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Third Priest Attacked in Turkey
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 07/03/2006 04:30 p.m.
Plus: "Overstated" excommunication risk for Catholic stem-cell researchers? N.Y. human rights body backs off roller rink, witch doctors embrace Scripture, Keith Richards's Christian album, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Anglicans Get Busy
Compiled by Rob Moll | posted 06/29/2006 04:30 p.m.
Plus: California Christian school allowed to sue UC, parents of gay students allowed to sue another California Christian school, and more articles from online sources around the world.
Barack Obama on Religion in the Public Square
Compiled by Rob Moll | posted 06/28/2006 10:00 a.m.
Plus: Billy Graham to preach in Baltimore, Rick Warren one of Newsweek's 15 people who make America great, and more articles from online sources around the world.
Marketing to Christians a Violation of Human Rights
Compiled by Rob Moll | posted 06/28/2006 10:00 a.m.
Plus: Nicholas Kristof on Chinese house churches, another Episcopal church bolts, and more articles from online sources around the world.
Insuring a Virgin Birth
Compiled by Rob Moll | posted 06/23/2006 03:30 p.m.
Plus: 1,000 skeletons found in catacombs, paying for church attendees, and more articles from online sources around the world.
Equal Opportunity Divestment
Compiled by Rob Moll | posted 06/22/2006 04:30 p.m.
Plus: Trying to make sense of these church conventions, Daystar tries to buy KOCE once again, and more articles from online sources around the world.
In the Name of the Mother, Child, and Womb
Compiled by Rob Moll | posted 06/21/2006 03:30 p.m.
Plus: More updates from this week's church conventions and more articles from online sources around the world.
The Softer Side of Evangelicals
Compiled by Rob Moll | posted 06/16/2006 04:00 p.m.
Plus: Tony Dungy's faith, the director of Napoleon Dynamite, and more articles from online sources around the world.
Gerson to Leave White House
Compiled by Rob Moll | posted 06/16/2006 09:00 a.m.
Plus: Passion II, ECUSA deliberates, and more articles from online sources around the world.
Dark Horse Wins SBC Presidency
Compiled by Rob Moll | posted 06/14/2006 02:00 p.m.
Plus: Ohio considers abortion ban, more from the ECUSA convention, and other articles from online sources around the world.
Evidence that Demands a Controversy
Compiled by Rob Moll | posted 06/13/2006 03:00 p.m.
Plus: Newdow denied again, China persecution, religious leaders make statement, and other articles from online sources around the world.
Pro-life Dad Turns in Attempted Abortion Bomber Son
Compiled by Rob Moll | posted 06/13/2006 09:30 a.m.
Plus: Same-sex marriage and religious freedom, the most controversial film ever, and more articles from online sources around the world.
China Detains 28 in House Church Raid
Compiled by Rob Moll | posted 06/09/2006 12:00 p.m.
Plus: Abortion clinic bomber stopped, 666 vandal arrested, why Roy Moore lost, and more articles from online sources around the world.
Evangelistic Movie Earns PG rating
Compiled by Rob Moll | posted 06/08/2006 04:15 p.m.
Plus: China pulls The Da Vinci Code, Alabama passes same-sex marriage ban, and more articles from online sources around the world.
Sam Brownback's Humble Ambition
Compiled by Rob Moll | posted 06/08/2006 09:00 a.m.
Plus: Kay Warren on AIDS, Roy Moore loses primary, and more articles from online sources around the world.
American Christians Embrace Islam
Compiled by Rob Moll with Jason Bailey | posted 06/06/2006 03:30 p.m.
Plus: Same-sex marriage amendment has little hope of passing, Pat Robertson's protein shakes removed from GNC, Louisiana to ban abortions, China's top cardinal criticizes government over Tiananmen Square massacre, the date of the beast, and more articles from online sources around the world.
'Let's Go Home'
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 06/02/2006 04:15 p.m.
The latest on the Taylor University crash mix-up. Plus: The other abortion ban in South Dakota, new developments on pharmacist conscience clauses, new Da Vinci Code bans, and other stories from online sources around the world.
A Bigger Problem for Fighting AIDS
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 06/02/2006 01:30 p.m.
Plus: The latest abortion ban, reports of Religious Right infighting, getting men to church, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Wrong Girl Declared Dead in Taylor U. Crash a Month Ago
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 05/31/2006 04:45 p.m.
Plus: How to help Indonesia after another natural disaster, East Timorese hide in churches amid carnage, a Catholic kneeling ban, Pat Robertson's superpowers, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Clergy Can Sue for Discrimination, Appeals Court Says
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 05/26/2006 04:30 p.m.
Plus: Does natural family planning kill babies? Another priest's satanic murder, a second Texas church discipline case goes to court, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Da Vinci Coda
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 05/24/2006 09:30 a.m.
Plus: False alarm on Iran, graduation prayer protest, the Dover case judge on "true religion," and other stories from online sources around the world.
Church Offers Free Da Vinci Code
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 05/19/2006 04:30 p.m.
Plus: Vatican and WCC oppose "the obsession of converting others," Religious Left struggles for agenda, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Praying for Lower Gas Prices
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 05/18/2006 04:30 p.m.
Plus: Are evangelicals moving Left? Pat's latest comments, George Will on arrogant "values voters," P.O.D's biggest hit—and a bunch of Da Vinci Code stuff.
Film Critics Call for Da Vinci Boycott
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 05/17/2006 03:00 p.m.
Plus: Muslim immigrants "seize" European churches, Christian radio station in Kenya attacked, CPT leaves Iraq, McCain and Falwell, and other stories from around the world.
Howard Dean's Erroneous 700 Club Comments Outrage Gays
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 05/11/2006 03:30 p.m.
Plus: Ohio priest guilty of 1980 nun murder, Congress drops charity tax breaks, Eddie Long's controversial invitation, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Catholic Can't Be U.K. Equality Head, Some Suggest
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 05/10/2006 02:45 p.m.
Plus: Baptists battle over Belmont, Lost souls, a new Bible study ban, World Council of Churches plans evangelism guidelines, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Iranian President Tells Bush to Be More Christian
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 05/09/2006 11:00 a.m.
Plus: How Irish priests may be endangering airplanes, D.C. mayoral candidates promise to push pastors to be more pro-gay, and other stories from online sources around the world.
The Tax Man Taketh
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 05/08/2006 04:30 p.m.
Plus: The end of 7th Heaven, Saddleback's AIDS stigma, no new gay bishop for Episcopal Church, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Are Artificial Contraception Foes Anti-Sex?
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 05/05/2006 3:00 p.m.
Plus: Sudanese peace in our time and other stories from online sources around the world.
A Day of Prayer (But We'll Pray Tomorrow, Too)
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 05/04/2006 04:45 p.m.
Plus: Chinese bishops excommunicated, Mt. Soledad cross controversy part 423, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Iraqi Christians Enter Through Mexico, Seek Asylum
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 05/03/2006 12:45 p.m.
Plus: Government workplace evangelism, church discipline lawsuit to Texas Supreme Court, major problems for Presbyterian and Baptist denominations, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Rally Time
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 04/28/2006 03:15 p.m.
Christians will be prominent at Darfur rally, but still choosing sides on immigration. Plus: Is Amish shunning illegal? And other stories from online sources around the world.
Five Dead, Four Injured in Fatal Taylor University Crash
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 04/27/2006 02:00 p.m.
Plus: Darfur rallies planned for Sunday, evangelical disunity on immigration, a surprise warning before a film, abandoning evangelical, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Take the Weblog Challenge
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 04/27/2006 10:00 a.m.
Our bet: You'll never make it through this ridiculously long compilation of religion news. But at least we've organized it into categories.
Christians and Muslims Riot in Egypt
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 04/19/2006 09:30 a.m.
Plus: Bob Reccord resigns as Baptist mission head, Gospel of Judas backlash, debating "evangelical," and links to 415 news and opinion articles from online sources around the world.
Eat Sushi, Support the Moonies
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 04/12/2006 04:15 p.m.
Plus: University of the Cumberlands' out student, the battle against "Islamic terrorism," and other stories from online sources around the world.
Kisses for Judas
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 04/11/2006 03:00 p.m.
Plus: Christian college dismisses student newspaper editors, PCUSA cutting 13% of budget, Jamaica's "theocratic" new PM, American Idol's Mandisa controversy, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Jesus Didn't Walk on Water, Judas Was a Hero, Evolution 'Proved,' Prayer Doesn't Work …
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 04/07/2006 04:45 p.m.
The week's top hyperboles, plus links to more than 350 religion news and opinion stories from online sources from around the world.
Military Chaplains Don't Mind Prayer Guidelines
Compiled by Rob Moll with Sarah Pulliam | posted 03/31/2006 04:45 p.m.
Plus: Prayers of strangers don't help the sick, no out of state same-sex marriages in Mass., and more articles from online sources around the world.
Rahman Safe in Italy
Compiled by Rob Moll and Ted Olsen | posted 03/30/2006 04:45 p.m.
Plus: Baylor professor denied tenure, San Francisco officials call Christian rally "disgusting," and more articles from online sources around the world.
What's Next for Abdul Rahman?
Compiled by Rob Moll | posted 03/28/2006 08:45 a.m.
Plus: Mary Winkler apologizes, CPT captives head home, the S.D. abortion wars and more articles from online sources around the world.
World's Eyes on Rahman Case
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 03/24/2006 04:30 p.m.
Plus: A former First Things editor savages Neuhaus, murdered pastor's wife reportedly confesses, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Remaining Christian Peacemaker Hostages Rescued
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 03/24/2006 09:30 a.m.
Plus: U.S. suspects Christian's faith phony but will offer another chance at asylum, the latest on the Afghan convert case, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Judge Says Afghan Convert 'Must Get the Death Penalty'
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 03/21/2006 03:30 p.m.
Plus: Amazon.com changes coding to please abortion activists, Pat Robertson's funding jumps, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Two More RU486 Mother Deaths
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 03/17/2006 04:00 p.m.
Plus: Orthodox Church orders investigation, what seminarians really want, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Do Kids Have to Fight for Bibles?
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 03/16/2006 02:00 p.m.
Plus: Franklin Graham on Nightline, $50,000 bond for Ala. arson suspects, Kenya's Anglicans apologize for AIDS attitudes, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Kidnapped Quaker Activist Tortured, Killed in Iraq
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 03/16/2006 09:00 a.m.
Plus: Who pushed Boston's Catholic Charities out of adoptions? NYTMag on "wrongful birth" and conditional love, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Murder of a Phone Line Evangelist
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 03/10/2006 04:00 p.m.
Plus: Christian college applications and enrollment way up, Boston's Catholic Charities prefers no adoption to gay adoption, and other stories from online sources around the world.
'No Religious Motive' for 'Satanist' Arson Suspects
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 03/10/2006 12:00 p.m.
Plus: More than two dozen die in Uganda church collapse, Church of England's divestment called off, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Presbyterian Court Rules Pastors Can Conduct Gay Marriages
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 03/08/2006 01:45 p.m.
Plus: Forgiveness is not easy, South Dakota's abortion ban, and many other stories from online sources around the world.
Firecrackers at Basilica of the Annunciation Spark Riot
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 03/03/2006 04:30 p.m.
Plus: Missouri's "majority religion" declaration, fighting over North Carolina's "Last Suppers," and other stories from online sources around the world.
U. Wisconsin Lifts RA Bible Study Ban
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 03/02/2006 03:00 p.m.
