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The Digital Bible Society offering free Bibles, commentaries and movies on microchips
CONROE, Texas (WordNews.org) May 25, 2013 – Numerous Bibles, commentaries, evangelistic movies and other books are available in multiple languages for free on chips no bigger than a fingernail. The Digital Bible Society said the new additions – available on DVD or microchip — including movies such as The Jesus Film, GodMan, Hope and God’s [...]
Read More →Ministry calls head on philanthropists and business leaders to back Boy Scouts before historic vote
NAPERVILLE, Ill. (WordNews.org) May 21, 2013 –The head of a nonprofit organization is urging big business and philanthropists to back the Boy Scout in advance of the BSA’s vote to allow gay leaders and gay scouts. Peter LaBerra is urging businesses such as Chick-fil-A to promise the Boy Scouts that they will make up any [...]
Read More →Abortionist Gosnell convicted on murder charges, pro-lifers rejoice
PHILADELPHIA (WordNews.org) May 14, 2013 — Pro-life groups and other ministries quickly responded to news that abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell has been convicted of murdering three babies that were born alive in his abortion clinic dubbed “the house of horrors.” Gosnell was also convicted of involuntary manslaughter for the 2009 drug-overdose of Karnamaya Mongar. “This [...]
Read More →Church and state: Bill would give churches same rights as other nonprofits seeking federal disaster aid
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WordNews.org) May 10, 2013 — Months after the House approved a bill seeking to put houses of worship on the same level playing field as other nonprofit organizations seeking disaster assistance, the bill remains “mired” in the Senate. The Federal Disaster Assistance Nonprofit Fairness Act of 2013 was drafted as a result of [...]
Read More →Liberty Counsel offers to defend members of Armed Forces charged with proselytizing
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WordNews.org) May 6, 2013 — Liberty Counsel, a Christian law firm, says it will defend pro bono any members of the Armed Forces that are charged under the Pentagon’s new “proselytizing” policy. In a statement released last week, President Obama’s Pentagon said, “Religious proselytization is not permitted within the Department of Defense . [...]
Read More →Organization kicks off campaign to send underprivileged kids to camp
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO (WordNews.org) May 3, 2013 — A campaign is underway to raise funds so thousands of underprivileged children can attend a Christian camp this summer. Christian Camp and Conference Association (CCCA) has launched the national initiative, seeking to raise what it calls “campership” dollars for local camps across the U.S. so children can [...]
Read More →National Day of Prayer observed today
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WordNews.org) May 2, 2013 — Christians across the country are participating in the National Day of Prayer. In Washington, the Rev. Dr. Rob Schenck, president of Faith and Action, led a delegation of clergy and church representatives in prayer on the Supreme Court’s marbled West Plaza. Schenck said the Daybreak Prayer Service, held [...]
Read More →National Education Association sued in California court over forced union dues
Updated LOS ANGELES (WordNews.org) May 1, 2013 – The National Education Association, the largest teachers union in the country, is being sued by Christian Educators Association International over forced union dues. The suit was filed by the Center for Individual Rights on behalf of Christian Educators. CEAI is asking the courts to stop the NEA [...]
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National Education Association sued in California court over forced union dues
Updated LOS ANGELES (WordNews.org) May 1, 2013 – The National Education Association, the largest teachers union in the country, is being sued by Christian Educators Association International over forced union dues. The suit was filed by the Center for Individual Rights on behalf of Christian Educators. CEAI is asking the courts to stop the NEA [...]
Read More →Prayer and fasting urged while verdict out on abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell
PHILADELPHIA (WordNews.org) April 29, 2013 – A prayer vigil began today at noon in front of the Courthouse in Philadelphia as closing arguments are scheduled in the murder trial of abortion-doctor Kermit Gosnell. At a press conference in Philadelphia today, pro-life leaders called on Americans to join them in prayer and fasting as the verdict [...]
Read More →Christian legal group Liberty Council wins National Day of Prayer event battle in Miami
NORTH MIAMI, Florida (WordNews.org) April 26, 2013 – North Miami’s city council plans to furnish a sound truck, event and staff for free at a national Day of Prayer event after all. The council initially voted 4-1 in support of providing the equipment and staff when it received what Liberty Counsel called a “threatening, inaccurate [...]
Read More →Noted scientist says gay marriage hazardous to your health
COLUMBUS, OH (WordNews.org) April 25, 2013— Dr. Paul Cameron, the first scientist to document the harms of secondhand smoke, went to Ohio’s capital to call upon U.S. Sen. Rob Portman, R-OH, (pictured left) to reconsider his recently announced support for gay marriage. ”Sen. Portman, gay marriage is hazardous to one’s health. For the sake of the son [...]
