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Mass. Hears Gay Marriage Lawsuit While Pro-Family Groups and Christians Gather Signatures

The Mass. Judicial Court is hearing a case on whether same-sex couples from other states would be able to wed in Mass., while pro-family groups and churches are collecting signatures for a "protectio
Christians Applaud Governor of California for Vetoing Same-Sex Marriage Bill

Christians and pro-family groups applauded yesterday's decision by the governor of California to veto a bill to legalize same-sex marriage in the state.
Roberts Confirmed as 17th Chief Justice of the United States

John G. Roberts is confirmed as Chief Justice of the United States on Thursday, with a unanimous vote from Republicans and half from Democrats.
Lawyers Argue Over Intelligent Design in Public Schools

A trial over intelligent design began yesterday in Pennsylvania, which will determine whether intelligent design has a place in public schools.
Hurricane Rita Comes Ashore, Destroying Buildings and Causing Fires

Early Saturday, Hurricane Rita destroyed windows and sparked fires as it knocked out power to over a million customers.
Hurricane Rita Weakens as it Moves Towards Texas and Louisiana

Hurricane Rita is weakening as it moves towards Texas and Louisiana with organizations and government officials standing by.
Hurricane Rita Strengthens, Heading Towards Texas

Hurricane Rita has threatened to once again lash through New Orleans on its way to Texas by the end of the week.
North Korea Agrees to Stop Nuclear Activity

North Korea announced on Monday that they will stop all nuclear activity, which took two years of negotiatons.
America Remembers Katrina Victims on National Day of Prayer

Today, the National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for the Katrina Victims acknowledges the faith and courage of the victims and everyone involved with the relief effort.
World Leaders Gather at U.N. Summit to Discuss Human Rights to Global Poverty

The UN Summit began today and will continue to the the sixteenth of Sept, where Christian leaders will urge world leaders to address human rights to global poverty.
Confirmation Hearings Begin as Roberts Finally Speaks

On Monday, the Confirmation hearings to name John G. Roberts the next chief justice of the Supreme Court began in Washington, D.C., where in the next week, he will answer questions that reflect his be
Latest Poll Says Same-Sex Marriage May Stay in Massachusetts

The latest poll conducted by the Associated Press states that same-sex marriage may stay, but Christian groups will rally together on Sept 14 to urge legislators to approve the amendment.
Anti-Gay Marriage In Massachusetts Allows a Key Moment for Christian Groups

On Wednesday, the Massachusetts state general approved an initiative to overturn the court decision made in 2003 on legalizing gay marriages.
The Devastation of Hurricane Katrina Heard from China
Hurricane Katrina is Drained While Residents are Uncertain on What is Next
John Roberts Nominated as Chief Justice

President Bush nominated Roberts on Monday to Chief Justice which means further scrutiny of Robert's stance on controversial issues and another seat to be filled on the Supreme Court.
A Call to Prayer for the Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina

The aftermath of Hurricane Katrina has left the area in a state of turmoil and the cities damaged through the devastating storm which has called forth different people to unite in prayers.
Christian Groups Help the Most Vulnerable while Millions in Fear of the Deadly Hurricane

Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast on Monday has caused the evacuation of millions. Latest report from the police said the death toll has climbed to at least 60.
Massachusetts Continue Debate on Same Sex Marriage to a Later Date
California Supreme Court Gives Parental Rights to Same-Sex Couples

Earlier in the week, the California Supreme Court ruled in three lesbian parenting cases, that parents who make the decision to raise a child have to abide by custody and child support laws, which wil
Scientists Find a New Route on Stem Cell Research

Opponents of embryonic stem cell research have argued it is not ethical to create human embryos for stem cells only to destroy them, but scientists have found a new procedure that would not require hu
A Rally to Save the Court on Justice Sunday II

In Washington on Sunday, Aug 14, political leaders joined with conservative church leaders to encourage evangelicals to help advance the nomination of John G. Roberts to the Supreme Court.
John Roberts Contributed to Gay Rights Case

Some ten years ago, John Roberts took part in helping gay rights activists by contributing information that allowed a legal victory for the gay rights movement, however, after this was revealed, conse
A Cloning Plan that Raises Ethical Issues

Pro-life advocates have expressed their views on stem cell research as being unethical. However, Professor Ian Wilmut, who successfully cloned Dolly the Sheep, has persistently pushed forward in his r
Canada's Legalization of Same-Sex Marriages Impacts the United States to Act

Because of the legalization of same-sex marriages in Canada, American and Christian organizations make petitions protecting the definition of traditional marriage.