Plus: "New internationalist" evangelicals now the only internationalists, Alito's Dobson letter, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Happy Ash Wednesday!
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 03/01/2006 02:00 p.m.
Plus: "Patriarch of the West" no more, Orthodox Church in America scandal, and many other stories from online sources around the world.
Three More Nigerian Cities Burn in Muslim-Christian Violence
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 02/24/2006 04:45 p.m.
Plus: Silver Ring Thing loses federal funding, IRS issues report on tax-exempt politicking, and other stories from online sources around the world.
100+ Dead After Anti-Muslim Riots
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 02/23/2006 04:15 p.m.
Plus: South Dakota's expansive anti-abortion bill, mandatory abortions proposed in Netherlands, WCC head attacks megachurches, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Nigeria's Christians Retaliate
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 02/22/2006 10:30 a.m.
Plus: Partial-birth abortion and religious freedom at Supreme Court, Episcopal Church considers a second gay bishop, Thomas Nelson goes private, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Muslim Riots Move from Anti-Europe to Anti-Christian
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 02/21/2006 02:00 p.m.
Plus: The post-Katrina church, the ultimate church gym, N.C. GOP wants church directories, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Britain's Chief Rabbi Warns of Broken 'Jewish-Christian Relations'
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 02/17/2006 04:00 p.m.
Plus: The good news from Alabama's church arsons, happy Christians, Dobson gets defensive, and other stories from online sources around the world.
The Church of Katrina
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 02/16/2006 03:15 p.m.
Plus: A reprieve for Burleson, a church's controversial deer hunt, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Ohio Strikes a Blow Against 'Investigation and Analysis'
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 02/16/2006 10:45 a.m.
Plus: Wal-Mart's Plan B for Plan B, a dispute over faith-based funding numbers, and other stories from online sources around the world.
A St. Valentine Martyr Complex
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 02/14/2006 03:45 p.m.
Plus: Arrest in Ala. church arson (but not those arsons), Muslim protesters attack Christian school in Pakistan, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Why Evangelical Leaders Aren't Joining Muslim Protests
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 02/14/2006 09:30 a.m.
Plus: "Evolution Sunday," crumbling black churches, India's anti-missionary rally, Indiana's "life begins at conception" bill, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Evangelical Groups Praise New Air Force Rules
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 02/10/2005 04:15 p.m.
Plus: Turkey's anti-Catholic violence, John Piper on the riots, Jesus existence case tossed, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Evangelical Statement Gets Globally Warm Reception
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 02/09/2006 04:00 p.m.
Plus: NAE wants in on Air Force case, Church of England debates divestment, Wisconsin may ban intelligent design, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Vatican Says Cartoons and Deadly Riots 'Equally Deplorable'
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 02/07/2006 12:30 p.m.
Plus: Eminent domain decision barred, church parking woes, Australia's RU486 fight, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Christians Fear Amid Worldwide Muslim Demonstrations
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 02/03/2006 04:30 p.m.
Plus: Six Christians killed in Philippines, Alabama churches torched, New Orleans pastors speak, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Alito's First Decision Is a Life-or-Death Matter
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 02/02/2006 02:00 p.m.
Plus: Attacking Scottish clergy, NAE's non-statement on global warming, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Two Courts Strike Partial Birth Abortion Ban
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 02/01/2006 02:45 p.m.
Plus: Blair blamed for U.K. hate law defeat, Billy Graham may preach in New Orleans, Naomi Wolf sees Jesus, and other stories from online sources around the world.
March for Life Marks Shift on Roe
Compiled by Rob Moll | posted 01/25/2006 04:30 p.m.
Plus: Time on the abortion battle in the states, Tulsa church tests Kelo v. New London, Benedict's first encyclical, Gordon-Conwell's new president, and more articles from online sources around the world.
Charles Marsh on Evangelicals' 'Mistaken Loyalty'
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 01/20/2006 04:30 p.m.
Plus: Police fire on Ethiopian Christian festival, Christian Coalition sued for unpaid bill, Baptist church with gay ministry disfellowshiped, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Suit Dropped Against California Missions Funds
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 01/19/2006 12:45 p.m.
Plus: Egyptian Muslims attack church, Vatican newspaper supports Dover decision, and other stories from online sources around the world.
A Unanimous Supreme Court Decision on Abortion!?
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 01/18/2006 04:00 p.m.
Plus: Nagin apologizes, Ca. school will drop ID course, and other stories from online sources around the world.
New Orleans Mayor: God Sent Hurricanes, Wants City Black
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 01/17/2006 10:00 a.m.
Plus: Prosperity gospel in NYC, BTK exorcism denied, the state of abortion after the Alito hearings, IRS complaint filed against Rod Parsley and Russell Johnson, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Good News for Judas
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 01/13/2006 09:30 a.m.
Plus: Pat pulled from pet project, another ID lawsuit, and other stories from online sources around the world.
N.Y. Court: Religious Groups Must Pay for Contraceptives
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 01/13/2006 02:00 p.m.
Plus: Human-rabbit chimeras, Catholic bishops push for Iraq withdrawal, more on Judas, Pat the "prophet," and other stories from online sources around the world.
Reformation Isn't Over at Wheaton
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 01/10/2006 02:30 p.m.
Plus: David Yonggi Cho under fire, Bob Russell leaving Southeast Christian, church that birthed gospel music destroyed in fire, and other stories from online sources around the world.
John Piper Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 01/06/2006 02:15 p.m.
Plus: Excluding clergy jurors, Baptist leader resigns after arrest, TV critics pan Book of Daniel, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Florida Supreme Court Tosses Vouchers
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 01/05/2006 02:00 p.m.
Plus: Pope's first encyclical may try to "save eros," Indiana House drops official invocations altogether, prominent Okla. Baptist pastor arrested, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Italian Trial Demands Proof of Jesus
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 01/04/2006 03:00 p.m.
Plus: Psychoanalyzing Lot, Haggard's e-mails with Mikey Weinstein, rescuing baby Jesus (times 25), and other stories from online sources around the world.
Jews for Jesus Against Google
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 12/28/2005 02:30 p.m.
Plus: Church to give away house on New Year's Eve, LA Times on the country's largest Christian talk radio station, and a few other stories.
Dover Board Lied! Intelligent Design Died!
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 12/21/2005 04:30 p.m.
Plus: The Catholic version of the "no church on Christmas" story, the Osteens' worst flight now, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Weblog Bonus: Three Dozen Editorials on Intelligent Design, But Only One Opinion
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 12/22/2005 03:15 p.m.
Plus: Tex. district approves Bible curriculum, the last of the 2005 Christmas wars, and many other stories from online sources around the world.
Sydney Churches Burn
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 12/16/2005 04:30 p.m.
Plus: Indiana House prayer ban challenged, Wa. Democrats apologize for anti-fish item, cloning fabrications, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Megachurches on the Defensive
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 12/14/2005 02:45 p.m.
Plus: The real "Lucy," Australia's churches respond to rioting, keeping Benny Hinn out of Fiji, and other stories from online sources around the world.
There's No Place Like Court for the Holidays
Compiled by Ted Olsen with Rob Moll | posted 12/12/2005 09:45 a.m.
Plus: Qur'an oaths suit tossed, John Wilson on N.T. Wright's new perspective on Paul, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Forcing Emergency Contraception Pills Down Throats of Opponents
Compiled by Ted Olsen with Rob Moll | posted 12/09/2005 12:30 p.m.
Mass. hospitals denied exemption as Walgreens pharmacists sue. Plus: More religion stories from online sources around the world.
Megachurches Cancel Christmas
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 12/07/2005 09:30 a.m.
Plus: Australian charity ordered to hire non-Christians, one Walgreen pharmacist caves on Plan B, anti-"fundie" KU prof alleges attack, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Did Disney Pay For Your Sermon?
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 12/06/2005 01:45 p.m.
Plus: The War for Narnia continues, placing the December dilemma blame, doctors win insemination case, 2/3 of Scottish clergy don't believe in hell, and many other stories from online sources around the world.
Group Says Roadway Crosses Are Unconstitutional
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 12/02/2005 02:30 p.m.
Plus: Reaction to "Christ" ban in Indiana invocations, rebutting Christmas bans, and a debunking of the infamous abortion-crime Freakonomics study.
The End of Limbo
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 12/02/2005 10:00 a.m.
Plus: Evangelical AIDS activism, No Jesus prayers in Indiana legislature, parental notification at the Supreme Court, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Christian Peacemaker Teams Workers Held Hostage in Iraq
Compiled by Ted Olsen and Rob Moll | posted 11/30/2005 02:00 p.m.
Plus: "Salvific" abortions, early reaction to the Vatican instruction on seminarians, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Regulators to Investigate Abortion Pill Deaths
Compiled by Rob Moll | posted 11/23/2005 12:15 p.m.
Plus: Vatican to ban gay seminarians, Penn Jillette on his atheism, and more articles from online sources around the world.
Rethinking Fetal Anomalies
Compiled by Rob Moll | posted 11/22/04:45 p.m.
Plus: December dilemma, religious freedom, and more articles from online sources around the world.
Bush Pushes for Religious Freedom in China
Compiled by Rob Moll | posted 11/21/2005 04:45 p.m.
Plus: Judge Lefkow's faith helps her survive the murders of her husband, mother; Venezuela and missionaries; Newdow sues over 'In God We Trust;' and more articles from online sources around the world.
Churches Can Rent NYC School Buildings
Compiled by Rob Moll | posted 11/18/2005 04:00 p.m.
Abortion and Alito, religious persecution in China and North Korea, and more articles from online sources around the world.
Actors Play Down Narnia's Christianity
Compiled by Rob Moll | posted 11/17/2005 01:45 p.m.
Plus: Conservative Christians gear up for '06 elections, Jeff Tweedy plays Messiah College, and more articles from online sources around the world.
Why Should Wall Street Have All the Good Companies?
Compiled by Rob Moll | posted 11/16/2005 03:30 p.m.
Plus: New Tribes Mission given deadline to leave Venezuela, honoring David Livingstone, the Queen on the uniqueness of Christianity, and more articles from online sources around the world.
I Was Just Pandering, Says Alito About 1985 Anti-Abortion Memo
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 11/16/2005 09:45 a.m.
Plus: GAO says FDA acted "unusually" on Plan B, North Korea's lack of religious freedom, Colorado Springs Catholic official resigns after anti-Haggard column, and links to other stories from online sources around the world.
Missions Agency Encourages (Gasp!) Evangelism
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 11/15/2005 02:30 p.m.
Plus: Pakistani Muslims attack churches, Saudi teacher to be lashed for discussing Bible, the Bible on abortion, Peter Drucker dies, deconstructing C.S. Lewis, and other stories from online sources around the world.
A Giant and a Giant Error
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 11/11/2005 02:00 p.m.
On Goliath and Robertson. Plus: Communion for cons, anonymous giving, a shouting match over Darfur, Wal-Mart's "holiday" hullabaloo, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Alphabet Coup
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 11/10/2005 03:30 p.m.
Plus: Election results, Alito on Roe, Senate takes action on Air Force religion, and other stories from online sources around the world.
The IRS Persecution Charade
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 11/09/2005 10:00 a.m.
Plus: Holy Land's "earliest church" found under a prison, Dennis Quaid's faith, closing arguments in the Dover ID trial, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Former DeLay Aide: 'Wacko' Christians Will Believe Anything
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 11/04/2005 04:15 p.m.
Plus: Baylor's new president, comparing pastors to the KKK, and other stories from online stories around the world.
