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Communist China Marks 60th Year
Posted Wednesday, September 30, 2009 in Top Stories
China celebrated its rise to a world power over 60 years of Communist rule Thursday. Related Reading: The Party: The Secret World of China’s Communist Rulers An eye-opening investigation into china’s communist party and its integral role in the country’s rise as a global superpower and rival of the uni… Read More >
GOP Seeks Apology Over ‘Die Quickly’ Remark
Posted Wednesday, September 30, 2009 in Top Stories
Rep. Alan Grayson, D-Fla., has come under fire from House Republicans after accusing the GOP Tuesday of wanting sick Americans to “die quickly.” Related Reading: The World’s Religions (Plus) Huston Smith’s masterpiece explores the essential elements and teachings of the world’s predominant faiths, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucia… Read More >
The Afghanistan War – What the Troops Really Think
Posted Wednesday, September 30, 2009 in Top Stories
As the Taliban gains ground in Afghanistan, support for the war is waning back home in the U.S. But in the midst of all the uncertainty,troops on the ground remain steadfast in their mission. Related Reading: The World’s Religions (Plus) Huston Smith’s masterpiece explores the essential elements and teachings of the world’s predominant faiths, including [...]
Iran, Intent on Nukes, Poses 'critical Test' for Civilized World
Posted Wednesday, September 30, 2009 in Baptist News, Denominations
Posted on Sep 30, 2009 | by Tom Strode WASHINGTON (BP)–Iran's effort to develop nuclear weapons potentially constitutes "one of the greatest crises for the world since the Cuban missile crisis," Sou… Related Reading: The World’s Religions (Plus) Huston Smith’s masterpiece explores the essential elements and teachings of the world’s predominant faiths, including Hinduism, Buddhism, [...]
Post-tsunami Aid Heads to Amn. Samoa
Posted Wednesday, September 30, 2009 in Baptist News, Denominations
Posted on Sep 30, 2009 | by Mickey Noah PAGO, PAGO, American Samoa (BP)–A Baptist-sponsored Seafarers' Center has been lost in the destruction by a deadly tsunami that struck several islands in the … Related Reading: The World’s Religions (Plus) Huston Smith’s masterpiece explores the essential elements and teachings of the world’s predominant faiths, including [...]
Relief Teams Gear Up for Philippines
Posted Wednesday, September 30, 2009 in Baptist News, Denominations
Posted on Sep 30, 2009 | by Staff MANILA, Philippines (BP)–Southern Baptists are gearing up a major disaster response in the wake of a typhoon that flooded the homes of 2.3 million people in the Phi… Related Reading: The World’s Religions (Plus) Huston Smith’s masterpiece explores the essential elements and teachings of the world’s predominant [...]
Senate Committee Votes to Restore $50 Million in Funding for Abstinence Education
Posted Wednesday, September 30, 2009 in Baptist News, Denominations
Posted on Sep 30, 2009 | by Staff WASHINGTON (BP)–The Senate Finance Committee voted to restore funding for abstinence education through Title V state grants Sept. 29 after Sen. Orrin Hatch, R.-Utah… Related Reading: The World’s Religions (Plus) Huston Smith’s masterpiece explores the essential elements and teachings of the world’s predominant faiths, including Hinduism, Buddhism, [...]
Christians Concerned Over Acquittals in Orissa, India Violence
Posted Wednesday, September 30, 2009 in Persecution
Lax investigation, prosecution, lack of witness protection cited as reasons for injustice. NEW DELHI, September 30 (CDN) — Only 24 people have been convicted a year after anti-Christian mayhem took place in India’s Orissa state, while the number of acquittals has risen to 95, compounding the sense of helplessness and frustration among surviving Christians. Dr. John [...]
Whatever Happened to Civility?
Posted Wednesday, September 30, 2009 in Denominations
Rudeness and disrespect on the rise, says a recent poll, with poor parenting and television being the top two reasons. However, leaders say Christians should set the standard for civil behavior, as many things identified as “good manners” are Bible based. Related Reading: The World’s Religions (Plus) Huston Smith’s masterpiece explores the essential elements and [...]
International Day of Prayer to Take Place October 4
Posted Wednesday, September 30, 2009 in Denominations
On October 4, hundreds of millions of Christians will unite in local churches around the world to take part in the Day Of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem. Related Reading: The World’s Religions (Plus) Huston Smith’s masterpiece explores the essential elements and teachings of the world’s predominant faiths, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucia… Read More [...]
