United Nations votes to recognize Palestine
UNITED NATIONS (WordNews.org) Nov. 30, 2012 – The United Nations has voted to recognize Palestine, an act that the American Center for Law and Justice says violates international law “and numerous peace agreements.” “The terrorist-led Palestine now has ‘non-member observer state’ status at the UN,” said ACLJ Chief Counsel Jay Sekulow. “With this vote, the […]
Read More →Faith organizations to apply for permit for live Nativity display
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (WordNews.org) Nov. 29, 2012 – Faith groups here plan to apply for a permit to display a live Nativity scene in Santa Monica’s Palisades Park. The application follows a recent U. S. District Federal Court decision banning Nativity Scenes and all “unattended displays” in Palisades Park. However, the faith groups believe there […]
Read More →Gay activist group begins ‘repent campaign’ targeting Christians
Nov. 29, 2012 – A group known as Soulforce is launching it’s “Repent Campaign” in December and drawing volunteers by giving away an iPad Mini. “We are continuing the Repent Campaign this December by asking you, our members, to participate in dialogue with Fundamentalist thought leaders,” Soulforce announced on its website. “First, we need you […]
Read More →RI gov renames ‘Christmas’ tree
PROVIDENCE, R.I.(WordNews.org) Nov.28, 2012 — Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee will not use “Christmas” to describe the evergreen tree decorated to celebrate Dec. 25. It’s the second year in a row the governor has avoided the term “Christmas.” “Governor, what do you call a green, pointed, prickly tree we decorate in December? Everyone except for […]
Read More →A CEO’s extreme effort to rescue children
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO (WordNews.org) Nov. 28, 2012 — The CEO of Legacy Worldwide admits he wasn’t into a documentary project featuring Dikembe Mutombo, who was building the first modern hospital in the Democratic Republic of Congo. “I went with the mindset that I was going to film the documentary, get in and get out,” […]
Read More →College forbids sale of ‘Christmas’ trees, OK with ‘holiday’ trees
MORGANTON, N.C. (WordNews.org) Nov. 27, 2012 — Western Piedmont Community College officials forced a student club to stop selling “Christmas” trees and start selling “holiday” trees for a charity. A college official told the club: “We cannot market your trees in association solely with a Christian event.” The sent a letter to the college today […]
Read More →Department of Homeland Security briefs ministries about potential security threats
PHOENIX (WordNews.org) Nov. 23, 2012 –In a behind closed doors meeting with faith groups, the Department of Homeland Security is highlighting potential threats to faith groups. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is urging Christian ministries to educate their members and congregations about potential security threats and prepare for potential threats as a result of […]
Read More →Court grants request to stop Texas school from expelling student for refusing to wear “smart ID” tracking badge
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (WordNews.org) Nov. 23, 2012 – A judge has granted The Rutherford Institute’s request for a temporary restraining order that stops a Texas school district from kickingout a student who objected to wearing a “smart” badge that tracks her whereabouts. The institute filed the petition against Northside independent School District in San Antonio.A […]
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