Judge Roy Moore and Foundation for Moral Law File Brief Defending Distribution of Gideon Bibles in Missouri School District
Contact: Rich Hobson, Foundation for Moral Law, 334-262-1245 WASHINGTON, July 3 /Christian Newswire/ -- Former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore and attorneys with the Foundation for Moral Law argued in an amicus curiae brief filed today that Gideons International's 30-year tradition of distributing Bibles to fifth-grade students in the South Iron R-1 School District in Missouri did not violate the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.  In this case, Roark v. South Iron R-1 School Source: Foundation for Moral Law

China Aid Association Inaugurates Fax Advocacy Campaign
Contact: Daniel Burton, China Aid Association, Inc., 432-689-6985, 267-205-5210, info@ChinaAid.org; www.chinaaid.org, www.monitorchina.org   MEDIA ADVISORY, July 3 /Christian Newswire/ -- In a new campaign aimed to bring awareness of religious persecution to the business and industry sector, China Aid Association has begun a fax advocacy campaign today. The campaign is focused on holding businesses accountable for their actions in regards to corporate social responsibility. T Source: China Aid Association, Inc.

U.S. Appeals Court Decision Acknowledges Humanity of Unborn Child
Contact: Catherine Wyatt, Vision America Action, 936-559-0822, catherine@visionamericaaction.org MEDIA ADVISORY, July 3 /Christian Newswire/ -- Vision America Action President Dr. Rick Scarborough today hailed a decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit acknowledging the humanity of the unborn child. The 7-4 decision in Planned Parenthood v. Rounds upholds a South Dakota law requiring abortionists to notify women seeking an abortion in writing that "abortion will termina Source: Vision America Action

Sky Angel's National Broadcast of Paul Todd & Friends Veterans Fundraiser Airs Tonight on Angel Two Channel
Contact: Karole Davis, Sky Angel, 239-290-4473 MEDIA ADVISORY, July 3 /Christian Newswire/ -- Sky Angel, a national provider of faith-based and family-friendly television and radio programming, will rebroadcast this week's sold out Paul Todd Charities benefit concert for "wounded warriors" on their Angel Two channel. Tonight's Paul Todd program will air from 7-9 PM ET and again from 9-11 PM ET. Angel Two is available through Sky Angel IPTV and also those who receive programming thr Source: Sky Angel U.S., LLC

Barack Obama Clarifies Faith Policies, Abortion and Rumors with RELEVANT Magazine
The Senator Continues His Appeal to Young Christian Voters, Addressing Key Issues of Concern Contact: Betsy Hickman, RELEVANT Media Group, 407-660-1411, betsy@relevantmediagroup.com MEDIA ADVISORY, July 3 /Christian Newswire/ -- In a continuing effort to spotlight the issues that matter to young Christian voters, RELEVANT magazine this week published an interview with Senator Barack Obama following his July 1 speech on the Council for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships. RELEVANT publish Source: RELEVANT Media Group

Acton Institute Experts: Obama's Faith-Based Initiative a Threat to Religious Freedom
Contact: Robert Holmes, Acton Institute, 616-454-3080 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 3 /Christian Newswire/ -- Sen. Barack Obama's new support for the federal Faith-Based Initiative will put religious charities under onerous government oversight on hiring and program activities. Acton Institute experts on faith and policy -- who have long been critical of the Bush Administration's outreach to charities with federal dollars -- are available to discuss this important issue. Key question: Will O Source: Acton Institute

Operation Outcry Testimony Influences Second Court to Protect Women from Abortionists
Contact:  Tracy Reynolds, Media Liaison, Operation Outcry, The Justice Foundation, 210-614-7157, 650-400-0436 cell, info@txjf.org MEDIA ADVISORY, July 3 /Christian Newswire/ -- The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit on June 27th upheld South Dakota's statute requiring abortionists to tell a woman that "the abortion will terminate the life of a whole, separate, unique, living human being," defined as a member of the human species (Homo Source: The Justice Foundation

