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

Monday, April 28, 2008

• Obama's Pastor Says He's Suffering "Public Crucifixion"
• 40 Injured When Floor Collapses at Canadian Church
• Entire Bible Being Read Aloud on Capitol Hill
• Son of Deported Immigration Rights Activist Back in Chicago
• Ballpark Memorial Held for Long-Missing Soldier
• Former Minister, Muslim Win Democratic Congressional Endorsements
• Oral Roberts University Exploring Layoffs, Budget Cuts
• Pope Appeals for Peace in Africa, Thanks U.S. Catholics
• Orthodox Christians Celebrate Easter in Jerusalem
• Russian President, President-Elect Celebrate Orthodox Easter Together

Friday, April 25, 2008

• Michael W. Smith to Lead Prayer Concert on National Mall
• Southern Baptist Membership, Baptisms Decline in 2007
• Methodists Urged to Reverse Decline in Membership
• Methodists Call for Open Borders
• Lennon's Widow Sues over Use of "Imagine" in Film Challenging Evolution
• Board Denies Request for Bible-Based Master's Program
• State Senate Hears Arguments on Ten Commandments Display
• Polish Catholic Church Cracks Down on Copied Sermons
• Remains of Mystic Monk Padre Pio Go on Public Display

Thursday, April 24, 2008

• TobyMac Named Artist of the Year at Dove Awards
• Motorists are Urged to Pray for Lower Gas Prices
• Bush Hosts White House Conference on Religious Schools
• Florida Senate Passes Evolution Challenge Bill
• Commissioner Recommends Rejection of Creationist Program
• Opponents of Ten Commandments Monument Suing Fargo
• Israel Stops Baptisms at Holy Site
• Thousands March to Demand EU Protection for Iraqi Christians
• Hopes Fade for Ballooning Priest
• Pope Eulogizes Cardinal Who Led Opposition to Abortion
• Police Investigating Pastor's Death as Homicide
• Film Director's Jesus Biography Denies Virgin Birth

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

• Gay Initiatives on Agenda at Methodist General Conference
• Church Officials Join Search for Missing Pastor
• Search Continues for Priest Carried Aloft by Party Balloons
• Zimbabwe Churches Appeal for Intervention to Stop Violence
• Amy Grant Among Nominees at Tonight's Dove Award
• Federal Judge Bans Bible Giveaway in Public Schools
• Ohio Teacher Accused of Burning Crosses on Students' Arms
• Bill Would Allow Public School Bible Course
• Ex-Professors Ask ORU for $2.5 Million to Settle Suit
• Archdiocese Puts Schools Up as Loan Collateral
• Former Mayor Wants to Spend Eternity in Manhattan
• Kuwaiti-Owned Shariah Bank Granted UK License

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

• U.S. Pastor Sentenced to Prison for Carrying Ammunition into Russia
• Uzbek Authorities Close Down Evangelical Church
• Fast-growing Channel to Broadcast Dove Awards
• Natalie Grant Feels Blessed to Perform Christian Music
• Church in a Bar has Beer and Mechanical Bull
• Pastor Defends Church Sign Linking Obama with Osama
• California Church Fire Investigated as Arson
• Former Muslim Radicals Promote Pluralism in Britain
• Critic of Islam to Publish Children's Book
• Ex-bishop Elected President of Paraguay