Friday, May 16, 2008

• Christian Statement Warns Fighting Global Warming Could Hurt the Poor
• Christian Conservatives Hope to Block California Ruling
• Widow Recalls Falwell's Pranks, Generosity
• Iowa State University Happy with Pastor as Life Skills Assistant
• Graham: Gospel is Being Preached in Chinese Churches
• Voucher Programs Ruled Unconstitutional
• Fair Housing Group Sues Boise Rescue Mission
• Qatar Welcomes Israeli Rabbis to Interfaith Dialogue

Thursday, May 15, 2008

• Christian Conservatives Releasing Environmental Statement
• Narnia Director Says Valiant Mouse Resembles Cat in Shrek
• Falwell's Widow Releases Memoir on Anniversary of His Death
• Franklin Graham Says His Father is Mobile, but Weaker
• Some Oppose Bush Visit to School with Baptist Tradition
• Churches Help Members Avert Home Foreclosure
• Prison Chaplain Quits over Multiple Faith Rule
• Convicted Church Burglar Pleads to More Charges
• Muslims in Congress Urge U.S. Action on Darfur
• University of Southern California Appoints Hindu Dean of Religious Life
• Malaysia Woos Investors in Islamic Products

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

• Graham Charity Aids Earthquake Relief
• Pastor, Son Found Dead in Plane Wreckage
• Soldier Denied Conscientious Objector Status Seeks Appeal
• Vatican: It's OK to Believe in Aliens
• Church Tempts Worshipers With $500 Gas Raffle
• Bill Suggests How Local Governments Can Have Legal Prayers
• Texas Authorities Investigate More Polygamy Charges
• Jury Awards Ex-Altar Boy $8.7 Million in Damages
• Church Office Manager Sentenced for Theft
• Judge Dismisses Case of Muslim Woman Who Says Veil Cost Her Claim

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

• Pope Urges Israel to Help Christian Community and Ease Clergy Visa Problems
• Obama Touts Commitment to Israel
• Oklahoma Governor Gets Religious Expression Bill
• New Narnia Film Makes Susan a Warrior
• New Vote Ousts 71 Plaintiffs Suing Church
• California Church Ordered to Open Finances in Fraud Lawsuit
• Church Responds to Pastor's Prostitution Arrest
• British Leader to Meet Dalai Lama at Archbishop's Residence
• Woman Who Saved 2,500 Jewish Children from Holocaust Dies at 98

Monday, May 12, 2008

• Gospel Singer Dottie Rambo Killed in Bus Wreck
• Susan Kisses Caspian in New Narnia Film
• Franklin Graham Opposes Missionary Work at Olympics
• Dallas Event Kicks off Global Day of Prayer
• In Church, Clinton Prays for a Miracle
• Archbishop Urges Kansas Governor to Refrain from Communion
• Vatican: Pope "Quite Well" after Stumble during Mass
• Christian Ministry to Distribute Bibles with Newspaper
• Weak Dollar Forces Seminary to Scale Back Chapel Plans
• Pastor Says Con Man Forged Church Deeds, Sold Property
• Stop Work Order Issued on Buddhist Headquarters

Friday, May 9, 2008

• Evangelicals: Billy Graham Supports But Won't Sign Manifesto
• Lieberman Marks Israel's Birthday in Senate Speech
• Jazz Owner to Skip Playoff Game for Religious Reasons
• Oregon Court Orders Review of Sabbath Tournament Scheduling
• Iowa Man Pleads Guilty to Setting Church Fire
• Bishop's Records Offer Look Inside Polygamist Families
• Leader of Apocalyptic Sect Makes Court Appearance
• Court Rules Against Man in Bald Eagle-Religion Case

Thursday, May 8, 2008

• McCain Vows to Make Religious Rights a Priority of His Presidency
• Evangelicals Call for Respectful Political Engagement
• Evangelical Manifesto Angers Some Christian Conservatives
• Evangelical Manifesto Includes Self-Critical Call to Reform
• Christian Leaders Question Senate Probe of Televangelists
• Evolution Bills Die in Florida Legislature
• Judge Orders County Attorney for Dad in Prayer Death Case
• Washington Archbishop: Communion Call up to Local Bishops
• Archdiocese Cites Doctor's Abortion Views in Canceling Lecture
• Chinese Orchestra Performs for Pope
• Orthodox Leader: World Must Recognize Turkish Genocide Against Armenians

