An intellectual tsunami occurred last year, and the waves of the tremendous upheaval are beginning to reach the shores of academia. In late 2004, Anthony Flew announced to the world that he could no longer hold to his lifetime commitment to atheism and now believes that the universe was created. The English philosopher is one
Susan Jones CNSNews.com January 13, 2005 President Bush can protect Social Security by ‘curing’ abortion, a pro-life group says. The American Life League is running a full-page newspaper ad in Thursday’s Washington Times, explaining that since 1973, more than 50 million babies have been killed through abortion. ‘Those are the very babies that, today, would
Thursday, Jan. 13, 2005 The Christian Post An Iranian man who sought asylum in Australia after converting from Islam to Christianity has been deported to Tehran, a refugee advocacy group said Wednesday. According to Refugee Action Coalition, the man�whose identity was not released due to fears for his safety has a ‘high likelihood’ of being
Ahto Lobjakas Strasbourg/Brussels 13 January 2005 (RFE/RL) The United States must accommodate a more ambitious European Union. That was the main message that emerged yesterday from a European Parliament debate in Strasbourg on the state of EU-U.S. relations. Attended by representatives of member states and the European Commission, the debate also highlighted the importance of
Jim Brown January 13, 2005 AgapePress A Christian attorney says a federal judge has joined the ACLU in its crusade against critical thinking by ruling that a suburban Atlanta school district must remove an evolution disclaimer from science books. On Thursday (January 13), U.S. District Court Judge Clarence Cooper ordered the Cobb County Board of
Associated Press Jan. 12, 2005 11:00 AM Villagers digging in China’s rich fossil beds have uncovered the preserved remains of a tiny dinosaur in the belly of a mammal, a startling discovery for scientists who have long believed early mammals couldn’t possibly attack and eat a dinosaur. Scientists say the animal’s last meal probably is
Students will be made aware of gaps/problems in Darwin’s Theory and of other theories of evolution including, but not limited to, Intelligent Design. The Origins of Life is not taught. The Pennsylvania Academic Standards require students to learn about Darwin’s Theory of Evolution and eventually to take a standardized test of which evolution is a
Agape Press 12 Jan 2005 In Philadelphia, the case of five pro-family activists, one of whom is a minor, charged in connection with sharing the gospel at a homosexual event is back before the courts today (January 12). The three felonies and five misdemeanors that are leveled at the four adult activists could add up
Jim Brown January 12, 2005 AgapePress The Texas Supreme Court has heard oral arguments in a landmark religious liberty case that will determine whether seminaries will be regulated by the state. Under current Texas law, seminaries cannot issue degrees unless the state government approves their curriculum, professors, and board. Tyndale Seminary was recently fined $173,000
By Allie Martin and Jenni Parker January 12, 2005 AgapePress Thanks to a legal group that specializes in defending religious freedom and other constitutional rights, visitors to one of the most historic sites in Texas are once again able to pray without the threat of arrest. For more than six years, pastors and staff of