Experts Debate if Culture War Will Matter on Election Day
With the backdrop of the financial crisis and oil prices at record-high levels, culture war issues seem to have been relegated to the back burner in presidential debates and on the campaign trail. But two experts recently debated if the culture war has really disappeared from this election year or if it only underwent a transformation.
New Reality TV Show Takes Ministry On, Off the Screen
A new reality TV show is presenting ?fundamental issues? in a motivational and easy to understand manner both on screen and off. THEDRIVEtv captures the adventures of four young men as they take a ?reality? road trip across the United States.
Conn. High Court Legalizes Gay 'Marriage'
Connecticut's Supreme Court ruled Friday that gay couples have the right to marry, making the state the third behind Massachusetts and California to legalize such unions through the courts.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Encourages Churches to Tackle Issue
October is the 22nd Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and candlelight vigils are being held throughout the month to remember victims of domestic abuse. And one of the greatest tools in combating violence is education, says Fred Zuker.
Pillar Heads into Creation Fest Tour Minus 2 Bandmates
The first-ever Creation Festival Tour kicked off Thursday and will make its way across more than 30 cities with performances from some of the top names in Christian music. The ?mini Creation on wheels? is being headlined by BEC Recordings band Kutless with special guests Thousand Foot Krutch and Pillar.
Tutu, Carter Goads Peace Deal in War-Split Cyprus
Nobel peace laureates former South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu and former U.S. president Jimmy Carter said war-divided Cyprus is close to reaching a peace settlement that would reunite the small island after decades of separation.
More Turn to Prayers, Church Advice Amid Financial Woes
With the British Chambers of Commerce reporting that the United Kingdom has already entered a recession and may face a prolonged downturn, many people are looking for divine intervention as they turn to prayers.
Billy Graham Movie Hits Bible Belt Theaters
?Billy: The Early Years? releases in more than 280 theaters across 15 states this weekend, just weeks ahead of the famed evangelist?s 90th birthday.
Catholic Girls' School Bombed in Pakistan
A Catholic-run girls' school in North-West Frontier Province was bombed Tuesday by Pakistani Taliban. No one was killed or hurt because the school, run by Sri Lankan Apostolic Carmelite Sisters, was closed at the time due to threats.
Freedom Experts Criticize U.N. Anti-Blasphemy Resolution
Religious freedom experts criticized this week a United Nations anti-blasphemy resolution for most likely hindering Christian evangelism and spreading Sharia law. ?This anti-blasphemy resolution is mostly seen to be putting a ?chilling effect? on Christian work and outreach around the world."
