Role of Christians in politics debated
February 17, 2000
A point-counterpoint exchange on the role of religion in politics between syndicated columnist Cal Thomas and religious rights attorney Jay Sekulow kept attendees on the
Student files suit after scholarship revoked
February 17, 2000
SEATTLE — A freshman at an Assemblies of God college in Washington state has sued a state education board after being denied a state scholarship
Court tackles rights of pro-life advocates
February 17, 2000
WASHINGTON — Pro-life advocates who engage in sidewalk counseling outside abortion clinics have their free-speech rights unconstitutionally restricted under a Colorado law, the U.S. Supreme
Murder conviction of clinic owner upheld
February 17, 2000
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the second-degree murder conviction of a California abortion clinic owner. The high court refused to review a
Religious leaders promote same-sex unions
February 17, 2000
NEW YORK — More than 800 religious leaders have signed a declaration declaring sexuality is “central to our humanity and … integral to our spirituality,”
Most Americans have misconceptions of hell
February 10, 2000
NEW YORK — Hell has no fury, period, according to a survey by U.S. News and World Report. The magazine found that while more people
School district avoids suit over moral precepts
February 10, 2000
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — An Indiana school district has avoided a legal battle by removing the phrase “Trust in God” from a list of moral precepts
High court to hear abortion, Scout cases
February 10, 2000
WASHINGTON — Organizations concerned about two of the nation’s most controversial moral topics — abortion and homosexuality — have welcomed a decision by the U.S.
