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Informing Christians and confronting the culture on the important moral issues of the day Christian, family, Bible, conservative, prolife, values http://familypolicy.net/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://familypolicy.net TV-MA Forest, VA Each Weekday http://familypolicy.net/perspective/?p=10796 http://familypolicy.net/perspective/?p=10796#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:01:50 +0000 bob http://familypolicy.net/?p=10796 http://familypolicy.net/perspective/?p=10796/feed 0 A federal appeals court has ruled in favor of a Christian graduate student who was expelled from a university counseling program because of her religious beliefs. The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals found in favor of Julea Ward, A federal appeals court has ruled in favor of a Christian graduate student who was expelled from a university counseling program because of her religious beliefs. The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals found in favor of Julea Ward, a student at Eastern Michigan University. Ward was dismissed from the school's graduate counseling program because she would not affirm the homosexual lifestyle. Judge Jeffrey Sutton, writing for the three-judge panel, said that Ward's free speech claims deserve a trial on the merits in U.S. District Court adding "A reasonable jury could find that the university dismissed Ward from its counseling program because of hostility toward her speech and faith...not because of any legitimate pedagogical objective." Family Policy Network, Inc. no 1:00 http://familypolicy.net/perspective/?p=10791 http://familypolicy.net/perspective/?p=10791#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:01:19 +0000 bob http://familypolicy.net/?p=10791 http://familypolicy.net/perspective/?p=10791/feed 0 The Susan G. Komen Foundation, a group that raises money for breast cancer research, says it will no longer partner with Planned Parenthood affiliates. - Planned Parenthood is the nation's largest abortion provider, performing nearly 330, The Susan G. Komen Foundation, a group that raises money for breast cancer research, says it will no longer partner with Planned Parenthood affiliates. Planned Parenthood is the nation's largest abortion provider, performing nearly 330,000 abortions in fiscal year 2010, while only making 841 adoption referrals during that time. Planned Parenthood has received hundreds of thousands of dollars annually for breast cancer prevention from Susan G. Komen. However, over the past year it became known that Planned Parenthood clinics do not perform mammograms but instead only perform manual breast exams. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has said that manual breast exams are not proven effective in screening for breast cancer; mammograms are needed. Family Policy Network, Inc. no 1:00 http://familypolicy.net/perspective/?p=10786 http://familypolicy.net/perspective/?p=10786#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:01:00 +0000 bob http://familypolicy.net/?p=10786 http://familypolicy.net/perspective/?p=10786/feed 0 An administrative law judge in New Jersey has found a Christian ministry guilty of discrimination for refusing to host a same-sex ceremony on its own property. Judge Solomon Metzger ruled that the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association violated a New Jer... An administrative law judge in New Jersey has found a Christian ministry guilty of discrimination for refusing to host a same-sex ceremony on its own property. Judge Solomon Metzger ruled that the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association violated a New Jersey law prohibiting discrimination based on "sexual orientation." Ocean Grove operates a Christian retreat used for summer camp meetings. The property includes a seaside boardwalk pavilion off the Jersey Shore that is often rented out for wedding ceremonies and other group celebrations. In March of 2007 a same-sex "couple" asked to rent the pavilion for a "civil union" ceremony, which is legal under New Jersey law. The Ocean Grove Association declined the request, stating that such a ceremony would violate its religious beliefs. Family Policy Network, Inc. no 1:00 http://familypolicy.net/perspective/?p=10781 http://familypolicy.net/perspective/?p=10781#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:01:15 +0000 bob http://familypolicy.net/?p=10781 http://familypolicy.net/perspective/?p=10781/feed 0 Barack Obama's secretary of Housing and Urban Development has announced a new "Equal Access to Housing Rule" that it says will insure homosexuals and transgenders have the right to live where they chose. - Barack Obama's secretary of Housing and Urban Development has announced a new "Equal Access to Housing Rule" that it says will insure homosexuals and transgenders have the right to live where they chose. HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan made the announcement Saturday in Baltimore at the 24th National Conference on LGBT Equality. Donovan said the new rule includes a new equal-access provision that prohibits owners and operators of HUD-funded housing, or housing whose finances comes through that federal agency, from even inquiring about an applicant's sexual orientation or gender identity, or denying housing on that basis. Homosexuals and transgenders are also now eligible for taxpayer-funded voucher programs. Family Policy Network, Inc. no 1:00 http://familypolicy.net/perspective/?p=10775 http://familypolicy.net/perspective/?p=10775#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:01:15 +0000 bob http://familypolicy.net/?p=10775 http://familypolicy.net/perspective/?p=10775/feed 0 Rep. Barney Frank of Massachusetts, the first openly gay member of Congress, is getting to his male partner. The wedding will be the first same-sex marriage for a U.S. congressman. New England Cable News reported that the lawmaker plans to marry Jim Re... Rep. Barney Frank of Massachusetts, the first openly gay member of Congress, is getting to his male partner. The