10 http://www.christiannewswire.com Same-Sex Debate Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:03:29 -0600 en-us Same-Sex Debate http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72269 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72269 "Land's reliable and strong voice on these issues was too rare in the denominational world and will be much missed." -- IRD President Mark Tooley Contact: Jeff Walton, Institute on Religion and Democracy, 202-682-4131, 202-413-5639 cell, jwalton@TheIRD.org WASHINGTON, June 13, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Southern Baptists gathered in Houston for their annual convention heard an address from the outgoing head of the denomination's Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission. Richard Land wa Source: Institute on Religion & Democracy Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:14:33 -0600 Same-Sex Debate http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72266 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72266 Contact: Karen England, Capitol Resource Institute, 916-233-8769, Kengland@capitolresource.org SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 12, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Assembly Bill 1266 narrowly passed out of the Senate Education Committee this morning.  AB 1266 requires schools to authorize students to participate in sex-segregated school programs, activities, and to be allowed access to facilities consistent with his or her gender identity. "AB 1266 forces San Francisco values on all Source: Capitol Resource Institute Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:01:54 -0600 Same-Sex Debate http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72265 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72265 Contact: Don Feder, 508-405-1337, don@worldcongress.org; The Howard Center for Family, Religion & Society, 815-964-5819, media@worldcongress.org ROCKFORD, Ill., June 12, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Today, the Russian Duma gave final approval to a bill prohibiting propaganda on "non-traditional sexual relationships" aimed at the young. The bill awaits action by the upper Chamber of the Russian Parliament (the Council of Federation) and signature by the President, but th Source: World Congress of Families Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:47:01 -0600 Same-Sex Debate http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72207 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72207 Contact: Ryan Self, 325-674-4976, ryan.self@acu.edu ABILENE, Texas, June 5, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Sally Gary had a secret. She loved God -- but she liked girls. The experience of trying to reconcile her faith with a growing fear that her same-sex attractions wouldn't disappear -- an experience shared by countless men and women across the country -- caused years of frustration, sadness and heartache. But she also found hope. In Sally's new memoir, "Loves God, Likes Girls," Sally br Source: Leafwood Publishers Wed, 05 Jun 2013 09:30:00 -0600 Same-Sex Debate http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72206 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72206 Contact: Ryan Self, 325-674-4976, ryan.self@acu.edu ABILENE, Texas, June 4, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Sally Gary had a secret. She loved God -- but she liked girls. The experience of trying to reconcile her faith with a growing fear that her same-sex attractions wouldn't disappear -- an experience shared by countless men and women across the country -- caused years of frustration, sadness and heartache. But she also found hope. In Sally's new memoir, "Loves God, Likes Girls," Sally br Source: Leafwood Publishers Tue, 04 Jun 2013 10:30:00 -0600 Same-Sex Debate http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72194 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72194 Contact: Fran Griffin, 202-643-1048 WASHINGTON, May 31, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Several Christian and pro-family organizations, along with individuals who have left the homosexual life style, will hold a news conference in front of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) building (1640 Rhode Island Ave., NW, Washington, D.C.) at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 4, to express their objections to celebrating homosexual "pride" in June, during the so-called "Gay Pride Month." Spokesmen are also expect Source: Griffin Communications Fri, 31 May 2013 13:45:01 -0600 Same-Sex Debate http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72191 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72191 Thomas More Society Cites Grave Bipartisan Concerns Contact: Tom Ciesielka, TC Public Relations, 312-422-1333, tc@tcpr.net SPRINGFIELD, Ill., May 30, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Yesterday, Thomas More Society attorneys issued a letter to members of the Illinois House of Representatives warning that Illinois' pending same-sex marriage bill (SB 10) provides a disaster for religious liberty, no matter which side of the same-sex marriage debate that one supports. The letter states: "La Source: TC Public Relations Thu, 30 May 2013 13:22:20 -0600 Same-Sex Debate http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72186 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72186 Contact: Karen England, Capitol Resource Institute, 916-498-1940 ext 12, Kengland@capitolresource.org SACRAMENTO, May 29, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- The following statement can be attributed to Karen England, Executive Director of Capitol Resource Institute, in response to the passage of Senate Bill 323 on the floor of the California State Senate. Today the Senate passed SB 323, the bill revoking the tax exempt status of non-profit youth organizations, including private scho Source: Capitol Resource Institute Wed, 29 May 2013 20:21:18 -0600 Same-Sex Debate http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72184 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72184 Attorney John Mauck Serves Up Compelling Evidence Against Same-Sex Couple Parenting Contact: Tom Ciesielka, TC Public Relations, 312-422-1333, tc@tcpr.net CHICAGO, May 29, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Illinois General Assembly is being pressured to vote on a homosexual marriage bill by a vocal minority of gay advocacy groups. Arguments on either side of the issue have centered on perceived rights and religious beliefs, but little attention has been given to the impact on children, the Source: TC Public Relations Wed, 29 May 2013 15:24:00 -0600 Same-Sex Debate http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72172 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72172 Contact: Peter LaBarbera, Americans For Truth About Homosexuality, 312-324-3787, americansfortruth@gmail.com, Twitter: @PeterLaBarbera OPINION, May 24, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- The following is submitted by Peter LaBarbera: May 23, 2013 was a sad day for the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), and another tragic day for an America in decline. The Scouts' corporate-driven