10 http://christiannewswire.com Religious Liberties / Persecution Fri, 09 May 2008 08:30:34 -0400 en-us Religious Liberties / Persecution http://christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=6535 http://christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=6535 Contact: Bob Fu, China Aid Association, Inc., 267-205-5210 info@ChinaAid.org; www.chinaaid.org, www.monitorchina.org   MIDLAND, Texas, May 8 /Christian Newswire/ -- China has been intensifying its campaign against the House Church Christians recently. CAA learned that in the morning of May 8(Beijing Time), three house church leaders in Shandong province were detained while organizing a Bible study group. One pastor from Taiwan was expelled from China immediately. He will not be allowed t Source: China Aid Association, Inc. Thu, 08 May 2008 13:37:05 -0400 Religious Liberties / Persecution http://christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=6532 http://christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=6532 Contact: Daniel Burton, China Aid Association, Inc., 432-689-6985, info@ChinaAid.org; www.chinaaid.org, www.monitorchina.org XINJIANG, May 8 /Christian Newswire/ -- CAA has recently learned that the case against Uyghur Christian Alimujiang Yimiti, has been formally transferred to Kashi District Intermediate People's Court for formal prosecution. The court is set to open in approximately two to three weeks. Mr. Liang Xiaojun, Alimujiang's Beijing based lawyer, is preparing Source: China Aid Association, Inc. Thu, 08 May 2008 11:45:07 -0400 Religious Liberties / Persecution http://christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=6529 http://christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=6529 Contact: Ashley Keene, Faith and Action, 202-546-8329 ext 104, ashley@faithandaction.org WASHINGTON, May 8 /Christian Newswire/ -- Representatives of Faith and Action, the Christian Defense Coalition, the Keep the Commandments Coalition and the Religious Freedom Coalition will hold a joint news conference today, May 8, at 4:00 PM in front of the US Supreme Court announcing an effort to recruit support for a National Ten Commandments Day and to comment on upcoming court cases involving Source: Faith and Action Thu, 08 May 2008 06:00:00 -0400 Religious Liberties / Persecution http://christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=6520 http://christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=6520 Event is Part of Open House at Site of Controversial Monument on Capitol Hill Contact: Ashley Keene, Faith and Action, 202-546-8329 ext 104, ashley@faithandaction.org WASHINGTON, May 7 /Christian Newswire/ -- Faith and Action, America's only Christian missionary outreach to government officials located on Capitol Hill, Washington, DC, will hold a news conference in front of the U.S. Supreme Court tomorrow, Thursday, May 8, at 4:00 PM, to announce its national effort to enlist support for Source: Faith and Action Wed, 07 May 2008 08:31:00 -0400 Religious Liberties / Persecution http://christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=6512 http://christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=6512 Contact: Daniel Burton, China Aid Association, Inc., 432-689-6985, info@ChinaAid.org; www.chinaaid.org, www.monitorchina.org INNER MONGOLIA, May 6 /Christian Newswire/ -- CAA has learned that at 7 o'clock on May 1, 2008, 4 people from the Arong Qi Security and Religious Affairs Bureau, detained two house church ministers; Sun Chuan Min (27 years-old, from Gan He town, Inner Mongolia) and Sun Shi Ying (24 years-old, from Liu He village) Both were taken to the local police station Source: China Aid Association, Inc. Tue, 06 May 2008 13:57:45 -0400 Religious Liberties / Persecution http://christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=6508 http://christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=6508 Contact: Tiffany McCallen, Religion Newswriters, 614-891-9001, ext. 2#, McCallen@RNA.org WASHINGTON, May 6 /Christian Newswire/ -- All journalists are invited to attend this free seminar on China & the Olympics, Wed., May 14, 2008, at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. WORKSHOP OVERVIEW Fierce debates about human rights and religious freedom in China are intensifying as the Beijing Olympics draw near. This free seminar will equip journalists to report on these issues du Source: Religion Newswriters Association Tue, 06 May 2008 12:30:36 -0400 Religious Liberties / Persecution http://christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=6504 http://christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=6504 Contact: Liberty Counsel Public Relations Department, 800-671-1776   ORLANDO, May 6 /Christian Newswire/ -- May is the annual launch of Liberty Counsel's "Friend or Foe" Graduation Prayer Campaign. Liberty Counsel seeks to educate and, if necessary, litigate to ensure that prayer and religious viewpoints are not suppressed during graduation ceremonies.   