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‘Parent 1’ and ‘Parent 2’ Could Legally Replace ‘Mom’ and ‘Dad’ in France
The Washington Times reports on a story that first surfaced several weeks ago:
If France’s new Socialist government has its way, mothers and fathers will cease to exist — in legal papers, that is.
Biden: ‘My Religion Defines My Life;’ Pope: ‘There Is a Grave and Clear Obligation to Oppose’ Legalized Abortion
Billy Graham Offers Prayer And Help To Mitt Romney
VP Debate: Biden, Ryan Talk Catholic Faith, Abortion, Religious Liberties
The Christian Post reports:
During one of the more sober moments of Thursday night’s otherwise contentious debate, Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan revealed that they share the belief that life begins at conception. But where the Catholic candidates diverge is on how those beliefs should influence policy.
Evangelical Leaders Try to Get Out Christian Conservative Vote Despite Objections to Mormonism
“In poll after poll,” reports the Associated Press, “evangelicals have overwhelmingly said they would back the Republican presidential nominee despite theological differences with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. But what had been thought of as a hypothetical question for American evangelicals for years, Southern Baptist leader Al Mohler said recently, is now a reality with this election and is being tested in a contest that will likely be decided by slim margins.”
Six Percent of Atheists and Agnostics Pray Every Day
Pope Prays in Arabic for First Time
Southern Poverty Law Center Pushes Homosexual Tolerance to Elementary Students with ‘Mix It Up’ Day
Christian News Network reports:
On Tuesday, October 30th, over 2,000 public and private schools across the United States are scheduled to participate in an observance spearheaded by the Southern Poverty Law Center, which begins at, but is not limited to, lunchtime. It focuses on encouraging youth to meet up with and affirm those who are different from them, not only persons of various races and ethnicities, but also those who are openly homosexual.
One-Third Of Adults Under 30 Have No Religious Affiliation
Elephant Room Curator James MacDonald And The Elephants Debt
C.J. Mahaney & Sovereign Grace Church Bring History, Controversy To New Louisville Launch
U.S. Congressman: Evolution, Big Bang Are ‘Lies Straight From the Pit of Hell’
Christian News Network reports:
Republican Representative Paul Broun from Georgia was speaking to a group of Christians at a sportsmen’s banquet at Liberty Baptist Church in Hartwell when he made the statement. In addition to talking to the gathering about his experiences in hunting, he referenced his belief in the Creator.
Catholic Leaders Gather to Counter Decline of Faith
Mormons Lower the Age Requirement for Missionary Service
Planned Parenthood Challenged for Dismantling Families
Christian Newswire reports:
The Virginia Coalition for Life, in partnership with The Radiance Foundation, has launched a bold ad campaign to challenge the abortion industry and the culture of fatherlessness that it has fostered. Throughout October in the Hampton Roads area, 21 billboards and over 100 bus and light rail posters will declare the message: “Fatherhood Begins in the Womb”
Mormon Mitt Romney: ‘We’re All Children of the Same God’
Study: Number of Gay Characters on TV at All-time High
A new study shows that Hollywood has included a significant number of gay, lesbian and bisexual characters into its programming in what many people see as an effort to normalize sexual perversion. The study, “Where We Are on TV,” reported that “4.4 percent of actors appearing regularly on prime-time network drama and comedy series during the 2012-13 season will portray lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender characters. This is up from 2.9 percent in 2011, which saw a dip in what had been a growing annual trend.”
Notorious Abortionist’s Secret Late-Term Child-Killing Operation Shut Down
Ex-Papal Butler’s Jail Cell Adequate?
Paolo Gabriele claims he was “divinely inspired to bring the church back on the right track” by leaking copies of sensitive papers to an Italian journalist. UPI now reports that Gabriele “testified in a Vatican courtroom Tuesday his jail cell was so cramped that he couldn’t extend his arms and that the light was never turned off during his first 20 days of detention before he was transferred to a larger cell.”
France to Cover 100 Percent of Abortion Costs
Group Sues California Over Bill Banning Reparative Therapy for Gay Teens
Group of African Americans Forming “New Independent Christian Party”
A coalition of African American clergy announced that they cannot support either political parties so they have formed the New Independent Christian Party. According to their website they intend to “promote Christian values and address the issues and concerns in the forefront of American lives” and “advocate for the Christian agenda and rights.” In a press release they state:
There does not exist a reliable political party that purely represents the overall Christian agenda in America. We can neither ignore the overwhelming contrast to our Godly principles of the marriage equality and abortion rights agendas, which the Democrats strongly support, nor can we be oblivious to the arrogant, greedy, unsympathetic Pharisaic practices of the Republicans.
Pastor Robert Jeffress Warns Romney of Losing Evangelical Base on Social Issues
Election 2012: Obama & Romney on Abortion
Baptist Press reports:
President Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney differ on a wide range of significant issues, with abortion being among the most substantial.
They are so far apart, in fact, that Obama’s campaign made abortion an issue in campaign TV ads and at the Democratic National Convention, where at least 25 speakers referenced Obama’s pro-choice and Romney’s pro-life views.