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

• Manifesto Called an Effort to Reclaim the Word "Evangelical"
• Pope Appeals for International Aid for Myanmar Cyclone Victims
• Christian Zionists Urge U.S. Support for Israel
• State Senate Panel Approves Ten Commandments Displays
• Breakaway Anglican Churches May Appeal Order to Share with Diocese
• Ontario Premier Opposes Lord's Prayer before Legislative Sessions
• Head of Apocalyptic Church Jailed on Sex Charges
• Members of Indonesian Islamic Sect March for Rights

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

• Relief Groups Scramble to Aid Myanmar
• Pakistani Christians praying for Israel
• Altar-cross Erected on Bush Ranch for Daughter's Wedding
• Baptist Congregation Rejects Expulsion of Dissidents
• Hundreds of Harleys Blessed at Wisconsin Church
• Duo Sing Hymns Outside Washington's Union Station
• Bill to Allow Public School Bible Study Advances in Tennessee
• Israeli Reform Jews Open First State-funded Non-Orthodox Synagogue
• Malaysian Judge Lets Catholic Newspaper Challenge "Allah" Ban
• Chinese Orchestra to Play for Pope
• EU Urges Religious Leaders to Help Fight Climate Change
• Priest Who Was Prison Chaplain Gets 2 Years for Sex Abuse

Monday, May 5, 2008

• Missionaries struggle to stay afloat: Donations can't keep up as dollar's value declines
• Evangelicals Say Faith Has Become too Political
• Ministry Leader: Hunger Crisis is a Religious Issue
• Zimbabwe Catholics Call for International Help
• Christian Attorneys Counsel Caution in Polygamist Custody Cases
• Methodists Uphold Policy Against Gay Relationships
• Vatican Withholds Parish Records from Mormons
• Children of Country Songwriter Drop Lawsuit Against Evangelist Aunt
• Demoted TV Anchor Alleges Religious Discrimination
• `Morning-After Pill' Rule Remains Suspended
• New Pastor of Obama's Church Says Pray for Wright and Obama

Friday, May 2, 2008

• China Accused of Widespread Religious Persecution
• Bush Leads National Day of Prayer Observances
• Public Schools Agree to Allow Religious Expression in Art
• Judge Rules University Policy Discriminated Against Religion
• After Brooke White's Elimination, One Mormon Left on American Idol
• Irish Church Leaders Barred from Western Wall Because they Wore Crosses
• Tennessee Mayor Endorses Plan for Bible Theme Park
• Critic of Islam Jailed in Alabama on Attempted Arson Charge

Thursday, May 1, 2008

• National Day of Prayer Being Observed Nationwide
• Tornado Survivor Credits Prayer, God's Protection
• Wheaton Professor Losing Wife and Job
• Mayor's Prayer Rally Inspired by Bible's Book of Jonah
• Israel to Display Ancient Scroll of Psalm 133
• Judge Approves Settlement for Clergy Abuse Victims
• Bishop Injured in Fall Resigns
• Church Leader Denies Abuse Allegations
• Federal Court Hears Case of Muslim Woman Whose Veil Cost Her Claim
• Malaysian Islamic Body Rejects Proposed Conversion Restriction

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

• Church Provides Open Door for Tornado Relief
• U.S. Jewish Leaders Call for Boycott of Beijing Olympics
• Obama Says He's Outraged by Pastor's Latest Comments
• Minister at Lesbian Weddings Acquitted by Church Court
• Judge to Rule on Release of Church Records, Member Purge
• Appeals Court Backs Prison Chaplains
• South Carolina Senate Approves Religious License Plate
• Man with Machete Arrested outside Swaggart Ministry
• A.M.E. Church to Hold Convention in St. Louis

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

• National Day of Prayer Taking Hits from Critics
• Olympic Torch Called No Comfort to Persecuted Christians
• Obama's Pastor Holds Combative News Conference
• Parents Who Prayed as Daughter Died to Face Charges
• Cardinal Criticizes Giuliani for Taking Communion
• State Senate Votes to Let Teachers Supplement Science Texts
• Televangelist's Estranged Husband Alleges Abuse in New Book
• Church of England Panel Calls for Decision on Women as Bishops