Group says spike in advanced breast cancers may be result of abortion, use of hormonal contraceptive steroids

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. (WordNews.org) March 4, 2013 – A recent report in the America Medical Association says incidents of advanced breast cancer rose by nearly 90 percent during a 33-year-period. The report, led by Dr. Rebecca Johnson, said the more aggressive breast cancers and low survival rates among women, jumped from 1.53 percent in 1976 […]
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 →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 →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 →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 →‘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 →Planned Parenthood closing 4 clinics in Wisconsin over funding

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wisconsin (WordNews.org) Feb. 19, 2013 – Planned Parenthood is closing four clinics in Wisconsin as a result of budget cuts, the Chippewa Herald is reporting. Teri Huyck, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Wisconsin, told the Herald the abortion provider need state funding to keep its offices open, but those fund were cut […]
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