http://www.thechurchreport.com Get the latest news from theChurchReport http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148522 CARSON CITY, Nev. -- The second round of caucuses in the 2012 primary season gets under way Saturday in Nevada, where Republicans will choose their favorite presidential candidate. Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney led going into the caucuses in a s More... February 4, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148522 Featured Election Stories http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148520 Newt Gingrich released a new Web ad today accusing Mitt Romney of sharing too many positions with President Obama and linking him to liberal fundraiser and conservative boogeyman George Soros. andquot;Last week, George Soros said he saw little differenc More... February 4, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148520 Newt Gingrich http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148517 By Chuck Colson The Obama Administrationandrsquo;s has shown its cards. It is using ideology to trump religious freedom. Iandrsquo;ve told you that the Obama Administration is intentionally restricting religious freedom. Iandrsquo;ve told you we are More... February 4, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148517 Home Page Opinion http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148515 By Thomas Segel Todayandrsquo;s two-party political system is as far removed from the Founding Fatherandrsquo;s beliefs in meaningful governance as polar bears are from potato pancakes. Those of you in America who still think any politician gives a f More... February 4, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148515 Political Opinion http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148513 By Cliff Kincaid On top of the campaign to pressure New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to release terrorist killer Judith Clark from prison, the far-left is asking President Obama to grant clemency to Leonard Peltier, an American Indian activist who was con More... February 4, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148513 Political Opinion http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148510 Rick Santorum spent the day before Nevadaand#39;s caucuses visiting Mark Twainand#39;s home town in Missouri. And he explained his rationale for focusing on the Show Me State whose presidential preference primary on Tuesday carries with it no binding deleg More... February 4, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148510 Rick Santorum http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148508 Mitt Romneyand#39;s presidential campaign has parted ways with debate coach Brett Oand#39;Donnell, a Romney campaign source confirmed Friday. Oand#39;Donnell, a former Michele Bachmann adviser who also did debate prep sessions with John McCain and Sarah More... February 4, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148508 Mitt Romney http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148506 Republican Sen. Dick Lugar of Indiana responded Friday to recent reports that show he doesnandrsquo;t live in the state heandrsquo;s been representing for more than 35 years. The longtime senator told CNN he maintains a residence for andldquo;political More... February 4, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148506 Indiana http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148504 He wonand#39;t be in this Sundayand#39;s Super Bowl and his Denver Broncos are already 50-to-1 longshots for next yearand#39;s National Football League title, but if Tim Tebow swapped the pigskin for politics, he just might be a shoo-in for the White House More... February 4, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148504 Features & Faces http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148502 Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich inserted himself into the long-running controversy about whether religious groups should be allowed to hold services in New York City public schools, and accused Mayor Michael Bloomberg of being and#39;anti-r More... February 4, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148502 Newt Gingrich http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148500 LAS VEGAS -- Newt Gingrich told supporters at a bar in Las Vegas Friday his rival for the GOP presidential nomination, Mitt Romney, and#39;is clearly against American ideals.and#39; Speaking to a crowd of about 100 at Stoneyand#39;s Rockinand#39; Countr More... February 4, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148500 Newt Gingrich http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148497 McALLEN, Texas -- John and Wanda Casias knew the risks of being missionaries in one of Mexicoand#39;s most violent, cartel-dominated regions, their children say, but they refused to curtail their work and instead put their ministry ahead of their safety. More... February 4, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148497 Ministries http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148495 SAN ANTONIO -- The once-a-decade fight over political boundaries in Texas has been so frenetic that a Democrat who bolted for the GOP saw his state House district redrawn solidly blue, opted against re-election, then got new hope from the U.S. Supreme Cour More... February 4, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148495 Texas http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148493 JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.andnbsp; -- St. Louis businessman John Brunner has already poured at least $1 million into his Republican quest to challenge Democratic U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill, and new documents show Brunner has a lot more where that came from. Br More... February 4, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148493 Missouri http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148492 COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum on Friday backed prominent conservative James Dobsonand#39;s claim that President Barack Obamaand#39;s administration would block medical treatment for stroke patients over age 70. Professional More... February 4, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148492 Rick Santorum http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148490 ORANGE, Calif. -- The Diocese of Orange has closed on its purchase of the shimmering Crystal Cathedral and the churchand#39;s nearly 31-acre property. The diocese said Friday that escrow proceedings had closed on its acquisition. The Catholic Church More... February 4, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148490 Church http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148489 LAS VEGAS -- Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich has