Friday, January 11, 2008

ECUMENICAL
American Christians Send Nation Spiritual Wake-Up Call
By Jennifer Riley
Christians from evangelical, charismatic and Pentecostal movements have united across the country to fast and pray for a spiritual awakening in the United States this month.

MEGACHURCHES
Teens Party All Night at Megachurch New Year's Bash
By 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 Coin
By 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 Code
By 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 Values
By 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 Troops
By 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 Forgive
By 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 Snowstorm
By 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 Initiative
By 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 Shops
By 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’ Pregnancy
By 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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