10 http://www.christiannewswire.com Christian Newswire: All Releases. National news release wire service distributing up-to-the-minute news issued directly from The White House, government agencies, NGOs, public policy groups, religious organizations, non-profit interest groups, associations and other news sources to media and online services worldwide. Sat, 20 Mar 2010 21:36:34 -0600 en-us http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/6446113385.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/6446113385.html Contact: Stephen Phelan, Human Life International, 540-551-2547, SPhelan@hli.org MEDIA ADVISORY, March 20 /Christian Newswire/ -- Shortly after 8:00 a.m. on March the 20th of this year Fr. Paul Marx, OSB passed from this world into the Life that never ends--at least that is the hope that the whole pro-life movement nurtures in its heart for the one whom Pope John Paul II called "the Apostle of Life." "In the forty-year pro-life career of Fr. Marx, and through his three mil Source: Human Life International Sat, 20 Mar 2010 22:03:34 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/266113384.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/266113384.html Self-Labeled "Pro-Life" Democrats Who Support Healthcare Can No Longer Call Themselves "Pro-life", Will Answer to the Pro-life American Majority on Election Day Contact: Mallory Quigley, Susan B. Anthony List, 703-380-6674, mquigley@sba-list.org WASHINGTON, March 20 /Christian Newswire/ -- Today, as self-labeled "pro-life" Democratic Members of Congress announced their support for the current Healthcare reform legislation, Susan B. Anthony List President Ma Source: Susan B. Anthony List Sat, 20 Mar 2010 20:11:44 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/7499813383.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/7499813383.html Contact: Colin Mason, Population Research Institute, 540-622-5240 ext 209 FRONT ROYAL, Va., March 20 /Christian Newswire/ -- After a period of declining health, Fr. Paul Marx passed away this morning, March 20, 2010, at 8:10 am. Fr. Paul Marx, OSB, Founder and long-time Chairman of Population Research Institute (PRI), was a pioneer in the worldwide pro-life movement. As soon as abortion became in issue in the 1960s, Father became actively engaged in promoting life, writing his first pro-l Source: Population Research Institute Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:14:45 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/3856613382.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/3856613382.html "The Voice of the American People is Being Heard on Capitol Hill"   Contact: Matt Lloyd or Mary Vought, 202-226-9000   WASHINGTON, March 20 /Christian Newswire/ -- Congressman Mike Pence, Chairman of the House Republican Conference, called the decision to hold an up or down vote on the health care bill tomorrow a victory for the American people:   "The voice of the American people is being heard on Capitol Hill. Dropping the procedure known as 'deem and Source: CCN Sat, 20 Mar 2010 18:28:52 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/7940413379.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/7940413379.html Contact: Bob Sturm, 703-396-6974; after 6 PM Eastern & on weekends, Bob Sturm, 703-307-8176; Vi Shields, 703-906-6542; ConservativeHQ.com CHANTILLY, Va., March 19 /Christian Newswire/ -- In a speech to a conference on the nature of the Tea Party Movement, sponsored by the Virginia-based Restore the Founders Vision, Richard A. Viguerie, Chairman of ConservativeHQ.com, expressed hope that the Tea Party movement would re-vitalize the conservative movement and make the Republican Party more res Source: American Target Advertising Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:30:00 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/8536013381.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/8536013381.html Contact: Jerry Horn, Priests for Life, 540-220-0095 NEW YORK, March 20 /Christian Newswire/ -- I just learned with sorrow of the death of one of the world's greatest pro-life advocates, Fr. Paul Marx, OSB. Fr. Marx was, first and foremost, a priest who was not afraid to be a prophet. He knew that his mission in bearing witness to the Gospel and in fostering love of God and neighbor compelled him to speak up for our smallest neighbors, those in the first moments and weeks of life. He und Source: Priests for Life Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:24:21 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/9634213380.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/9634213380.html Contact: Dr. Alveda King, 404-822-8969, alvedaking@gmail.com ATLANTA, March 19 /Christian Newswire/ -- The following is submitted by the National Black Pro-Life Union www.nationalblackprolifeunion.com: It is the best of times, and the worst of times in America, and Congressmen Joseph Cao and Sanford Bishop are in the eye of the storm says Dr. Alveda King, niece of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and founder of King for America. In "A Tale of Two Cities," Dickens' fictitious characters Source: National Black Pro Life Union Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:58:31 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/9027113378.