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August 30 2007 By virtueonline National Council of Churches General Secretary Solidified Finances,Not Ecumenism

IRD President James Tonkowich commented,

"Edgar's view of the church's role in society usually involved a more expansive federal government. While some hailed him as a prophetic voice on issues of war, poverty and environment, what he advocated exclusively pointed to liberal politics and human institutions as the answer.

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August 24 2007 By virtueonline Christian Disobedience - by Lawrence Henry

The WCC wants to create "what they call a Christian code of conduct on religious conversion."

THE REVEREND DR. HANS UCKO, who sounds like a Swede, told Roberts that such a "code of conduct" for Christian missionaries would "dissociate ourselves from anything that targeted children" or other "vulnerable" people. Under the proposed code, evangelizers could not offer rides, money, or promises of higher education.

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August 22 2007 By virtueonline Survey: Evangelicals Worry Most Over Health of Churches

Among various groups - including conservatives and liberals and blacks and whites - the latest Barna survey found that the most radical differences of opinion on what needs to change in America were between evangelicals and those who are not born-again Christians.

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August 20 2007 By virtueonline Radical Gay Activist: 'We Lose'

How'd she do it?

Here's what she said this week:

"These young women see sexuality as a fluid thing," said National Gay and Lesbian Task Force spokeswoman Roberta Sklar. "It's not just between your legs. These relationships are physical, emotional and intellectual, and the boundaries are not hard set," she said.

Sklar said a growing number of young women have a "more flexible view" of their sexual partners, and their early choices of gender may not be a "fixed path."

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August 18 2007 By virtueonline Why College Doesn't Turn Kids Secular

CT: You point out in the article that James Davison Hunter, a man with no hostility toward faith, once argued that the claim that higher education secularizes is "well-established." It seems almost like common sense. What led you to investigate the question and then to dispute the traditional reading?

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August 18 2007 By virtueonline Forced Education in Homosexuality and Evolution Leads to Exodus of Mennonites

Quebec Education Ministry Spokesman Francois Lefebvre told LifeSiteNews.com that the province has two requirements for approval of private schools. "That the teachers are certified and that the provincial curriculum which is mandatory in all Quebec schools is followed," he said.

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August 15 2007 By virtueonline DALLAS: Church won't hold funeral for gay man

Also Online Blog: Clarifyng one point Tell us: Do you think the church's decision was justifiable?

Mr. Sinclair, 46, died Monday. He was a native of Fort Worth, a Navy veteran who served in Desert Storm helping rescuers find downed pilots, and a singer in the Turtle Creek Chorale, said his mother, Eva Bowers. He did not belong to a church.

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August 14 2007 By virtueonline Pentecostals Launch 'Revolutionary' Church Planting Thrust

"MX9 will be a great catalyst to help us move forward in our calling as Christians to fulfill the Great Commission," said U.S. Missions Executive Director Alton Garrison, who was elected last week at the General Council.

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August 14 2007 By virtueonline ENGLAND: School cannot sack head in 'gay marriage'

Pope Benedict XVI has called civil partnerships "anarchic" and a danger to the family.

The couple, who live together, had a reception in a parish centre.

Local Catholics and family campaigners have urged the authorities to take action over the "scandal".

One churchgoer said: "Senior officials are aware of this yet they have done nothing. It's unacceptable."

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August 14 2007 By virtueonline OCEAN GROVE, NJ: Christian Ministry Files Suit

The ministry had previously allowed this facility to be used for wedding ceremonies. However, a lesbian couple recently filed a complaint with the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights claiming they were discriminated against when the ministry denied their request to use the facility.

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