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Christian Right Intensifies Focus on Obama
(AP) Terrorist strikes on American cities. Gay marriage in every state. Obstetricians required to perform abortions. Restrictions on Christian radio and home schooling. Focus on the Family Action says all are plausible...[more]
'National Catholics for McCain' Rallied in Ohio on Monday
(IN) On Monday, over 100 prominent Catholics from around the nation came together to support John McCain for president. National Catholics for McCain is a grassroots organization dedicated to bringing Catholics...[more]
Ohioan Known as 'Joe the Plumber' Endorses McCain
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) "Joe the Plumber" endorsed John McCain's presidential campaign during a rally in Columbus today. The small business aspirant and overnight media sensation said Barack Obama would make...[more]
Letter to Obama Asks for Answer on Parental Involvement Laws
(FNF) Americans United for Life Action has sent a letter to Barack Obama asking him why he opposes parental involvement laws that are designed to help protect young girls from becoming the victims of sexual predators. The...[more]
Episcopal Bishops Oppose Measure to Ban Gay Marriage
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) California's Episcopal bishops are opposing a measure on next week's ballot that would overturn the court-ordered right to same-sex marriage. Proposition 8 would amend the state constitution to say...[more]
Ohio Students Chain Selves to Pole Over Flag
VINCENT, Ohio (AP) A principal in southeast Ohio says two brothers are serving 10-day suspensions after chaining themselves to a high school flagpole for about five hours. Robert and Kenneth Grady complained Monday that no...[more]
Bishop Chastises Michigan's Catholic Governor
LANSING, Mich. (AP) The Roman Catholic bishop of Lansing has chastised Gov. Jennifer Granholm for her remarks in favor of a ballot proposal expanding embryonic stem cell research in Michigan. The governor said Sunday...[more]
Group Releases Anti-Obama DVD in 5 Newspapers
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Amid the coupons and sales flyers, some newspaper readers in Ohio, Florida and Nevada this week will find an anti-Barack Obama DVD. The DVD, produced by a Washington-based advocacy group, will be...[more]
Ohio Court Rules that Agencies Must Offer Voter Applications
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) A federal appeals court has ruled that Ohio officials are responsible for making sure local social service agencies provide voter registration opportunities. The US Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals in...[more]
Expert Says Obama May Win Undecided Christian Voters
(CNN) Many evangelical voters may have already decided to cast a ballot for Republican John McCain. But CNN contributor David Brody says Democrat Barack Obama still has a chance at winning over plenty of undecided...[more]
Group Complains Ohio Park Nativity is Illegal
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) An activist group says an annual Nativity scene at a state park in north-central Ohio violates the separation of church and state and should be discontinued. In a letter, the Madison, Wis.-based Freedom...[more]
Warren's Endorsement Boosts Marriage Amendment
(OneNewsNow) One of the Christian pastors leading the effort to pass California's marriage protection amendment says Rick Warren's endorsement of Proposition 8 provides a big boost before Election Day. The Purpose Driven...[more]
Ohio Teacher, Student Tell Different Stories
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio (AP) A central Ohio student has testified that his teacher burned the image of a cross on his arm, but the teacher spoke at the same hearing and denied any mark was left. Science teacher John Freshwater is...[more]
Appeals Court Upholds Cobb County Prayers
ATLANTA (AP) A federal appeals court has upheld a Georgia county's practice of letting clergy open meetings with Christian prayers, saying the judiciary should not start editing prayers. The three-judge panel voted 2-1...[more]
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