Read More →German homeschooling family fighting deportation
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WordNews.org) April 8, 2013 – A German homeschooling family granted asylum in the United States in 2010 is seeking permanent legal status. A petition has been launched in support of the Romeike family. To date, more than 86,000 have signed the petition, with a goal of 100,000 within reach. The Romeikes are being [...]
Read More →Liberty Counsel files brief in ‘most comprehensive’ court challenge to ObamaCare
RICHMOND, Va. (WordNews.org) Feb. 28, 2013 – Liberty Counsel has filed an appellate brief in what the law firm considers to be the most comprehensive challenge to ObamaCare in the country. The brief was filed on behalf of Liberty University in the case of Liberty University v. Geitner. Liberty Counsel’s lawsuit challenges four aspects of [...]
Read More →Roe v. Wade: 40 years later
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WordNew.org) Jan. 22, 2013 – Forty years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court made abortion legal across the nation. One pro-life group is commemorating the day by placing 3,300 flowers in front of the U.S. Supreme Court, one flower for each baby aborted each day. “On the 40th Memorial of Roe v. Wade, our [...]
Read More →Court rejects request for temporary injunction to stop school from expelling student for refusing to wear tracking badge
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (WordNews.org) Jan. 11, 2013— A federal judge in Texas has denied the Rutherford Institute’s request seeking a preliminary injunction that would prevent a school from expelling a student who refuses to wear a smart ID tracking badge. U.S. Judge Orlando Garcia said Andrea Hernandez’s refusal to wear a chipless RFID tracking badge [...]
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Book: What’s needed for a healthy church? Loyalty
DALLAS (WordNews.org) April 30, 2013 — For a church to be truly healthy, it takes more than friendly parishioners, vibrant personalities and strong people skills. So says evangelist Dag Heward-Mills, author of the newly released book “Loyalty & Disloyalty: Dealing with Unspoken Divisions Within the Church.” Heward-Mills said while it is beneficial for a church [...]
Read More →The FCC considers loosening decency standards, allowing ‘F’ word and non-sexual nudity on broadcast TV
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WordNews.org) April 9, 2013 – The Federal Communications Commission says it is considering dropping current broadcast decency standards and enacting a new policy that would allow network television and local radio stations to air the ‘f’ word, ‘s’ word. The FCC said it is also considering allowing frontal female nudity even during non-primetime [...]
Read More →A conversation with Pure Flix’s David A.R.White: Bosworth meets – and accepts – his maker (Part 2)
LOS ANGELES (WordNews.org) March 13, 2013 – Does life imitate art? Or art imitate life? All Pure Flix Entertainment co-founder David A.R. White knows is Brian Bosworth, one of the NFL’s premiere “bad boys,” has accepted Jesus Christ as his savior on March 3. SPOILER ALERT: The same thing happens to Bosworth’s character, Hawg, the [...]
Read More →A conversation with Pure Flix’s David A.R.White: Bringing on Bosworth (Part 1)
LOS ANGELES (WordNews.org) March 12, 2013 – There’s a familiar name in Pure Flix Entertainment’s latest film, “Revelation Road,” out today at retail outlets such as Target and Walmart. Brian Bosworth, nicknamed “The Boz” during his days trash-talking days with the Seattle Seahawk, stars as Hawg, the leader of an end-times motorcycle game. “He was [...]
Read More →Pure Flix’s Revelation Road hits retailers March 12
LOS ANGELES (WordNews.org) March 11, 2013 – Pure Flix Entertainment’s thriller “Revelation Road” starring former NFL linebacker Brian Bosworth hits retailers tomorrow. “Where were you when the world ended?” asks the film’s producers. Josh McManus, a traveling salesman played by David A.R. White, was passing through a dusty West Texas town. A man with a [...]
Read More →Sneak peek at ‘The Bible’ today
WEST LAKE VILLAGE, Calif. (WordNews.org) March 2, 2013 –Saddleback Church is giving a sneak peek of the highly anticipated “The Bible” series 24 hours before the 10-hour epic airs for the first time on the History Channel. [To view the trailer] Pastor Rick Warren will be joined by “The Bible” series creators Mark Burnett (creator [...]
Read More →‘Unconditional’ released on DVD March 5
NASHVILLE (WordNews.org) Feb. 22, 2013 — The Christian film “Unconditional” is set to be released on DVD on March 5. The film follows the life of “Papa Joe” Bradford and features Lynn Collins (JOHN CARTER) and Michael Ealy (BARBERSHOP). It was first released in theaters in September. “A strong woman suffers loss but finds hope [...]
Read More →God and football: 30% of Americans think God plays role in outcomes of sporting events
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WordNews.org) Jan. 31, 2013 –Almost a third of Americans believe God plays a role in the outcome of sporting events such as the upcoming Super Bowl. That’s according to a new survey by the Public Religion Research Institute. According to the survey, 53 percent say God rewards athletes who have faith with good [...]