little hope for an upset in Nevadaand#39;s caucuses and instead is looking to best rival Ron Paul for second place. Trounced in Florida on Tuesday, Gingrich had just a few days to regroup More... February 4, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148489 Newt Gingrich http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148487 LAS VEGASandnbsp; -- Mitt Romney expects Nevadaand#39;s caucuses to kick off a month of primary and caucus contests to keep momentum on his side in the race for the GOP presidential nomination. Polls show Romney far ahead in advance of Saturdayand#39;s More... February 4, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148487 Mitt Romney http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148486 A Christian pastor is asking customers to boycott Starbucks due to the companyand#39;s support of a bill to legalize gay marriage in Washington state, King 5 News reports. andquot;Christians are upset with Starbucks for turning against God...Starbucks c More... February 4, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148486 Home Page Stories http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148483 By Bruce Nolan NEW ORLEANS --After months of urging from other Baptists around the country, the Rev. Fred Luter told his African-American congregation that he will seek to become the first black man to lead the predominantly white Southern Baptist Conve More... February 4, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148483 Church http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148479 NEW YORK -- The Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast-cancer charity on Friday abandoned plans to eliminate grants to Planned Parenthood. The startling decision came after three days of virulent criticism that resounded across the Internet, jeopardizing Komen More... February 3, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148479 Featured Story http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148477 Singer David Peaston, who had a string of Randamp;B hits in the late 1980s and early 1990s, has died, his family said Thursday. Peaston, 54, died Wednesday of complications from diabetes, his niece, Neuka Mitchell said. Peaston was born into a St. Lo More... February 3, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148477 Music http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148476 A Christian convert whom security authorities arrested in her home has been sentenced to two years in prison by the Revolutionary Court in Tehran. According to a report sent to the ASSIST News Service by the Iranian Christian news agency, Mohabat News ( More... February 3, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148476 World http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148473 Former Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy is offering an alternative to Madonnaand#39;s halftime show during the Super Bowl this year. Streaming online this year during the Super Bowland#39;s halftime show will be a three-minute video that feature More... February 3, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148473 Ministries http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148471 By Michael Shannon Jesus confronted religious authorities, not civil authorities. Recently outraged Internet theologians took umbrage at my refusal to join the effort to transform Jesus into a big government, liberal Democrat that supports the Occupy More... February 3, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148471 Home Page Opinion http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148469 Rick Santorumand#39;s presidential campaign released a radio ad Friday hitting rival candidate Newt Gingrichand#39;s proposal to develop a colony on the moon. The minute-long spot, which will run on satellite radio, quotes Gingrich saying the United Sta More... February 3, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148469 Rick Santorum http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148466 Nebraska state Treasurer Don Stenberg is gaining ground on state Attorney General Jon Bruning in the Republican primary for Nebraskaandrsquo;s open Senate seat, a new poll by Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) showed. DeMintandrsquo;s Senate Conservatives Fund ha More... February 3, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148466 Nebraska http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148464 Arizona businessman Wil Cardon came out swinging against his Senate primary opponent, Rep. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., calling him and#39;erraticand#39; in a web video attacking the congressman for going on junkets. Arizona businessman Wil Cardon came out swin More... February 3, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148464 Arizona http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148462 The super PAC backing Rick Santorum went up with a television ad in Minnesota Thursday lumping frontrunners Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney together with President Barack Obama. The spot, andquot;Only One,andquot; is the second ad the Red, White and Blue More... February 3, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148462 Rick Santorum http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148460 Mitt Romney fired back Thursday after rival Newt Gingrich said his campaign would contest the winner-take-all allocation of Floridaandrsquo;s delegates, following Romneyandrsquo;s primary win earlier in the week. andldquo;It would be nice if Speaker Gin More... February 3, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148460 Mitt Romney http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148459 WASHINGTON -- In the most impressive surge for the job market since the middle of last decade, the United States added 243,000 jobs in January, far more than economists expected. The unemployment rate dropped to 8.3 percent, the lowest in three years. H More... February 3, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148459 Business http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148456 The Heiban Bible College in the Nuba Mountains of Sudan was bombed on Wednesday afternoon, local time. Eight bombs were dropped. Two landed in the compound and destroyed two buildings. andldquo;We have been working for years in Sudan,andrdquo; Samaritan More... February 3, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148456 World http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148454 Ron Paul is not impressed by Mitt Romney earning Donald Trumpand#39;s expected endorsement for president. The Texas congressmanand#39;s campaign circulated a press release to reporters Thursday heralding Trumpand#39;s 2010 endorsement of Senate Majority More... February 3, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148454 