9th Circuit 'Declares Parenthood Unconstitutional,' Says Focus
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 11/04/2005 09:45 a.m.
Plus: Alito's judge colleagues say he's conservative but not anti-Roe, the abuse-abortion connection, everybody loves Anne Rice's Jesus novel, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Conservatives Won't Veto Alito
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 11/03/2005 12:30 p.m.
Plus: Investigating Ralph Reed and Jay Sekulow, the trouble with Western hymns, Time and Newsweek on C.S. Lewis, Supreme Court on religious drugs, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Indigenous Venezuelans Protest Mission Expulsion
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 10/31/2005 04:30 p.m.
Plus: Church and state after Katrina, Indiana battles over invocations, and some of the last Harriet Miers stories we'll link to.
Silencing Dissident Publications
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 10/27/2005 09:15 a.m.
Commentary returns! Plus: House of Lords kills religious hate bill, the morality of statutory rape laws, new Darfur woes, Dover trial update, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Egyptian Muslim Riot Against Christian DVD, Killing Four
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 10/24/2005 02:00 p.m.
Plus: Church arsenic case returns, mixed signals from Miers on abortion, court says rape law can't single out same-sex action, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Weblog (Weekly Edition): Dobson-Miers Questions Not Over Yet
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 10/19/2005 02:15 p.m.
Among the 470 stories linked: Plaintiff wants "no conversions" at Air Force Academy, ID trial updates, high school football prayer trouble, Christian aliens, a potential Qur'an ban, and a battle over Christian bestsellers.
What Dobson 'Probably Shouldn't Know'
Compiled by Rob Moll | posted 10/12/2005 02:45 p.m.
Focus on the Family broadcaster says it's all public now, dares judiciary committee to subpoena him.
Whose Religious Test?
Compiled by Ted Olsen with Rob Moll | posted 10/11/2005 04:00 p.m.
Conservative Christians accused of hypocrisy on religion and Supreme Court nominations. Plus: UK's assisted suicide debate, claims of Bush's divine mandate, "proselytizing" problems at two colleges, and many other stories from online sources around the world.
For Court Watchers, Does Miers's 'Evangelical' Label Matter?
Compiled by Ted Olsen with Rob Moll | posted 10/06/2005 04:15 p.m.
Plus: Supreme Court hears Oregon suicide case, America's most religious students, trading creationism for ID, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Dutch Expand Euthanasia Rules
Compiled by Rob Moll | posted 09/30/2005 03:45 p.m.
Plus: Schwarzenegger vetoes gay marriage bill while Connecticut offers civil unions, more from the Intelligent Design trial, Christians in the academy, and more articles from online sources around the world.
Iraqi Anglican Leaders Feared Dead
Compiled by Rob Moll | posted 09/29/2005 03:15 p.m.
Plus: Intelligent Design on trial, John Roberts and Tom DeLay, Wisconsin votes to ban human cloning, street preachers, and more articles from online sources around the world.
Unintelligently Designed Edition
Randomly compiled by infinite monkeys on infinite typewriters, with Ted Olsen and Rob Moll | posted 09/28/2005 04:45 p.m.
An unwieldy 312 links to religion news articles and opinion pieces from online sources around the world.
Abu Sayyaf Recruits Christians as Terrorists in Philippines
Compiled by Rob Moll | posted 09/22/2005 04:00 p.m.
Plus: Little hope for Zimbabwe opposition, Vatican to ban gay seminarians, prayer at the pole, the Bible Literacy Project and more articles from online sources around the world.
How Katrina Is Changing Giving
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 09/22/2005 10:15 a.m.
Plus: Washington Nationals religion controversy, Switchfoot in trouble over music piracy, The 100-Minute Bible, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Giving Hits $1B as Church Services Return to New Orleans
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 09/21/2005 09:30 a.m.
Plus: Meet the new pledge decision judge, breaking the John Roberts code, and other weekend stories from online sources around the world.
China Says It Has Taken Action on Forced Abortions
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 09/21/2005 09:30 a.m.
Plus: NPR on black church rifts after Katrina, a new nonreligious symbol for the Red Cross, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Day of Prayer Too Late?
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 09/16/2005 02:45 p.m.
Plus: Layoffs reported at Focus, Mass. legislature overrides Plan B veto, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Religious Groups Believe Roberts Would Undo Pledge Decision
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 09/15/2005 02:15 p.m.
Plus: The Onion covers "home churching" as The Daily Show does evolution, and links to non-satirical stories from online sources around the world.
'Under God' Court Battle Re-ignites
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 09/14/2005 03:00 p.m.
Katrina relief and the John Roberts hearings aren't the only big religion stories this week. Here are 276 links to articles from online news sources around the world.
Act of God? Hurricane Theodicy Picks Up Where Tsunami Theodicy Left Off
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 09/08/2005 03:45 p.m.
Plus: Gonzales reaction redux, judges recusing themselves in abortion cases, West Bank Christians attacked, and other stories from online sources around the world.
In Every Thing Give Thanks
Compiled by Rob Moll | posted 09/06/2005 04:30 p.m.
Even in tragedy, there is hope in Jesus.
Where Is God in the Chaos?
by Rob Moll | posted 09/02/2005 02:15 p.m.
The theodicy questions change as human depravity rears its ugly head in New Orleans.
Prelude to Kansas' Abortion Records Battle
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 09/02/2005 02:15 p.m.
Plus: Judge says JN36TN plate confusing but forbidden, NY Post says prominent pastor admits affair, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Little Relief in Sight
by Rob Moll | posted 09/01/2005 02:30 p.m.
Food, water, supplies still making its way to hurricane victims.
Focus on the Family, Others Oppose New Air Force Guidelines
by Rob Moll | posted 09/01/2005 01:45 p.m.
Plus: FDA official quits over Plan B, UMC's first Korean-American bishop resigns, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Katrina Relief Under Way
by Rob Moll | posted 08/31/2005 12:15 p.m.
Louisiana Governor Kathleen Blanco declares Wednesday a day of prayer.
Gonzales Says It's 'Appropriate' to Ask Roberts About Abortion
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 08/31/2005 12:30 p.m.
Plus: Extensive new poll on religion, politics, evolution, and other issues. Naval Academy says it'll keep pre-meal prayers. And other stories from online sources around the world.
Air Force Issues Religion Guidelines
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 08/30/2005 04:45 p.m.
Plus: Dallas Seminary settles abuse suit, Venezuela curbs U.S. missionaries after Robertson remark, John Roberts vs. Bob Jones, murder in a small Texas church, and many other stories from online sources around the world.
Dallas Seminary Sued Over Abuse Claims
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 08/26/2005 03:30 p.m.
Plus: University of California system won't take students from Christian high school, 24 more newspaper editorials on Pat Robertson, and many other news stories from online sources around the world.
Why You Can't Stop Pat Robertson
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 08/24/2005 04:30 p.m.
Plus: Researchers question fetal pain, Brother Roger's funeral, Silver Ring Thing loses federal funds, and other stories from online sources around the world.
ID Versus Creationism
by Rob Moll and Ted Olsen | posted 08/24/2005 08:15 a.m.
The grassroots activists and scientific theorists don't see eye to eye.
Sinners in a Personal Relationship with an Angry God
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 08/19/2005 03:15 p.m.
Plus: Today's scientific method of "discrimination and retaliation," efforts to defund abortions, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Taizé Founder Brother Roger Remembered
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 08/18/2005 02:30 p.m.
Plus: California judge says conservative Episcopal church owns property, China honors Eric Liddell as it arrests American church leaders, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Just Us Sunday 2: This Time, It's Impersonal
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 08/16/2005 04:00 p.m.
Plus: ELCA's votes on gay unions and clergy, Time covers "Warren of Rwanda," and many other stories from online sources around the world.
The Sin of Talking to a Reporter
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 08/12/2005 04:15 p.m.
Plus: Nigerian e-mail scam kills a church, suit over supposed ban on Declaration of Independence settled, NCC opposes Justice Sunday II, and other stories from online sources around the world.
ELCA Offers Alternative to 'Father, Son, and Holy Spirit'
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 08/12/2005 09:00 a.m.
Plus: Roberts said Weyerich "no friend," New York wants to ban church use of schools, Anne says Billy at peace, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Ted Haggard Reportedly Considering Congress Run
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 08/09/2005 02:30 p.m.
Plus: Questioning James Dobson's Nazi comments and Bush's ID mention, Habitat for Humanity's new head, and 272 other stories from online sources around the world.
Peter Jennings, a Force for Religion Reporting
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 08/09/2005 02:30 p.m.
Searching for religion angles invigorated his reporting and brought "new spark" to his own faith.
Will Pro-Family Groups Be Upset with Roberts's Gay-Rights Work?
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 08/04/2005 03:00 p.m.
Plus: Iraq and Kenya debate Islamic role in draft constitutions, Native American religious freedom battles, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Two Sad Resignations
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 08/03/2005 04:30 p.m.
Christian Reformed Church's Calvin Bremer, United Methodist David Seamands admit misconduct. Plus: responses to Bush's ID comments, Senate punishes evangelical Air Force Academy leader, fearing the megachurch, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Minnesota Churches Say Gun Law Violates Religious Freedom
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 08/02/2005 03:00 p.m.
Also: Bush says "both sides ought to be properly taught" on evolution, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Sudan After Garang
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 08/02/2005 09:00 a.m.
Plus: Why religious believers should oppose the flag desecration amendment, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Why the Pope Didn't Mention Netanya
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 07/29/2005 04:30 p.m.
Plus: John Roberts's church, British patient loses right-to-food case, and other stories from online sources around the world.
IRA Orders 'End to the Armed Campaign'
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 07/28/2005 12:30 p.m.
Plus: Shari'ah law in Iraqi constitution? And other stories from online sources around the world.
ACLU Sues to Allow Qur'an Oaths in N.C. Courts
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 07/27/2005 10:45 a.m.
Plus: Gonzales speaks on Roe and Roberts, Americans rate evangelicals and Muslims almost equally, and a few other stories from online sources around the world.
Mass. Gov. Romney Vetoes Morning-After Pill Bill
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 07/26/2005 03:30 p.m.
Are evangelicals' views of the pill changing? Plus: Democrats court pro-lifers, Church of England approves "civil partnerships" but not gay sex for clergy, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Recusal, 'Religious Test' Questions Surface for Roberts
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 07/26/2005 09:00 a.m.
Plus: Indonesian Christians face five years in prison for Sunday school candy, why Israel is irate at Pope Benedict, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Reading Baylor's Tea Leaves on Faith-Learning Integration
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 07/22/2005 03:00 p.m.
Plus: Jane Roberts' abortion views aren't so easily discerned either, gay Housewives, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Jane Roberts for Supreme Court Justice!
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 07/21/2005 04:30 p.m.
Plus: Googling the Bible, Pope Benedict takes issue with Samuel Huntington, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Conservative Episcopal Priest Removed from Church
Compiled by Rob Moll | posted 07/20/2005 03:00 p.m.
Plus: two die from morning-after pill, reactions to John Roberts's nomination, rallying against Gaza pullout, and more articles from online sources around the world.
Against the Ex-Gays
Compiled by Rob Moll | posted 07/20/2005 08:15 a.m.
Plus: Rick Warren in Rwanda, James Meeks in a traffic run-in with Chicago police, UK debates multiculturalism, Jerry Falwell cleared of FEC complaint, and more articles from online sources around the world.
'With the Waterfalls, This Really Feels Like a Sanctuary'
Compiled by Rob Moll | posted 07/18/2005 04:30 p.m.