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/9027113378.html Contact: Misty Allmond, 936-560-3900, visionamerica1@yahoo.com; www.patriotpastorsteaparty.com SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 19 /Christian Newswire/ -- Pastors across America are being called to San Antonio, TX. for the first ever Patriot Pastors National T.E.A. (Truth Exalts America) Party on July 7, 2010. Pastor Rick Scarborough, president of Vision America, which is sponsoring the rally, explained: "Pastors are urged to come to the 7th largest city in America, on the 7th day, of the 7th m Source: Vision America Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:18:41 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/4618113377.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/4618113377.html "I've seen much hypocrisy from Catholic elected officials during this process, but Nancy Pelosi's invoking of St. Joseph, the patron of families, to assist in the passage of the health care bill is utter sacrilege," said Dr. Kevin Roberts, executive director of Catholic Families for America. Contact: Dr. Kevin Roberts, Catholic Families for America, 512-686-3125 WASHINGTON, March 19 /Christian Newswire/ -- Responding to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi's comment that St. Joseph woul Source: Catholic Families for America Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:23:46 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/5844913375.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/5844913375.html Message to Undecided Representatives -- A 'Yes' Vote if a Vote for Taxpayer-Funded Abortion Contact: Americans United for Life Action, 202-289-1478, press@aul.org WASHINGTON, March 19 /Christian Newswire/ -- Americans United for Life Action (AUL Action) is mobilizing thousands of activists in targeted Congressional districts today to make one message crystal clear: a YES vote for health care is a pro-abortion vote. Team Life activists are using a downloadable flyer, printing it, and pe Source: Americans United for Life Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:00:00 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/1978813376.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/1978813376.html As Final Vote Nears, Susan B. Anthony List Launches $250,000 Ad Blitz Capping Off Year-Long Campaign to Keep Abortion Funding out of Healthcare Contact: Mallory Quigley, Susan B. Anthony List, 703-380-6674, mquigley@sba-list.org  WASHINGTON, March 19 /Christian Newswire/ -- Today the Susan B. Anthony List launched a $250,000 television advertisement campaign aimed at pricking the consciences of self-professed pro-life Democrats to live up to the title they have embraced. T Source: Susan B. Anthony List Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:57:29 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/1977413374.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/1977413374.html Contact: Demi Bardsley, Concerned Women for America, 202-488-7000 ext 1020 WASHINGTON, March 19 /Christian Newswire/ -- In a press conference today, Senators Brownback and Kyl asked the State Department to "tear down the walls of Internet oppression."  While funds have been appropriated for the State Department to help people who live in oppressive regimes fight for Internet freedom, inexplicably, those funds have not been used.  Both Senators praised Secretary of Stat Source: Concerned Women for America Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:31:05 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/5648113373.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/5648113373.html Contact: Tom Ciesielka, TC Public Relations, 312-422-1333 CHICAGO, March 19 /Christian Newswire/ -- This week, Federal Judge William T. Hart of the United States District Court, North District of Illinois, is forcing the City of Chicago to answer for what plaintiffs Pastor Frank Teesdale and members of Garfield Ridge Baptist Church contend is the City's unconstitutional prohibition of their religious exercise and speech at City of Chicago Special Events. "The City of Chicago should not Source: TC Public Relations Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:03:30 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/5376913372.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/5376913372.html Contact: NRLC Federal Legislation Department, 202-626-8820 WASHINGTON, March 19 /Christian Newswire/ -- The National Right to Life Committee (NRLC), the federation of right-to-life organizations in the 50 states, today sent members of the U.S. House of Representatives an updated "scorecard letter" on the Senate health bill, H.R. 3590. The letter contains rebuttals to some recent attempts to deny the pro-abortion components of H.R. 3590. The letter may be viewed or downloaded on the NRLC web Source: National Right to Life Committee Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:59:57 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/2583113370.