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  • Tough Economy Hits Christian, Private Schools

    By The Associated Press

    In a souring economy, enrollment in private schools is dropping. South Hampton Roads, with dozens of Roman Catholic, Jewish and Protestant-run schools, has been especially vulnerable to the trend.

    Sep 04, 2008 | Comments 0
  • Chicago Students Skip School in Church Buses for Protest

    By Jenny Song

    More than 1,000 Chicago public school students skipped the first day of classes Tuesday to protest unequal education funding, a boycott organizers said would continue through the week with help from retired teachers who will turn office lobbies into impromptu classrooms.

    Sep 03, 2008 | Comments 2
  • Bible Courses Allowed, Not Mandatory for Schools

    By The Associated Press

    Texas high schools are not required to offer elective high school Bible courses under a new law adopted by the state last year, Attorney General Greg Abbott said Thursday. Questions had been raised about whether a school district was required to offer the class.

    Aug 29, 2008 | Comments 4
  • Clarity of New Chronological Bible at Question

    By Katherine T. Phan

    A new Bible that arranges Scripture according to when the events occurred – as opposed to when it was written – has stirred debate in the Christian blogosphere on whether the chronological ordering leads to clarity or confusion.

    Aug 27, 2008 | Comments 15
  • Former Roberts Employee Says Donations Went into Unmarked Account

    By Justin Juozapavicius

    Some money that flowed into Oral Roberts Ministries earmarked by donors for scholarships or other campus needs was instead placed in an "unmarked, miscellaneous" account shared by both the ministry and Oral Roberts University, a former ministry employee told The Associated Press.

    Aug 21, 2008 | Comments 6
  • Many Believe God's Intervention Can Revive the Dying

    By Lindsey Tanner

    When it comes to saving lives, God trumps doctors for many Americans. An eye-opening survey reveals widespread belief that divine intervention can revive dying patients. And, researchers said, doctors "need to be prepared to deal with families who are waiting for a miracle."

    Aug 18, 2008 | Comments 134
  • Christian-Muslim Statement Among First Fruits of 'Common Word' Gathering

    By Katherine T. Phan

    Following a four-day conference, Christian and Muslim leaders from around the world announced the first fruits of the "Common Word" exchange through a joint statement that affirmed their support for religious freedom and further interfaith dialogue based on their common love for God and neighbor.

    Aug 03, 2008 | Comments 17
  • Evangelical Scholar Takes New Atheists Seriously

    By Lillian Kwon

    They may make up only a minority in America but the small atheist numbers do not give one evangelical scholar reason to ignore them and their potential influence. Challenges presented by a new group of atheists in recent years are starting to make a dent and, as Dr. Albert Mohler stated, demands "our closest attention."

    Jul 28, 2008 | Comments 17
  • Christians, Muslims Seek 'Common Ground' at Historic Conference

    By Katherine T. Phan

    Top Christian and Muslim leaders have convened at Yale University for a historic conference that is expected to promote understanding and peace between Christianity and Islam on an unprecedented level.

    Jul 27, 2008 | Comments 24
  • Baylor University Fires School President

    By Angela K. Brown

    Baylor University regents on Thursday fired the school president, the second in three years to leave amid clashes with the faculty at the world's largest Baptist university. Board Chairman Howard K. Batson repeatedly declined to elaborate on why John M. Lilley was fired.

    Jul 25, 2008 | Comments 21
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