Photo: Mathew D. Staver, Esq., Founder and Chairman of Liberty Counsel   Liberty Counsel has published a free l Source: Liberty Counsel Tue, 06 May 2008 10:03:09 -0400 Religious Liberties / Persecution http://christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=6489 http://christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=6489 Contact: Christian Newswire, 202-546-0054 OPINION, May 4 /Christian Newswire/ -- Gary McCullough, director of the Christian Newswire, submits the following for publication and is available for comment: When judging the performance of a president the grid one uses is the most influential factor. For many Americans that grid is national security. With this in mind, which presidents have led our nation to a more secure status? And which presidents have left us more at risk? When viewe Source: CCN Sun, 04 May 2008 15:03:24 -0400 Religious Liberties / Persecution http://christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=6488 http://christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=6488 Contact: White House, Office of the Press Secretary, 202-456-2580   CRAWFORD, Texas, May 4 /Christian Newswire/ -- The following text is of remarks by President Bush in commencement address at Greensburg High School as prepared for delivery:   I am honored to be at Greensburg High School, home of the Rangers.  As some of you know, I used to be the owner of a baseball team by the same name.  So from one Rangers fan to another, I give you this message: "Beat 'em up, b Source: White House Sun, 04 May 2008 15:05:00 -0400 Religious Liberties / Persecution http://christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=6470 http://christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=6470 Contact: Lawrence Ford, Institute for Creation Research (ICRGS), 800-337-0375 DALLAS, May 2 /Christian Newswire/ -- Administration officials at the Graduate School of the Institute for Creation Research (ICRGS), a California-based institution, have released documents pertaining to its application to grant degrees in the state of Texas where it has sought to move its academic offices. On March 26, 2008, the ICRGS submitted documents to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) i Source: Institute for Creation Research Fri, 02 May 2008 10:29:40 -0400 Religious Liberties / Persecution http://christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=6452 http://christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=6452 Contact: Taun Cortado, Gospel for Asia, 800-946-2742 CARROLLTON, Texas, April 30 /Christian Newswire/ -- Gospel for Asia missionaries in Gujarat, India, could now face up to three years in prison if they are convicted of "forcibly converting" someone to Christianity. And believers across the state are concerned that the law will open doors for anti-Christian extremists to falsely accuse them of illegal practices. "Our missionaries are trusting that the Lord will take care of them in t Source: Cortado Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:03:20 -0400 Religious Liberties / Persecution http://christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=6449 http://christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=6449 Contact: White House, Office of the Press Secretary, 202-456-2580 WASHINGTON, April 30 /Christian Newswire/ -- The following text is a statement by the President regarding North Korea Freedom Week:   Laura and I send greetings to all those observing North Korea Freedom Week.  I am deeply concerned about the grave human rights conditions in North Korea, especially the denial of universal freedoms of speech, press, religion, assembly, and association, and restrictio Source: White House Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:33:07 -0400 Religious Liberties / Persecution http://christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=6440 http://christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=6440 Contact: Gary McCullough, Christian Newswire, 202-546-0054   OPINION, April 29 /Christian Newswire/ -- Gary McCullough submits the following for publication and is available for comment:   When I first heard Rev. Jeremiah Wright's "God damn America" quote I was concerned by the media's use of it, but as a McCain supporter I felt little obligation to say anything.  Here we are weeks later and this morning on a nationally syndicated radio talk show the host referred Source: CCN Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:57:55 -0400 Religious Liberties / Persecution http://christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=6402 http://christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=6402 Contact: Daniel Burton, China Aid Association, Inc., 432-689-6985, info@ChinaAid.org; www.chinaaid.org, www.monitorchina.org CHINA, April 26 /Christian Newswire/ -- On the morning of Wednesday, the attorney of Mr. Shi Weihan, the leader of a Beijing house church who was released without a conviction and who was again arrested and persecuted on March 19, was finally able to meet his client Mr. Shi after long negotiations.  