Ron Paul http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148452 Businessman Tim Burns (R) left the race to challenge Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) today, citing lack of support from state GOP officials. His departure signals Republicans are winnowing their crowded field of candidates ahead of the April 24 primary. Over More... February 3, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148452 Pennsylvania http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148450 Rep. Mike Michaud has a solid lead over his Republican challenger in Maineandrsquo;s 2nd district, according to a poll commissioned by the Democratic lawmakerandrsquo;s campaign. Michaud led state Senate President Kevin Raye (R) 55 percent to 32 percent More... February 3, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148450 Maine http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148448 By David French A remarkable thing is happening down here in Nashville. An old story andmdash; a university attempts to throw Christian student groups off campus unless they are open to non-Christian leadership andmdash; has a very new twist. Hundreds o More... February 3, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148448 Home Page Opinion http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148446 By Lloyd Marcus Alas, another Black History Month, or as the left likes to view it, their annual andldquo;Opportunity To Exploit Race Monthandrdquo;. It is the month in which liberals attempt to convince us that race relations in America have progressed More... February 3, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148446 Home Page Opinion http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148444 By Chuck Baldwin Weandrsquo;ve all heard about how Christians were thrown to the lions during the reign of the Caesars. But it is very doubtful that Christians were feeding one another to the lions. Alas, it appears that should this kind of Christian pe More... February 3, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148444 Political Opinion http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148442 instream media. His idea was to file a lawsuit against major agendized publications and news outlets, not for advancing their ideological agendas in an ultra-partisan and disingenuous fashion, but because they were selling a product to the American consume More... February 3, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148442 Political Opinion http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148441 Republicans in the House of Representatives said on Thursday senior Justice Department officials should have known about the controversial tactics that led to a bungled operation to track guns to Mexico because some details were practically at their finger More... February 3, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148441 Politics http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148440 The top Republican on the Senate energy committee on Thursday acknowledged passing legislation to boost domestic energy production will be a tough task this year, even as Republicans maneuver to keep the focus on energy issues ahead of the November electio More... February 3, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148440 Politics http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148439 Lawmakers are steeling for a public battle against the possible transfer of Taliban detainees out of Guantanamo Bay prison, a key step in the Obama administrationand#39;s bid to broker a peace deal ending the war in Afghanistan. Congressional opposition More... February 3, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148439 Politics http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148436 After stumbling with remarks suggesting he was indifferent to Americaand#39;s poor, Republican White House hopeful Mitt Romney was endorsed on Thursday by one of the countryand#39;s most famous wealthy businessmen - real estate mogul and reality television More... February 3, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148436 Mitt Romney http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148435 LOS ANGELES -- The CEOs of some of the nationand#39;s biggest homebuilding companies said Thursday that they feel the housing market has stabilized. But they were careful not to be overly optimistic even with the spring home-selling season coming up. A More... February 3, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148435 Business http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148433 RENO, Nev.andnbsp; -- Mitt Romney says he misspoke when he said he was not very concerned about poor people. In an interview Thursday with Nevada political reporter Jon Ralston, Romney said his comments were an accidental and#39;misstatementand#39; of a More... February 3, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148433 Mitt Romney http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148431 RALEIGH, N.C. -- U.S. Rep. Heath Shuler of North Carolina announced Thursday he wonand#39;t seek re-election in whatand#39;s become another blow to conservative Democrats on Capitol Hill and the partyand#39;s state congressional delegation. Shuler, a fo More... February 3, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148431 North Carolina http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148429 ATLANTA -- Jewish leaders are criticizing a ceremony that involved a controversial megachurch leader being wrapped in a religious scroll and exalted as a andquot;kingandquot; to the applause of his parishioners. The video from a service last Sunday at N More... February 3, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148429 Featured Story http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148427 NEW YORK - A Jewish charity co-founder who claimed he traveled the world as a and#39;Jewish Indiana Jonesand#39; to rescue Torahs pleaded guilty to fraud charges Thursday, saying he lied when he claimed he had personally obtained vintage Torah scrolls in E More... February 3, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148427 Features & Faces http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148426 PHILADELPHIA -- A federal appeals court in Philadelphia has ruled that an anti-abortion protester arrested near the Liberty Bell in 2007 canand#39;t collect damages from park rangers who detained him. The three-judge panel on Thursday upheld a lower-cou More... February 3, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148426 Law http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148424 ELKO, Nev. -- Republican Rep. Ron Paul railed against the federal government during campaign stops in Nevada on Thursday, saying states are in the best position to resolve conflicts over the management of wild horses