Article Archive 2004 ARTICLE ARCHIVES 2003  •  2004  •  2005  •  2006  •  2007 • 2008  •  2009 Jan 2004 •  Commentary — 2003: The Year in Review •  2003: From this life to the next •  Noted evangelical theologian Carl Henry dead at 90 •  Gospel music's Vestal Goodman dies at age 74 •  Study: Only 4 percent have biblical worldview •  Act One will bridge Washington and Hollywood •  Retreat center vows to rebuild after Southern California wildfire •  Two-thirds of teens who had sex wish they had waited •  Graphic film about crucifixion moves Graham to tears •  Senior adult ministry finding new approach to age-old problems •  Board member of Florida televangelist arrested •  Temple Mount in Jerusalem remains potential flash point •  Lyons released from prison, appears in pulpit next day •  Split widens over gay Episcopal bishop •  Musically speaking •  Book reviews Commentary •  The new normal: Singleness in America by Charles W. Colson •  Christ’s presence in Christmas brings Bah! Humbug! •  Massachusetts ruling undermines society by Ron Crews Feb 2004 •  Church organist fights back after losing arm in car crash •  Light of the World film project debuts •  Wives of Columbia astronauts celebrate husbands' faith; God 'gives us a hope' •  Bush uses recess to appoint Pickering to the bench •  FCC chair seeks TV crack-down on obscene words •  Pastors begin preparing for Gibson’s ‘Passion’ •  Missionary challenge: Educating children overseas •  Gospel music's Jake Hess leaves wide-ranging legacy •  Secular scientists seek ban on Grand Canyon book •  San Diego Officials agree to sever lease with the Boy Scouts •  Women of Faith launches ’04 tour •  Senate approves D.C. vouchers, federal ban on human patents •  Christians launch major mercy mission to Iran •  Gospel adds meaning to Rose Parade festivity •  Jews for Jesus leader criticizes evangelicals •  New study finds most teens espouse parents’ religious beliefs •  Left Coast Hall of Shame’s annual list Commentary •  Say it ain’t so, Dave: Evangelicals and the cultural mainstream by Charles W. Colson •  Gibson’s ‘The Passion of the Christ’ faithfully presents the Gospels by Mark Landsbaum •  Religious freedom is for everyone—not just minorities By Rabbi Daniel Lapin Mar 2004 •  'Passion' draws passionate response from viewers •  'Passion' movie transcends the big screen •  Voices of 'Passion' •  Same-sex marriages viewed as attack on traditional morals for Christians •  Pro-family groups hope to reign in gay wedding bandwagon •  Gospel legend Lille Knauls still singing that song of salvation •  House panel increases broadcast indecency penalty •  Iraqi interim constitution gives Islam 'official' status while voicing freedom guarantees •  ‘Pro-life’ laws lead to decline in abortions, study finds •  National poll indicates strong support for abstinence-only education •  Presidental candidate Kerry: Federal government should recognize same-sex 'marriage' •  Former MVP Kurt Warner counts blessings from season’s woes •  Leaders issue urgent call to pray for the peace of Jerusalem •  American pastor dies in ambush in Iraq •  New FamilyNet alliances to broaden worldview programming •  China to build first new churches in 50 years •  Assemblies’ evangelist ministers on the Iraq battlefield •  Musically Speaking… Commentary •  Problems of the heart: Uncle Sam’s plantation by Charles W. Colson •  Why we always lose by Gary Bauer •  What the feminists never told me By Rachel Bjorklund Apr 2004 •  Evangelical experts praise Gibson’s handling of ‘The Passion’ •  France Gets "The Passion" •  Major league baseball players use “Passion” as an outreach •  President signs rights for unborn victims •  4 American aid workers killed, 1 critically wounded in northern Iraq •  Focus on the Family debuts ultrasound program •  Partial-Birth abortion ban challenged in federal courts •  Abortion doctor, in federal court, says hehas ‘no idea’ whether the unborn feel pain •  Debunking 'Da Vinci’s Code' as a real-life threat to Christianity •  Religious activity increasing on the West Coast •  Hayfords celebrate 50 years of marriage and ministry •  Bush campaign decries Kerry quote as 'exploitation of Scripture' •  Mass. govenor and Attorney General at odds over banning same-sex “marriage” •  Atheist challenging ‘Under God’ dealt legal blow •  DVD explores truth and fiction of Christ •  Scouts lose court ally in Department of Justice •  Black pastors in the South say gay ‘marriage’ not a civil rights issue •  California court rules Catholic charity must provide birth control •  Nominations announced for 35th annual Dove Awards Commentary • The Da Vinci conspiracy: Distinguishing fact from fiction by Charles W. Colson •  Preserving Marriage, Saving Society by Tony Perkins •  A Messianic Jewish view of “The Passion” by Rabbi Barney Kasdan May 2004 •  Supreme Court refuses to hear school prayer case •  Churches provide millions in cash, volunteer hours for fire relief •  Graham crusade credited with laying groundwork •  Graham crusades bring fruitful legacy •  Moviegoers reject films with explicit sex and nudity •  House Democrat omits 'God' from Pledge •  New DVD player filters out