MEGACHURCHES
Teens Party All Night at Megachurch New Year's BashBy Michelle Vu
More than 1,600 teens flashed their tickets at the entrance of a megachurch to join the largest under-age New Year’s Eve party in the Washington, D.C. area on Monday night.
GENERAL
'In God We Trust' to Return to Face of $1 CoinBy Katherine T. Phan
The national motto “In God We Trust,” which is currently inscribed on the edge of the presidential one dollar coins, will soon return to its original prominent position on the front or the back of the coin.
'Very Religious' Town Ditches 666 Area CodeBy Jennifer Riley
A small, highly religious town in southwest Louisiana has finally gained the right to change their 666 area code, which they consider a stigma.
Pro-family Group Identifies Worst Offenders of Faith, Family ValuesBy Katherine T. Phan
Reflecting back on the year 2007, a California pro-family group has identified what it considers the worse cases of hostility toward faith, family, and freedom in the state.
American Christians Launch Christmas Prayer for TroopsBy Jennifer Riley
Christian leaders and fellow believers across the nation will remember American troops during the Christmas season and join in two days of prayer for them this weekend. The call for prayer is part of the initiative called Pray for America.
Family of Church Shooting Victims Says Faith Helped Them ForgiveBy Lawrence Jones
Even though the Colorado shooter may have killed their two daughters, devout Christians David and Marie Works said Thursday morning their faith has helped them to forgive the gunman and find peace in knowing that Stephanie and Rachel Works are in heaven.
Lost Family Focuses on God to Overcome SnowstormBy Ethan Cole
The father and three children who were stranded in the snowy California woods this past week relied on their faith and credited God for their survival despite freezing temperatures.
ETHICS/RIGHTS
Groups Voice Opposition Against Assisted Suicide InitiativeBy Lawrence Jones
Several groups, representing medical physicians to people with disabilities, are voicing strong opposition against an initiative filed Wednesday by a former Washington governor that would make the state the second in the nation to legalize assisted suicide.
Wichita Poised to Shut Down All Porn ShopsBy Nathan Black
After a two year grace period, porn shops in Wichita, Kan., may be forced out of the city after an ordinance took effect this year.
Christians Hail, Condemn Young Spears’ PregnancyBy Elena Garcia
The entertainment and media industry has responded to the news of Jamie Lynn Spears’ pregnancy by halting some projects but spurring others as they consider how to best respond to those affected by the news.
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