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Billy Graham’s right hand: George Beverly Shea remembered
MONTREAT, N.C. (WordNews.org) April 22, 2013 — Billy Graham Crusades soloist George Beverly Shea, evangelist Billy Graham’s right hand man for decades, was remembered the “praise on his lips, the song in his heart.” Shea passed away April 16 at the age of 104. He was remembered during a public memorial Sunday at Anderson Auditorium [...]
Read More →U.S church leader arrested after house church raided in China
NANYANG, Henan, China (WordNews.org) April 22, 2013 – A United States church leader is under house arrest in China after police raised a house church during a revival meeting. Dennis Balcombe’s whereabouts are unknown, according to China Aid. Balcome is the head of Hong Kong Revival Chinese Ministries International. China Aid said also in the [...]
Read More →On a mission: Brian Walsh, West Point cadet heads to Haiti
HAITI (WordNews.org) Feb. 28, 2013 – Brian Walsh, a cadet at the U.S. Military Academy, is heading to Haiti on a mission trip with members of a Christian group at West Point. Walsh will be in Haiti from March 8-17, during spring break, with 20 cadets to work with Nehemiah Vision Ministries. “We will be [...]
Read More →SHOCKWAVE: Thousands of youth to join together to pray for persecuted Christians
SANTA ANA, Calif. (WordNews.org) Feb. 28, 2013 – Thousands of young people are gathering around the world beginning tomorrow for three days of prayer for Christians being persecuted globally. The program, launched by Open Doors USA 12 years ago, is known as SHOCKWAVE. The theme this year is “Prayer and Unity,” with a focus on [...]
Read More →Billy Graham launches grassroots effort
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WordNews.org) Jan. 9, 2013 – Billy Graham plans to hold events in 47 major U.S. cities and 44 Canadian cities during the next three months. That’s not all. America’s Pope is planning meeting in every corner of every country. The 94-year-old evangelist won’t be making the trek in person. It’s part of a [...]
Read More →On a Mission: Drake Williams, Tyndale Seminary, The Netherlands
THE NETHERLANDS (WordNews.org) Dec. 28, 2012 — Drake Williams became a Christian when he was a lad in Sunday school. School’s been an important part of his life ever since, from Sunday school to divinity school. Williams went back to school to receive his Master of Divinity and doctorate and now is the vice president [...]
Read More →Which retailers are “naughty” when it comes to Christmas
TUPELO, Missouri (WordNews.org) Nov. 17, 2012 – With less than a week before Black Friday, shoppers will soon be rushing home with their treasures. The American Family Association is once again providing a list of companies “naughty” or “nice” when it comes to greeting shoppers this Christmas – or “holiday” – season. “We have taken [...]
Read More →On a Mission: Matt McCarty dribbles for Haiti ministry
HAITI (WordNews.org) Oct. 8, 2012 – For the past three summers, Matt McCarty has traveled to Haiti on short-term mission trips, working in orphanages and providing education to mothers in an effort to keep families together. “Each time I have gone to Haiti, God has really stretched me spiritually,” McCarty said. In a few weeks [...]
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Half of American evangelicals view Islam as violent religion
VENTURA, Calif. (WordNews.org) April 26, 2013 – Sixty-two percent of evangelicals say they have an unfavorable view of Islam and 39 percent have a “very unfavorable” view of the religion, according to the latest Barna Group survey. The results come less than two weeks after the Boston marathon bombings. Much attention has been given to [...]
Read More →What are the most—and least—‘Bible-minded’ cities?
VENTURA, Calif. (WordNews.org) Jan. 23, 2013 – There’s no surprise that according to Barna Group’s latest survey, the South remains reigning champs in terms of being the most Bible-minded. But if you thought New York City or Las Vegas would be fighting for the bottom of the list, you may be surprised. Barna conducted 42,855 [...]
Read More →83% of Americans support ‘significant abortion restrictions’
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WordNews.org) Jan. 11, 2013 – Four decades after the Supreme Court legalized abortion nationally in its controversial Roe v. Wade ruling, 83 percent of Americans say they back significant restrictions. A new KofC-Marist Poll shows support for significant abortion restrictions has increased by 4 points since last year — rising from 79 [...]
Read More →96% of churches in U.S. serve local community, feeding and clothing poor, survey says
CAROL STREAM, Ill. (Jan. 6, 2013 – A new survey finds that despite the economic downturn, 96 percent of all churches in the United States are involved in some form of relief work in their communities, feeding and clothing the poor. The survey also found that 58 percent of churches in the U.S. provide hands-on [...]
