Church of God fund raising accused of fraud
August 22, 2002
ANDERSON, Ind. — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a complaint against the Church of God (Anderson, Ind.), accusing its fund-raising arm of
Court rules for congregation in property dispute
August 22, 2002
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Court of Appeals of Maryland has ruled in favor of a minister who broke away from the African Methodist Episcopal Zion
Evangelical leaders push for evenhanded policy
August 22, 2002
WASHINGTON — Several dozen evangelical leaders have signed a letter to President Bush urging an “evenhanded U.S. policy toward Israelis and Palestinians” and saying the
Florida judge strikes down voucher program
August 22, 2002
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A Florida judge ruled Aug. 5 that the state’s school voucher plan is unconstitutional because it advances religion. The U.S. Supreme Court
House drops settlement to missionary’s family
August 22, 2002
WASHINGTON — A budget battle between Congress and the Department of State has its first casualty — the cash settlement earmarked for the family of
Gospel for every home in Mongolia is goal
August 17, 2002
ULAAN BAATAR, Mongolia — Every home in Mongolia will soon receive a copy of the gospel. Every Home for Christ (EHFC), a ministry based in
Government challenges Greek churches
August 17, 2002
BRUSSELS, Belgium — The Greek government’s decision to exclude mention of religious affiliation and other personal details from state-issued identity cards has been in
Church attendance increases marriage chances
August 15, 2002
Research at the University of Pennsylvania has found that urban women who attend church frequently substantially increase their chances of getting married. W. Bradford Wilcox,
