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NJ Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Advances Amid Concerns
The New Jersey state Legislature voted overwhelmingly to pass the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights despite concerns from religious leaders and pro-family groups.
Second Embryonic Stem Cell Trial Approved
A federal agency approved a trial Monday that would use embryonic stem cells to treat rare causes of blindness. The trial, to be conducted by Massachusetts biotechnology company Advanced Cell Technology, is the second human trial of embryonic stem cells to be approved in the United States.
Tenn. Town Restores Bible Readings at Christmas Celebration
City officials of a Tennessee town restored the traditional Christmas story reading at its holiday celebration this year. The reading, a 22-year-old tradition in Blount County, was cut last year due to legal concerns.
Christian Earthkeeping – Social Justice Over Climate Change
At George Fox Evangelical Seminary, this semester marks the first for the Christian Earthkeeping concentration and growth in the way evangelicals are viewing environmentalism through the lenses of stewardship and poverty.
Judge Rules Tenn. Mosque Construction May Proceed
Rutherford County Chancellor Robert Corlew said he could not find sufficient evidence that county officials acted illegally despite community allegations that Tennessee\'s open meetings law was violated.
Marriage Is Not Obsolete, Family Expert Says
While society as a whole devalues marriage, popular opinion polls seem to show that individuals still desire married life. \"If you look very deeply into that poll, it does not come to the conclusion that marriage is obsolete."
Groups Urge Obama to Step Up Religious Freedom Advocacy
Religious freedom groups are urging the U.S. State Department and President Barack Obama\'s Administration to make new efforts to identify the worst violators of religious freedoms and up international advocacy after the release of the Annual Report on International Religious Freedom
Bristol Palin and 'The Situation' Talk Abstinence
Bristol Palin teams up with a Dancing with the Stars co-star to film a television commercial spotlighting abstinence and safe sex practices.
Canadian Student Group Forced Off Campus for Pro-Life Views
A Canadian student pro-life club may disappear from campus after the governing student association ruled its pro-life constitution discriminates against pro-choice beliefs.
Pro-Abortion Group Sues FDA to Expand Access to Plan B Drug
On Tuesday, the Center for Reproductive Rights filed a motion of contempt against the FDA for limiting over the counter access to emergency contraceptive Plan B to those ages 18 and over.