Joel Osteen opens Lakewood Church in Houston's former Compaq Center. Plus: more from the Air Force Academy, 'progressive' Christians, Orthodoxy in the South, and more articles from online sources around the world.
Study Says the Prayers of Multifaith Strangers Won't Keep You from Dying
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 07/15/2005 12:45 p.m.
Plus: Justice Sunday 2 (This time, it's personal), Kenyan Catholic bishop murdered; college eliminates chaplaincy, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Billy Graham Trades in Microphone for Pen, Saying No to London
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 07/14/2005 11:15 a.m.
Plus: Conservatives shift Gonzales criticism to recusal concerns, Canada's top Catholic warns on church-state relations after legal gay marriage, and other stories from online sources around the world.
TV Evangelist Morris Cerullo Indicted for False Tax Returns
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 07/14/2005 04:30 p.m.
Plus: Congress speculates on stem cells, Irineos literally fights for his old office, the pope's surprising messages on London bombings and Harry Potter, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Is Gonzales Pro-Life? Does it Matter?
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 07/12/2005 09:00 a.m.
Plus: Baptist missionary shot in Brazil, Liam Gallagher complains about Bono's evangelism, London goes to church after bombings, and other stories from online sources around the world.
London Church Doors Flung Open After Attacks
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 07/08/2005 09:30 a.m.
Plus: What conservatives and the Catholic Church think about evolution, Mr. T as "moral compass," and other stories from online sources around the world.
'The Moment Religious Conservatives Have Been Waiting For'
Compiled by Rob Moll and Ted Olsen | posted 07/07/2005 12:15 p.m.
Both sides gear up for a Supreme Court nomination battle. Plus: Why Eric Rudolph really isn't a Christian terrorist, Hillsong politics, Richard Scrushy's salvation, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Billy Didn't Mean to Endorse Hillary for President, Says Franklin
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 07/01/2005 04:30 p.m.
>Plus: America's fastest-growing megachurch, ABC's illegal TV show, judge blocks South Dakota's new abortion law, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Congress Examines AFA, Commandments
Compiled by Rob Moll | posted 06/30/2005 12:00 p.m.
Plus: Many, many, many other stories from online sources around the world.
Supreme Court Muddles Ten Commandments Debate
Compiled by Rob Moll | posted 06/27/2005 04:45 p.m.
Plus: the Air Force Academy report, Billy in the city, and 'anti-Christian' Democrats.
Doing the Numbers at Billy's Crusade
Compiled by Rob Moll and Ted Olsen | posted 06/24/2005 03:45 p.m.
Plus: evangelicals in Iraq, Episcopal Church censured by Anglican Communion, Baptists end Disney boycott, and more articles from online sources around the world.
Are Your Politics Genetically Determined?
Compiled by Ted Olsen and Rob Moll | posted 06/23/2005 10:45 a.m.
Plus: More religion and politics, Billy Graham in NYC, UK debates religious hate bill, and more articles from online sources around the world.
Former RCA Seminary President Suspended from Ministry
Compiled by Rob Moll | posted 06/20/2005 04:30 p.m.
Plus: Evangelicals aren't all the same, Billy in NYC, Ralph Reed, Terri Schiavo, religious freedom and other stories from online sources around the world.
Scotland Yard Reports Child Sacrifices
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 06/17/2005 10:15 a.m.
Plus: Federal court upholds DOMA, Ken Taylor speaks at his own funeral, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Evangelicals' Opinion of Courts Drops Dramatically
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 06/16/2005 04:45 p.m.
Plus: Billy says New York is probably last crusade, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Schiavo Was Blind and Unabused, Says Autopsy
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 06/15/2005 04:30 p.m.
Plus: Gloomy predictions for the UCC, Indianapolis Star editorial writers allege religious discrimination, and other stories from online sources around the world.
At Vatican's Urging, Italians Stay Home from Polls
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 06/14/2005 10:30 a.m.
Plus: Billy's New York Times interview, India to deport beaten American missionaries, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Condoms for Rapists
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 06/10/2005 03:45 p.m.
Plus: Jewish rapper 50 Shekel goes Christian, Britain's religious hate speech law resurrected, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Misreading a Gov's Church Signs
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 06/09/2005 02:30 p.m.
Plus: The latest on Air Force Academy religious bias, Millard Fuller's scary auto accident, how Jesus died, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Abortions Increased Under Bush? Don't Believe It
Compiled by Rob Moll | posted 06/03/2005 04:15 p.m.
Plus: Stem-cells and embryo adoption, Baylor fires provost, Christians imprisoned in Saudi Arabia, Colson and Deep Throat, and more articles from online sources around the world.
Indiana Planned Parenthood Ordered to Provide Abortion Records
Compiled by Rob Moll | posted 06/02/2005 08:30 a.m.
Plus: Millard Fuller's organization's new name, RLUIPA, religion at the Air Force Academy, Bush promises to push for religious freedom in China, and more articles from online sources around the world.
The Joys of a State Church
Compiled by Rob Moll | posted 05/31/2005 04:15 p.m.
The Godless minister and the sexless marriage. Plus: Indonesian bombing targets Christian village, Benedict urges Christian unity, stem-cell debates, and more articles from online sources around the world.
What Doth Bono Have to Do with Rick Warren?
Compiled by Rob Moll | posted 05/27/2005 04:30 p.m.
Plus: Harper's profiles Ted Haggard's New Life, Qur'an and Newsweek, filibuster fallout, stem cell bills, and more articles from online sources around the world.
American Family Association Ends Disney Boycott
Compiled by Rob Moll | posted 05/26/2005 10:30 a.m.
Plus: House passes stem-cell funding bill, judicial nominee compromise panned by conservatives, and more articles from online sources around the world.
Betrayed by a 'Cabal of Republicans'
Compiled by Rob Moll | posted 05/24/2005 03:30 p.m.
Plus: House to vote on stem-cell bills, God and man at John Brown, The New York Times on the believer, Rick Santorum, and more articles from online sources around the world.
Supreme Court Takes on Parental Notification Laws
Compiled by Rob Moll | posted 05/23/2005 04:00 p.m.
Plus: Bush goes to Calvin, and stem cell bill faces White House veto.
ABC's 20/20 Says Jesus' Tomb Was Empty
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 05/20/2005 02:00 p.m.
Plus: Embryonic cloning breakthroughs, ACLU wants praying teachers jailed and religious advisers hired, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Open Theism Goes Political
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 05/18/2005 03:00 p.m.
Plus: Super Convert Me, JOHN316 license plate okayed, LA Times on why sex is better than God on TV, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Anglicans 'Fudge' on Mary
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 05/17/2005 04:00 p.m.
Plus: ACLU sues gov't over Silver Ring Thing grants, Israeli police thwart Temple Mount attack, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Newsweek Says Quran-in-Toilet Story Inaccurate
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 05/16/2005 04:30 p.m.
Plus: 'In God We Trust' okayed for govt. buildings, abortion's risk for "next" babies, Richard John Neuhaus on the America debate, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Deadly Riots Over Reported Qur'an Desecration
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 05/13/2005 03:30 p.m
Plus: Lies about Pat Robertson, Ted Haggard tells his church to be cool, David Hager responds to Nation article, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Baptist Pastor Accused of Expelling Kerry Voters Quits
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 05/11/2005 11:30 a.m
Plus: Al Mohler gets extremely misquoted, stealing a church, Georgia's abortion waiting period, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Christian Rock on the Marrakech Express
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 05/09/2005 02:00 p.m.
Plus: Focus on the Family TV ad questioned, Baptist ousting of Democrats disputed, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Between Theocracy and Persecution
Compiled by Ted Olsen, with Rob Moll and Wesley English | posted 05/06/2005 02:30 p.m.
The week's religion news, from the runaway bride to genocide.
Minority Student Charged with Hate Crime at Trinity University
Compiled by Rob Moll | posted 04/28/2005 09:30 a.m.
Confusion follows fear after minority students return to campus.
Justice Sunday Leaves Opponents Hopping Mad
Compiled by Rob Moll | posted 04/26/2005 04:00 p.m.
Plus: Benedict's first full day on the job, Microsoft backs down on gay-rights bill, and more articles from online sources around the world.
'Justice Sunday' Challenges Filibustering Judicial Nominees
Compiled by Rob Moll | posted 04/25/2005 04:00 p.m.
Plus: racist threats at Trinity International University, and Pope Benedict XVI begins his papacy.
Before the Smoke
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 04/22/2005 03:00 p.m.
Stuff we should have posted by now.
FRC, Frist Fight for Judicial Nominations
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 04/19/2005 12:15 p.m.
Plus: Evangelicals and the environment, Eric Rudolph's manifesto, a war on conversions in India, and more articles from online sources around the world.
Saying Judges More Dangerous than Terrorists, FRC Recruits Pulpits Against Filibusters
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 04/15/2005 04:30 p.m.
Plus: County board doesn't have to allow Wiccan prayer, priest leaves Episcopal Church for druidism, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Christian Radio Host Fired For Discussing Pope's Salvation
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 04/14/2005 02:45 p.m.
Plus: Freshmen's fragile faith, Oregon court throws out gay marriages, Episcopalians will withdraw delegates after all, and other stories from online sources around the world.
How to Stop the End of the World
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 04/13/2005 03:00 p.m.
Plus: ELCA may allow gay pastors as Episcopal diocese bans opposition to gay bishop, Davidson trustees resign over non-Christian rule change, and many other stories from online sources around the world.
Prelude to the Contraception Wars
Compiled by Ted Olsen and Rob Moll | posted 04/11/2005 09:30 a.m.
Last week's religion news wasn't all about Pope John Paul II. A commentaryless roundup.
'Antichrist' No More: Evangelicals Praise Pope
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 04/05/2005 04:30 p.m.
Most are unreserved in their praise on political, social, and even theological matters, but critique of papacy remains.
Pope 'Ready to Die'
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 04/01/2005 01:15 p.m.
Plus: Terri Schiavo's legacy, Falwell hopes to preach Sunday, Dutch Supreme Court backs "wrongful birth," and other stories from online sources around the world.
Terri Schiavo Dies
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 03/31/2005 02:45 p.m.
Plus: Villain of the day George Felos, what the Colorado court really said about the Bible and juries, Catholic school deemed exempt from antidiscrimination law, Falwell improving after losing consciousness, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Terri Schiavo, Easter, and Much More
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 03/30/2005 09:00 a.m.
Few weeks are as heavy on religion news, or death news, as this one.
Legal Efforts for Schiavo Are Finished
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 03/24/2005 03:45 p.m.
Plus: 'Fake' nun case prompts fears on refugee efforts, the meaning of Easter, and other stories from online sources around the world.
With Another Court Rejection, Is There ANY Way to Save Terri?
Compiled by Ted Olsen with Rob Moll | posted 03/23/2005 04:15 p.m.
Plus: Holy Week, limiting abortion in the UK, religious asylum in Australia, Condi Rice in China, Ashley Smith talks to Rick Warren, and more articles from online sources around the world.
Rounding Up Last Week's News
Compiled by Rob Moll and Ted Olsen | posted 03/21/2005 10:45 a.m.
Evangelicals and politics, abortion debates around the world, Christians and democracy in the Middle East, blasphemy laws in Europe, California bans its same-sex marriage ban, 'honor killings' in Germany, and more articles from online sources around the world.
Is Ashley Smith's Hostage Story a Testimonial?
