Article Archive 2005 ARTICLE ARCHIVES 2003  •  2005  •  2006  •  2007 • 2008  •  2009 Jan 2005 •  Disaster Deepens in South Asia •  As death toll mounts, relief agencies, churches respond •  Gospel for Asia missionaries first on the ground with relief •  Army chaplain ministers in midst of Iraqi insurgency •  Deployment brings compassionate aid •  Former Dot-commie uses skill to minister on Internet •  Reggie White, known as an NFL legend and a fearless proclaimer of the Gospel, dies at 43 •  U.S. history documents banned because they mention God •  Singer Steven Curtis Chapman says adopting helped him appreciate Gospel •  Healing room movement taps power of prayer •  Faith was dominant theme in '04 coverage •  California legislators now pursue physician-assisted suicide •  First attempt to stamp out LA County cross unsuccessful •  Date set for Ten Commandment suits •  Famed atheist sees evidence for God, cites recent discoveries •  Christians face prison for evangelistic efforts at gay pride event •  Former Muslim criticized for preaching about his Christian conversion •  Justice Department challenges partial-birth abortion ruling •  Music Notes-Grammy nods feature well-known Christian bands Commentary •  Hitting the road: Tiring and huddled masses by Charles W. Colson •  Landmark tabernacle event underscores gaps in Mormon theology by Bill McKeever •  Hey Kids! Want Good Sex? Try Abstinence by Dr. Warren Throckmorton Feb 2005 •  Vanguard senior among first to render tsunami aid in Banda Aceh •  Barna’s 2004 research offers encouragement, challenges •  Coalition releases Black Contract with America •  Rick Warren, Tim & Beverly LaHaye among Time magazine's 25 influential evangelicals •  Covenant marriage observances set nationwide •  Millions of Iraqis go to the polls •  Holy Hip Hop genre brings gospel to urban America •  Hip hop group to take word songs to Middle East •  Film company blends literature, education with entertainment •  After 50 years of ministry to the persecuted church doors wide open •  Christian youth bands rockin’ for Jesus, persecuted believers •  Study: MTV content more offensive than that of broadcast TV •  Pioneer of pro-life movement reflects on Roe v. Wade •  Groundbreaking: Homosexuality finding its way into cartoons •  Courts issue trio of major pro-family rulings •  Easy access to ‘emergency contraception’ fails to reduce pregnancy rate •  ‘Gay Pride’ event protesters face prison time •  Christian artists respond to tsunami •  BOOK REVIEWS: February 2005 Commentary •  Weighing the evidence: An atheist abandons atheism by Charles W. Colson Mar 2005 •  Spreading compassion in India •  Rayne Ministries provides disability resources for churches •  Florida judge denies stay in Terri Schiavo case, removal of tube scheduled for March 18 •  Michael Schiavo attorney says client not walking away from vows; ethicist disagrees •  Two American women detained in United Arab Emirates for distributing Bibles •  Chaplain in Iraq learned to rely 'on God like never before’ •  Bombed out Jerusalem bus tours the nation •  20 years later, AIDS battle in Africa turns toward the spiritual •  Battling Africa’s AIDS crisis: Education and faith in Christ pivotal •  Christian ministry provides comfort, support to grieving moms •  ‘Passion’ to be re-released •  Pastor, noted author takes uncivil approach in new offering •  'The Passion,' 'Doc' receive top Templeton Epiphany prizes •  FBI examines pastor’s sermons on abortion, homosexuality •  Dobson responds to SpongeBob allegations •  The passionate voice of Lisbeth Scott •  MUSIC NOTES: Ceili Rain releases DVD anthology •  Spirit West Coast to add worship mini-conference •  CA Legislative update — Universal preschool/education again loom large •  Parental initiative petition closes in on signature goals Commentary •  Political payback: Does Bush ‘owe’ religious conservatives? by Charles W. Colson •  'Seeker-sensitive’ movement poses threat to the church by Ana Petitfils April 2005 •  Billboard campaign