IRS Investigates 60 Tax-Exempt Groups
IRS investigates allegations of churches, religious groups violating tax-exemption statuses.
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Gibson: Embryonic Stem Cell Research 'Unethical'
Catholic director Mel Gibson says he has an 'ethical problem' with embryonic stem cell research, receiving commendation from Christian Coalition. -
IRS: Churches Praying for Bush's Re-election Violates Tax Code
The IRS responds to a letter from Christian Defense Coalition which was seeking clarification on the legality of praying for the re-election of Bush during church services. -
101 Ca. Candidates Pledge to Protect Marriage
Over 100 California candidates running for state and federal offices signed the Marriage Protection Pledge, issued by Campaign for California Families. -
Bush's Tolerance of Civil Unions Spurs Ambivalent Reactions
One conservative group says gay civil unions should be states' issue while two other conservative groups call civil unions 'counterfeit' marriages. -
Pro-family Groups to Provide Election Coverage
Live broadcasts and online news will keep voters up to date with election results. -
Hearing on Constitutionality of Ca. Marriage Laws Scheduled for Dec. 22
Superior Court Judge Richard Kramer will hold a hearing on whether California's same-sex marriage ban is constitutional. -
Salvation Army International Headquarters Returns to New Building
The Salvation Army IHQ moves back to a newly redeveloped office building in London and bids farewell to its temporary site, Williams Booth College. -
Ga. Supreme Court Refuses to Stop Vote on Gay Marriage Ban
Georgia will be one of 11 states voting on a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage on Nov. 2. -
Hospitalization of Supreme Court Chief Justice Reminds Conservatives of Election Stakes
''[T]he hospitalization of Justice William H. Rehnquist bring the urgency of the ‘judges issue’ back into prominence just eight days before our national elections'' -
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Ga. Supreme Court Strikes Down Hate Crimes Law
Pro-family groups fear that hate crimes legislation which include sexual orientation as a protected class of victims would limit free speech among religious leaders -
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N.Y. Judge: Same-sex marriage is not a fundamental right
A New York state judge rejects challenges to New York's Domestic Relations Law which only recognizes marriages between heterosexual couples. -
Fl. Supreme Court Denies Re-hearing for Terri's Law
''The protection of vulnerable persons with disabilities requires that all three branches remain vigilant in defense of their rights'' -
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CCF Seeks to Defend Fresh Challenge Against Ca. Marriage Laws
If the motion to intervene is granted, briefs will be heard in December and oral arguments on Jan. 27, 2005 -
Ohio Supreme Court Strikes Down Last Challenge to Marriage Amendment
The court rejected a request to throw out petitions to place the Marriage Protection Amendment before Ohio voters. -
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Judge Dismisses Suit Seeking to Affirm Constitutionality of Penn.'s DOMA
A Pennsylvania judge dismissed Tuesday a lawsuit brought by a dozen state lawmakers seeking to have the state’s marriage law declared constitutional -
Lawsuit Reveals Salvation Army's Neutral Position on Stem Cell Research
The ministry issued a statement to announce its political neutrality on stem cell research in response to allegations it rejected a speaker based on her stem cell research position. -
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Court Rejects Bid for Religious Monument Next to Ten Commandments
''The city acted properly and constitutionally in selling the land to a local family who originally donated the monument years ago....the city does not have to provide land for a monument for the Summ -
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Ga. Supreme Court Hears Challenges to Marriage Amendment
Two groups argue the proposed amendment is unconstitutional because the ballot refrendum does not mention the amendment's section on civil unions.