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/2583113370.html Contact: Demi Bardsley, Concerned Women for America, 202-488-7000 ext 1020 WASHINGTON, March 19 /Christian Newswire/ -- In the mid-'90s, First Things, a foremost intellectual journal promoting those basic principles of faith and democracy that are essential to civil society, sponsored a debate on the "end of democracy" that was highly controversial because it introduced the idea of "judicial tyranny" and the dangers that it posed for the nation.  Dr. Janice Shaw Source: Concerned Women for America Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:45:00 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/619413368.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/619413368.html Leading Pro-Life Groups to Address Abortion Funding and Mandate Provisions of Health Care Bill Contact: J.P. Duffy or Darin Miller, 866-FRC-News; both with Family Research Council  WASHINGTON, March 19 /Christian Newswire/ -- Today, Friday, March 19, 2010 at 3 PM EST, Family Research Council, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, and National Right to Life will hold a news conference call to showcase a united pro-life movement opposed to the abortion funding and mandate provisio Source: Family Research Council Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:56:13 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/4094813367.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/4094813367.html SBA List President Dannenfelser: "Rep. Wilson's rationale for this support flies in the face of church teaching and the Catholic Bishops" Contact: Mallory Quigley, Susan B. Anthony List, 703-380-6674, mquigley@sba-list.org WASHINGTON, March 19 /Christian Newswire/ -- In a press call yesterday, Rep. Charlie Wilson (D-Ohio) remarked on the Senate version of Healthcare reform legislation saying, "As a pro-life Catholic, I think the language in the Senate bill clea Source: Susan B. Anthony List Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:41:22 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/9242913365.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/9242913365.html Contact: Keith Mason, Personhood USA, 202-595-3500; PersonhoodColorado.com  DENVER, March 19 /Christian Newswire/ -- Personhood Colorado, sponsors of the 2010 Personhood Amendment, today submitted 46,671 signatures to the Colorado Secretary of State's office. On March 4, the Colorado Secretary of State disclosed that 20.63% of the 79,648 signatures submitted by Personhood Colorado were invalid. As allowed by Colorado law, volunteers then had 15 days to replace the invalid signature Source: Personhood USA Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:56:17 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/8688113364.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/8688113364.html Contact: Jeff Walton, 202-682-4131, Institute on Religion and Democracy, jwalton@TheIRD.org WASHINGTON, March 19 /Christian Newswire/ -- Joining with groups like ACORN, a wide coalition of religious left groups will march in Washington, D.C. on March 21 on behalf of eventual amnesty and largely open borders under the banner of Comprehensive Immigration Reform (CIR). The National Council of Churches (NCC) is hailing CIR as a divine mandate and a patriotic act. "We hope to show the moral u Source: Institute on Religion & Democracy Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:42:25 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/7964013363.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/7964013363.html Contact: Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney, 540-538-4741, 202-547-1735 WASHINGTON, March 18 /Christian Newswire/ -- The faith community will be praying that human rights and social justice are embraced and that the current healthcare bill which includes public funds for abortion does not pass. The prayer vigils are part of a larger national campaign called "Abortion is Not Healthcare" which has included a series of public demonstrations, rallies, prayer vigils and a nationwide media c Source: Christian Defense Coalition Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:29:04 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/9236613362.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/9236613362.html Contact: Greg Koenig, Lutheran Hour Ministries, 314-317-4152 ST LOUIS, Mo., March 18 /Christian Newswire/ -- Lutheran Hour Ministries has entered into a one-year agreement to air The Lutheran Hour® radio program through Christian Satellite Network (CSN) International, expanding by more than 30 percent the number of stations over which the program can be heard. The Lutheran Hour now airs simultaneously nationwide on CSN affiliates every Sunday morning at 7 a.m. Pacific, 8 a.m. Mountain, 9 Source: Lutheran Hour Ministries Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:04:13 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/5272013361.