promoting God resurrected •  Family members, saying Schiavo 'at peace,' voice gratitude •  Disabled threatened by Schiavo case, leaders say •  You may need a 'Will to Live' as opposed to a living will •  California Superior Court judge ruling paves way for same-sex marriages •  Baby dies after court orders treatment stopped •  Falwell still in serious condition but improving •  Inner city ministry pushes for change in Jesus’ name •  Christian surfers ride the next wave of evangelism •  Missionary pilots killed in plane crash •  The Passion and DOC win prestigious Templeton Foundation prizes •  ‘Jesus’ video passes 20-million mark in U.S. •  Hostage reads ‘Purpose-Driven Life’ to alleged Atlanta killer •  Web site tackles assisted suicide plan •  Pastor in BTK case continues shepherding accused serial killer •  Relief workers in Indonesia quake zone seek survivors, request prayer •  Hollywood stuntwoman finds peace in giving to others •  Appeals court: it’s OK for Americorps to place young teachers in religious schools •  Bush: Court rulings vindicate support for marriage amendment Commentary •  Leaders finally speak out on ‘sin’—because it affects their budgets by Stephen Wike •  Schools should protect themselves from new sex-ed video by Dr. Warren Throckmorton May 2005 •  Rick Warren enters 26th year of ministry with new vision •  New stem cell guidelines 'morally unconscionable,' bioethicist says •  Researchers find adult stem cells on the nose •  Irish evangelist carrying cross and walking America •  ‘168 Hour Film Project’ reeling from success •  In Fallujah, ‘The God Squad’ helps build troops’ morale •  Pastor, as chaplain in Kuwait, says God is growing his faith •  Legal society enters campus funding discrimination case •  Leaders call ‘Emerging Church Movement’ a threat to Gospel •  Decades-old Crossley dolls bring Bible stories to life •  Jeremy Camp: Surprised by joy •  Dove Awards honor diverse Christian music •  Millions to participate in Global Day of Prayer •  HHS head acts to protect born-alive infants; abortion clinic lets survivor die •  Abstinence leaders dispute report assessing teen oral sex •  MUSIC NOTES: Friendship Fest will bring two diverse faiths in peace and hope •  Del Mar Fairgrounds to host second annual Spirit West Coast •  California physician-assisted suicide bill clears first hurdle •  New coalition pushes for constitutional amendment to protect marriage Commentary •  By the stroke of a pen will the Supremes legalize gay ‘marriage’? by Charles W. Colson •  Root causes of Red Lake mass killing need to be addressed by Jim Uttley Jun 2005 •  U.S. has as many as 50 percent more megachurches than previously estimated •  LA outlaw turned pastor •  24-7 prayer movement spreads on college campuses •  Veggie characters to head out on 31-city tour •  XXXChurch.com takes direct approach with pornography •  Anti-porn coalition launches church outreach •  ‘Cinderella Man’ is inspiring rags-to-riches story •  Christian Examiner wins array of awards at annual convention •  Journey from rock ’n’ roll to ‘Heaven’s Grace’ •  Anti-persecution ministries to educate teens •  Overseas cloning developments decried •  New animated Bible story series goes to the bugs •  Houses of Worship bill loses key support •  Ministry targets hearts of military moms •  Md. school board scraps pro-homosexuality curriculum following loss in federal court •  ‘Scopes Monkey Trial’: authors seek to set record straight •  House defeats effort to remove ban on military hospital abortions •  Komen Foundation fund-raisers criticized by pro-life group •  World Mission Conference: Orthodox complain of “sheep stealing” •  Chapman tour raises $2 million for adoption foundation •  Billy Graham Association relocates to 63 acres in Charlotte, N.C. Commentary •  Feng Shui at Mickey’s house: Cosmic forces at Disney by Charles W. Colson •  Senate may expand FCC regulations beyond broadcast media—will Christians regret it? Jul 2005 •  Billy Graham, amid NYC’s human