10 http://www.christiannewswire.com Religious Liberties / Persecution Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:35:40 -0700 en-us Religious Liberties / Persecution http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12992 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12992 Contact: Daniel Morgan, Christian Citizens against Corruption, 423-519-6410, stopdcsabuse@gmail.com TELLICO PLAINS, Tenn., Feb. 9 /Christian Newswire/ -- "Have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God." 2 Corinthians 4:2 KJV. A senior FBI public official said public corruption in Tennessee was "too extensive" to s Source: Christian Citizens against Corruption Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:00:00 -0700 Religious Liberties / Persecution http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12988 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12988 Contact: Dana Cody, Esq., Life Legal Defense Foundation, 916-727-4396   SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 8 /Christian Newswire/ -- Planned Parenthood's latest attempt to banish sidewalk counselors from in front of its clinic in San Mateo, California, appeared likely to go down in defeat after a judge made a preliminary ruling that the abortion business had failed to prove its case against long-time pro-life advocate Ross Foti.   Over five years ago, Mr. Foti entered into a mutually bindi Source: Life Legal Defense Foundation Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:11:56 -0700 Religious Liberties / Persecution http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12985 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12985 Contact: Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney, Christian Defense Coalition, 540-538-4741, 202-547-1735   WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 /Christian Newswire/ -- It is now clear that the "Idaho Ten" cannot get justice in Haiti and it is imperative that President Obama step in and secure their release.   Here are some of the reasons why:   * Just this past weekend their Haitian lawyer, Edwin Coq, was fired because he tried to extort a $60,000 bribe to obtain their release.   * The Hait Source: Christian Defense Coalition Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:18:17 -0700 Religious Liberties / Persecution http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12980 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12980 Why the National Media Blackout? Contact: Dr.Gary Cass, Christian Anti-Defamation Commission, 866-508-2232, 954-551-9770 VISTA, Calif., Feb. 5 /Christian Newswire/ -- "Anti-Christian hostility is getting increasingly deadly as this week's tragic events demonstrate," said Dr. Gary Cass of the Christian Anti-Defamation Commission. "The increasing demonization of Christians in our culture makes some feel its open season on Christians." According to the Boynton Beach police, simply sh Source: Christian Anti-Defamation Commission Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:01:31 -0700 Religious Liberties / Persecution http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12976 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12976 Contact: Annee Kahler, Media Coordinator, 267-210-8278, Annee@ChinaAid.org; Jenny McCloy, Directory of Advocacy (Washington, DC), 202-213-0506, Jenny@ChinaAid.org; www.ChinaAid.org, www.MonitorChina.org WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 /Christian Newswire/ -- Today, ChinaAid released its Annual 2009 Persecution Report, covering Christian persecution, specifically of House Churches, in China. Results indicate a 19% overall increase in persecution in comparison with the data from 2008. This marks a total Source: China Aid Association, Inc. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:25:27 -0700 Religious Liberties / Persecution http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12971 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12971 Contact: Laralyn Murphy, 510-632-1366 ext 119, lmurphy@independent.org MEDIA ADVISORY, Feb. 8 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Independent Institute has announced the launch of the Center on Culture and Civil Society, headed by Senior Fellow Robert H. Nelson. Nelson, Professor of Environmental Policy at the University of Maryland and author of "The New Holy Wars," will be overseeing the efforts of the new Center to restore the focus on morality and natural law to its rightful, traditional pl Source: Murphy Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:00:00 -0700 Religious Liberties / Persecution http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12968 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12968 Contact: Curt Harding, Thomas Nelson, 615-902-2246, charding@thomasnelson.com NASHVILLE, Feb. 5 /Christian Newswire/ -- "It's a miracle." Georg Taubman gratefully declared to the world after he and seven other aid workers were liberated from their three-month imprisonment in Afghanistan