Soldiers in Iraq need Baptists’ prayers, support July 31, 2003 The deaths of Saddam Hussein’s sons — Uday and Qusay Hussein — will bring increased peace and closure for the Iraqi people, said United States Read More
Youth minister accused of smuggling held in Russia July 31, 2003 MOSCOW — Andrew Okhotin, a Baptist youth pastor, set out on a trip to Moscow in late March to deliver a $48,000 cash gift that Read More
Parental notification abortion law struck down July 31, 2003 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Supreme Court struck down a state law July 10 that required minors to notify their parents at least 48 hours Read More
Eastside Church burglarized twice July 24, 2003 Twice in one weekend burglars hit Eastside Baptist Church in Birmingham. The first time was June 27 when they pried open doors on outdoor storage Read More
Piracy affecting Christian music sales July 24, 2003 Sales of Christian and gospel music dropped 10 percent in the first half of 2003, with industry leaders blaming music piracy and the economy for Read More
Biblical plaques removed from Grand Canyon July 24, 2003 GRAND CANYON — The National Park Service has removed plaques containing biblical psalms from the Grand Canyon after determining that they were unconstitutional. The Department Read More
Italian priest offers adoption for frozen embryos July 24, 2003 ROME — An Italian priest has offered adoptive homes for embryos that have been frozen for scientific research. The Rev. Oreste Benzi of Bologna, well Read More
Number of pro-abortion women declining July 24, 2003 WASHINGTON — Support for abortion rights among American women is declining. The study by the Center for the Advancement of Women showed 51 percent of Read More