and roads on public lands. Paul addr More... February 3, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148424 Ron Paul http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148422 LAKEWOOD, Colo. -- Rick Santorumand#39;s campaign slogan could very well be one word: doomsday. To hear him tell it, the United States will collapse under the weight of its health care system and basic freedoms will be history. Iran will annihilate Isra More... February 3, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148422 Rick Santorum http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148420 WASHINGTON -- The economy likely produced another solid month of hiring in January, a promising start for 2012. Economists forecast that employers added a net 155,000 jobs last month and that the unemployment rate remained 8.5 percent for a second strai More... February 3, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148420 Business http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148419 CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.-- Precept Ministries International announced a transition in key management roles today as founders, Jack and Kay Arthur, although continuing in their other duties, officially step down in their roles as Co-CEOs of the ministry. David Ar More... February 3, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148419 Business http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148417 A Star Wars franchise computer game, due for release in Australia in March, has caused controversy with conservative Christian family groups in the US after it was revealed characters could have same sex relationships. Star Wars: The Old Republic was re More... February 3, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148417 Entertainment http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148416 Britainand#39;s advertising watchdog is forcing a Christian group to remove claims from its websites and brochures that it can heal people. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) said the Bath division of the group, Healing on the Streets (HOTS), was More... February 3, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148416 Ministries http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148413 A former Lakewood Church volunteer who was accused of molesting an 8-year-old autistic boy during a childrenand#39;s ministry, but cleared by a grand jury, has filed a multimillion-dollar negligence lawsuit against the nationand#39;s largest megachurch. More... February 3, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148413 Law http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148410 Two-thirds of Americans believe public schools should rent to churches and other community groups, according to a new study by LifeWay Research. The study comes as a Feb. 12 deadline banning use of New York City schools by churches approaches. Up to 160 More... February 3, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148410 Church http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148403 Las Vegasandmdash; As the only Republican candidate for president to address Nevadaand#39;s oldest Latino political organization Wednesday morning, Rep. Ron Paul got high marks for bravery. All were invited; only he showed up. He was cheered by members More... February 2, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148403 Ron Paul http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148401 By Christopher G. Adamo Few political events have caught fire in the American Heartland with the swiftness of Congressman Allen Westandrsquo;s January 28, 2102 Lincoln Day Dinner address in West Palm Beach Florida. Lambasting the intellectual dishonesty More... February 2, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148401 Political Opinion http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148399 By Newt Gingrich Last week, the Obama administration finalized a radical new rule that uses the health care law to require all health insurance providers to cover abortion-inducing drugs and sterilization as well as contraception, all free of charge. Th More... February 2, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148399 Political Opinion http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148397 Former White House chief of staff Erskine Bowles wonand#39;t run for governor of his home state, a senior Democratic official confirmed Thursday, leaving his party without one of their better-known contenders. Bowles had seriously considered running to More... February 2, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148397 North Carolina http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148395 Rep. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) is up with her first ad in her Senate race, and seeks to tie both her primary and general election opponents to former President George W. Bush. Without naming either former Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle (R) former Rep. Ed Case ( More... February 2, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148395 Hawaii http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148393 The Democratic National Committee launched a new Web ad Wednesday mocking Mitt Romneyand#39;s comment that he is and#39;not concerned about the very poorand#39; because they have a safety net. The former Massachusetts governor made the comment Wednesday More... February 2, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148393 Mitt Romney http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148390 Republicans released a new Web advertisement Thursday commemorating an interview President Obama gave three years ago pledging economic improvement. The ad opens with an interview the president gave on the andquot;Today Show,andquot; where he noted that More... February 2, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148390 Barack Obama http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148388 Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.) faces a tough general-election battle no matter who emerges from the Republican primary. A new poll shows McCaskill in a dead heat with all three of the Republicans hoping to take her on in November. McCaskill is tied at 43 More... February 2, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148388 Missouri http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148386 Former Rep. Chris Carney (D) will not seek re-election in any of Pennsylvaniaandrsquo;s redrawn House districts. His former chief of staff, April Beeman Metwalli, confirmed the news to Roll Call this week. Late last year, Carney floated a comeback bi More... February 2, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148386 Pennsylvania http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148384 WASHINGTONandnbsp; -- President Barack Obama