the Costa Mesa, Calif.-based conglomerate that features such well-known evangelists as Benny Hinn, [...]
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Posted on June 16th, 2004 by Anthony K. Valley
Southern Baptists say “No” to the Short-Pinckney Resolution urguing families to pull out of public school systems.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – The Southern Baptist Convention voted down a controversial proposal Wednesday that would have asked parents to pull their children from public schools in favor of religious education.
On the final day of the denomination’s annual meeting, some [...]
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Filed under: Education
Posted on June 14th, 2004 by Anthony K. Valley
Ancient tradition gets a gospel music update.
At the St. James AME Church in East San Jose, Calif., young people worship by dancing—choreographed movements inspired by everything from ballet to the latest MTV videos.
It’s an alternative way of praying that helps bring kids into the faith, say church members. It’s also a national trend, said Karla [...]
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Filed under: Ministries
Posted on June 14th, 2004 by Anthony K. Valley
The Republican Party of Texas declare that the United States is a Christian nation—update the state party’s platform to reaffirm this belief.
AUSTIN, TX, Jun. 13 (UPI)—The Texas Republican Party has voted to reaffirm a plank that celebrates the United States as “a Christian nation.”
“The Republican Party of Texas affirms that the United States of [...]
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Posted on June 14th, 2004 by Anthony K. Valley
Per the Supreme Court—Atheist father cannot sue over use of ‘Under God’
WASHINGTON (AP)—The Supreme Court at least temporarily preserved the phrase “one nation, under God,” in the Pledge of Allegiance, ruling Monday that a California atheist could not challenge the patriotic oath while sidestepping the broader question of separation of church and state.
The decision leaves [...]
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Filed under: Church and State
Posted on June 13th, 2004 by Anthony K. Valley
“Anglicans in Adelaide feel “lost and dismayed” following the resignation of Archbishop Ian George, who was forced to quit over the church’s handling of child sex abuse claims, says his stand-in.”
The church’s temporary leader, Archdeacon John Collas, said today it was no surprise that Anglicans were hurting.
“When a bishop leaves the church under these [...]
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Posted on June 13th, 2004 by Anthony K. Valley
Separation of church and state “what if an extremist…?” speculation
“That has got to be one of the most ridiculous things I’ve ever heard…If anybody were to bring such a suit, it would laughed out of court and rightfully so”
LOS ANGELES —With the cross on Los Angeles County’s seal on the way out, could it be [...]
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Posted on June 11th, 2004 by Anthony K. Valley
Lutheran priest does not believe in God or eternity—suspended.
The Danish Lutheran minister who proclaimed last year there was no God or afterlife was suspended for a second time today for ignoring church orders not to repeat those beliefs from the pulpit.
Helsingoer Bishop Lise-Lotte Rebel suspended the Reverend Thorkild Grosboll, pastor of Taarbaek, and handed his [...]
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Posted on June 11th, 2004 by Anthony K. Valley
Southern Baptist Convention reviewing the Short-Pinckney Resolution which encourages members of the organization to pursue Christian education—home school or private schools—for their children.
The Short-Pinckney resolution is already endorsed by Dr. D. James Kennedy, senior pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
“For years, he has encouraged Christian parents to pursue alternatives [...]
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Posted on June 10th, 2004 by Anthony K. Valley
“Six hours of fighting was sparked by a disagreement about the rebuilding of a mosque, which had been destroyed in similar sectarian violence last year.”
LAGOS – Red Cross officials say at least seven people have died in Christian-Muslim clashes in northeast Nigeria.
Officials say the number killed may be much higher, but the situation is [...]
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Filed under: Society and Culture
Posted on June 9th, 2004 by Anthony K. Valley
With some assistance from the Students for Academic Freedom, a former University of Nevada student was able to have a discriminatory grade changed.
(AgapePress) – A conservative student at the University of Nevada in Reno has successfully contested a discriminatory grade he received for supporting the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
In her advanced Organizational Behavior [...]
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Posted on June 9th, 2004 by Anthony K. Valley
California teen sues the school district censoring his biblical message. Christian activist states that the school has an “outrageous double standard.”
(AgapePress) – A former homosexual now living with AIDS is criticizing a California school district for permitting pro-homosexual activism on campus but refusing to tolerate the views of Christian students who object to the [...]
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Posted on June 8th, 2004 by Anthony K. Valley
For young children, an overdose of television viewing may lead to ADHD, study suggests. Try reading and outdoor activity instead…
(AgapePress) – A recently published study indicates that early exposure to television for young children may lead to attention problems, perhaps even attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
The study, published in the April issue of Pediatrics, said [...]
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Posted on June 8th, 2004 by Anthony K. Valley
The Barna Group assests that “the eventual outcome may well hinge on how the candidates relate to people’s faith views.”
(Ventura, CA) – As the political season begins to hit full stride with commercials, campaign appearances and seemingly endless analysis of November’s presidential election, a new survey from The Barna Group indicates that people’s choice of [...]
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Filed under: Politics
Posted on June 7th, 2004 by Anthony K. Valley
Really, I should write a book on dieting. It would consist of two chapters, diet and exercise.
Chapter 1—Diet—lower your caloric intact and drink more water.
Chapter 2—Execise—exercise regularly.
There you have it, feel free to send me $14.95 for what you have just read. Have a great day!
SHELBY, N.C. June 6, [...]
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Filed under: Ministries
Posted on June 5th, 2004 by Anthony K. Valley
Former president had Alzheimer’s disease for 10 years
LOS ANGELES, California (CNN)—Former President Ronald Reagan died Saturday at his home in Los Angeles. He was 93.
Reagan led a conservative revolution that set the economic and cultural tone of the 1980s, hastened the end of the Cold War and revitalized the Republican Party. He suffered from Alzheimer’s [...]
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Posted on June 5th, 2004 by Anthony K. Valley
A sad day for America…
LOS ANGELES - Ronald Reagan, the cheerful crusader who devoted his presidency to winning the Cold War, trying to scale back government and making people believe it was “morning again in America,” died Saturday after a long twilight struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.
“My family and I would like the world to know [...]
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Filed under: In Memory Of
Posted on June 5th, 2004 by Anthony K. Valley
For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
June 5, 2004
Ambassador’s Residence
Paris, France
THE PRESIDENT: This is a sad hour in the life of America. A great American life has come to an end. I have just spoken to Nancy Reagan. On behalf of our whole nation, Laura and I offered her and the Reagan family our prayers [...]
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Posted on June 2nd, 2004 by Anthony K. Valley
Arthur Weinreb responds to CBC News: Sunday airing the segment “Questions of Faith” on May 23, 2004.
After the segment was shown, the co-hosts, Carole MacNeil and Evan Solomon discussed the issue of religion in politics. MacNeil who never misses a point to show her anti-American bias, worried that we might end up like the United [...]
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Posted on June 2nd, 2004 by Anthony K. Valley
A baptism in the Rappahannock River at Falmouth Beach in Virginia is interrupted, discussed, completed and will be discussed further.
RICHMOND, Virginia (AP)—The Rev. Todd Pyle thought it was the perfect spot to baptize 12 new members of his church. The river was calm and shallow, and there was a shaded area offshore for people to [...]
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