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ChristianPost |
10:47am PST |
Division, Ecumenism a Focus of WCC Assembly |
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Summary: Leaders and representatives from across Christianity gathered in Porto Alegre, Brazil, Tuesday for official start of one of the most ambitious ecumenical conference in nearly a decade.
The World Council of Churches' first assembly since 1998 brings ... |
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OneNewsNowPress |
9:46am PST |
Federal Court Gives Valentine's Gift to Parents, Unborn Children |
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Summary: The legal arm of the American Family Association is hailing Monday's ruling by a federal district court judge dismissing all but one claim brought by two abortionists and four clinics challenging the constitutionality of the Florida Parental Notice of Abo |
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OneNewsNowPress |
9:40am PST |
With Court's Permission, Children Can Hand Out 'Religious' Valentines |
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Summary: Today students in one Texas public school district are able to give their classmates Valentine's cards and gifts with religious messages -- the result of a district judge's ruling that protects the free-speech rights of students. |
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OneNewsNowPress |
9:39am PST |
February 14, 2006 |
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Summary: Indiana House urges Speaker to fight court order banning prayer in Jesus' name ... Alabama Christian Coalition puts up $10,000 to catch arsonist behind serial church fires ... Liberty University Law School gets ABA accreditation ... Norwegian Christian ne |
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ChristianToday |
9:38am PST |
Christian Booksellers Compete with WalMart |
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Summary: Research revealed that Christian booksellers are struggling to compete with chains and big retailers such as WalMart |
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ChristianToday |
9:30am PST |
Indonesian Church Leader to Speak of the Plight of Persecuted Church |
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Summary: An Indonesian Church leader who served two years impisonment is going to speak on the persecuted church in a series of roadwshows |
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ChristianToday |
9:15am PST |
Pope says Science and Faith are Compatible |
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Summary: The Pope has spoken of how science and religion are compatible and can aid believers in discovering the logic of faith in God |
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ChristianPost |
9:08am PST |
Teens Promote Purity on Valentine's Day |
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Summary: Teens and youth will stand up for sexual purity today on Valentine's Day by taking part in the third annual Day of Purity, organizing events to encourage their churches, organizations or community to take part.
The national event, which will involve ... |
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ChristianPost |
8:44am PST |
Annan, Bush Discuss U.S. Role in Darfur Crisis |
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Summary: U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan discussed the significant role of the United States on the Darfur genocide issue with President George W. Bush on Monday as human rights and religious communities have shown a stronger voice in the crisis.
"We had . |
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CTI Music |
7:10am PST |
Not Your Typical 'Christian' Movie |
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Summary: With 'The Second Chance,' director Steve Taylor and stars Michael W. Smith and jeff obafemi carr present a riveting drama about faith, reconciliation, and contemporary church life. |
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CTI Music |
7:10am PST |
Going Live with Liv |
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Summary: Livingston Taylor doesn't mind living in the shadow of big brother James; he embraces it. Here, the folk singer talks about James, Carly Simon, songwriting, and things of faith. |
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Theophiles |
7:09am PST |
Church Digs Mel Gibson's $5 Million |
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Summary: Mel Gibson made so much money from “The Passion of the Christ” that he’s now putting it where his mouth is, so to speak. He’s continuing to build a religious compound in Malibu for Catholics who reject Vatican II, and is implicitly endorsing his c |
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Theophiles |
7:09am PST |
Two Friends Set Alabama Church Fires |
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Summary: Investigators believe a pair of men in their 20s or 30s, likely "bosom buddies," are responsible for a string of church fires in rural Alabama, as authorities confirmed the latest blaze at a Baptist church was the 10th case of arson. |
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Theophiles |
7:09am PST |
Lovers' holiday originates from wise, caring Italian bishop |
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Summary: From Catholic News Service: The man behind Feb. 14, when lovers around the world exchange cards and gifts, has been largely forgotten on his own feast day.
The giving of valentines originated in northern Europe soon after the arrival of Christianity. In |
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Theophiles |
7:09am PST |
Churches Observe Evolution Sunday |
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Summary: "Evolution Sunday" will be observed at hundreds of liberal and mainline churches whose pastors have agreed to preach a sermon or hold a class or discussion supporting Darwin's theory.
Darwin Day Celebrations, some prompted by the "intelligent design" cont |
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Theophiles |
7:09am PST |
Group Vows to Prevent Couples From Celebrating Valentine's Day |
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Summary: From All Headline News:
Aasiya Andrabi, leader of the group, said in a statement, "We will not allow anyone to observe Valentine's Day as it does nothing but spread immorality among youth." She also said the holiday was against the Islamic teachings of t |
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ChristianToday |
7:00am PST |
Kobia Urges Perseverance in Womens Struggle for Social Transformation |
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Summary:
The World Council of Churches WCC General Secretary Rev Samuel Kobia has addressed the women delegates to the WCCs
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ChristianToday |
4:30am PST |
Jim Wallis Faithworks Call for Political Engagement |
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Summary:
Jim Wallis the outspoken USpolitical commentator has spoken about the impact religion can have in the political arena at the UK launch
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ChristianToday |
2:08am PST |
Deadline Passes for US Missionaries to Leave Venezuela |
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Summary:
All of the remaining missionaries with the USbased New Tribes Mission in Venezuela have left the tribal
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ChristianToday |
2:05am PST |
Youth Delegates Look to Impact World Council Assembly |
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Summary:
The Youth preAssembly meeting of the World Council of Churches
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ChristianToday |
1:08am PST |
Study Linking Abortion to Mental Disorders Continues to Cause Concern |
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Summary: A recent survey which linked abortion in young women to subsequent mental health problems is continuing |
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ChristianToday |
1:06am PST |
Prayers for Coach Crash Victims |
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Summary: Prayers have been said for a young schoolboy and coach driver killed in a tragic accident in Germany over the weekend |
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ChristianToday |
12:54am PST |
Kirk Moderator in Glasgow to Visit HIVAIDS Projects |
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Summary: The Church of Scotland Moderator is in Glasgow today visiting numerous vital HIV and AIDS projects for |
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ChristianToday |
12:40am PST |
UK Church Members to Visit Ethiopia with World Vision |
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Summary: Members of UK churches will be given the opportunity to visit communities they sponser through World Vision Churches in Partnership |
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ChristianToday |
12:26am PST |
IBS Translates Bible for Zimbabwe |
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Summary: The International Bible Society IBS recently released its Shona Bible translation at the Celebration Centre |