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/5272013361.html "Evangelical Left activists like Jim Wallis desperately want Obamacare despite possible abortion funding." -- Mark Tooley, IRD President Contact: Jeff Walton, 202-682-4131, 202-413-5639 cell, Institute on Religion and Democracy, jwalton@TheIRD.org WASHINGTON, March 18 /Christian Newswire/ -- Believing firm restrictions on government funded abortions are no longer possible, evangelical left officials are jettisoning traditional evangelical pro-life convictions to back the U.S. Senate ve Source: Institute on Religion & Democracy Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:42:32 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/5571413360.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/5571413360.html Contact: Margaret Sciarrino, Priests for Life, 888-735-3448 ext 251 WASHINGTON, March 18 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Council of Major Superiors of Women Religious (CMSWR), a canonically approved organization of U.S. major superiors representing over 100 communities of women religious (www.cmswr.org/member_communities/membercommunities.html)responded today to the Catholic Health Association, Network, and the Leadership Conference of Women Religious who have directly opposed the US bis Source: Priests for Life Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:29:29 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/4226613359.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/4226613359.html Contact: Kirk Lyman-Barner, The Fuller Center for Housing, 229-924-2900 MEDIA ADVISORY, March 18 /Christian Newswire/ -- When Cornerstone Evangelical Church in Arkansas, a congregation of about 30, decided to respond to the Fuller Center Haiti Home Church Challenge, the overwhelming results surprised even them. After discussing the challenge to sponsor a home at a congregational meeting, minister Walt Barfield counted the promised gifts at $3,800. But by the end of last Sunday's worship Source: The Fuller Center for Housing Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:26:43 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/4980113358.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/4980113358.html Contact: Mrs. Jakki Jeffs, Alliance for Life Ontario, 519-824-7797, aflo@mgl.ca, jakki@personhood.ca; www.personhood.ca  ONTARIO, Canada, March 18 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Canadian celebration of International Women's Week, March 7th to 13th was a significant event for our country. Even Canadian history includes an era when our nation failed to recognize women as "persons" under the law. It is important to celebrate our progress, review remaining challenges and discern future Source: Alliance for Life ontario Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:10:18 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/8076613356.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/8076613356.html Contact: Catherine Veritas, 001-904-687-9804, randallterrymedia@gmail.com ROME, March 18 /Christian Newswire/ -- The following is submitted by Randall Terry, Insurrecta Nex; www.HumblePlea.com  Who: Randall Terry and 10 American pro-life advocates: The Vanguard of St. Catherine of Siena. When: March 18, 2010 What: The document Sanguis Innocens, Sanguis Santus (Innocent Blood, Sacred Blood) is being made public and is available for reading at www.humbleplea.com.&n Source: Society for Truth and Justice Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:13:17 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/3493613355.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/3493613355.html Contact: Michael Bone, 904-475-1010 ext 119 JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 18 /Christian Newswire/ -- With major natural disasters going on throughout the world, the question of how smaller churches can contribute to relief and support efforts continues to be asked. Charlie Campbell, lead pastor of The Bridge Church of Jacksonville believes he has found the answer in the emerging technology provided by the Universe of Faith (UOF). UOF is one of the hottest developments in the Christian technol Source: Legacy Group Global Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:54:53 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/4950813353.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/4950813353.html Contact: Maryam Kubasek, 513-226-9538; www.commonsensesouthdakota.com MEDIA ADVISORY, March 18 /Christian Newswire/ -- Following is a statement from Shantel Krebs, a fourth generation South Dakotan who cares deeply about her state and who is featured in a 60-second radio spot titled "Hearing Test." The spot draws attention to Congresswoman Stephanie Herseth Sandlin's apparent loyalty to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi instead of the taxpayers she supposedly represents. "A great deal is on Source: Common Sense Issues Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:48:17 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/5221313351.