offensive movie content •  Chaplain’s service in Iraq abounds with faith, miracles •  Bible study for Marines sees interest grow like 'wildfire' •  Gay marriage bill advances in California; Oregon halts weddings •  Students get taste of dangerous mission field •  Giving to churches rose substantially in 2003 •  Mormonism ministry moves into LDS country •  Open Doors delivered 4 million Bibles •  Miss America 2003 makes teens, abstinence her platform •  Jury still out on Abercrombie & Fitch •  ‘The Passion’ is reaching thousands in Middle East •  Grove City College successful without accepting government funds •  Holman Christian Standard Bible released Commentary •  Is anybody listening? Citizen action and the Federal Marriage Amendment by Charles W. Colson •  Easy access poses risks by Wendy Wright •  Pledging Allegiance Without God by By Dr. Paul Kengor June 2004 •  Thousands flock to Southern California's Spirit West Coast •  Federal judge declares partial-birth abortion law unconstitutional •  First ever Gospel Music Channel to launch in the fall •  Woman extends vital help to Oaxacan Indians •  Movie critic warns about teen movie ‘Saved’ •  Conservative students lobby for balance in classroom •  Southern Baptists consider public school exodus •  Student sues school district after protest against homosexuality emphasis is rebuffed •  Angel Tree offers new camp program for children •  California court asked to invalidate 4,000 San Francisco same-sex 'marriages' •  Update on same-sex marriage debate across the country •  Keeping the heat on the FCC •  New artists dominate annual Dove Awards •  Promise Keepers turns from movement to mission •  Focus on the Family denounces Planned Parenthood report •  California leads nation in megachurches, survey finds •  Christian Examiner wins multiple awards •  Prayer Weeks’ spread with vibrant faith and a funky trailer •  Navigator president launches leadership succession •  A church-planting turnaround in New England Commentary •  Same-sex ‘marriage: Massachusetts, and the rest of us by Charles W. Colson •  Risky abortion effects take second chair to politics by Dr. Pia Francesca de Solenni, Ph. D. •  Ronald Reagan’s Rainbow by Paul Kengor July 2004 •  Supreme cop-out? High court upholds pledge on technicality •  Supreme Court deals Congress setback on Internet porn law •  12-week-old baby ‘walking’ in the womb •  Franklin Graham Festival draws 51,000 •  Nationwide simulcast set to mobilize Christians on marriage debate •  Parish nursing ministries bridge health care system gap •  ‘Passion’ movie prompts music tour as DVD release approaches •  Despite PGA fame, Kenny Perry still same man of faith, family •  Disney offering free Bible study guides •  House considers bill to protect churches’ tax-exempt status •  Oregon churches key in ballot drive for Constitutional amendment •  Appeals court won’t stop Mass. same-sex ‘marriages’ •  Freedoms restricted? Sri Lankan cabinet approves law outlawing conversions •  TV news religion coverage on the rise, but biased •  Black Baptist groups announce major 2005 convention •  Senate hears testimony on denial of religious freedoms in America •  Reality TV programs more vulgar, sexually explicit than scripted shows, new study finds •  Bush renews push for faith-based initiatives •  Study: U.S. abortion policies are impacting elections & destroying Democrats —literally Commentary •  Better than Olympic gold: Choosing life over glory by Charles W. Colson •  Why We Must Defend Marriage Now by Gary Bauer •  Euphemisms tempt Christians to conveniently shed sin, guilt by John W. Kennedy Aug 2004 •  California high court overturns San Francisco’s gay marriages •  Iraq's Christian minority attacked; 5 churches hit •  Christian booksellers feeling ‘big-box’ pressure •  Open Doors launches effort to help imprisoned Vietnamese Christians •  Consider hardships a 'privilege,' McDonnall says to missionaries •  NIV proves favorite translation of Protestant pastors •  Army refuses to distribute medals with Bible verse •  “Passion” comes to home market •  Actor Stephen Baldwin joins Palau to make ‘Livin ’It’ •  LA Supervisors nix placement of cross issue on November ballot •  San Diego City Council hands fate of Mt. Soledad Cross to voters •  New bill in House would ban same-sex 'marriage' nationwide •  Federal Marriage Amendment fails, but fight for families continues •  Thousands of Chinese American Christians rally in support of traditional marriage •  Church-state separation has gone too far, 78 percent of Protestant clergy say •  Dobson: Media coverage on stem-cell issue a ‘scandal’ •  Ron Reagan’s speech on stem cell research deceptive, dangerous •  New abortion booklet aimed at Christians •  Southern Baptists elect Ron Zinn to head executive committee •  Ronnie Floyd, Jerry Falwell say tax-law charges are unfounded •  Planned Parenthood Sells 'I Had an Abortion' T-Shirts •  Bethel College & Seminary becomes Bethel University •  Faith-based organizations step up to plate in AIDS fight Commentary •  A new enthusiasm: FMA and the state of the Church by Charles W. Colson •  Supreme Court protects pornographers, not children