wedding will be the first same-sex marriage for a U.S. congressman. New England Cable News reported that the lawmaker plans to marry Jim Ready, a 42-year-old small business owner from Maine. The 71-year-old Frank has not issued a statement but a spokesman, Hank Gural, told the Boston Globe the marriage will be held in Massachusetts, the first state to legalize gay marriage. Same-sex marriage is legal only in six states and the District of Columbia. Frank, former chair of the House Financial Services Committee and one of the most vocal liberals in Congress, has been partners with Ready since 2007. Frank retires at the end of his term next January after being in office since 1981. Family Policy Network, Inc. no 1:00 http://familypolicy.net/perspective/?p=10771 http://familypolicy.net/perspective/?p=10771#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:01:55 +0000 bob http://familypolicy.net/?p=10771 http://familypolicy.net/perspective/?p=10771/feed 0 Legislators in Washington State are on the verge of legalizing same sex marriage. The proposed law instituting so-called “gay marriage” in The Evergreen State is now likely to pass both state houses. - If passed, Washington would join New York, Vermont, Legislators in Washington State are on the verge of legalizing same sex marriage. The proposed law instituting so-called “gay marriage” in The Evergreen State is now likely to pass both state houses. If passed, Washington would join New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Iowa and Washington, D.C. in allowing homosexuals to marry. It would also mean that nearly one-sixth of Americans live in a state that legitimizes what God has called an abomination. Family Policy Network says its important to note that each of those states and Washington, D.C. will have so-called “gay marriage” as a result of rogue state courts or legislatures. There has not yet been a single state to approve homosexual “marriage” as a result of popular referendum. Family Policy Network, Inc. no 1:00 http://familypolicy.net/us/?p=10769 http://familypolicy.net/us/?p=10769#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:11:53 +0000 Alex Mason http://familypolicy.net/?p=10769 http://familypolicy.net/us/?p=10769/feed 0 http://familypolicy.net/perspective/?p=10764 http://familypolicy.net/perspective/?p=10764#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:01:46 +0000 bob http://familypolicy.net/?p=10764 http://familypolicy.net/perspective/?p=10764/feed 0 Remember those efforts by atheist groups to silence Christians at the nation’s military academies and bases? Here’s what they’ve planned next. The band Aiden will be playing at the atheist festival “Rock Beyond Belief at Fort Bragg in March. The band, Remember those efforts by atheist groups to silence Christians at the nation’s military academies and bases? Here’s what they’ve planned next. The band Aiden will be playing at the atheist festival “Rock Beyond Belief at Fort Bragg in March. The band, known for its God mocking lyrics, will be the lead-in act to noted atheist Richard Dawkins, the main attraction at the concert. Justin Griffith, the soldier in charge of Rock Beyond Belief says they’re putting on the event to counter the recent Rock the Fort, an event back in September at Fort Bragg that was co-sponsored by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. Fort Bragg did not sponsor that event nor will it contribute to Rock Beyond Belief in March. It remained silent on both occasions. Family Policy Network, Inc. no 1:00 http://familypolicy.net/perspective/?p=10759 http://familypolicy.net/perspective/?p=10759#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:01:07 +0000 bob http://familypolicy.net/?p=10759 http://familypolicy.net/perspective/?p=10759/feed 0 Last Sunday was the 39th anniversary of the infamous Roe vs. Wade decision. As other presidents have done, President Obama issued a statement on the anniversary expressing his opinion on abortion. In his statement, Last Sunday was the 39th anniversary of the infamous Roe vs. Wade decision. As other presidents have done, President Obama issued a statement on the anniversary expressing his opinion on abortion. In his statement, President Obama took an unapologetically pro-abortion approach saying abortion “allows our daughters” to “fulfill their dreams.” The Family Policy Network points out the sad irony that millions of America’s daughters will never see the light of day, much less have the “same rights, freedoms, and opportunities” thanks to abortion. And added, “that such an irony goes unnoticed by the president is simply baffling.” Obama also asserted that murder is a “private family matter” and even a “fundamental constitutional right.” FPN calls that claim “audacious and immoral.” Family Policy Network, Inc. no 1:00 http://familypolicy.net/perspective/?p=10743 http://familypolicy.net/perspective/?p=10743#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:01:44 +0000 bob http://familypolicy.net/?p=10743 http://familypolicy.net/perspective/?p=10743/feed 0 Many church-affiliated institutions will have to cover free birth control for employees, the Obama administration announced last week in an election-year move that outraged religious groups, fueling a national debate about the reach of government. - Many church-affiliated institutions will have to cover free birth control for employees, the Obama administration announced last week in an election-year move that outraged religious groups, fueling a national debate about the reach of government. New York Cardinal-designate Timothy Dolan, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops said “Never before has the federal government forced individuals and organizations to go out into the marketplace and buy a product that violates their conscience. This shouldn’t happen in a land where free exercise of religion ranks first in the Bill of Rights.” The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty predicted that religious groups “will never pay for abortion drugs in violation of their religious beliefs.” Family Policy Network, Inc. no 1:00