10 http://www.christiannewswire.com Same-Sex Debate Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:06:34 -0600 en-us Same-Sex Debate http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=13347 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=13347 "Glasspool's election is the next step in the Episcopal Church's liberalizing trajectory." --Jeff Walton, Director of IRD's Anglican Action Program Contact: Kristen Seda, Institute on Religion and Democracy, 202-682-4131, 202-413-5639 cell, kseda@TheIRD.org WASHINGTON, March 17 /Christian Newswire/ -- A controversial candidate for bishop in the U.S. Episcopal Church has received the necessary approval, according to the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles. Following her December electio Source: Institute on Religion & Democracy Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:30:00 -0600 Same-Sex Debate http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=13308 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=13308 Contacts: Linda Harvey, 614-442-7998, lpharvey@missionamerica.com; Laurie Higgins, 847-948-7889, hlaurie@illinoisfamily.org TINLEY PARK, Ill., March 15 /Christian Newswire/ -- A national coalition of organizations committed to preserving parental rights in public education, restoring academic integrity to public education, and removing partisan political protests from the classroom is urging parents to call their children out of school on the Day of Silence if their school is permitting stude Source: Illinois Family Institute Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:54:38 -0600 Same-Sex Debate http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=13298 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=13298 As Obama Pushes Abortion and "Gay" Agenda, L.A.'s Cardinal Archbishop Hosts Many Speakers Who Undermine Catholic Teachings on Those Issues Contact: Kenneth M. Fisher, 714-491-2284, 714-260-3821 cell, crcoa@dslextreme.com ANAHEIM, March 15 /Christian Newswire/ -- "Our committee is calling all Catholics to come join us and oppose Los Angeles Cardinal Roger Mahony's latest dissent-fest," says Kenneth M. Fisher, chairman of Concerned Roman Catholics of America, Inc. (C Source: Concerned Roman Catholics of America Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:30:00 -0600 Same-Sex Debate http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=13228 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=13228 Contact: Katie Walker, American Life League, 540-659-4942 WASHINGTON, March 5 /Christian Newswire/ -- American Life League's latest video report, "The CCHD's Pro-Abortion Friends" details the scandalous relationship between the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) and groups advocating for abortion and same-sex marriage. Though American Life League and the Reform CCHD Now coalition have documented and profiled at least 1 Source: American Life League Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:53:29 -0700 Same-Sex Debate http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=13226 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=13226 Contact: Demi Bardsley, Concerned Women for America, 202-488-7000 ext. 1020 WASHINGTON, March 5 /Christian Newswire/ -- Concerned Women for America (CWA) filed an Amicus Curiae brief in the United States Supreme Court today in support of Protect Marriage Washington in its case currently pending before the Court, Doe #1, Doe #2 and Protect Marriage Washington v. Reed et al.  Concerned Women for America's Washington state group assisted Protect Marriage Washington in collecting signatu Source: Concerned Women for America Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:39:55 -0700 Same-Sex Debate http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=13225 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=13225 Contact: Jeff Walton, Institute on Religion and Democracy, 202-682-4131, jwalton@TheIRD.org WASHINGTON, March 5 /Christian Newswire/ -- The arrival of same-sex marriage in the District of Columbia this week has been celebrated by left-leaning clergy. On March 3, as same-sex couples applied for marriage licenses at the District courthouse, liberal clergy cheered the couples as they emerged. Groups such as Clergy United for Marriage Equality have promoted same-sex marriage, which they have Source: Institute on Religion & Democracy Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:55:30 -0700 Same-Sex Debate http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=13178 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=13178 Contact: Jeff Walton, Institute on Religion and Democracy, 202-682-4131, 202-413-5639 cell, jwalton@TheIRD.org WASHINGTON, March 1 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Episcopal Church's Washington National Cathedral will host a Christian-Muslim Summit featuring an Iranian Ayatollah March 1-3 "for a candid discussion of matters affecting Christian-Muslim relations and peacemaking efforts worldwide." Institute on Religion and Democracy Religious Liberty Director Faith McDonnell is expressing conce Source: Institute on Religion & Democracy Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:42:14 -0700 Same-Sex Debate http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=13155 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=13155 Contact: Don Feder, World Congress of Families, 508-405-1337, dfeder@rcn.com; The Howard Center, 815-964-5819 MEDIA ADVISORY, Feb. 25 /Christian Newswire/ -- In response to a move to institute same-sex marriage in the Federal District which includes Mexico City (on March 4), more than 120 pro-family/pro-life leaders from 35 countries have signed the "World Congress of Families Leadership Petition To Save Marriage In Mexico City." The Petition notes that "Mexico's Constitu Source: World Congress of Families Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:17:01 -0700 Same-Sex Debate http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=13148 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=13148 Perkins Expresses Disappointment and Concern over Rescinded Invitation Contact: J.P. Duffy or Darin Miller, 866-FRC-NEWS, both with Family Research Council  WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 /Christian Newswire/ -- In October, Family Research Council President Tony Perkins received an invitation to speak at a National Prayer Luncheon on February 25 at Andrews Air Force Base outside Washington, D.C. on the theme "Getting Back to the Basics."  