by Andrea Lafferty Sept 2004 •  Unshakeable faith TV anchor takes battle with cancer public •  Protestants edge closer to losing American majority status •  Disaster relief units begin deployment to help hurricane victims •  Mattresses 'soaked in blood,' doctors 'shaken and exhausted' •  Citing Supreme Court ruling, federal judge in N.Y. strikes down partial birth abortion ban •  PBS documentary tackles “The Question of God” •  'Passion' DVD tops 4 million on first day •  Judge Roy Moore seeks reinstatement in appeal to U.S. Supreme Court •  ‘Jesus’ project seeks distribution help •  Christian Iraqis mourn lives lost in Iraq church bombings •  T.D. Jakes promotes upcoming film •  Moody president to resign •  Baptizing cave of John the Baptist is found •  Non-embryonic stem cells: Healing for broken bodies •  Study: Protestant pastors often unfamiliar with such religions as Hinduism, Buddhism •  World Relief president announces resignation •  Planned Parenthood complaints filed •  Two congregations pull out of Episcopal denomination Commentary •  American moralism: Why the world needs more by Charles W. Colson •  On Election Day, rise above the clatter by Kelly Boggs •  Do homosexuals have a “right” to peace? by Mark Landsbaum Oct 2004 •  Election stakes elevated for nation’s high court •  President Bush cites role of faith groups in hurricane disaster relief •  Christian Bikers team with Angel Tree •  Hollywood barks up wrong tree •  Sunday School teachers honored by national observance •  Marriage amend. falls short of 290, but receives majority vote •  Retired Navy Chaplain reflects on military and spiritual battles •  Dominion Sky Angel wins EchoStar suit •  Organizers enter final prep phase for Billy Graham LA crusade •  Record numbers gather for SYATP school prayer rallies •  Lawsuit splits Episcopalians, Anglicans •  West Coast quickly becoming focus of ‘gay marriage’ debate •  ’Touched by an Angel’ led actors to Christ, creator says •  Car bomb explodes outside Baghdad Adventist church •  ‘Race for the Cure’ raises millions for breast cancer; funnels thousands to Planned Parenthood •  Iraqi’s Prime Minister thanks America; Statements at odds with media coverage •  Parents favor new limits on prime-time TV •  Music Notes: Worship songs, albums lead the pack Commentary •  Three bumps in the road: What matters most by Charles W. Colson •  Talking about God: The Rev. Clinton v. The Rev. Bush by Paul Kengor, Ph.D. •  U.S. Supreme Court Term bleak for conservatives by Keith Peters Nov 2004 •  President Bush wins re-election; exit polls show values voters made the difference •  Same-sex 'marriage' a loser: amendments pass in 11 states •  $3 billion embryonic stem cell measure approved by Calif voters •  TV reality show, church friends ease life for widower, 8 children •  House church leaders asking for urgent prayer for Christians in Vietnam •  Harsh sentences for Vietnamese Mennonite workers •  Barna survey shows ‘Passion’ had little evangelicalistic effect •  Graham LA crusade just weeks away •  More than 8,600 make decisions for Christ at Kansas City crusade •  Filmmaker pursues controversial side of denomination founder •  Court rules state cannot usurp clergy confidentiality •  Teen actor tackles big issues in ‘The Dust Factory’ •  Federal grant helps promote embryo adoption •  Everlife uses musical talent to reach girls •  Christian doctors assail new human cloning terminology •  Grief resources born out of pastor’s personal loss •  U.S. Supreme Court to hear case on federal religious rights law •  U.S. Supreme Court to hear Ten Commandments case •  Jesus film now on Internet •  U.S. Supreme Court rejects suit on abortion-breast cancer link Commentary •  Bio 101: Human dignity in the biotech century by Charles W. Colson •  Why we must win the gay-marriage debate by Jeff Lukens Dec 2004 •  Dual adoptions shape life of Reagan’s oldest son •  Christian artists reveal their most treasured holiday memories •  Modern Bible translation brings new type of risk •  Graham Crusade brings him back to where his ministry started •  Billy Graham ministry releases new Bible •  Federal grant helps promote embryo adoption •  Atheist-turned-apologetist launches faith issues talk show •  U.S. military agrees to stop sponsoring Boy Scouts •  Tijuana home building ministry reaches poorest of poor •  U.S. Episcopal church bishop stands by ordination •  Evangelist, first in a century, speaks from LDS Tabernacle pulpit •  Controversy surrounds Mormonism comments by Fuller persident •  Successes from non-embryonic stem cell research mount •  ‘Passion 05’ takes different approach to national gathering •  ACLU sues school board over ‘creation’ stickers •  Messianic Jewish group sues L.A. •  Supreme Court won't review Mass. court decision that legalized same-sex 'marriage' •  United Nations delays action on human cloning ban •  Musical Gift Ideas Commentary •  Now that we’ve voted: Elections and the Kingdom of God by Charles W. Colson •  It's OK to say 'Merry Christmas' by Alan Sears •  Lausanne Committee finds women are underutilized resource by Jane L. Crane

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