It’s being touted as another coming-of-age story, and this time it’s about 20th century icon and evangelist Billy Graham.

 As you can imagine, there is a lot of talk around AFA these days about the presidential race. As we go to press with this issue of the AFA Journal, much of the conversation has to do with Sen. John McCain’s choice of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate.

A U.S. Census Bureau survey reported in August that the percentage of women who have reached the end of their child-bearing years without having a child has doubled – from 10% to 20% – over the last three decades.

Saving God, a gripping and heart-wrenching film from Cloud Ten Pictures and Clear Entertainment, will release October 14 on DVD and into churches.

Ever wonder why there are so many denominations in America? Ever think it might actually be good for Christianity that there are?

The Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) offers homeschooling parents practical pointers on evaluating their high school students’ credits, a critical step in preparing them for admission to college.

Almost all experts agree the dramatic increase in the sexual exploitation of children is directly linked to the advent of the Internet.

   U.S. District Judge James Otero ruled August 8 that, in its admission standards, the University of California (UC) may deny acceptance of Christian-based high school textbooks. The ruling upholds UC’s refusal of admission to some student applicants whose high school texts rejected evolution and said the Bible is infallible.

 Maridel Sandberg is almost 50 years old. She is a wife, the mother of eight children, ages 5 to 27, and a grandmother of three. She has children and grandchildren the same age. She’s been potty training for 24 years, and this is the first time in 27 years that she has no children at home during the school year.

Despite the concerns of many Christians, McDonald’s continues to promote the homosexual agenda.
AFA has learned that McDonald’s is helping sponsor the 2008 Annual Out and Equal Workplace Summit, scheduled September 10-13. According to Out and Equal’s Web site, the summit trains gay employees to “create an inclusive workplace.”

   Miami, Florida, officials ordered a live, homosexual pornographic Web site shut down after the Code Enforcement Board declared it an adult business. The site operates out of a home in a residential neighborhood, yet the city has still encountered legal obstacles in attempts to shut it down.

 Hounddog, a controversial film scheduled to open in theaters in September, produced a lot of press from the time of its filming to its appearance at film festivals and now its appearance in theaters. The controversy swirls around the on-screen nude dancing and rape of a young girl.

West Virginia activist Bruce Barilla launched a one-man movement in 2003 to educate and motivate citizens regarding the legal display of Nativity scenes in public settings during the Christmas season.

 Bibles For the Blind International (BFB) has produced the braille Bible for almost 25 years and has shipped Bibles without charge to more than 37 countries and most U.S. states. BFB is an Indiana-based ministry directed by Keith Reedy.

A Staunton, Virginia, video store was fined August 15 for selling an obscene DVD. A jury viewed two DVDs from After Hours Video, then convicted store owner Rick Krial of one misdemeanor count of pandering obscenity.

A large tour bus pulls in front of the Indiana State Capitol, the words “United States of America” boldly emblazoned on the sides. People instantly start milling around, snapping pictures, chatting to each other excitedly. “Is it  Senator John McCain or Senator Barack Obama?” they ask. No, it’s Prayer Force One on a cross-country crusade to unite Americans in prayer for the nation.

Local citizens say prayer was a key to the demise of Café Risque, a strip club in Lavonia, Georgia, in late July. The cafe opened six years ago. Lacking an ordinance to regulate sexually oriented businesses, the city had lost a series of legal skirmishes seeking to close the cafe. Finally, local Christians turned to prayer.

Some very interesting – and provocative – comments were made by both major presidential candidates when they were interviewed in August by Pastor Rick Warren, well known for his best-selling book The Purpose Driven Life.

The upcoming Proposition 8 referendum in California will largely determine the future of same-sex marriage across the nation. AFA Journal publishes the following sermon by Pastor John Piper of Bethlehem Baptist Church,  Minneapolis, Minnesota, to help Christians respond Biblically  to this controversial issue.

During this election cycle, it is easy to find a candidate talking about morality and values. In fact, a recent Barna Group survey said nearly 55% of adults discuss moral issues on a weekly basis.

Eternal Perspective Ministry (www.epm.org) offers pro-life, stewardship and Christian integrity resources in ever-broadening circles.

 The four major television networks have declared war on decency by suing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) according to Don Wildmon, chairman of AFA.