Compiled by Rob Moll | posted 03/16/2005 02:15 p.m.
More than a story of faith and hope, this hostage practiced the Sermon on the Mount.
Who Knew Evangelicals Could Sound Moderate?
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 03/09/2005 02:30 p.m.
News reports sound surprised by "An Evangelical Call to Civic Responsibility." Plus: Evangelicals and global warming, Nobel winner awarded Templeton Prize, The Passion Recut, and more articles from online sources around the world.
Federal Appeals Court Says Americorps Can Fund Catholic School Teachers
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 03/09/2005 02:30 p.m.
Plus: Habitat for Humanity fight gets sadder, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Republicans Defeat Amendment Aimed at Abortion Protesters
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 03/08/2005 04:15 p.m.
Plus: The U.N. asks for a ban on all human cloning, more on the New Jersey Copt murders, Brian 'Head' Welch baptized in Jordan, and more articles from online sources around the world.
Police Say Two Charged in New Jersey Copt Murders Motivated By Greed, Not Islam
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 03/08/2005 10:00 a.m.
Plus: Abstinence in America, helping Darfur refugees, the Ten Commandments, and more articles from online sources around the world.
Better Late than Never Edition
Compiled by Rob Moll and Ted Olsen | posted 03/07/2005 09:30 a.m.
Plus: House bill allows faith-based groups to hire according to beliefs, the Ten Commandments, the Kansas attorney general seeking abortion records, Mel Gibson's stalker, and many other articles from online sources around the world.
Supreme Court Rules on Minors' Execution, Considers Ten Commandments
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 03/02/2005 03:45 p.m.
Plus: The latest on Paul Crouch's gay tryst accuser, Brian McLaren disinvited from Baptist meeting, Terri Schiavo's parents press for divorce by proxy, and 354 other stories from online sources around the world.
Terri Schiavo Given Three More Weeks
Compiled by Ted Olsen with Rob Moll | posted 02/25/2005 04:30 p.m.
Plus: Focus on the Family appoints new president, Kansas Attorney General seeks late-term abortion records, the Pope's tracheostomy, and other stories from online sources around the world.
$10 Osteen Tickets Going for $100+
Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 02/25/2005 09:30 a.m.
Plus: Evangelicals in Morocco, doubts on Uganda's AIDS numbers, Doug Wead hands over Bush tapes, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Supreme Court Will Consider Oregon's Assisted Suicide Law
Plus: Korn guitarist converts and quits; hearing today may be Terri Schiavo's last chance, WCC calls for Israel divestment, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen with Rob Moll
posted 02/23/2005 02:00 p.m.
'This Crowd Uses Gays as the Enemy'
Plus: Ga. abortion bill changed, Ron Sider's State of the Union on poverty, Christian manuscripts found in pharaoh's tomb, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 02/22/2005 10:45 a.m.
Paul's Tomb Reportedly Discovered
Plus: The Wall Street Journal on ethnic evangelicals, Christian band sues school over canceled concert, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 02/18/2005 03:30 p.m.
'Philadelphia Four' Anti-Gay Preaching Case Dismissed
Plus: Is Richard Scrushy's churchgoing a defense strategy? And other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 02/17/2005 02:00 p.m.
Child's Baptism Ban Overturned
Plus: White House says faith-based initiative is still a priority, Planned Parenthood warns it'll form third party if Democrats go soft on abortion, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 02/17/2005 09:00 a.m.
Was Seminary President 'Fired' for Officiating at Daughter's Gay Wedding?
Plus: How evangelicals helped to kill the faith-based initiative; nun killed in Brazil, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 02/15/2005 02:00 p.m.
Åke Green's Hate Speech Conviction Overturned
Plus: William F. Buckley prays for the Pope's death, Sinéad recording "religious songs with bad words," and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 02/11/2005 05:00 p.m.
Church of England Backs Charles-Camilla Marriage
Plus: Dispensationalists don't hate trees, why the New York Post fired prolife blogger Dawn Eden, taxing missionaries in Kenya, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 02/10/2005 03:45 p.m.
PCUSA's Davidson College No Longer 'Institution of Christian Learning'
Plus: GoDaddy.com's Bible connection, Catholic Communion riot, FBI investigates pastor's sermon, Ca. church bans Lakota drumming, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 02/09/2005 2:30 p.m.
No Justice for 'Murdered' Missionary Roni Bowers and Daughter
Plus: Guilty verdicts for pedophile priest and church scammer, Va. church property bill scuttled, the new deadly sins, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 02/09/2005 11:30 a.m.
Paul Shanley Trial Ends, Goes to Jury
Plus: The pope feeling better, Millard Fuller ousted from Habitat, TNIV, faith and the Super Bowl, and many more articles from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Rob Moll and Ted Olsen
posted 02/04/2005 2:00 p.m.
Evangelical Groups Respond to State of the Union Address
Plus: The Black Baptist vote, the Pope is in the hospital, SpongeBob, and more articles from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Rob Moll
posted 02/03/2005 4:15 p.m.
Time's 'Most Influential Evangelicals'
The faces of the movement include Catholics, a Pentecostal who questions Trinitarianism, and a "new kind of Christian." Are we really that broad?
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 01/31/2005 1:45 p.m.
U.S. Military Interrogator Persecutes Muslim
Plus: Planned Parenthood president resigns as abortions rise and clinics drop, and other stories form online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 01/28/2005 2:00 p.m.
British Charity Oxfam Wants U.N. to Regulate Aid Groups
Plus: Taking the name of Auschwitz in vain, animal-human hybrids, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 01/27/2005 3:00 p.m.
Shroud of Turin Between 1,300 and 3,000 Years Old, Journal Says
Plus: Scalia the circuit rider, the next "SpongeBob," and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 01/26/2005 2:00 p.m.
Postal Officials Question Hanegraaff Fundraising Letter Regarding Lost Mail
Plus: Uganda says religious leaders are biggest spreaders of AIDS, Rolling Stone takes TNIV ad after all, Nathan Hatch goes from Notre Dame to Wake Forest, and many other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen with Rob Moll
posted 01/25/2005 4:15 p.m.
Pennsylvania Students 'Taught' Intelligent Design
Plus: More on the New Jersey Copt community, Rolling Stone rejects Zondervan's Bible ad, Iraqi Christians prepare to vote amidst persecution, Bush's inauguration, and more articles from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Rob Moll
posted 01/19/2005 2:00 p.m.
Funeral Disrupted After New Jersey Copts Murdered
Plus: Remembering Martin Luther King Jr., Gregory installed as archbishop of Atlanta, and 291 religion stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Rob Moll
posted 01/18/2005 3:30 p.m.
Abortion Litmus Tests and Fundamental Values
Plus: Prayer okayed at inauguration, judge religious hatred cited in murder of New Jersey Coptic couple, Brownback for president? and more articles from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Rob Moll
posted 01/17/2005 3:30 p.m.
Hey, Preacher, Leave Those Kids Alone
Plus: Episcopal bishops' "regret," Georgia ordered to remove "religious" evolution stickers, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 01/14/2005 12:00 p.m.
Weblog: Mission Agency Airlifts 300 Muslim Tsunami Orphans
Plus: ELCA report recommends status quo on homosexuality, miracle mosques, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 01/13/2005 3:00 p.m.
'I Don't Think Faith Is Under Attack,' Says Bush
Plus: New York Times on the death of fundamentalism, protesting protests, voluntary torture for science and God, "modern-day Sanhedrin" seeks new Israel king, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 01/12/2005 3:30 p.m.
Combining the Gospel with Aid
Plus: Tensions increase between Muslim militants and aid workers; Christian, Hindu groups fighting to help; Churches giving aid; more theodicy debates; and more articles from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Rob Moll with Ted Olsen
posted 01/11/2005 2:30 p.m.
UNICEF Confirms the Kidnapping of Tsunami Orphans
Plus: Ake Green condemns Phelps's attacks on gay Swedes, tax deduction deadline extended for tsunami donations, Muslim radicals provide relief, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Rob Moll
posted 01/07/2005 3:45 p.m.
Dutch Doctors Want to Kill the Healthy
Plus: Sri Lanka's anti-conversion bill ruled unconstitutional, Namibia bans all religious broadcasting, violence against Christians thwarted in Indonesia and Philippines, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 01/07/2005 2:15 p.m.
December Dilemma Award Winner
Plus: The return of Michael Newdow's anti-Pledge crusade, Gerson won't be putting words in Bush's mouth, NBC's new Jesus drama, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 01/06/2005 3:40 p.m.
S. Korea Worries Christian Relief Groups May Face Terror Attacks
Plus: Where was God in the disaster? Churches giving aid, and orphaned children kidnapped.
Compiled by Rob Moll
posted 01/06/2005 2:30 p.m.
The World Seeks Meaning
Is God to blame for the tragedy? Plus: the recent tsunami updates, ministry amid the wreckage, and Christians give $millions in relief.
Compiled by Rob Moll and Ted Olsen
posted 01/05/2005 4:30 p.m.
Methodist Renewal Leader Bill Hinson Dies at 68
Plus: Will 2005 be the year of the "culture of life?" And many other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 01/05/2005 4:00 p.m.
World Vision's $50 Million Goal
Plus: Commanding the wave to stop in Jesus' name, missing sponsorship kids, and other stories of faith and works in the wake of tragedy.
Compiled by Rudy Carassco
posted 01/04/2005 1:00 p.m.
News You May Have Missed
Quick links to some of the major religion stories that happened between Christmas and New Year's Day
Compiled by Rob Moll
posted 01/04/2005 1:00 p.m.
Christians in Iraq, Bethlehem Face Difficult Christmas
Plus: The Polar Express an evangelical film? religious people allowed on New Jersey juries, the battle for Christmas, new approach in the Sudan, Sikhs violently protest British play, and more articles from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Rob Moll
posted 12/23/2004 5:00 p.m.
Kristof—'When the Right Is Right'
Plus: Civil unions to proceed in California, the battle for Christmas continues, and more articles from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Rob Moll
posted 12/22/2004 3:30 p.m.
Bad News for Fired Christian Is Good News for Christian Organizations
Plus: links to 322 other religion stories, including a resolution to Denver's Parade of Lights dispute, Christmas as protest, the death of Carsten Thiede, and other items from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 12/21/2004 4:00 p.m.
Australian Court Rules Pastor and Speaker 'Vilified' Muslims
Plus: Lawsuits over Christmas messages, Intelligent Design, student aid, club invitations, and many non-legal stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen with Rob Moll
posted 12/17/04 4:45 p.m.
Revenge of the God Billboards
Plus: Britain discusses euthanasia while the Netherlands euthanizes babies, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 12/14/04 4:00 p.m.
White House Speechwriter Talks About the Bush Code
Plus: U.S. News phones it in on prayer, Indonesian churches attacked, Mormon author "disfellowshipped," and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 12/14/04 9:00 a.m.
Atheist No More, Flew Still Rejects Revelation
Plus: LA Times praises "Jesus," Eames says ECUSA won't be disciplined, China's Craze Mass, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 12/10/04 12:00 P.m.
Canadian Supreme Court Backs Same-Sex Marriage
Plus: Another religion clash in Egypt, a Baylor "bump," and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 12/09/04 12:30 p.m.
Two Iraqi Churches Bombed
Plus: Mr. Bean opposes British religious hate-crime bill, religious summit opens in Indonesia, Vatican condemns 'Christianophobia', Christmas dilemma, praying for the home team, and other articles from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Rob Moll
posted 12/07/04 3:00 p.m.