Retired California Methodist Clergy Offer to Perform Same-Sex Unions
"Failed clergy of dying churches are attempting to jump on the latest fad. Trying to seem relevant, they instead look silly." -- UM Action Executive Director Mark Tooley Contact: Loralei Coyle 202-682-4131, 202-905-6852 cell, lcoyle@ird-renew.org; Radio Interviews: Jeff Walton, jwalton@ird-renew.org; both with the Institute on Religion and Democracy WASHINGTON, July 3 /Christian Newswire/ -- In the wake of the California Supreme Court's legalization of same-sex marriage, more than 80 ret Source: The Institute on Religion & Democracy

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals Hands First Amendment Victory to Orange County-Based Center for Bio-Ethical Reform
Group's Free Speech Rights Were Violated After Aborted Fetus Pictures Were Removed From Campus Contact: Gregg Cunningham, The Center for Bio-Ethical Reform, 949-206-0600, 949-493-3535, cbr@cbrinfo.org LOS ANGELES, July 3 /Christian Newswire/ -- A federal appellate panel ruled Wednesday that the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department violated the Center for Bio-Ethical Reform's (CBR) free speech rights when two CBR associates were forced to move a mobile billboard display of enlarged ph Source: Center for Bio-Ethical Reform

Grand Jury Fails to Charge Tiller
Contact: Troy Newman, President, 316-841-1700; Cheryl Sullenger, Senior Policy Advisor, 316-516-3034; both with Operation Rescue, info@operationrescue.org   WICHITA, Kansas, July 2 /Christian Newswire/ -- The citizen-called grand jury that investigated late-term abortionist George R. Tiller was dismissed today without issuing an indictment. Operation Rescue President Troy Newman released this statement concerning the grand jury: "We are extremely disappointed that this grand ju Source: Operation Rescue

The Defenders USA Launch Film Festival to Fight Commercial Sex and End Demand
Contact: Karrie Delaney, 703-351-8062; Bill Smith, The Defenders USA, 360-693-8100 VANCOUVER, Wash., July 2 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Defenders USA announces a creative way to end sexual slavery by combating the commercial sex industry The Film Festival to END DEMAND. The Defenders USA is calling for submissions to The Film Festival to END DEMAND, a contest that will fight the demand for commercial sex by spreading awareness. Anyone can enter the contest all that is needed is a video c Source: Shared Hope International

Youtube Censors PRI Investigative Video
Contact: Colin Mason, Population Research Institute, 540-622-5240 ext 209, pri@pop.org FRONT ROYAL, Va., July 2 /Christian Newswire/ -- YouTube.com, in what the Population Research Institute (PRI) is calling a case of blatant censorship, has removed a video from its website for the sole reason that it criticizes a pro-abortion journalist. The video, edited and posted by the Catholic News Agency, shows PRI affiliate Carlos Polo in conversation with pro-abortion activist Eve Reinhardt. Rein Source: Population Research Institute

Minnesota Abortion Statistics Again Show Disproportionate Impact on African Americans Says Dr. Alveda King
Contact: Jerry Horn, Priests for Life, 540-220-0095 ATLANTA, July 2 /Christian Newswire/ -- The release of Minnesota's annual abortion statistics report once again shows that blacks appear to be a target market for abortionists, Dr. Alveda King, Pastoral Associate of Priests for Life, said today. "While African Americans comprise only 4.5 percent of Minnesota's population, black received almost 25 percent of the abortions performed on Minnesotans," stated Dr. King. " Source: Priests for Life