linked his economic policies to his Christian faith, saying on Thursday that meeting the nationand#39;s challenges requires strong values as much as smart policies. Obama, making his third appearance as presi More... February 2, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148384 Barack Obama http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148382 In a new national radio ad released Wednesday, Rick Santorum lambasted Newt Gingrich over the former House speakerand#39;s declining poll numbers and second place finish in Floridaand#39;s primary. andquot;Despite spending millions, Newt Gingrich went f More... February 2, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148382 Rick Santorum http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148380 Often seen as the candidate best-equipped to appeal to social conservatives, Rick Santorum tried to capitalize on that reputation by welcoming special guest James Dobson on stage with him Wednesday night for a one-on-one conversation. After delivering a More... February 2, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148380 Rick Santorum http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148377 Mitt Romney has opened a double digit lead over rival New Gingrich in Nevada, according to a new poll of likely Republican caucus-goers. The Las Vegas Review-Journal and 8NewsNow poll released Thursday showed Romney with 45% support followed by Gingrich More... February 2, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148377 Mitt Romney http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148374 Mitt Romney will receive Donald Trumpand#39;s presidential endorsement Thursday, sources with knowledge of the endorsement have said. Trump will make the announcement in Las Vegas, two days before the Nevada caucuses. The real estate mogul flirted wi More... February 2, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148374 Mitt Romney http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148372 President Barack Obama Thursday argued his calls for tax hikes on the rich and curbs on abuses by big banks had a strong moral and religious grounding, in an election-year swipe at Republicans. Obama argued at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington More... February 2, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148372 Politics http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148371 On Tuesday, the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ) heralded a U.S. Forest Service decision to renew a lease for land housing a Jesus statue on a Montana mountain as andquot;a significant victory.andquot; But just hours later, the Freedom From Relig More... February 2, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148371 Law http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148369 Many Cranston, Rhode Island, citizens likely found themselves frustrated over 16-year-old Jessica Ahlquistand#39;s successful crusade against a prayer banner in her high school. Others, of course, supported her efforts. But following the educational and More... February 2, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148369 Law http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148368 GATESVILLE, Texas andmdash; A former Central Texas pastor has been jailed on a capital murder charge in the March 2011 mobile home fire that killed his wife. David Keith Allen was in the Coryell County Jail without bond Wednesday after his arrest Tuesda More... February 2, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148368 Law http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148366 By Russell Moore Today I launched a new semester of my Doctrine of the Last Things class, with the showing of a clip from the movie The Planet of the Apes. The clip my students watched was in the closing moments of the 1968 film, as Charlton Heston i More... February 2, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148366 Home Page Opinion http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148364 By Maurilio Amorim I have always been an owner even when I worked for someone else. Recently I have thought about my employment history as well as those who have been my colleges and employees over the years and have come to the conclusion people fall More... February 2, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148364 Home Page Opinion http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148362 LAS VEGASandnbsp; -- Ron Paul is rolling the dice on Nevada and other caucus states like Minnesota, Kansas and Washington, hoping to keep his nontraditional presidential campaign alive by amassing Republican delegates rather than notching outright wins. More... February 2, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148362 Ron Paul http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148361 SAN FRANCISCO-- A federal appeals court will announce if it will unseal video recordings of the landmark trial on the constitutionality of Californiaand#39;s same-sex marriage ban, but itand#39;s not ready to rule on whether a lower court judge properly st More... February 2, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148361 Law http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148359 ategic divestment of firms that do business there. In 2007, his trustee said he had sold off Romney investments in French and Italian energy companies with business ties to Iran. But between mid-2009 and mid-2010, the Romney trusts made large investment More... February 2, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148359 Mitt Romney http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148358 MILWAUKEE -- About 550 people are asking for restitution for alleged sexual abuse by clergy in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee - more than in any of the other U.S. dioceses that have filed for bankruptcy protection, according to a lawyer involved in the Milwa More... February 2, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148358 Law http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148356 MEXICO CITY -- A couple from Texas who moved to a violence-plagued area of northern Mexico to run a Baptist church were found slain at their ransacked home, their children said. Shawn Casias said he discovered the body of his mother at about 4 p.m. Tues More... February 2, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148356 World http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148355 WASHINGTON -- Workers were more efficient in the final three months of last year, although their gains in productivity slowed from the previous quarter. Slower productivity growth can be a good sign for hiring if economic growth picks up. The Labor Depa More... February 2, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148355 Business http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148354 