Before this, Beijing Municipal Public Security B Source: China Aid Association, Inc. Sat, 26 Apr 2008 09:48:31 -0400 Religious Liberties / Persecution http://christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=6357 http://christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=6357 China Repatriation Policy Condemns Refugees to Prison or Death Contact: Jerry Dykstra, Media Relations Director, Open Doors USA, 616-915-4117, jerryd@odusa.org SANTA ANA, Calif., April 23 /Christian Newswire/ -- North Korea will host a leg of the Beijing Olympic Games torch relay on Monday, April 28. Ironically, North Korea Freedom Week (NKFW) will be held April 26-May 3. During that week the United States and other countries around the world will focus on the massive human rights abu Source: InChrist Communications Inc. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:20:18 -0400 Religious Liberties / Persecution http://christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=6355 http://christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=6355 Contact: Christian Defense Coalition, 202-547-1735, 540-538-4741 cell   WASHINGTON, April 23 /Christian Newswire/ -- The group will have a news conference, prayer vigil and peaceful civil disobedience on Thursday, April 24, at 11:30 A.M., on Pennsylvania Ave. in front of the White House. To stand in solidarity with religious and political dissidents who have been jailed and persecuted in China for their beliefs, Rev. Patrick Mahoney and his family will risk arrest by kneeling in Source: Christian Defense Coalition Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:15:00 -0400 Religious Liberties / Persecution http://christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=6342 http://christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=6342 Persecution of Ohio teacher for Bible on desk is opportunity to stand for truth and justice Contact: Bob Pawson, National Coordinator, Scriptures in Schools Project, 609-610-3522, BobPawson@bringyourbible.com MEDIA ADVISORY, April 21 /Christian Newswire/ -- Persecution of Ohio teacher for Bible on desk is opportunity to stand for truth and justice "The nationwide righteous anger over the persecution of Mount Vernon, Ohio public school teacher John Freshwater for daring to have a Bible Source: Scriptures in Schools Project Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:34:35 -0400 Religious Liberties / Persecution http://christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=6320 http://christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=6320 Contact: Kiera M. McCaffrey, Director of Communications, Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, 212-371-3191, catalyst@catholicleague.org   NEW YORK, April 19 /Christian Newswire/ -- On his HBO show last night, Bill Maher apologized for accusing the pope of being a Nazi; he acknowledged that the Catholic League was right when we said that Joseph Ratzinger was forced to join a German youth organization (from which he fled at the first instance). Maher then said that if a CEO were Source: Catholic League Sat, 19 Apr 2008 12:00:08 -0400 Religious Liberties / Persecution http://christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=6299 http://christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=6299 Contact: Daniel Burton, China Aid Association, Inc., 432-689-6985, info@ChinaAid.org; www.chinaaid.org, www.monitorchina.org XINJIANG, China, April 17 /Christian Newswire/ -- CAA has learned that Chinese Government officials has launched a strategic campaign against House Church Members in Xinjiang Autonomous Region, entitled "Anti-illegal Christian Activities Campaign." In a specific incidence, on Sunday April 13, 2008, 46 Christians were arrested in Shache County, Kashi City, Xinjiang. 46 H Source: China Aid Association, Inc. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:35:47 -0400 Religious Liberties / Persecution http://christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=6292 http://christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=6292 Open Doors USA Helps Head Up NK Freedom Week Events April 26-May 3; Interviews Available   Contact: Jerry Dykstra, Media Relations Director, Open Doors USA, 616-915-4117, JerryD@odusa.org   SANTA ANA, Calif., April 16 /Christian Newswire/ -- A United States commission said Tuesday that North Korean refugees suspected of meeting with religious groups often are marked for harsh interrogation, torture and long detentions without trial after they are forced by China to return to North Source: InChrist Communications Inc. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 13:35:41 -0400