Abunga.com Hosts Author Chats: Psychological Thriller Author Melanie Wells Joins Online Family-Friendly Bookstore July 16 to Kick-Off Chat Feature
Contact: Kristin Cole, A. Larry Ross Communications, 972-267-1111, kristin@alarryross.com KNOXVILLE, Tenn., July 2 /Christian Newswire/ -- Abunga.com, the family-friendly online bookstore, will host bi-weekly "Authors at Abunga" chats beginning July 16 to connect avid readers with their favorite authors. Psychological thriller fiction writer Melanie Wells will kick-off the chats. "'Authors at Abunga' will allow readers to join with writers of family-friendly book genres without leaving Source: A. Larry Ross Communications

GOD TV Experiences Huge Boost in Viewership Due to Florida Healing Coverage
Network Carries Todd Bentley's Florida Healing Outpouring, to Nearly Half a Billion People Contact: Kara Silverman, 212-584-4331 LAKELAND, Fla., July 2 /Christian Newswire/ -- Since April, GOD TV has been breaking with its regularly scheduled programming to bring the Todd Bentley Florida Healing Outpouring LIVE every night to its viewers in over 200 nations. The network's founders, Rory & Wendy Alec will continue to extend the LIVE broadcasts, enabling God TV viewers in the USA, watching Source: 5W Public Relations

Beijing Police Knock Down Door with Hammer and Evict Christian Rights Activist Hua Huiqi and Family -- Behind the Scenes Surprises During US Congressional Delegation Visit in Beijing
Contact: Daniel Burton, China Aid Association, Inc., 432-689-6985, 267-205-5210, info@ChinaAid.org; www.chinaaid.org, www.monitorchina.org   BEIJING, July 2 /Christian Newswire/ -- CAA has learned that Christian rights activist Hua Huiqi was evicted from his home at 8:30pm Beijing time, on July 2. Hua and his family were resting in their rental apartment at 633 Unit 6, 6th floor of the Dushixinyuan apartment complex Chongwen District, Beijing when PSB officials led by officer Yang J Source: China Aid Association, Inc.

A Presidential Message -- Independence Day, 2008
Contact: White House, Office of the Press Secretary, 202-456-2580 WASHINGTON, July 2 /Christian Newswire/ -- The following text is a message from the President of the United States of America:   I send greetings to all Americans on Independence Day.  More than two centuries ago, bold and courageous visionaries pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor in signing the Declaration of Independence.  Guided by ancient and eternal trut Source: White House

Statement by the President on 2008 G8 Summit
Contact: White House, Office of the Press Secretary, 202-456-2580 WASHINGTON, July 2 /Christian Newswire/ -- The following text is a statement the President of the United States of America:   Rose Garden10:31 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Good morning.  Next week I'm going to travel to Japan for the eighth and final G8 summit of my presidency.     At recent summits, G8 countries have made pledges to help developing nations address Source: White House

UNPFA Loses $235 Million Due to Pro-Life Group's Efforts
Contact: Colin Mason, Population Research Institute, 540-622-5240 ext 209, pri@pop.org FRONT ROYAL, Va., July 2 /Christian Newswire/ --The Bush administration has once again withheld nearly $40 million from the UN Population Fund (UNFPA), marking the seventh consecutive year that the U.S. government has refused the organization. The Population Research Institute applauds this decision, which honors the Kemp-Kasten amendment of 1985 forbidding tax dollars from going to programs of forced abor Source: Population Research Institute

Care Net Applauds 8th Circuit Decision to Protect Women's Health
Contact: Kristin Hansen, Care Net, 703-554-8742 LANSDOWNE, Va., July 2 /Christian Newswire/ -- Care Net President Melinda Delahoyde applauded the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit decision Friday in Planned Parenthood v. Rounds. The Court vacated a temporary injunction which had been issued by the lower court in regards to a 2005 South Dakota informed consent law on abortion. In the interest of women's health, two of Care Net's South Dakota pregnancy center affiliates joined Source: Care Net