tapestry, continues to point toward heaven •  Team of women travel to Mexico to support evangelicals imprisoned for 7 years •  Ministry expands its outreach to terminated pastors •  Most pastors unsatisfied with their personal prayer lives •  High court gives divided rulings on Ten Commandments •  Couples finally pursue end-of-life decisions •  Schiavo autopsy reports ‘undetermined’ cause of death •  Tyndale founder Kenneth Taylor dies; created The Living Bible •  Team Focus summer camps assist boys without fathers •  Christian rock band Petra announces retirement after 33 years •  Families from Laguna Beach church spared in landslide •  Study finds sexually risky behavior among conservative youth •  Good News Club sues San Diego City Schools •  Legendary Hollywood Presbyterian Church is in turmoil •  Episcopal Church loses another flagship congregation •  Christian presence at international AIDS conference to increase •  Unanimous court rules in favor of religious liberty for inmates •  Federal district court upholds federal DOMA •  Court ruling on land use to complicate, not cripple, churches, lawyer says •  CA LEGISLATIVE — Some legislators just don’t get it! Commentary •  The return of Watergate: True and false heroism by Charles W. Colson •  The mark of a true Christian: to love one another Aug 2005 •  Stay-at-home parents on the rise •  Two more deaths increase call to pull RU 486 off market •  CA Supreme Court: Businesses must treat same-sex & married couples the same •  San Diego voters approve measure to transfer the Mt. Soledad cross in landslide victory •  Harvest Crusade attendance tops 100,000 •  South African AIDS epidemic leaves elderly raising the children •  Bold church planting movement is launched •  Gaither’s Homecoming Tour celebrates 10 years •  Tsunami survivors receive 270,000 gift-filled shoeboxes •  Switchfoot about to release fifth project •  Larry Norman performs “last” U.S. concert •  Bush makes Bolton recess appointment to United Nations •  Canada legalizes 'gay marriage'; social conservatives say it will impact the U.S. •  Specter predicts Senate override of Bush veto on destructive embryonic stem cell bill •  Report: 'Living together' first may increase odds for divorce •  Scientists, religious scholars to present Shroud of Turin findings •  Wave of arrests of Chinese Christians sours hope in nation's new religion regulations •  Cadets respond to church’s readiness to reach out •  CA LEGISLATIVE — Bad bills still prevail Commentary •  ‘Where’s the remote?’ The case for marriage by Charles W. Colson Sep 2005 •  Hurricane Katrina delivers ‘catastrophic’ damage to much of Gulf Coast region •  Churches gear up for meals & ministry at the Astrodome •  La. Baptist Children’s Home offers shelter to Katrina orphans •  With no water & ice yet, relief volunteers ask Hurricane Katrina's victims for patience •  Gov. calls for day of prayer, orders New Orleans evacuated •  Faith-based Organizations Providing Immediate Emergency Relief •  ‘Declaration’ case settled in Cupertino school district •  Embrace faith, turn from fear, New Orleans pastor exhorts •  Schwarzenegger to veto historic 'gay marriage' bill •  Movie-TV-Rap Star Shoots Pro-Life Video •  Hollywood producer steps outside job to create topical thriller •  Established ministry switches gears in effort to ease tsunami •  New discoveries may remove ethical problems in deriving embryonic stem cells •  California Supreme Court OKs parental rights for lesbians •  Ministry workers specialize on gritty inner city needs •  Groundbreaking for Graham library precedes ‘living crusade’ •  Despite daily terror Christians set up Bible society in Iraq •  In Kurdish Iraq: Breaking bread, sharing Gospel after a day amid Halabjah’s sorrows •  Starbucks promotes homosexual agenda with coffee cup •  Bush backs intelligent design in schools •  FDA delays decision on ‘morning-after’ pill •  Appeals court OKs Neb. city's 10 Commandments monument •  Pro-abortion groups realize ‘choice’ isn't selling in