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/5221313351.html Contact: Keith Mason, Personhood USA, 303-456-2800; PersonhoodColorado.com DENVER, March 18 /Christian Newswire/ -- Personhood Colorado has scheduled a press conference to announce plans for a lawsuit against the Secretary of State's office. Immediately following the announcement, Personhood Colorado will reveal the number of signatures collected over the past 15 days and submit them to the Secretary of State. Personhood Colorado has sponsored a ballot initiative to amend the State Const Source: Personhood USA Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:46:00 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/862913350.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/862913350.html Contact: Maryam Kubasek, Common Sense Issues, 513-226-9538, maryamkubasek@gmail.com MEDIA ADVISORY, March 18 /Christian Newswire/ -- The following is submitted by Common Sense Issues: WHO: Common Sense Issues North Dakota has produced radio spots that will begin airing in the state March 18. Titled "Psychiatrist," the 60-second spots draw attention to the apparent disregard of senators Byron Dorgan and Kent Conrad and U.S. Representative Earl Pomeroy for North Dakota taxpayers and their Source: Common Sense Issues Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:45:00 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/1166613352.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/1166613352.html Contact: Margaret Sciarrino, Priests for Life, 888-735-3448 ext 251 WASHINGTON, March 18 /Christian Newswire/ -- Fr. Frank Pavone, National Director of Priests for Life, today responded to the letter from several dozen leaders of women's religious congregations who expressed support for the Senate health care bill. "First of all, contrary to its claim, this statement does not represent 59,000 nuns; it represents the approximately 59 nuns who signed it. Secondly, while the bishops' Source: Priests for Life Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:44:51 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/2828413344.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/2828413344.html Contact: Jon Hirst, The Well, 719-362-5235, jhirst@dotheword.org ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., March 18 /Christian Newswire/ -- A house church meeting in Gilbert, AZ recently received a violation notice after a code compliance officer noticed nearby signs advertising the church group's Sunday service. Building codes in the city prohibit religious gatherings of any size, including Bible-studies, to meet in private residential homes. House church leader Ken Eastburn commented on the irony of the mat Source: .W Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/4732313347.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/4732313347.html "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 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/7638113348.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/7638113348.html SBA List President Dannenfelser: Congressman Oberstar joins with NARAL, NOW, and Planned Parenthood in Supporting Pro-abortion Healthcare Reform Contact: Mallory Quigley, Susan B. Anthony List, 703-380-6674, mquigley@sba-list.org WASHINGTON, March 17 /Christian Newswire/ -- In response to news reports that Rep. James Oberstar (D-Minn.) is a decided "yes" vote for the Senate version of Healthcare reform legislation; Susan B. Anthony List President Marjorie Dannenfelser offered the follo Source: Susan B. Anthony List Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:11:51 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/8888113345.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/8888113345.html Reclaiming Oklahoma for Christ will be joined by Oklahoman's Against CAIR Hate to Protest the Council on American-Islamic Relations Annual Banquet Contact: Pastor Paul Blair, 405-348-1745 OKLAHOMA CITY, March 17 /Christian Newswire/ -- On Tuesday, March 23rd, Reclaiming Oklahoma for Christ will be hosting a conference at Trinity Baptist Church in Yukon to educate the Oklahoma public about the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR). CAIR of Oklahoma will be holding its annual banque Source: Reclaiming America for Christ Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:35:00 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/2739813346.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/2739813346.html SBA List President Dannenfelser: Congressman Kildee's Support for Pro-abortion Healthcare Reform is the Ultimate Betrayal Contact: Mallory Quigley, Susan B. Anthony List, 703-380-6674, mquigley@sba-list.org   WASHINGTON, March 17 /Christian Newswire/ -- In response to a letter sent from Rep. Dale Kildee to his colleagues today announcing his support of the abortion expansion language and the Senate Healthcare bill, Susan B. Anthony List President Marjorie Dannenfelse Source: Susan B. Anthony List Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:25:40 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/6747313343.