NEW YORKandnbsp; -- Retailers reported mixed sales results for January in a sign that American shoppers are continuing to be cautious about when and where they spend their money in the shaky economy. Of the 12 merchants reporting monthly sales this week More... February 2, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148354 Business http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148352 A 15-year-old undocumented immigrant who survived a fiery Florida car wreck only to find out the accident killed her immediate family will no longer have to worry about being deported, immigration officials said Wednesday. Brazilian high school freshman More... February 2, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148352 Featured Story http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148350 The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week, a sign that companies are cutting fewer jobs and likely stepping up hiring. Weekly unemployment applications fell 12,000 to a seasonally adjusted 367,000, the Labor Department said Thursda More... February 2, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148350 Business http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148349 The Church of England faced a rebellion from its clergy Thursday over a ban on gay civil partnership ceremonies on its premises. Nearly 100 clergy from the London diocese, which has 470 stipendiary priests, signed a letter to The Times newspaper urging More... February 2, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148349 Church http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148347 An Iraqi appeals court confirmed the death sentences for three men convicted in connection with a massacre at a Baghdad church last year, the spokesman for the Supreme Judicial Council said Thursday. On October 31 militants stormed Our Lady of Salvation More... February 2, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148347 World http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148345 OLYMPIA, Wash. -- The Washington state Senate voted 28-21 Wednesday night to approve same-sex marriage. The bill is expected to pass the state House of Representatives in a vote that could take place next week, The Seattle Times reported. Gov. Christine More... February 2, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148345 Politics http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148344 WASHINGTON -- Religious Occupy movement protesters vowed to greet Washingtonand#39;s National Prayer Breakfast guests with a vigil stressing wealth and income differences. The Occupy Faith vigil -- with protesters holding candles and handing out artwork More... February 2, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148344 Home Page Stories http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148341 By Chris Herlinger Christian leaders are teaming with animal rights advocates to fight against cockfighting, calling the practice of watching and betting on roosters who fight to the death antithetical to biblical values. andquot;Christians should st More... February 2, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148341 Ministries http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148339 MONCKS CORNER, S.C. -- Five years after an animal rights group complained about the treatment of chickens at an egg farm run by a Roman Catholic abbey in South Carolina, the monks are now earning their daily bread by growing mushrooms. It hasnand#39;t been More... February 2, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148339 Church http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148336 Tim Tebow has canceled an appearance at a revival organized by a controversial Ohio preacher, a spokesman for the star athlete said Wednesday. The Denver Broncos quarterback and dedicated Christian had been scheduled to speak at a three-day Columbus eve More... February 2, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148336 Ministries http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148333 Eddie Long, the embattled pastor of an Atlanta megachurch, has always been showy in his pulpit demeanor. But will the ever-defiant pastor soon don a crown and wield a scepter? In a service last weekend at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Long was pr More... February 2, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148333 Church http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148331 As he turns 103 on Feb. 1, George Beverly Sheaand#39;s heart is as joyful as that of a child. andquot;Karlene and I rejoice in the Lordand#39;s overwhelming grace to give me 103 years of life!andquot; he exclaimed on Monday. And while he wonand#39;t More... February 2, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148331 Features & Faces http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148316 One of Mitt Romneyand#39;s fundraising and#39;bundlersand#39; works as a lobbyist for the green energy firm Ener1, which became a flash point for Republicans last week when it filed for bankruptcy three years after receiving a $118.5 million grant from the More... February 1, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148316 Mitt Romney http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148314 INDIANAPOLIS -- Creationism could be taught alongside the theory of evolution in Indiana schools under a bill passed by the state Senate. The Indianapolis Star reports if the bill becomes law, the debate over teaching creationism could lead to a lengthy More... February 1, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148314 Politics http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148312 SANTA ANA, Calif. -- The Crystal Cathedral, a Southern California landmark, will be sold to Orange Countyand#39;s Catholic diocese, a federal bankruptcy judge ruled Tuesday. The architectural treasure in Garden Grove, designed by architect Philip Johnso More... February 1, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148312 Church http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148310 The next state in the Republican nominating contest, Nevada, is friendly turf for front-runner Mitt Romney, who easily won here four years ago and is perhaps even stronger in the state this time round. andquot;I think it would be the upset of the upsets More... February 1, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148310 Mitt Romney http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148307 Mitt Romney regained the lead in the Republican presidential nomination race with a big win in Florida, but drew criticism on Wednesday in what should have been his victory lap with remarks suggesting he was indifferent to Americaand#39;s poor. Romney r More... February 1, 2012 http://www.thechurchreport.com/index.cfm?objectID=148307 Mitt Romney