The Virgin Birth? Come on!
Millard Fuller steps down as Habitat CEO after sexual harassment allegation, worries the movement will lose focus. Also, an adult stem-cell media conspiracy?
Compiled by Rob Moll
posted 12/06/04 3:00 p.m.
Lesbian Methodist Minister Defrocked
Plus: Denver keeps "Christmas," pro-life Democrats push for comeback, Adventist leaders die in plane crash, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 12/03/04 2:00 p.m.
The Story Behind the TV Networks' UCC Ad 'Ban'
Plus: Ethical embryonic stem-cell research? And other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 12/02/04 2:30 p.m.
'If Evangelicals Elected a Pope … '
Plus: Another Dutch evil, banning the Declaration of Independence, gay Methodist trial, Rowan Williams's warnings, and more than 370 other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 12/01/04 3:30 p.m.
Scalia Says State Should Not Be Neutral to Religion
Plus: Flying Anglican bishops, Kristof at it again, clergy in Canada turn to the union, the Air Force and Christianity, Thanksgiving ministry, and more articles from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Rob Moll
posted 11/24/04 5:30 p.m.
A Third Way with Stem Cells
Plus: Creation vs. evolution, William Tyndale College closes, 10 questions with Billy Graham, World Vision pulls out of Iraq, Christians protest Kinsey film, and more articles from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Rob Moll
posted 11/23/04 3:30 p.m.
Budget Bill Includes Protection for Prolifers
Plus: Religion hate crime statistics, and other stories from online sources from around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 11/22/04 4:15 p.m.
Billy's Back in L.A.
Plus: Specter gets okayed, Peace accord for Sudan, Senate looks at porn addiction, U.N. won't ban cloning, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 11/19/04 3:45 p.m.
What Makes 'Christian Ministries' Christian?
Plus: Politicians' wafer watch continues without Kerry, Netherlands considers a "blasphemy law," and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 11/18/04 1:30 p.m.
Catholic Bishops Embrace Ecumenical Group, Reject Bible Measure
Plus: The most inaccurate Christmas song ever, protecting kids from their evil, murderous parents, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 11/17/04 3:30 p.m.
Ravi Zacharias, Rich Mouw Speak in Mormon Tabernacle
Plus: Couple attempts to sacrifice children at church altar, the new head of the Catholic bishops' conference, a focus on Dobson, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 11/16/04 2:00 p.m.
Harder Numbers on 'Values Voters'
Plus: More Christians react to Arafat's death, abortion debates in Australia and Kenya, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 11/12/04 2:00 p.m.
Do the Wages of Sin Apply After Conversion?
Plus: Religious conservatives love Gonzalez as AG, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 11/11/04 2:00 p.m.
Five Churches Attacked in Netherlands
Plus: Links to more than 422 (really!) other news articles and opinion pieces, including some not about how stupid evangelicals are.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 11/10/04 3:30 p.m.
Episcopal Priests Repent of Druidism
Plus: The shortest political honeymoon ever, Bush on America's religious divide, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 11/05/04 3:30 p.m.
'Bush Gets Mandate for Theocracy'
Plus: Church of England's women bishops plan revealed, spanking ban defeated, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 11/03/04 4:300 p.m.
'Moral Values' Carry Bush to Victory
Moral issues bigger priority for voters than economy, terrorism, or war in Iraq. Nearly a quarter of voters identify themselves as "evangelical/born-again."
Compiled by Collin Hansen, guest blogger
posted 11/03/04 12:00 p.m.
Separation of Church and Store
Plus: Bulldozing a church, murdering an atheist, Britain's "designer babies," and apparently today is Election Day.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 11/02/04 5:00 p.m.
IRS Investigating 20 Churches, 40 Other Non-Profits for Illegal Campaigning
Plus: Terri Schiavo will be fed indefinitely, Buttiglione withdraws, and many other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 11/01/04 5:00 p.m.
The Evangelical Voting Gap
Plus: Bishop responds to pagan priests story, "Godless" EU constitution signed, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 10/29/04 5:00 p.m.
Episcopal Women's Ministries Responds to CT as Africans Respond to Windsor Report
In both cases, the question is what constitutes "another religion."
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 10/28/04 3:00 p.m.
Beyond the Episcopal Church's Pagan Eucharist
Plus: Bush speaks about his religion (and that of others), TBN cancels Praise-a-thon, and many other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 10/27/04 5:00 p.m.
Episcopal Church Officially Promotes Idol Worship
"Women's Eucharist" calls for worship of pagan deities specifically condemned in Scripture.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 10/26/04 3:00 p.m.
God and Kristof
Proof-texting the evangelicals.
Compiled by Rob Moll
posted 10/25/04 2:30 p.m.
The Scandal of the Evangelical Mind, 10 Years Later
Plus: Luther's loo located, the end of Urbana in Urbana, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 10/22/04 3:30 p.m.
What Else Pat Robertson Said
Plus: World Vision teams with Ricky Martin, Halloween hit from both sides, TBN update, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 10/21/04 4:30 p.m.
Anglicans, Blasphemy, and the BoSox
A ridiculously comprehensive roundup of religion news so far this week.
Compiled by Rob Moll and Ted Olsen
posted 10/21/04 11:30 a.m.
Anglican Report Treats Conservatives Harsher than Liberals
News, predictions that commission would sanction Episcopal Church were greatly exaggerated.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 10/18/04 2:30 p.m.
Five Baghdad Churches Bombed
More Christians are expected to flee the country as their numbers continue to decrease.
Compiled by Rob Moll
posted 10/18/04 2:30 p.m.
Is Tony Blair Converting to Catholicism?
Plus: Decoding religion-speak at the presidential debate, waiting for the shoe to drop on Anglicanism's future, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 10/15/04 1:45 p.m.
Shadowmancer, Other Taylor Books Burned
Plus: Bush's Dred Scott code, banning nuns' habits in France, Focus's "Candidate" wins, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 10/13/04 12:30 p.m.
Supreme Court Will Rule on Ten Commandments Displays
Plus: Catholic bishops challenge Kerry as evangelical theologians criticize Bush, 110 Iraqi Christians killed, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 10/12/04 2:30 p.m.
'Back-Alley Abortions' in the 21st Century
A British newspaper finds a late-term conspiracy between country's largest abortion provider and a Spanish clinic.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 10/11/04 2:30 p.m.
John Kerry—Bush and I Have the 'Same Position' on Gay Marriage
Plus: Judge rules Britain's baby Wyatt should die, 53,000 killed so far in Nigeria, pastor bites cop, Mideast Christians booted from U.S., Billy Graham in Kansas City, and more articles from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Rob Moll
posted 10/08/04 3:00 p.m.
Turkey's Christians Hope EU Entry Provides New Freedoms
Plus: Courting the Catholic vote, Nigerian Anglican archbishop wants to start U.S. church, 30 states feared ready to ban abortion, fighting for Charlotte Wyatt's life, Billy Graham in Kansas City, and more articles from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Rob Moll
posted 10/07/04 12:30 p.m.
Judge Blocks Louisiana's Marriage Amendment
Law school professor says banning polygamy is hypocritical. Plus: Blair pressures Sudan, and Canada's Supreme Court considers same-sex marriage.
Compiled by Rob Moll
posted 10/06/04 2:30 p.m.
Supreme Court Rejects Catholic Charities' Appeal
Catholic Charities and Roy Moore rejected by the Supreme Court. Plus: Pat Robertson in Israel, Woman, Thou Art Loosed, child porn scandals, and many more articles from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Rob Moll
posted 10/05/04 2:30 p.m.
Spain Wants to Be Free of Catholic Church
Plus: Mel's muse beatified, Bibles and creationism suggested for D.C. area schools, Britain prays for Ken Bigley, Sudan says U.S. hyping Darfur situation, and more articles from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Rob Moll
posted 10/04/04 2:30 p.m.
House Fails to Pass Marriage Amendment
Britain's Terri Schiavo: Parents fight doctors to keep their baby alive. The Vatican outsources prayers. Plus: Billy Graham plans NY mission, Spain to allow same-sex marriages, reviews of Woman, Thou Art Loosed, and more articles from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Rob Moll
posted 10/01/04 2:30 p.m.
Senate Passes North Korea Human Rights Bill
Plus: The lead attorney drops out of Terri Schiavo's defense team, Sudan blames U.S. for arming Darfur rebels, Presbyterians and Jews try to heal rift, Chicago Tribune visits Bob Jones University, and other articles from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Rob Moll
posted 09/30/04 12:30 p.m.
Does the Gallup Poll Have an Evangelical Bias?
Plus: More on religion in the election, cleanup after Hurricane Jeanne, Anglicans offer chocolate to boost church attendance, human trafficking, and more articles from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Rob Moll
posted 09/29/04 2:30 p.m.
Are Mainline Churches Anti-Semitic?
Plus: Former Bishop indicted on rape charges, Iraq's Christians fight for survival, priests duke it out at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, and more articles from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Rob Moll
posted 09/28/04 2:30 p.m.
Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity Attacked in India
Plus: Baylor Regents reject yet another attempt to remove president Sloan, and Time gives a close-up look at an Episcopal Church split.
Compiled by Rob Moll
posted 09/27/04 2:45 p.m.
Norway Aflutter Over Soccer Prayers
Plus: Focus on the Family's Candidate endorsement, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 09/24/04 12:20 p.m.
Florida Supreme Court Strikes Down 'Terri's Law'
Plus: TBN slams LA Times reports, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 09/23/04 12:20 p.m.
LA Times Digs Deeper into TBN's Prosperity Gospel Message
Plus: Swaggart promises to kill gay suitors, another Catholic diocese files for bankruptcy, and many other stories from sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 09/21/04 2:30 p.m.
RNC Tells Voters that Liberals Will Ban Bible
Plus: Alan Wolfe on Democratic secularists, horoscopes vs. the Bible, Prohibition's problems, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 09/20/04 2:30 p.m.
Ravi Zacharias to Speak at Mormon Tabernacle
Plus: Banning Stanley Tucci, a Sabbath suit, Iraq persecution, church-based reality TV, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 09/17/04 2:30 p.m.
'I'm Not Anti-Islam,' Says Boykin. 'I'm Not Anti-Allah'
Plus: Bush's surprisingly generic faith, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 09/16/04 2:30 p.m.
The Most Religious Kerry Speech Ever
Plus: Prominent Haitian pastor murdered, Remembering Patriarch of Alexandria Petros VII, and too many other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 09/15/04 2:30 p.m.
Former TBN Employee Alleges Gay Tryst With Paul Crouch
TBN boss paid $425,000 to silence claims, but accuser now wants $10 million.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 09/13/04 2:30 p.m.
Powell Calls Darfur Situation 'Genocide'
Plus: Religious conservatives feel threatened at Colorado universities, a biology journal apologizes for publishing an intelligent design article, Anne Graham Lotz in Chicago, and many other articles from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Rob Moll
posted 09/10/04 12:30 p.m.
Despite Catholic Church Support, Prop. 71 Opponents Still $12 Million Behind in Funding
Plus: Log Cabin Republicans refuse to endorse Bush, The Passion holds U.K. one-week DVD sales record, and many other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 09/09/04 2:30 p.m.
Third of Three Federal District Courts Calls Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Unconstitutional
Plus: A pastor's plagiarism penitence, The New York Times gets Christian higher ed right twice in a week, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 09/08/04 2:00 p.m.
Church Murders Old and New
Three killed in Colombian church attack as a verdict comes for Oscar Romero 24 years after his martyrdom. Plus: is the "religion gap" smaller than the money gap?