Read More →Poll: 7 in 10 Hispanics want Biblical values taught in public schools
NEW YORK (WordNews.org) Nov. 14, 2012 – Sixty-nine percent of Hispanics, America’s fastest-growing population group, want Biblical values taught in public schools, according to a new study. The study also found 42 percent of Hispanics say the Bible influences their political and social views, however 43 percent said they read the Bible less than once [...]
Read More →Poll: Young Americans believe Obamacare violates Constitution
WASHINGTON, D.C.(WordNews.org) Nov. 1, 2012 – More than half of the Millennials surveyed believe Obamacare is a violation of the First Amendment right to freedom of religion. According to the Generation Opportunity survey, 61 percent young adults between the ages of 18 and 29, believe finding a quality, full-time job with health insurance benefits is [...]
Read More →70% of Christian teens report losing faith in Bible
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WordNews.org) Sept. 17, 2012– A recent survey found teens considered “cream of the crop” youth group members are doubting the Bible. The survey reported in Biola Magazine revealed that “70 percent of teens surveyed expressed persistent, measurable doubts that what the Bible says about Jesus is true.” Youth expert, Mike Nappa, in [...]
Read More →Christians to cast votes for Romney over Obama, latest poll finds
VENTURA, Calif. (WordNews.org) Aug. 28, 2012 – Christian men say they’ll vote for the Republican challenger, Mitt Romney, over Barack Obama, a Democrat, by a 58 percent to 34 percent margin. Christian women also say they’ll vote for Romney, a Mormon, over Obama, 53 percent to 30 percent, according tot he latest Barna Group survey. [...]
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U.S church leader arrested after house church raided in China
NANYANG, Henan, China (WordNews.org) April 22, 2013 – A United States church leader is under house arrest in China after police raised a house church during a revival meeting. Dennis Balcombe’s whereabouts are unknown, according to China Aid. Balcome is the head of Hong Kong Revival Chinese Ministries International. China Aid said also in the [...]
Read More →Petition launched to fight China’s force sterilizations following woman’s death
HUBEI PROVINCE, China (WordNews.org) April 8, 2013 – A women’s rights group is launching a petition against “coercive family planning” in China following the death of a mother of two who was forcibly sterilized to avoid “illegal pregnancy.” Shen Hongxia was forcibly sterilized by the local Family Planning Officers on March 19 against a doctor’s [...]
Read More →Middle East expert raises concerns about Obama’s upcoming visit to Israel
NEW YORK (WordNews.org) March 13, 2013 – Author and Middle East expert David Rubin says President Barack Obama is expected to demand a timetable for unilateral Israeli withdrawal from Judea and Samaria during is March 20 trip to Israel. Rubin acknowledges the White House has denied the claim. Rubin is the author of “Peace for [...]
Read More →SHOCKWAVE: Thousands of youth to join together to pray for persecuted Christians
SANTA ANA, Calif. (WordNews.org) Feb. 28, 2013 – Thousands of young people are gathering around the world beginning tomorrow for three days of prayer for Christians being persecuted globally. The program, launched by Open Doors USA 12 years ago, is known as SHOCKWAVE. The theme this year is “Prayer and Unity,” with a focus on [...]
Read More →Imprisoned Iranian pastor details abuse in letter to wife; ACLJ heats up release efforts
IRAN (WordNews.org) Feb. 23, 2013 – Iranian Pastor Saeed Abedini, imprisoned in Evin, considered one of the worst prisons in Iran, says he has been physically and psychologically abused. Abedini, a U.S. citizen, is in prison for not denouncing his faith. The 32-year-old details in his letter “the psychological warfare, a year of not seeing [...]
Read More →Persecution of Christians on rise in Africa according to latest World Watch List; North Korea tops list as most severe
SANTA ANA, Calif. (WordNews.org) Jan. 8, 2013 – Persecution of Christians is on the rise worldwide and North Korea is the top perpetrator, according to the latest Open Doors 2013 World Watch List. The list tracks 50 countries where Christians face the most severe persecution for their faith, North Korea has topped that list for [...]
Read More →PEW: Christians make up third of global population
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WordNews.org) Jan. 3, 2013 – There are 2.2 billion Christians in the world, according to the latest Pew study. That’s 32 percent of the world’s population. There are 1.6 million Muslims (23 percent of the world’s population; 1 billion Hindus (15 percent of the world’s population), 500 million Buddhists (7 percent) and 14 [...]
Read More →Christian Nigerian-American group pleads with White House to label Boko Haram a terrorist organization
NEW YORK (WordNews.org) Jan. 1, 2013 – Pressure is mounting on the White House to declare the Boko Haram a foreign terrorist organization (FTO). “On Christmas day in northern Nigeria, Boko Haram was busy slashing the throats of Christians right inside their churches or at their homes,” said Laolu Akande, executive director of the Christian [...]
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