Perkins, who is also an ordained mi Source: Family Research Council Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:01:06 -0700 Same-Sex Debate http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=13099 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=13099 Contact: Dr. Gary Cass, Christian Anti-Defamation Commission, 866-508-2232 MEDIA ADVISORY, Feb. 19 /Christian Newswire/ -- "The Bible declares that the mind of person given over to homosexuality becomes depraved or spiritually worthless. This was on full display when pop star Elton John declared, 'I think Jesus was a compassionate, super-intelligent gay man who understood human problems.' This is an outrage and the height of blasphemy and an offence to all those who are Christians," said Source: CADC Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:09:16 -0700 Same-Sex Debate http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=13076 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=13076 Contact: Preston Noell, III, Director, American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property, 703-395-6946 HANOVER, Penn., Feb. 17 /Christian Newswire/ -- Reacting to the current push to force the U.S. military to accept open homosexuals in the Armed Forces, the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property (TFP) published a well-documented study today, providing hard-hitting reasons to reject the proposal. The group's statement is titled "To Keep Our H Source: Tradition, Family and Property - TFP Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:13:16 -0700 Same-Sex Debate http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=13048 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=13048 Contact: Matt Lloyd or Mary Vought, 202-226-9000   WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 /Christian Newswire/ -- Matt Lloyd, Spokesman for U.S. Congressman Mike Pence, Chairman of the House Republican Conference, issued the following statement:   "After receiving considerable encouragement to run for the United States Senate last month, Mr. Pence made a decision to seek reelection to the House of Representatives and help lead a conservative comeback in 2010 and that decision stands. Mr. Pence's decision wa Source: CCN Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:06:42 -0700 Same-Sex Debate http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=13024 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=13024 Contact: Katie Walker, 540-907-5826, kwalker@all.org; Stephen Phelan, 540-659-4942, sphelan@hli.org WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 /Christian Newswire/ -- American Life League, Human Life International, Catholic Advocate, Bellarmine Veritas Ministry and Real Catholic TV, members of the Reform CCHD Now coalition, launched a petition drive Thursday asking the bishops to suspend United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) grants. The effort come Source: American Life League Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:59:41 -0700 Same-Sex Debate http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12996 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12996 Contact: Jon Hirst, The Well, 719-362-5235, jhirst@dotheword.org ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., Feb. 9 /Christian Newswire/ -- While a San Francisco judge considers the evidence in the Prop 8 federal trial in California, many American Christians are concerned about the possibility of an outcome in favor of same-sex marriage. House church leader Ken Eastburn responded to Christians following the trial by challenging them to focus on their ultimate goal during this time, "Creating a moral America is Source: Seoul USA Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:22:52 -0700 Same-Sex Debate http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12961 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12961 Contact: Katie Walker, American Life League, 540-659-4942 WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 /Christian Newswire/ -- Already embroiled in an abortion scandal, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops will host a line-up of progressive leaders -- including prominent pro-abortion activists -- to their "Catholic Social Gathering" in Washington, D.C., Feb. 7-10. The announced USCCB "gathering" conference comes on the heels of revelations the USCCB has long standing ties to the radically pro-abor Source: American Life League Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:47:00 -0700 Same-Sex Debate http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12954 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12954 Contact: Cliff Kincaid, 443-964-8208, Kincaid@comcast.net; www.usasurvival.org WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 /Christian Newswire/ -- Journalist and media critic Cliff Kincaid said today that coverage of the so-called "Kill the Gays" bill in Uganda has been completely one-sided, inaccurate, and distorted beyond belief. Kincaid, president of America's Survival, Inc., and editor of Accuracy in Media, says the legislation is designed to save lives by discouraging homosexual practices which spread disea Source: America's Survival, Inc. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:40:30 -0700 Same-Sex Debate http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12944 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12944 Contact: Peter LaBarbera, Americans For Truth About Homosexuality, 630-717-7631  MEDIA ADVISORY, Feb. 3 /Christian Newswire/ -- Americans For Truth About Homosexuality President Peter LaBarbera issued the following statement in response to Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Joint Chiefs Chairman Adm. Mike Mullen's testimony yesterday in favor of President Obama's plan to allow open homosexuals in the military: "At a time of recession and a potentially long-lasting jobs crisis -- an Source: Americans for Truth Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:57:42 -0700 Same-Sex Debate http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12941 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12941 Contact: Rev. CJ Conner, 651-373-9137 MEDIA ADVISORY, Feb. 3 /Christian Newswire/ -- ELCA leader and Pastor Barry Hoerz is no stranger to twisting arms to get his way. While he was a member of the Weyauwega School Board in Wisconsin, he sued his colleagues over a disagreement and resigned his elected office. Hoerz serves the dwindling Saint John Lutheran Church in Weyauwega, with an average attendance of about 100. He wrote a letter to the editor of the Appleton Post-Crescent- part of a broa Source: Rev. CJ Conner Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:10:29 -0700 Same-Sex Debate http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12935 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12935 Contact: Katie Walker, American Life League, 540-659-4942 WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 /Christian Newswire/ -- American Life League and the Bellarmine Vertias Ministry, working with the Reform CCHD Now coalition, released two separate reports Monday on United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) ties with the Center for Community Change (CCC), a stridently pro-abortion, pro-homosexuality organization. Specifically addressed in the report from ALL is USCCB exec John Carr's simultaneous m Source: American Life League Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:50:44 -0700 Same-Sex Debate http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12926 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12926 Contact: Rabbi Yehuda Levin, Spokesman, Rabbinical Alliance of America 718-469-6999 MEDIA ADVISORY, Feb. 2 /Christian Newswire/ -- Rabbi Yehuda Levin, spokesman for the Rabbinical Alliance of America issued the following statement: "When Americans are suffering economically and millions need jobs, it's shocking that the Administration is focused on its ultra-liberal militantly homosexualist agenda forcing the highlighting of homosexuals and homosexuality on an unwilling military. This i Source: Rabbinical Alliance of America Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:00:00 -0700