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 09/07/04 12:30 p.m.
'A Calling From Beyond the Stars'
Plus: Archbishop Burke says Catholics can vote for pro-choice candidates after all, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 09/03/04 2:30 p.m.
'God Is Not Indifferent to America'
Plus: The Times of London predicts an Anglican smackdown, church vs. PAX in D.C., and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 09/02/04 2:30 p.m.
Is the Republican Convention More Secular Than the Democratic One Was?
Plus: Preacher Stephen Olford dies at 86, and many other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 09/01/04 2:30 p.m.
They Said It
Plus: Schiavo case goes back to court, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 08/31/04 12:30 p.m.
They'll Know We Are Christians By Our Ad Hominem Attacks
Plus: Bill Clinton on bearing false witness, and the Olympics that began with Greek paganism ends with a former priest's apocalypticism.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 08/30/04 4:30 p.m.
Democrat Says He Was Fired From Catholic Charities Over Abortion
Plus: Another blow to the partial-birth abortion ban, church attacks in India and Cyprus, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 08/27/04 2:30 p.m.
Free the Boykin Transcripts!
Plus: Joe Stowell resigns from Moody, and many other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 08/26/04 2:30 p.m.
Can a Constitution Be Unconstitutional?
The battle for state marriage amendments leads to a power grab in Michigan.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 08/24/04 2:30 p.m.
Newsweek Raises Up Stones
Plus: Deal Hudson gets contrite as Bill Donohue turns nasty.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 08/23/04 2:00 p.m.
Is The National Catholic Reporter's Hudson Exposé a Big Deal?
Plus: Democratic candidate leaves Catholic Charities post, school chief quits over Ten Commandments, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 08/20/04 3:30 p.m.
Gen. Boykin Broke Rules, Says Pentagon Report
Plus: Crisis editor Deal Hudson withdraws from Bush campaign as exposé approaches, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 08/19/04 2:30 p.m.
Hell House Goes Hollywood
Plus: Ethicists vs. the Bush campaign, Falwell's law school, DNA testing the Dead Sea Scrolls, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 08/18/04 12:00 p.m.
Bring Me the Stead of John the Baptist?
Plus: Florida vouchers nixed, assisted suicide wins again in Oregon, Methodism and the presidential campaign, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 08/17/04 2:00 p.m.
The Antiabortion, Antiwar, Pro-Jesus Party
Plus: Rwandan troops arrive in Darfur, and the Pope preaches at Lourdes.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 08/16/04 2:30 p.m.
San Francisco's Gay Marriages Ruled Invalid
Plus: N.J. gov's religious resignation, wheat-free-free Communion, blaming the victim in Iraq, and more articles from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 08/13/04 2:30 p.m.
Britain Starts Cloning
Plus: Who's going to New York, the next big movie controversy, the fundamentalist press, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 08/12/04 2:30 p.m.
Using Tabasco God's Way?
Plus: Falwell gets another critical site, Christian radio station raided in DRC, the faith behind the world's fastest runners, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 08/11/04 12:30 p.m.
Will the American Bar Association Bar Judges as Scout Leaders?
Plus: Senate leader vs. EU vs. Arab League on Darfur "genocide," Mrs. Bush vs. Kerry/Edwards on stem cells, and Luis Palau in the Twin Cities.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 08/10/04 2:00 p.m.
Fuller Prof Ordered to Leave U.S.
Plus: Iraqi Christians return to church, Boston churches demonstrate against violence, and Bush is told to renounce his possessions.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 08/09/04 4:00 p.m.
Another U.K. Religious Speech 'Crime'
Plus: Too loud churches, banning home worship, Salon on religious persecution abroad, Dobson backs Bush, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 08/06/04 12:30 p.m.
Silencing Democrats' Religious Speakers
Plus: Washington Post vs. freedom, censoring Romans 1, and many, many other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 08/05/04 1:00 p.m.
Evangelical Leaders Call for Darfur Action
Plus: A tainted quest for Noah's flood, another Methodist lesbian trial, and the group that may or may not be behind the Iraq church bombings.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 08/03/04 12:00 p.m.
Iraq Churches Attacked
At least 11 dead, 52 injured in Baghdad and Mosul bombings. A roundup of the on-site reporting and response.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 08/02/04 02:00 p.m.
Kerry Touts His Sleeveless Faith
Plus: Mugabe's demand for church support, Economist predicts a new golden age of giving, new claims about the Dead Sea Scrolls, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 07/30/04 12:00 p.m.
Boston or Bust
Plus: Vonette Bright, a homeschool lawsuit, and a dearth of other religion stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 07/29/04 12:00 p.m.
Worshiping an 'Awesome God' at the Democratic National Convention
Plus: Amish in the City premieres tonight, challenging Sri Lanka's anti-conversion bill, Christians accused of bad motives in Sudan activism, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 07/28/04 12:00 p.m.
Gracia Burnham Returns to the Philippines Amid Another Hostage Controversy
Plus: Who's talking religion at the Democratic National Convention, council vows to keep praying in Jesus' name, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 07/27/04 12:00 p.m.
No Jesus Invocations, Says Court
Plus: Baylor regents don't vote on Sloan after all, House votes to take gay marriage out of judges' purview, coveting the "original" Ten Commandments, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 07/23/04 12:00 P.m.
Promise Keepers Coach Has a New Team, Aiming to Unite Christians and Messianic Jews
Plus: Jewish groups vs. the Presbyterian Church (USA), "designer babies" in the U.K., China reportedly detains 100 Christian leaders, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 07/21/2004 12:00 p.m.
U.S. Protestant Majority Gone By End of Year, Says Survey
Plus: Christians in Iraq, Terri Schiavo, Moore's monument, home churches, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 07/21/2004 12:00 p.m.
Presbyterian Pastor Killed While Preaching in Indonesia
Plus: Sloan opponents say they have enough regents' votes to oust Baylor president, RQ's offspring, Kristof's at it again, and many other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 07/20/2004 12:30 p.m.
Baylor Regents to Assess Expansive Vision
Plus: Bush says God speaks through him; VeggieTales goes south, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 07/19/2004 12:30 p.m.
Kerry Only Talks Religion Around Blacks, Says Washington Post
Plus: What will really get you in trouble with Anglican leaders, Will Willimon becomes a Methodist bishop as Joseph Sprague announces he'll retire, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 07/16/2004 12:30 p.m.
Korean in Iraq Was Killed For His Faith, Say Terrorists
Plus: What's next for the Federal Marriage Amendment, Canada's Bible ban, university relents on mandatory profanity, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 07/15/2004 12:00 p.m.
Federal Marriage Amendment Doesn't Even Make It To a Senate Vote
Religious activist groups respond. Plus: Clive Calver resigns as World Relief president, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 07/14/2004 01:30 p.m.
Which Federal Marriage Amendment?
Plus: Church of England rejects "heresy trials," Narnia actors revealed, Va. prosecutor criticized for acting on his faith, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 07/13/2004 12:00 p.m.
Against Abstinence
What a South Dakota State Library debate pitting Christianity Today against Planned Parenthood reveals about the sexual left.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 07/12/2004 12:00 p.m.
Former Labor Secretary Predicts Religious War in America
Plus: Pastor on trial for exorcism death, Chinese woman beaten to death for distributing Bibles, European court rejects wrongful abortion suit, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 07/09/2004 12:00 p.m.
'Womb Walking' Ultrasound, Stats Prompt U.K. Abortion Rethink
Plus: Order removed for ex-gay mom told to avoid exposing child to "homophobia," philosophy prof says he was punished for identifying himself as a Catholic, the Sabbath returns to Virginia, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 07/08/2004 12:00 p.m.
Why Kerry Is Sincere When He Says He Believes Life Begins at Conception
Plus: AmeriCorps loses suit on Catholic school placements, U.K. considers new religious hate law, Portland's Catholic archdiocese declares bankruptcy, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 07/07/2004 12:00 p.m.
What John Edwards Believes
John Kerry's Methodist running mate oversees his church's urban ministries, but can he win evangelicals' votes?
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 07/06/2004 01:00 p.m.
Bush Wants Church Support, Opponents Cry Foul
Plus: Taliban kills Christian in Afghanistan, court rejects judge's ruling in lesbian custody case, and more articles from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Rob Moll
posted 07/02/2004 12:00 p.m.
Christmas in July—Palm Beach Apologizes for Refusing Nativity Scene
Plus: The Episcopal minister who is the new UN ambassador, church growth in Iraq, and more articles from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Rob Moll
posted 07/01/2004 12:00 p.m.
Supreme Court Rejects Internet Porn Law, Promotes Filters
Plus: Judge ordered to put "God" back in courtroom, Britain's shocking abortion statistics, Presbyterians consider gay clergy, and many other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 06/30/2004 12:00 p.m.
Bishops Should Excommunicate Supporters of Iraq War, Says Sojourners
Plus: NAE releases draft statement on civic engagement, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 06/25/2004 12:00 p.m.
Judge's Bible Ban Backfires
Plus: James Dobson isn't cashing in on murderer, Bush expands AIDS initiative, Presbyterians may drop support of Messianic congregation, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 06/24/2004 12:00 p.m.
Korean and Iraqi Christians Killed in Iraq
Plus: Utah court throws out ethnicity-religion limit, the "sexed up" new Bible translation, D.C. hearings on same-sex marriage, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 06/23/2004 12:00 p.m.
Kerry Told to Speak Up, Shut Up About Religion
Plus: British government debates spanking, Pope laments EU Constitution, and other sources from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 06/22/2004 12:00 p.m.
Korean Hostage Was Reportedly Evangelizing in Iraq
Plus: What the leaked NAE statement on politics really says, what the Catholic bishops said about Communion, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 06/21/2004 12:00 p.m.
Debates on Debates on Church Discipline
Catholic bishops will issue statement on Communion as a Matthew 18 lawsuit is reinstated against a Texas Bible church. Plus: Samuel Huntington on why atheists are outsiders, religious leaders apologize for Abu Ghraib, and many other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 06/18/2004 12:00 p.m.
Why Moscow's Ban on Jehovah's Witnesses Is Bad News for All Christians
Plus: Southern Baptists vote down public school exodus resolution, Senate sets vote for Federal Marriage Amendment, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 06/17/2004 12:00 p.m.
Southern Baptists No Longer In, Nor Of, World Alliance
Plus: Pulpit preaching proposal purged, the Inquisition's Comfy Chair, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 06/16/2004 12:00 p.m.
Do Americans Want a Religious Government, or Just a Spiritual One?
The link between the Pledge decision and Time's cover package on religion and the presidential campaign.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 06/15/2004 12:00 p.m.
Supreme Shocker—'Under God' Stays Because of a Technicality
Supreme Court says Michael Newdow doesn't have authority to speak for his daughter. Plus: Reactions from conservative Christian advocacy organizations.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 06/14/2004
Breaking the Speech Limits
How activists are trying to deny democracy, and why a bill designed to extend free speech won't pass.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 06/10/2004
Roy Moore Makes His Case to the U.S. Senate
Plus: Wheaton College's Billy Graham Center catches fire, archbishops bet on NBA finals, Ala. school board retracts "conservative Christian" mandate, U.S. considers more debt relief, and other stories from online news sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 06/09/2004
Language Wars on Liturgy, Abortion, Anglicanism, and Elsewhere
Plus: California's two battles over displaying the cross, Danforth nominated as U.N. ambassador, and other stories from online source around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 06/08/2004
Remembering Ronald Reagan
What Billy Graham, Jim Dobson, Pope John Paul II, and others are saying about the death of the former president—and what he said about evangelicals.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 06/07/2004
Bush Campaign Seeks 'Friendly Congregations'
Plus: One federal judge rules partial-birth abortion ban unconstitutional with two more yet to rule.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 06/03/2004
Evangelicals and Catholics Really Together?