in 2001. The Western hostages had been accused by the Taliban of preaching Christianity, a serious offense punishable by death. Now the story of their desperate plight is being told in the new book Kab Source: Thomas Nelson Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:58:50 -0700 Religious Liberties / Persecution http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12963 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12963 Contact: Annee Kahler, Media Coordinator, 267-210-8278, Annee@ChinaAid.org; Jenny McCloy, Directory of Advocacy (Washington, DC), 202-213-0506, Jenny@ChinaAid.org; www.ChinaAid.org, www.MonitorChina.org XINJIANG, China, Feb. 4 /Christian Newswire/ -- On January 18, 2010, Gulinuer issued a call to Christians around the world to pray for her husband Alimujiang Yimiti, who was sentenced to 15 years in prison. She shared her words via a recorded video message, which was first posted on January 28, Source: China Aid Association, Inc. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:15:14 -0700 Religious Liberties / Persecution http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12958 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12958 Contact: Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney, 540-538-4741, 202-547-1735   WASHINGTON, Feb. 4  /Christian Newswire/ -- Christian leaders condemn Haitian government for charging American missionaries with kidnapping and will work for their immediate release.   Faith leaders met today with Haitian Ambassodor Raymond Joseph to secure the release of ten American missionaries being held in Haitian prision. Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney, Director of the Christian Defense Coalition and Source: Christian Defense Coalition Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:49:59 -0700 Religious Liberties / Persecution http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12956 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12956 Thousands Sign Open Doors USA Petition Urging Obama Action on Naming Ambassador for Religious Freedom Contact: Jerry Dykstra, Open Doors USA, 616-915-4117, jerryd@odusa.org SANTA ANA, Calif., Feb. 4 /Christian Newswire/ -- It is only 35 days into 2010 and already there are reports of major atrocities against Christians and other people of faith around the world. According to Compass Direct News, two pastors and 46 other Christians were confirmed killed, 27 believers still missing and Source: Open Doors USA Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:17:29 -0700 Religious Liberties / Persecution http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12946 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12946 Contact: Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney, 540-538-4741, 202-547-1735 WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 /Christian Newswire/ -- The group says it is now clear that the American missionaries were only trying to help needy children in Haiti and were not involved in human trafficking or kidnapping. Faith leaders will go the Haitian Embassy in Washington D.C. in an attempt to secure their release. The Coalition calls upon the Obama Administration to move more aggressively to secure the Americans release and public Source: Christian Defense Coalition Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:28:55 -0700 Religious Liberties / Persecution http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12934 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12934 Contact: Dana Cody, Esq., Life Legal Defense Foundation (LLDF), 916-727-4396 DENVER, Feb. 2 /Christian Newswire/ -- Last week the State of Colorado settled the case of Wiechec v. Hemphill, in which two Colorado State Troopers and a member of Governor Bill Ritter's staff were accused of violating the constitutional rights of Mr. John Wiechec.  On October 7, 2008, these individuals were complicit in preventing Mr. Wiechec from engaging in expressive First Amendment activity in su Source: Life Legal Defense Foundation Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:39:47 -0700 Religious Liberties / Persecution http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12910 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12910 Contact: Dave Mohel, Advocacy Ink, 703-548-1160, dave@advocacyink.com; for Christian Leaders for a Nuclear Free Iran MEDIA ADVISORY, Feb. 1 /Christian Newswire/ -- Deal Hudson of The Morley Institute for Church and Culture and Bill Donahue the with Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, members of Christian Leaders for a Nuclear Free Iran have been very vocal supporters of the use of peaceful sanctions to prevent the Iranian regime for obtaining nuclear weapons. The organization Source: Advocacy Ink Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:00:00 -0700 Religious Liberties / Persecution http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12888 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12888 "Brian McLaren's