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/6747313343.html Contact: Karole Davis, Sky Angel, 239-963-3265 MEDIA ADVISORY, March 17 /Christian Newswire/ -- Sky Angel, a national provider of faith-based and family-friendly television and radio programming (www.skyangel.com), announces the addition of Daystar Television Network to their Faith TV channel lineup. The network can now be viewed on Channel 111. Daystar Television Network is the fastest-growing and second largest Christian television network in the world. With a mission to reach souls wit Source: Sky Angel US, LLC Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:21:12 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/1057913342.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/1057913342.html Contact: Dave Mohel, 703-548-1160 WASHINGTON, March 17 /Christian Newswire/ -- Christian Leaders for a Nuclear Free Iran is urging Congress to exercise its oversight role in ensuring that the Administration vigorously enforces the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, which mandates sanctions on firms that make energy-related investments in Iran exceeding $20 million. According to a report in the Sunday, March 7 edition of the New York Times: "The federal government has awarded more than $107 bi Source: Advocacy Ink Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:04:10 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/8407913341.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/8407913341.html Contact: Ruth Lewis Bentley, Ph.D., Administrative Executive Director, National Black Evangelical Association, 312-733-1516 CHICAGO, March 17 /Christian Newswire/ -- In an ongoing effort to assert the unity of their African identity, Black Evangelicals from across the country will gather in Chicago for their 47th-year convention: "Koinonia 2010!" They will meet from April 14-17 (Wednesday through Saturday), at the Hilton Oak Lawn Hotel, a southwest Chicago suburb located at 94th and Cicero Source: National Black Evangelical Association Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:00:50 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/2463313340.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/2463313340.html N.J. Governor Chris Christie Propses Complete Elimination of Funding for Family Planning in the FY 2011 N.J. State Budget Contact: Marie Tasy, Executive Director, New Jersey Right to Life, 732-562-0562, mtasy@njrtl.org MEDIA ADVISORY, March 17 /Christian Newswire/ -- Since the 1970's, NJ family planning agencies run by Planned Parenthood, have been receiving millions of taxpayer dollars from the state budget. The amount of funding these groups received had nearly doubled since 2002. Dur Source: New Jersey Right to Life Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:47:39 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/2107113339.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/2107113339.html Contact: Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney, 540-538-4741, 202-547-1735 WASHINGTON, March 17 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Christian Defense Coalition is mobilizing scores to turn out and send a clear message to the President that abortion is not health care and public funds should not be used to crush human life. The group is telling people to get there early and bring, signs, banners and posters declaring health care should be about healing and compassion not killing and brutality. The doors op Source: Christian Defense Coalition Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:11:11 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/6860413338.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/6860413338.html Contact: Rachel Richards, 469-438-3163 DALLAS, March 17 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Moyer Foundation -- a non-profit organization established by World-Series champion, All-Star MLB pitcher Jamie Moyer and his wife, Karen, and ChristianWorks for Children have announced the opening of Camp Erin - Dallas/Fort Worth, a camp designed for children and teens ages 6-17 who've experienced the death of someone close to them. Camp Erin - Dallas/Fort Worth is one of 8 new camps opening in 2010, mad Source: Camp Erin - Dallas/Fort Worth Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:51:44 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/3237213337.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/3237213337.html SBA List spends $1.6 million in key pro-life Democrat districts Contact: Mallory Quigley, Susan B. Anthony List, 703-380-6674, mquigley@sba-list.org WASHINGTON, March 17 /Christian Newswire/ -- Today the Susan B. Anthony List, in response to news reports that members of the pro-life Democratic coalition are wavering on the healthcare bill, pledged to launch aggressive grassroots action targeting any member of the group who caves on abortion funding.  Marjorie Dannenfelser, Presiden Source: Susan B. Anthony List Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:04:38 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/6146513336.