Plus: One federal judge rules partial-birth abortion ban unconstitutional with two more yet to rule.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 06/01/2004
'Costco Church' Fight Finally Over?
Plus: Another California recall?
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 06/01/2004
Federal Appeals Court Backs Ore. Assisted Suicide
Plus: Cattle rustling, not religion, said behind Nigeria riots; Americans United asks IRS to punish Colorado Springs archdiocese for Communion edict; good and bad news out of the Sudan; and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 05/28/2004
Supreme Court Will Hear Death Row Conversion Case
Plus: Nigeria violence spreads despite state of emergency, more on the Communion conundrum, closing Catholic churches, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 05/26/2004
Salvation Army May 'March Out' of NYC
Plus: Chinese Christian leader arrested, California lawmakers revolt against pastor's comment on mothers, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 05/25/2004
The Religious Side of the Abu Ghraib Scandal
As prisoners forced to renounce faith, guards repudiated theirs voluntarily.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 05/24/2004
3,000 Christians Killed in Kano Attacks, Group Says
Plus: Why the success of Christian books is hurting Christian stores; Ugandan Anglican bishop rescued from rebel kidnappers; Tony Campolo joins PETA campaign; and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 05/21/2004
Newsweek catches up to Left Behind
Plus: New religious violence in Nigeria, congressional Catholics on communion, Gwen Shamblin's offices raided, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 05/20/2004
Baylor President Narrowly Survives Regent Vote
Plus: Surprise India election results already improving religious liberty; Nigeria takes drastic measure to stop religious violence; U.K. opens embryonic stem cell bank; and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 05/19/2004
State of Emergency Declared in Nigeria
Plus: Billy Graham suffers serious pelvic fracture, Hezbollah uses The Passion, Sudan blocks aid, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 05/18/2004
On First Day of Legal Gay Marriages, Opponents Take a Moment of Silence
Opponents of gay marriage will largely sit out protests today, and urge others not to vilify homosexuals.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 05/17/2004
Fresh Fighting in Nigeria—Death Estimates Now Over 1,000
Plus: Hundreds of stories from online stories around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 05/14/2004
Nigerian Christians Say Nearly 600 Killed In This Week's Riots
Plus: All of the week's religion news is coming up.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 05/14/2004
Jim Dobson's New Political Organization
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 05/13/2004
Plus: Christian organizations blame porn for abuse at Abu Ghraib.
Eye-for-Eye Religious Violence Blinds Nigeria
Muslims retaliate against retaliatory attack, leaving many casualties.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 05/11/2004
Rounding Up the Few Christian Voices on the Iraq Prison Scandal
Sojourners says Rumsfeld should go, World says he should stay, and Christian Peacemaker Teams says there's a bigger story untold.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 05/11/2004
Alistair Begg—Pastor, Movie Star
When the Bible and pastors go hip.
Compiled by Rob Moll
posted 05/10/2004
Catholic Life Group to Spend $500,000 Denouncing Kerry-friendly Bishops
Plus: Southern Baptists propose public school boycott, more on the possible Methodist church spilt, death toll rises in Nigeria, faith in China, and more articles from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Rob Moll
posted 05/07/2004
Is the National Day of Prayer Too Political?
Plus: Babies born for stem cell use, faith-based prisons, Frank Schaeffer on the military, censoring films, and more articles from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Rob Moll
posted 05/06/2004
Nigerian Christians Attack Muslims, Kill Dozens
Plus: Sudan elected to U.N. human-rights commission, Muslims, mosques, and churches in Europe, Christians in India, and more articles from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Rob Moll
posted 05/05/2004
Presbyterian Court Says Church Doesn't Ban Gay Marriages
Plus: More from the UMC Conference, opposing gay marriage, religious violence in Nigeria and Indonesia, and the National Day of Prayer.
Compiled by Rob Moll
posted 05/04/2004
Methodist Council Says Homosexuality Is 'Incompatible' with Christian Teaching
Further ruling could all but overturn the acquittal of a homosexual minister.
Compiled by Rob Moll
posted 05/03/2004
Couple Charged with $5 Million Fraud Appealing to Christian Investors
Plus: Combating anti-Semitism in Europe, sharia law in Canada
Compiled by Rob Moll
posted 04/30/2004
The Bible as Canadian Hate Literature
Plus: Attacks on churches in Indonesia, Muslim violence in Thailand, more Sharia in Nigeria, PBS investigates Bush's faith, and more articles from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Rob Moll
posted 04/29/2004
Day of Prayer Breakfast Canceled Over Inclusiveness Debate
Plus: Students suspended for T-shirts opposing homosexuality, the Supreme Court's controversial rejection of the VMI prayer case, debunking The Da Vinci Code and Hitler's Pope, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 04/28/2004
Death Toll Rises Above 30 As Unholy War Continues in Indonesia
Plus: Toledo priest accused of killing nun, Britain's new religious education guidelines, looking for Noah's ark, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 04/27/2004
A Call to Respect Evangelicals Rises from U.S. News and The New York Times
Jeff Sheler returns to his old magazine, and Nicholas Kristof returns to old subject matter.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 04/26/2004
Lutheran Church Abuse Victims Receive $69 Million Settlement
Plus: Former Archbishop of Canterbury says Anglican Communion in danger, Pope says to ban pro-abortion politicians from communion, mouse gives virgin birth, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Rob Moll
posted 04/23/2004
Mich., Wisc. to Give Doctors Freedom of Conscience
Plus: The new Gospel Music Channel, Iraq military chaplains, 11 suspects go to trial in Indonesia for attacks on Christians, and more articles from online sources around the world.
BCompiled by Rob Moll
posted 04/22/2004
Gay Marriage Ends (For Now)
Plus: Archbishop of Canterbury calls for politicians to "admit error or miscalculation" on Iraq.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 04/21/2004
China Cracks Down on Christian Music
Plus: Support gambling or be fired, newly promoted Jeffrey John promotes gay unions, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 04/20/2004
IRS Raids Home and Business of Creationist
Plus: Terror at a Pittsburgh church, England's gay priest gets a top position, and other stories from online sources around the world
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 04/19/2004
Christian University Under Fire for Firing Gay Professors
Plus: African Anglicans reject U.S. funds, no news is much news for Kerry's meeting with the cardinal, American missionaries shot in Guatemala and other stories (not all of them about homosexuality, we promise) from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 04/16/2004
Nigeria Bans TV Miracles, Considers Taxing Churches
Plus: Three more Lutheran congregations appoint homosexual clergy, world's oldest worker retires, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 04/15/2004
Judge Orders Scientology Critic to Pay Church $500,000
Plus: Remembering the sack of Constantinople, criminal evangelistic strategies, Heather Mercer heads to Iraq, The Passion soundtrack goes gold, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 04/14/2004
Survey Gets Specific on Evangelical Attitudes—and Finds We Like the Pope Better than Robertson or Falwell
Plus: An after-Easter deluge of religion articles, including coverage of attacks on an Indonesia church, Iraq hostages, the Shroud of Turin, and the hope of Easter.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 04/13/2004
Communion Watch Continues
Why John Kerry probably won't be denied any time soon.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 04/12/2004
Sudan Peace Stalled Again by Possible Genocide
Plus: Easter, Australia rejects Christian asylum from Iran, gay marriage in the church, and more articles from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Rob Moll
posted 04/08/2004
Report Says 1,500 Christians Killed in Last Month's Nigeria Attacks
Plus: Remembering Rwanda, Kerry fights back on religion, doctors testify about abortion pain, and many other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 04/07/2004
Holy Weeklies After The Passion
Time does the atonement, Newsweek looks at pastors' porn, and The New Yorker breaks the bone box.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 04/05/2004
'The United States of America Is Building a Culture of Life'
Plus: Converting to 'evangelism,' bioethics council on reproductive technologies, Pope says feeding tubes a "moral obligation," and other stories
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 04/02/2004
Another Missionary Killed in Uganda
Plus: Tex. pharmacist refuses to fill birth control pills, guilty verdict in NZ euthanasia case, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 04/01/2004
U.S. Knew About Rwanda Genocide Almost Immediately
Plus: The pilfered Passion, one in five British pregnancies ends in abortion, church leaders who don't believe in hell, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 03/31/2004
Passion Provokes Neo-Nazi Confession
Plus: Jesus returns (in the latest Left Behind novel), partial-birth abortion ban in court, Boise commandments monument moved from public park, Massachusetts gay marriage ban goes forward, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 03/30/2004
Kerry's Religion Is Today's Big Politics Story
Plus: Partial-birth abortion ban goes to court three times today, remembering Rwanda's genocide, Moscow bans Jehovah's Witnesses, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 03/29/2004
Senate Passes Fetal Homicide Bill
Plus: Former Archbishop of Canterbury criticizes Islam, The Passion of The Christ opens overseas, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 03/26/2004
Atheist Dad in 'Under God' Case Literally Applauded, But Likely to Lose
Supreme Court justices will probably overturn ruling, but maybe without addressing Pledge issues.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 03/25/2004
Pre-Weblog: Court Says S.C. 'Choose Life' License Plates Unconstitutional
Plus links to articles about financial scams, the Pope's second autobiography, Iraq missionaries, and other subjects from online media sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 03/25/2004
Dozens of Churches Destroyed in Kosovo
Plus: Critics of partial-birth abortion win a few battles, 'Under God' case goes to the Supreme Court, U.S. criticizes China rights, injured Baptist aid worker returns to U.S., and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 03/24/2004
Federal Marriage Amendment Reworded to Allow Civil Unions
Plus: Time profiles Rick Warren, Christian Coalition reportedly not paying its bills, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 03/23/2004
Methodist Court Acquits Homosexual Minister
Jury says church language on incompatibility of homosexuality with Christian teaching is too weak.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 03/22/2004
Muslim Youths Raze Four Nigerian Churches
Plus: Christian Legal Society chapter sues Ohio State, USA Today issues major report on Jack Kelley, and many other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 03/19/2004
Methodist Trial Opens With Arrests, Comparison to Crucifixion
Plus: Foursquare Gospel leaders resign over Ponzi scheme involvement; remembering the Baptists killed in Iraq, and many other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 03/18/2004
Church Vans to Be Safer
Plus: More on the Baptists killed in Iraq, euthanasia debate in New Zealand, the best-selling artist of all-time's comeback, "Choose Life" license plates, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 03/17/2004
Four Southern Baptist Aid Workers Killed in Iraq
Plus: While Unitarian ministers are arrested by police for gay marriages, a wed lesbian faces a church trial for being a minister, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 03/16/2004
Coming Attractions
What the success of The Passion of The Christ may mean for future films.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 03/15/2004
Bush Addresses Evangelicals; Gay Marriage Halted in Calif., Gay Marriage Ban Proposed in Mass.
Plus: Hundreds of other stories from online sources around the world
Compiled by Rob Moll
posted 03/11/2004
Weblog Breaks Down, Passion It Is, Sorta
Plus: prayer and evolution in schools, Jessica Simpson's religious upbringing, Jesus with poseable arms, and more stories from online sources around the world.
Compiled by Rob Moll
posted 03/11/2004
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