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Family News in Focus 05-12-2008
Monday, May 12, 2008
  • 9th Circuit Court of Appeals Rules Washington State Pharmacists can follow their conscience on doling out abortion drugs for now
  • Group of gay protesters shouted down guest speaker on Smith College Campus who says same-sex attraction can be changed
  • Liberty Council is reminding schools and graduates that it's OK to pray at upcoming ceremonies
  • Abortion giant Planned Parenthood used this year's Mother's Day as fundraising opportunity
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  • Congressional leaders tried to stack panel on embryonic stem cell research. Pro-life voices were still able to speak out
  • Researchers using adult stem cells to restart immune system of Multiple Sclerosis patients have seen remarkable rate in remissions from deadly disease
  • Pro-life congressman has been tapped to head Republican platform committee
  • American Psychiatric Association is backing out of debate on homosexuality under pressure from gay activists
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  • New York's highest court has ruled gay marriages performed outside state must be recognized
  • Program at Georgia Tech that was critical of Christianity has been chastised by a federal court
  • Seventy-thousand complaints about internet obscenity have been filed with the Department of Justice. None have been prosecuted
  • Homeschoolers are wading into film business and getting boost from former Hollywood producers
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    Family News in Focus 05-07-2008
    5/7/2008 - Wednesday
  • Pro-family leaders will be carrying a petition with them to a meeting about in-room porn with Marriott Hotels
  • Taxpayers are footing bill in Maine for class aimed at boys and put on by gay activists
  • There was a memorial service Saturday for more than 20 aborted babies found in Detroit dumpster
  • States are looking at Academic Freedom Bills that allow criticism of evolution to be openly discussed in classroom
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  • Kansas Supreme Court has given go-ahead in suit that could bring down Planned Parenthood
  • Congress passed bill that will protect your privacy rights when it comes to genetic tests
  • Investigations into sexually-oriented businesses find they are magnet for all manner of crime
  • Gay rights organization Human Rights Campaign is gearing up for 2008 elections
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  • Tennessee legislature has shot down pro-life amendment to state constitution
  • Sexual predators are using internet connected video games to stalk their prey
  • School choice movement is growing. State legislatures are providing money to families who prefer sending their children to private schools
  • Former lotto winner has died in misery and ruin. When it comes to gambling, be careful what you wish for
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  • ACLU is teaming with Oregon booksellers to legalize sale of pornography to minors
  • Grand Theft Auto IV, one of the most objectionable video games today, is now on shelves
  • Bank robber who shot teller carrying pre-born twins will not face stiff penalties for death of the babies
  • Library district in California is helping patrons who want to view pornography find privacy
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  • Today is the National Day of Prayer. People of faith from all across the country are seeking God's guidance and blessing
  • As goes the Christian vote, so goes family-friendly legislation
  • Planned Parenthood is trying to fool people into believing college students have to choose between contraceptives and food
  • Focus on the Family Daily Broadcast has been nominated to the National Radio Hall of Fame
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    Family News in Focus 04-30-2008
    4/30/2008 - Wednesday
  • Kansas judge rejected District Attorney Phill Kline’s request for abortion records
  • Two pro-gambling measures were defeated in South Carolina last week adding to trend nationwide
  • California will be sinking 43 million dollars into research center for destructive embryonic stem cell research
  • US mortgage crisis could be contributing to a rise in divorce, researches say
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  • There's new push to attach Hate Crimes legislation to defense spending bill. Pro-family groups say it's dirty pool
  • There was an unbelievable admission by pro-condom sex educators at Congressional hearing last week
  • Pentagon is investing a quarter billion dollars into adult stem cell research they hope will help wounded soldiers
  • Focus on the Family launches Turn Signal, a daily video news broadcast. It will tackle timely issues from conservative point of view
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  • US government says its losing battle against Internet child pornography
  • eHarmony, the popular dating site, has pulled offensive article from its web site and issued apology
  • Judges in several states are suing for their right to participate in voter guides
  • Activists around country are challenging biblical mandate "spare the rod, spoil the child' Wednesday, on National SpankOut Day
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  • 7th Circuit Court of Appeals is allowing an Illinois teen to wear t-shirt to school that reads Be Happy, Not Gay
  • Atheist Michael Newdow visited Focus on the Family campus this week for debate on First Amendment
  • First of its kind conference on embryo adoption is set for next month in Washington DC
  • National Day of Prayer is sponsoring a car in this weekend's NASCAR race in Talladega, Alabama
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    Family News in Focus 04-24-2008
    4/24/2008 - Thursday
  • Pro-homosexual Day of Silence is tomorrow. Monday Christian students will give their answer – the Day of Truth
  • Israeli high court has ruled Messianic Jews, Jews who believed Jesus Christ is the promised Messiah, can become citizens of Israel
  • Marriott hotel chain has agreed to meet with family groups concerned with in-room pornography
  • American Psychiatric Association has agreed to debate on therapy for people struggling with same-sex attraction
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    Family News in Focus 04-23-2008
    4/23/2008 - Wednesday
  • Look at abstinence education studies finds most of them are positive about practice
  • College campuses have few resources to help pregnant women choose life for their pre-born children
  • Focus on the Family hosts debate between atheist Michael Newdow and Focus' Chris Leland
  • According to poll 'millennials,' or twenty-somethings, show lot of respect for traditional values
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  • Vermont commission has reported back to state legislature on gay marriage. It stopped short of endorsing the institution
  • Students in an Ohio school organize "Bring Your Bible to School Day" to help teacher who had been ordered to remove a Bible from his desk
  • Audiences are reacting with enthusiasm after seeing the movie, "Expelled"
  • Churches are starting to tackle once-taboo subject of sex from pulpit in wake of a fallen culture
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  • Bill to grant tax credit to researchers who concentrate on ethical research introduced in Congress
  • No one questions the harm to society of obscenity and child pornography. Pro-family group is pointing out milder forms can lead to child molestation
  • Group of Houston pastors are turning tables on Americans United for Separation of Church and State – reporting them to IRS
  • It's harder than ever to have THE talk with your kids in culture that's bombarding them with immoral sexual message
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  • Congressional bill aims to stop Department of Justice from selling pornography on military bases
  • Dating site eHarmony continues its slide to the immoral by featuring tips on one night stand
  • Congress is considering bill to legalize on-line gambling. Family groups are opposing idea
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    Family News in Focus 04-17-2008
    4/17/2008 - Thursday
  • US Supreme Court upholds lower court ruling, allowing juries to consider Scripture when looking for decision
  • Podcasting is becoming a useful tool by both large and not-so-large ministries
  • Washington Times poll finds strong majority of Americans believe politicians "embellish the truth"
  • Small church pastors face tremendous challenges according to study from LifeWay Research
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    Family News in Focus 04-16-2008
    4/16/2008 - Wednesday
  • Idaho is first state to pass law criminalizing coercion of young women to get an abortion
  • California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has done an about face on his support for state constitutional marriage amendment. He now opposes it
  • Every statistic has a face. Amanda Stahnke is one of many who have needed government assistance after divorce
  • Kids are using their camera-ready cell phones to augment their dating relationships by snapping and sending nude photos of themselves
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  • Breakdown of family and out of wedlock births have cost US taxpayers one trillion dollars over last decade, according to new study
  • California lawmakers try to reverse legislation mandating homosexual curriculum
  • Majority of Americans want next president to take hard line on obscenity, according to new poll
  • British pro-life group is suing internet giant Google for refusing to run its ads
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