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/6146513336.html Contact: Troy Newman, President, 316-841-1700; Cheryl Sullenger, Senior Policy Advisor, 316-516-3034; both with Operation Rescue, info@operationrescue.org   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., March 17 /Christian Newswire/ -- Two women who once specialized in post-viability abortions during their employment at George Tiller's now closed abortion clinic in Wichita, Kansas, have set up shop in an existing abortion clinic owned and operated by Texas abortionist Curtis Boyd where they are offering lucra Source: Operation Rescue Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:12:44 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/7663213335.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/7663213335.html Video can be viewed at: www.peaceandtolerance.org Contact: Dr. Charles Jacobs, President, Americans for Peace and Tolerance, 617-835-3584, Charlesjacobs123@gmail.com BOSTON, March 17 /Christian Newswire/ -- Americans for Peace and Tolerance (APT) today released an 8-minute online video clip describing a network of Islamic radicals operating in New England. The video focuses on the October arrest - and the response to that arrest - of a Sudbury, Massachusetts resident who the FBI charged Source: Americans for Peace and Tolerance Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:48:02 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/8309213333.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/8309213333.html Contact: Larry Barber, Director, GriefWorks, 972-960-9981 RICHARDSON, Texas, March 17 /Christian Newswire/ -- Internationally known author, speaker, educator speaks on "Understanding Grief: Helping Yourself and Others When Someone Dies". On Tuesday April 6th from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the Greenville Avenue Church of Christ, 1013 S. Greenville Avenue, Richardson, TX Dr. Alan Wolfelt will present a free grief education program "Understanding Grief: Helping Yourself and Others When Some Source: ChristianWorks for Children Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:25:06 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/6593013332.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/6593013332.html Contact: Dr. Samuel Lee, +31-20-4167308 MEDIA ADVISORY, March 17 /Christian Newswire/ -- In Rediscovering Japan, Reintroducing Christendom Japan's unvoiced Christian history and cultural roots are examined from an alternative perspective. It is commonly believed that Christianity was introduced to Japan by the Spanish and Portuguese missionaries during the 1500s; however, Samuel Lee draws on various forms of cultural, religious and linguistic evidence to argue that Christianity was introduce Source: Foundation University Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:45:00 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/5323713331.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/5323713331.html Christian Victims of Attacks in Jos Area Need Medicines, Food, Shelter Contact: Jerry Dykstra, Open Doors USA, 616-915-4117, jerryd@odusa.org SANTA ANA, Calif., March 17 /Christian Newswire/ -- Open Doors USA is planning to send $65,000 of emergency relief to Christian victims of a massacre in the Jos area of Nigeria. On March 7 a Muslim attack on the Christian village of Dogo Nahawa left between 300 and 500 dead, hundreds wounded and families mourning the loss of loved ones. Also, 75 ho Source: Open Doors USA Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:30:00 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/1248413330.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/1248413330.html Contact: Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney, 540-538-4741, 202-547-1735 WASHINGTON, March 17 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Coalition is mobilizing scores to turn out and send a clear message to the President that abortion is not health care and public funds should not be used to crush human life. The group is telling people to get there early and bring, signs, banners and posters declaring health care should be about healing and compassion not killing and brutality. The doors open for the Patriot Source: Christian Defense Coalition Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:00:00 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/5516013327.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/5516013327.html Contact: Dr. Gary Cass, Christian Anti-Defamation Commission, 954-551-9770; Rev. Patrick Mahoney, 540-538-4741 BOYNTON BEACH, Fla., March 17 /Christian Newswire/ -- On Sunday, May 16th a Prayer Vigil is scheduled to honor the lives of Steven Ocean and Tite Sufra, two courageous young black men shot to death while sharing the Gospel on the streets of Boynton Beach, Florida on January 30th. The event is sponsored by Rev. Patrick Mahoney of the Christian Defense Coalition, and Dr. Gary Cass Source: Christian Anti-Defamation Commission Wed, 17 Mar 2010 05:30:00 -0600