Barna Survey: Evangelism Most Effective to Youth
''Families, churches and parachurch ministries must recognize that primary window of opportunity for effectively reaching people with the good news of Jesus’ death and resurrection is during the pre
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Louisiana Judge Strikes Down Marriage Amendment
''We're obviously shocked. We anticipated a favorable ruling. This is not a difficult or complicated matter. It's not one that the people were unsure or unclear about -- the question of multiple -
Thousands Deployed to Jeanne-Battered Florida
''Once again, we're facing a hurricane/tropical storm that's just wreaking havoc wherever it goes'' -
Jeanne to Slam Florida Coast; Three Million Evacuated
At least three million Floridians, including thousands of Christian and humanitarian relief volunteers, were placed under mandatory or voluntary evacuation orders by Friday -
Battle for Marriage III Successfully Launched 10 Days Before House Vote
Christian Evangelical leaders and House Representative Tom Delay gave their case for traditional marriage during the third Battle for Marriage simulcast of the year -
Louisiana OKs Ban on Gay Marriage
Louisiana became the second state to pass a constitutional ban on gay ''marriage'' and civil unions on Saturday; Christian conservatives praised the vote while gay advocates pledged to challenge i -
Protestant Ministers Unfamiliar with Other Faith Groups
An Ellison Research Survey found a majority of Protestant pastors knew little or very little about Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam -
Mixed Signals on Protecting Marriage
Evangelicals criticize Vice President Cheney’s comments supporting gay ''marriages,'' but say it will not have much of a ripple effect on the November election -
Partial Birth Abortion Ban Struck Down in New York
New York Judge strikes down ban on D&X despite calling it a ''gruesome, brutal, barbaric and uncivilized medical procedure'' -
Five Million Donated to Salvation Army for Charley Relief Efforts
The Lilly Endowment granted $5 million to Salvation Army to help assist its $10.5 million dollar Hurricane Charley relief programs -
Politics in the Pews
A new poll by the Pew Research Center found most Americans favor the free expression of church leaders’ views on politics -
Michigan Marriage Amendment Held from Ballot
Despite receiving enough voter support through signatures, the Michigan marriage amendment may be held back from the ballot because of the state’s four-member Canvassing board -
Texas Bible Monument Still Intact
An appeals court overturned Monday’s ruling against the monument, allowing the Bible to remain intact until ''all appeals are exhauste''’ -
Survey: Teenage Mission Service Related to Mother's Education
''In terms of the effect of religion on service, education can boost the effect up to a point, and then among your most highly educated you tend to have less investment in religion'' -
Supreme Court Denies Atheist’s Plea to Reopen Pledge Case
Justices unanimously deny Michael Newdow’s request to appeal the June decision to keep the phrase “under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance -
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Louisiana Court Blocks Marriage Amendment from Ballot Again
A state judge ruled against an amendment to protect marriage on Friday, clashing with Monday's ruling in favor of the Amendment -
Celebrating 10 Years of ''Building on Faith''
Habitat and its partners to celebrate the 10th year anniversary of the ''Building on Faith'' initiative by prayer, worship and action, Sept 12-19 -
Battle for Marriage III to Coincide with House Debate
The third national Battle for Marriage has been pushed back to September 19, to coincide with the House debate on the Marriage Protection Amendment -
DOMA Upheld at Federal Court for the First Time
In a surprise victory for pro-family groups, a federal judge ruled against the claim that same-sex ‘marriage’ is a fundamental and historic right -
1913 Law Upheld in Massachusetts
State judge ruled in favor of the law that prevents out-of-state homosexual couples from getting marriage licenses from Massachusetts -
''Assisted Suicide Law'' Upheld in Oregon
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals refuses to reconsider May decision to uphold the controversial ''Death with Dignity Act'' -
Habitat Welcomes Cher as ‘’Honorary Chair’’
The eccentric artist has signed onto Habitat’s ‘’Raise the Roof’’ initiative where well-known artists build Habitat Houses together with volunteers and fans -