Holy Land tour, whether deliberate or clueless, seems like just another Religious and Evangelical Left crusade to demonize Israel." -- Mark Tooley, IRD President Contact: Jeff Walton, Institute on Religion and Democracy, 202-682-4131, 202-413-5639 cell, jwalton@TheIRD.org WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 /Christian Newswire/ -- A prominent American pastor currently leading a delegation through Israel and the West Bank is decrying alleged pro-Israel partiality. Brian McLaren, a key Source: Institute on Religion & Democracy Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:21:52 -0700 Religious Liberties / Persecution http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12874 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12874 Contact: Dr. Gary Cass, Christian Anti-Defamation Commission, 866-508 2232 MEDIA ADVISORY, Jan. 27 /Christian Newswire/ -- "It is amazing to watch the venom and hatred that is being directed at Tim and Pam Tebow and Focus on the Family by the National Organization of Women (NOW) for a Super Bowl ad that they have not seen," said Dr. Gary Cass of the Christian Anti-Defamation Commission. "This backlash exposes the irrational hatred of NOW who apparently despises any hint of a positive Chri Source: Chrsitan Anti Defamation Commission Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:05:00 -0700 Religious Liberties / Persecution http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12867 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12867 Contact for reporters/journalists: media@fightpp.org; General E-Mail: ldi@fightpp.org; Interviews, 703-203-3500    FRONT ROYAL, Va., Jan. 27 /Christian Newswire/ -- Tim Tebow--one of the most talented college quarterbacks of all time. The 2007 Heisman Trophy winner is not shy about sharing his Christian faith. And some people find such openness quite offensive. "Jewish celebrities often mention their religion in public," said Douglas R. Scott, Jr., president of L Source: Life Decisions International Wed, 27 Jan 2010 08:07:08 -0700 Religious Liberties / Persecution http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12864 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12864 Contact: Ian Slatter, Home School Legal Defense Association, 540-338-8663 PURCELLVILLE, Va., Jan. 26 /Christian Newswire/ -- Today, in a first of its kind case, a federal immigration judge in Memphis, Tennessee granted the Romeike family political asylum. Judge Burman said, "The rights being violated here are basic human rights that no country has a right to violate." Judge Burman also expressed concern that while Germany is a democratic country and an ally this policy of persec Source: Home School Legal Defense Association Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:57:48 -0700 Religious Liberties / Persecution http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12838 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12838 Contact: Abigail Davidson, Publicist, WinePress Group, 360-802-9758, abigail@winepressgroup.com ENUMCLAW, Wash., Jan. 25 /Christian Newswire/ -- "We wait you. Why did you take so long?" Taryn Hutchison lost count of the times Romanians asked her that question--a question to which she had no answer. It was 1990, just months after the fall of Communism in Eastern Europe. Hutchison, a staff member with Campus Crusade for Christ, had just arrived in Romania, where she intended to s Source: WinePress Group Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:27:37 -0700 Religious Liberties / Persecution http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12837 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12837 Contact: Paula Cullen, Celeste Avy, 509-939-4142 OLYMPIA, Wash., Jan. 25 /Christian Newswire/ -- Amidst budget shortfalls and a busy legislative session, lobby groups for abortion clinics have stirred up a perfect storm for state legislators. NARAL Pro-Choice Washington and Planned Parenthood are pushing for new legislation that would place a "gag order" on faith-based charities providing free support to pregnant women. With support from a half million Washingtonians across the state, more Source: National Institute of Family and Life Advocates Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:08:33 -0700 Religious Liberties / Persecution http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12836 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=12836 Contact: Dave Mohel, 703-548-1160 OPINION, Jan. 25 /Christian Newswire/ -- Dr. Richard Land, president of The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention in the United States had the following op-ed appear in the Sunday edition of The Nashville Tennessean. Senate must vote for tough sanctions on Iran By Richard Land January 24, 2010 The Tennessean On Dec. 15, the House of Representatives voted 412-12 in favor of enacting tough economic sanctions on Iran, Source: Advocacy Ink Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:02:11 -0700