U.S. politics •  New witnessing tool aimed at gamblers Commentary •  ‘‘On solid ground: Evolution vs. Intelligent Design by Charles W. Colson •  ‘Beware of dangers of the new ‘supernatural spirituality’ Oct 2005 •  Churches urged to adopt pastors and Christians called on for long-term relief •  Katrina evacuees finds churches & members ready to help •  FIRST-PERSON — Sat. & Sun. back in New Orleans •  Hurricane Katrina — What can you do to help? •  Church in Iraq Helps Rebuild New Orleans Parish •  California governor vetoes homosexual marriage bill •  President Bush selects Harriet Miers for Supreme Court, dividing conservatives •  Senate confirms John Roberts as chief justice, 78-22 •  Halloween, Harry Potter, prompt concern from occult experts •  Mennonite pastor released from prison as part of Vietnam’s National Day •  Music Notes September 2005 •  Ethicists respond to claims of euthanasia in New Orleans •  Calif. churches to break ties with American Baptist Churches (USA) over homosexuality •  American Baptist leaders call for unity •  Bush administration asks Supreme Court to hear appeal of partial-birth abortion case •  Young Christian film team documents war-zone children •  Hindu council calls for Nationwide Anti-Conversion Law in India •  Former Naval man finds ministry niche with native missions group •  CA Legislative — Same-sex marriage: The heated Assembly debate •  CA state propostions Commentary •  A 'No Truth' Zone? Borders, Immigration, and Worldview by Charles W. Colson •  Robertson’s comments are foolish by James Robison Nov 2005 •  Bush nominates Alito for Supreme Court •  Letting fingers do the talking •  Kids hooked on porn •  Fox comedies top PTC list of what not to watch •  Leader in Emerging Church movement electrocuted in baptistery •  CMA dismisses alternative embryonic stem cell procedures •  Pakistanis in quake zone receive food, medical care, tents as winter looms •  An African princess with a heart for orphans •  Bethany Dillon featured on movie, ‘Dreamer’ •  New $50,000 writing contest seeks spiritually uplifting scripts •  Attorney seeks to vacate judge’s ruling blocking cross’s transfer to feds •  Rick Warren to appear on Starbucks cup •  Babygrief.com is launched for grieving parents •  Waves of prayer encouraged for 200 million people in 60 countries who face persecution •  Prison Fellowship becomes latest church-state battleground •  Intelligent Design defense begins in Pa. school trial •  Supreme Court plunges into assisted suicide issue •  Schwarzenegger vetoes major anti-family legislation Commentary •  Attacking cultural illiteracy: The Bible and its influence by Charles W. Colson •  The largest mass grave in America? by Rich Buhler Dec 2005 •  Christmas is OK—Even in public schools •  Merry musical offerings emerge for the holidays •  Lewis documentary delves into life of ‘Narnia’ creator •  Chronicles of Narnia: Music Inspired by The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe •  Three-judge panel says parental rights end at schoolhouse door •  Deaths in Calif. prompt government to study safety of RU 486 •  Randy Travis: Striking a chord with his faith, fans and family •  Newdow sues U.S. Treasury over ‘In God We Trust’ •  UC Berkeley sued for using federal money to distort religious beliefs •  Kay Warren: Pondering suffering, caring for people with AIDS/HIV •  Prayer effort strikes at the core of the City of Angels •  Church’s tax status scrutinized •  San Diego streets, paved with prayer, fertile for evangelists •  Fund-raising to benefit former porn star •  Indonesian police increase patrols after assailants behead teen girls •  Leon Patillo, wife, escape serious injury in RV fire •  Adrian Rogers remembered as ‘Prince of Preachers’ •  Moral compass needed in American journalism Commentary •  Christmas smack down: Children shamed of their faith by Charles W. Colson •  Outrage: Public schools busing students to anti-Bush rally by Katharine DeBrecht

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