Prop. 8 Ruled Unconstitutional, Likely to Go to Supreme Court

Wednesday, February 08, 2012

A California appeals court made a stunning proclamation on Tuesday, ruling that California’s voter-backed Proposition 8 –which defines marriage as being between a man and a woman- is unconstitutional.

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Faith Groups, NGO’s Urge Congress to Reauthorize Women Protection Act

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Over 150 faith and non-profit groups have signed a letter to Congress urging them to reauthorize a 1994 law that will help protect women against violence.

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German Christian Media Leaders Convene over Media Challenges

Saturday, January 21, 2012

Markus Braeuer, Media Advisor to the Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD), laments the decrease of religious knowledge in popular media in Germany at a speech opening a Christian Media Convention in Swabia, according to the Evangelical Press Service (epd).

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Ring of Prayer at St. Paul's Will Damage Reputation of Church?

Saturday, January 21, 2012

In support of the Occupy London Stock Exchange movement over 250 Christians signed up for a “ring of prayer” standby to prevent the eviction of the protester's largest campsite in central London surrounding St. Paul's Cathedral.

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Churches Should Be ‘Safe Spaces’ to Discuss Health Issues say Leaders

Thursday, January 19, 2012

An international group of faith leaders have called on churches to make themselves “safe spaces” for those afflicted with mental and physical health problems to discuss their issues.

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Tenn. Clergy Plan Meeting to Discuss State’s Harsh Immigration Bills

Thursday, January 19, 2012

An interdenominational panel of ministers will sound off on immigration reform in Tennessee next Wednesday for a discussion about the situation of undocumented immigrants.

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