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Marriott officials meet with pro-family leaders

Jody Brown — Wed, 14 May 2008 20:59:40 GMT

Pro-family leaders have wrapped up what is being called a "productive" meeting with officials of Marriott International.

Taking 'sedation' to an extreme

Jody Brown — Wed, 14 May 2008 21:02:05 GMT

"Terminal sedation" is legal -- and it's being used to circumvent bans on doctor-assisted suicide, according to a group that monitors euthanasia practices.

'Conservative' Democrat's victory no surprise

Jody Brown — Wed, 14 May 2008 16:54:49 GMT

A GOP pollster and consultant Dave Woodard says the eight-point victory by Mississippi Democrat Travis Childers in a traditionally Republican congressional district is an "ominous sign" for Republicans in November.

'Global warming' gets the blame for Nargis

Jody Brown — Wed, 14 May 2008 15:27:59 GMT

Al Gore is catching heat again, this time over recent remarks he made about the Myanmar cyclone.

Clinton wins large but symbolic victory in W.Va.

Marty Cooper — Wed, 14 May 2008 18:49:43 GMT

CHARLESTON, W.V. (AP)- Hillary Rodham Clinton won a large but largely symbolic victory in the West Virginia primary Tuesday over Barack Obama, still the leader and closing in on the Democratic presidential nomination. The Associated Press made its call based on surveys of voters as they left the polls.

West Virginia Democratic primary results

Marty Cooper — Wed, 14 May 2008 19:02:12 GMT

WV primary results

Evangelism during Olympics in question

Peter Chagnon — Tue, 13 May 2008 22:54:52 GMT

The son of Billy Graham has been preaching and meeting with government officials in China -- and he created somewhat of a storm in recent comments to Chinese press.

Trial delayed for Uyghur Christian in China

Jody Brown — Wed, 14 May 2008 13:41:55 GMT

Court officials in Kashgar, Xinjiang province may soon decide the fate of Uyghur Christian Alimjan Yimit, arrested on January 12 and accused of "endangering national security."

Hagee apologizes to Roman Catholics

Marty Cooper — Wed, 14 May 2008 18:56:47 GMT

John Hagee, an influential Texas televangelist who endorsed John McCain, apologized to Catholics Tuesday for his stinging criticism of the Roman Catholic Church and for having "emphasized the darkest chapters in the history of Catholic and Protestant relations with the Jews."

India: 'Anti-Conversion' Law Takes Effect In Fifth State

Faith Riley — Tue, 13 May 2008 17:08:27 GMT

NEW DELHI, April 28 (Compass Direct News) – The Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Gujarat state has implemented an “anti-conversion” law passed in 2003, increasing Christians’ fears that it will open the door to false accusations by Hindu extremists.