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United We Stand Rally Strives to Keep Same-sex Marriage Concern Alive
Moore Reunited with Ten Commandments Monument

The former Alabama Supreme Chief Justice was invited to speak in a city where the monument was making its tour.
Survey:Pro-Family Christians Disagree with ACLU-Supported Policies

''The American public, by lopsided margins, favors school prayer and a ban on partial-birth abortion''
Dobson Urges Pro-Family Voters to Go to Polls

Two special broadcasts from the Focus on the Family radio program will feature one of Dobson's 'Stand for the Family' speeches, in which he tells listeners to 'vote their values.'
Court Upholds Bush's Appointment of Pryor During Senate's Recess

'''We are not persuaded that the president acted beyond his authority in this case: Both the words of the Constitution and the history of the nation support the president's authority''
World Alliance of YMCA to Celebrate 150th Anniversary

After holding special celebrations for 150 days beginning March 19, leaders of YMCAs around the world will gather in India during August for a conference.
Study: Majority of Protestant Ministers Agree Jesus is the Only Way to Salvation

Nearly nine out of ten senior pastors of Protestant churches said they agree strongly that Jesus is the only path to salvation, reported a study
Federal Judge Permits CCF to Join Case Challenging Ca. Marriage Laws

A judge overseeing consolidated cases seeking to declare California's marriage law unconstitutional has granted Campaign for California Families full party status.
Illinois Pro-Family Groups to Kick-off Statewide Marriage Bus Tour

The 'United We Stand--Defending Marriage' bus will visit 14 cities in Illinois, from Oct. 16-22, in support of traditional marriage.
Final Presidential Debate Touches on Candidates' Faith and Abortion Stances

President Bush and Sen. John Kerry comment on the role of their faith in policy decisions and defend their stances on abortion.
Up to Half-Million Expected to Attend May Day for Marriage Rally

May Day for Marriage national rally will urge Christians to take a stand for traditional marriage.
N.Y. Retirement System to Grant Marriage Benefits to Same-sex Couples Married in Canada

'Based on current law, the Retirement System will recognize a same-sex Canadian marriage in the same manner as an opposite-sex New York marriage, under the principle of comity.' --State Comptroller Al
Miami Church's IRS Tax Exemption Questioned after Kerry's Visit
Courts Play Hot Potato with Lousiana Marriage Amendment

An appeals court has sent a case involving Louisiana’s recently passed same-sex ''marriage'' ban to the state Supreme Court on Wednesday.
FOTF Permitted to Advertise Love Won Out Conferences

Focus on the Family reached a settlement with a public bus system in Tampa, Florida, which will allow the group to advertise its future conferences on preventing homosexuality.
U.S. Supreme Court to Decide on Inmates' Religious Rights Law
World Vision Launches Campaign to Combat Child Sex Tourism

World Vision alongiside the U.S. State Department and other affliates will feature ads warning Americans who engage in child sex tourism can face up to 30 years in prison.
P&G Boycott Petition Signed by Over 230,000

A boycott on Procter & Gamble products launched by pro-family groups gains increasing support.
U.S. Supreme Court Accepts Ten Commandments Cases

The Justices will hear two cases - one from Kentucky, one from Texas - involving challenges to the display of the Ten Commandments.
Ten Commandments Displays Challenged in Several States

Barrows County in Georgia may have to quit defending a Ten Commandments display due to lack of money, a federal appeals court in Philidelphia lets a Ten Commandments plaque stand, and
Hate Crimes Legislation Stopped by House Conference Committee

The House conference committee decided not to follow the U.S. House recommendation to include a hate crimes legislation as part of the 2005 Defense Authorization Bill.
California Marriage Definition Constitutional, says Lockyer

CA Attorney General Bill Lockyer submits a brief in a suit challenging the same-sex 'marriage' ban.
Target Kicks Out Salvation Army Bell-ringers
Supreme Court Asked to Hear Challenge on Florida's Homosexual Adoption Ban

''The issue here is what's best for the child, and the governor firmly believes that the best possible situation is to have the child in a family with a loving mother and father''
Letter Signed by 71 Christian Figures Offers Biblical Viewpoint on Election Issues

Christian figures sign a letter offering shared Christian viewpoints on highly debated issues such as the election of Supreme Court justices, defense of terrorism, abortion, and homosexual marriage.