Goals of Sharm Conference Achieved
The goals of the Sharm E-Sheikh conference have been achieved:
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“Left Behind” Receives Rapturous Response from Hollywood Audience
HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. (October 10, 2000) — A Hollywood audience who saw a sneak preview of the movie adaptation of the best-selling LEFT BEHIND book (Cloud Ten Pictures and Namesake Entertainment) gave it a rapturous thumbs up.
Same-sex marriage to hit other states when Vermont law takes effect July 1
MONTPELIER, Vt. (BP)–Vermont’s governor on April 26 signed into law landmark legislation granting the full benefits of marriage to homosexual and lesbian couples in the state, prompting warnings from opponents that it could spawn similar legislation in other states.
Vermont House’s vote for same-sex unions first strike against marriage, Land says
WASHINGTON (BP)–The approval of same-sex unions by the Vermont House of Representatives could be the first step in undermining marriage and the family in the United States, said the head of the Southern Baptist Convention’s ethics agency.
House panel approves unborn victims bill
WASHINGTON (BP)–The House of Representatives Judiciary Committee approved March 28 a bill to provide legal protection for unborn children who are harmed during federal crimes against their mothers.
House passes bill to prevent FCC from restricting religious speech
WASHINGTON (BP)–A bill to prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from restricting religious speech on noncommercial educational channels passed the House of Representatives by a 264-159 vote June 20.
Beyond the stem cell controversy, questions of life’s purpose arise
DEERFIELD, Ill. (BP)–The human embryonic stem cell debate has been at an impasse since the discovery of the unusual properties of unique precursor cells. In 1998 two teams of privately funded researchers were able to isolate and culture stem cells from human embryos. Some scientists believe these cells may be used to treat and cure a number of diseases, including Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and diabetes.
Talented Officers Leaving Army, Expressing Disappointment
(AgapePress) – Army officers, disappointed with eight years of Bill Clinton, are leaving the service in droves.
According to the Army Times, the Army is losing about 300 more captains per year than the planned 1,125. The exodus means that some captain posts go vacant–and in the long term, the talent pool for future majors and senior officers shrinks.
Pro-Family / Anti-Porn Campaign Against Video Chain Heats Up
(AgapePress) – A coalition of pro-family groups is staging a demonstration against a national video rental chain, in opposition to the company’s stance on hard-core pornography.
Pastor’s pro-life prayer in Jesus’ name at Fla. legislature sparks controversy
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (BP)–When Daryl Orman was invited to deliver the March 9 invocation for the Florida House of Representatives, he had no idea the invitation would put him in the middle of a statewide controversy. But that’s exactly what happened when Orman, pastor of First Baptist Church, Stuart, asked Jesus to instill in the lawmakers “the desire to protect the unborn.”
Recovering Christian alcoholic and addict proposes starting a Christian Recovery Church in metro are
WASHINGTON – My wife and I are seriously considering and praying about starting a Christian recovery church in the metro Washington area. Why? Because my heart cries out for people just like me, or who were just like me: 1) Christians new to Twelve Step programs 2) Christians who stay away from Twelve Step programs because they have been badly hurt by some Twelve Steppers who don’t understand Christians, or Christians who resent the fact they can’t use Jesus’ name in meetings 3) Christians who stay away from church because they have been badly hurt by some Christians who do not understand addiction 4) seekers in Twelve Step groups who are not sure if Jesus Christ is the Higher Power, but can’t get past the church’s glaring imperfections to give Jesus a try, and 5) Christians, who are Twelve Steppers, but don’t go to church.
White House Offers No Apology for Boy Scout Probe — New Campaign Issue?
(AgapePress) – The White House is defending a decision to investigate whether it will punish the Boy Scouts for refusing to allow homosexuals to be leaders. Indications are that the controversy could become a major campaign issue.
“New York Moment” No Match for Fight Over Eternal Jerusalem
As American, Israeli and Palestinian leaders converge in New York for the UN’s opening Millennium summit, there are no signs of an imminent breakthrough to the negotiating impasse over Jerusalem, only hardening Arab positions and gloomy forecasts of failed diplomacy.
Lieberman: Pop culture critic with abortion rights record
WASHINGTON (BP)–Sen. Joseph Lieberman, Vice President Al Gore’s choice as a running mate, is known as a man who faithfully practices his Orthodox Jewish religion and who cries out against the evils of a coarse popular culture. He also, however, is one of the United States Senate’s leading supporters of abortion rights.
Ten Commandments Monument in Nebraska Cemetery: Another ACLU Lawsuit?
(AgapePress) – City officials and some residents of Hastings, Nebraska, are concerned that a monument featuring the Ten Commandments at a city cemetery could be the target of the American Civil Liberties Union.
More Football Game Prayers Expected; Pro-Family Groups Urge Fans On
(AgapePress) – In June, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that prayer over public address systems at high school football games is illegal. As the football season opened across the country last weekend, many stadiums were the site of citizen- and student-led prayers. More prayers are expected at high school football games this weekend, continuing a campaign that pro-family groups hope will catch on across the nation.
New US Poll Shows Strong Support for Israel
A new public opinion poll shows that most Americans still favor Israel over the Palestinians after months of the renewed intifada.
US Veto Spares Israel Another Blow at UN
In one of the first major foreign policy moves of the new Bush Administration, the US on Tuesday night vetoed a UN Security Council resolution calling for an international observer force to “protect” Palestinians.
Bush, Sharon Pressed on Israeli MIA Issue
If thirty US Senators have their way, President George W. Bush will make sure he agrees to help visiting Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon locate Israel’s MIA’s.
Bush Set to Appoint Kurtzer as Israeli Ambassador
US President George W. Bush is poised to name Daniel Kurtzer, currently US envoy to Egypt and a veteran of the Middle East peace process, as the next American ambassador to Israel.