leaders in their folly put sexual morality up for a vote, and when it was all over, the Scouts as we once knew them -- a Source: Americans for Truth Fri, 24 May 2013 13:07:07 -0600 Same-Sex Debate http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72170 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72170 Contact: Pastor Steven Andrew, USA Christian Ministries, 877-537-8734 SAN JOSE, Calif., May 24, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- "Everyone who loves God pull your children out of the Boy Scouts. The Boy Scouts are openly disobeying God," said Pastor Steven Andrew upon hearing that the Boy Scouts voted to admit open homosexuals. He is president of USA Christian Ministries, a nationwide ministry bringing God's hope to America. Full story and video. "The Boy Scouts don't care about the souls Source: USA Christian Ministries Fri, 24 May 2013 09:37:49 -0600 Same-Sex Debate http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72165 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72165 Contact: Don Feder, 508-405-1337, don@worldcongress.org; The Howard Center for Family, Religion & Society, 815-964-5819, media@worldcongress.org ROCKFORD, Ill., May 23, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Second World Congress of Families Caribbean Conference -- "Building A Culture of Life and A Civilization of Love" -- is scheduled for June 14-15 at The Learning Resource Centre, University of the West Indies, St Augustine, Trinidad.  The conference is co-sponsor Source: World Congress of Families Thu, 23 May 2013 15:31:52 -0600 Same-Sex Debate http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72159 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72159 Contact: John Ritchie, Director, Tradition, Family and Property Student Action, 717-495-5427 HANOVER, Penn., May 23, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Boy Scouts of America received 24,208 petitions today from Tradition, Family and Property Student Action. "If the Boy Scouts decide to surrender their moral values, they will crumble away like a dry cookie," said TFP Student Action director John Ritchie. "We just submitted the urgent concern of 24,208 students, parents, and patriotic Source: TFP Student Action Thu, 23 May 2013 11:59:09 -0600 Same-Sex Debate http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72153 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72153 Comcast-DC Censors 'in the role of Obama's IRS' Child Sex Abuse Concerns Contact: Craig Bergman, 202-213-1159 GRAPEVINE, Texas, May 22, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- As delegates for the Boy Scouts of America convene this week in Texas to weigh a BSA board initiative for gay scouts, conservatives began airing two TV spots dealing with the Scouts, homosexuality and House Speaker John Boehner. "It's all the same phenomenon. Seemingly responsible adults and so-called leaders from Source: Eclectic Media PR Wed, 22 May 2013 13:44:25 -0600 Same-Sex Debate http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72149 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72149 Contact: Don Feder, 508-405-1337, don@worldcongress.org; The Howard Center for Family, Religion & Society, 815-964-5819, media@worldcongress.org SYDNEY, Australia, May 22, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- World Congress of Families VII (Sydney, May 15-18, 2013) concluded on Saturday. The first Congress in the Asia-Pacific region, the first in the Southern Hemisphere and the first in an English-speaking country was judged an overwhelming success. World Congress of Families VII was al Source: World Congress of Families Wed, 22 May 2013 11:16:49 -0600 Same-Sex Debate http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72144 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72144 "These groups are invested in the future of scouting, rather than simply making a political statement." -- IRD President Mark Tooley Contact: Jeff Walton, Institute on Religion and Democracy, 202-682-4131, 202-413-5639 cell, jwalton@TheIRD.org WASHINGTON, May 22, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Fifty U.S. religious leaders have signed a statement to the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) encouraging the organization to continue its current leadership and membership standards, instead of a propos Source: Institute on Religion & Democracy Wed, 22 May 2013 09:30:00 -0600 Same-Sex Debate http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72141 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72141 Contact: Americans For Truth About Homosexuality, 312-324-3787, americansfortruth@gmail.com NAPERVILLE, Ill., May 21, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Peter LaBarbera, president of Americans For Truth About Homosexuality (AFTAH), issued the following statement regarding the Boy Scouts of America's (BSA) vote this week on allowing openly homosexual members: "Americans For Truth calls on Christian and conservative philanthropists and patriotic corporations to step up to the plate and publicly Source: Americans for Truth Tue, 21 May 2013 13:01:28 -0600 Same-Sex Debate http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72132 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72132 Contact: Anne Paulk, Restored Hope Network, 503-927-0869, anne@restoredhopenetwork.org   OKLAHOMA CITY, May 20, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Restored Hope Network will be holding its second annual national conference, "Restoring Hope: The Truth that Transforms" June 21- 22 in Oklahoma City. Keynote speakers include Pastor Sam Storms, Dr. Robert Gagnon, Dr. Cesli Vaccaro, Andrew Comiskey, Frank Worthen, Jason Thompson, and Anne Paulk. The conference, which will also offer 1 Source: Restored Hope Network Mon, 20 May 2013 13:38:40 -0600 Same-Sex Debate http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72118 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72118 Contact: Office of Press Relations, U.S. Department of State, 202-647-2492   WASHINGTON, May 17, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Secretary of State John Kerry will release the Annual Report on International Religious Freedom for 2012 on Monday, May 20, 2013, at 11:30 a.m. in the State Department Press Briefing Room.   Secretary Kerry will introduce the report and Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom Suzan Johnson Cook will give remarks and take questions. The report Source: White House Fri, 17 May 2013 18:54:45 -0600 Same-Sex Debate http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72115 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=72115 Contact: Don Feder, 508-405-1337, don@worldcongress.org; The Howard Center for Family, Religion & Society, 815-964-5819, media@worldcongress.org SYDNEY, Australia, May 17, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- At a special ceremony at World Congress of Families VII, in Sydney, Australia on March 17, Dr. Janice Shaw Crouse and Ignacio Arsuaga were presented with the first Natural Family Man and Woman of the Year Awards, and Babette Francis of Endeavour Forum and her husband, the late C Source: World Congress of Families Fri, 17 May 2013 16:23:12 -0600