Conservatives Hail High Court’s ‘Fleeting Expletives’ Ruling

Conservative groups lauded the U.S. Supreme Court for backing the new policy of the Federal Communications Commission to punish broadcasters for “unscripted” profanity slips, or what some refer to as “fleeting expletives.”

Fearing the Flu

I wonder what the outbreak of fear over swine flu says about us and our culture.

New Marriage Ad Campaign Highlights Miss California

Miss California Carrie Prejean is serving as the inspiration for the second in a series of television ads launched by the National Organization for Marriage.

‘Historic Night’ Caps Week of Success for Joel Osteen

During the first non-baseball event at the newly opened Yankee stadium, Joel Osteen delivered the same message that has made him one of the most watched pastors in America and also the author of two bestselling books.

House Passes Expanded ‘Hate Crimes’ Bill

The U.S. House of Representatives passed an expanded hate crimes bill on Wednesday that opponents say could eventually lead to the criminalization of pastors who preach homosexuality as sin.

United Methodist Court Rejects Gay Marriage Resolution

The United Methodist Church’s top court recently ruled that clergy, both active and retired, cannot perform same-sex marriages or civil unions.

Orissa Christians Requesting Scripture Over Food, Says Ministry

Audio Scripture Ministries reported that oppressed Christians in Orissa, India, are requesting God’s Word instead of the food and blankets that are desperately needed.

Christian Leaders Call Churches to Task on Poverty Fight

A panel of diverse Christian leaders sent a strong message to churches Wednesday when they stated that poverty is not a political issue but a biblical one.

Minister Launches ‘Spiritual But Not Religious’ Movement

Those who identify themselves as “spiritual but not religious” have a new home. SBNR.org was launched this month for those who “desire a deep experience of life … without the limitations and baggage of doctrine and religion.”

‘Faith Fighter’ game goes offline after protest ["The creator of the Faith Fighter online game allowing players to stage fights involving Jesus, Mohammed and other prophets said on Tuesday it has withdrawn the game"] – Canwest News Service

Abortion Law ‘Not the Highest Legislative Priority’ for Obama – CNS News

Islamic Scholars Wrestle With Death-For-Apostasy Issue – CNS News

Protecting Medical Professionals Who Morally Oppose Abortion Is ‘Short-sighted,’ Democratic Senator Says – CNS News

Photo Gallery: Ways Christians worship and serve others – Houston Chronicle

Egyptian Christians riot after swine flu cull – London Times

Pastor convicted of obstructing justice – GazetteXtra

Nazareth Muslim Cleric Prepares Insult for Pope – Israel National News

Christian Punk Meets American Pop; Evangelicals in the ’Burbs – ReligionDispatches

New Hampshire Senate Passes Gay Marriage Bill – New York Times

Rival Anglican Body Approves Dioceses; Finalizes Plans

A splinter group in Canada has been approved as a diocese in an emerging body of orthodox Anglicans in North America. The Anglican Network in Canada is now one of 28 dioceses in the Anglican Church in North America.