Women of 'Operation Outcry' Applaud Judges Requiring Abortionists to Tell Women the Truth
Contact: Tracy Reynolds, Media Liaison, Operation Outcry, The Justice Foundation, 210-614-7157, 650-400-0436 cell, info@txjf.org MEDIA ADVISORY, July 2 /Christian Newswire/ -- The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit on June 27th upheld South Dakota's statute requiring abortionists to tell a woman that "the abortion will terminate the life of a whole, separate, unique, living human being," defined as a member of the human species (Homo sapiens). Tracy Reynolds, of Operat Source: The Justice Foundation

Nordskog Publishing, Inc. (NPI) Announces the Re-launch of Their Website
Contact: Helen Cook, 979-922-1512, Helen.Cook@PrimeStarPublicity.com VENTURA, Calif., July 2, /Christian Newswire/ -- Jerry Nordskog is not new to the publishing industry having for decades provided sports enthusiasts with Powerboat Magazine (the world's leading performance boating magazine). Nordskog Publishing, Inc.'s newest venture into the Christian publishing industry began barely one year ago when president/owner Jerry Nordskog started publishing "meaty, tasty, and easily digestible Source: PrimeStar Publcity & PR

Obama Losing Votes in California by Backing 'Same-Sex Marriages'
Campaign for Children and Families does not support or oppose candidates for public office, and provides the following information solely for educational purposes.   Contact: Agency Contact, 877-405-4005, Campaign for Children and Families   SACRAMENTO, July 1 /Christian Newswire/ -- Campaign for Children and Families, a leading California-based pro-family organization that defends marriage for one man and one woman, is predicting Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama will Source: Campaign for Children and Families

Situation is Still Dire for Neglected Cyclone Victims in Burma, Says Christian Freedom International
Contact: Amy Jo Jones, Christian Freedom International (CFI), 800-323-2273 SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich., July 1 /Christian Newswire/ -- Christian Freedom International (CFI), a Michigan-based humanitarian organization, is reporting that thousands of storm victims in Burma are still in desperate need of relief aid, nearly two months after Cyclone Nargis ripped through the southeast Asian country. Nargis touched down in Burma's Irawaddy region in the early morning hours of May 3, 2008, bringing Source: Christian Freedom International

This Christmas Get Organized and Spend Time with Christ -- Not on the Run
Organization expert Marcia Ramsland's unique new planner returns to Christians their time & sanity ... and allows them to give Christmas back to Christ Contact: Jason Jones, Publicist, Thomas Nelson Publishers, 615-902-2344, jjones@thomasnelson.com MEDIA ADVISORY, July 1 /Christian Newswire/ -- For millions, the holidays have become a time of anxiety one in which they struggle to manage their time as they shop, wrap gifts, mail cards, cook, clean, travel and host guests in their home Source: Thomas Nelson Publishers

New Book Boldly Confronts the Christian's Greatest Battle
Contact: Mary Champion, Remnant Publications, 517-279-1304 COLDWATER, Mich., July 1 /Christian Newswire/ -- Dwight Hall, president of Remnant Publications, has just announced its widely anticipated release of The Christian Art of War, the newest and perhaps most spiritually challenging work ever presented by Pastor Ivor Myers. Says Hall, "Anyone who has ever taken up the cross of Christ realizes that the walk of faith is a fierce battle and a very long march. This book provides help and en Source: Remnant Publications

Stephen Peroutka, National Pro-Life Radio: 'We Must Follow the Lead of African American Pastors in Their Call for the Defunding of the Racist Agenda of Planned Parenthood'
Contact: National Pro-life Radio, 202-834-0844, dgardner@nplr.net WASHINGTON, July 1 /Christian Newswire/ -- "It sickens me to admit that racism is very much alive in this country, but we must all face the truth" said Stephen Peroutka after viewing the YouTube video where Planned Parenthood employees were 'excited' to accept donations specifically earmarked to kill black babies. According to the National Black Pro-Life Union, Planned Parenthood reached the billion dollar mark in ear Source: National Pro-Life Radio

Christian Defense Coalition Responds to Senator Obama's Speech on Faith and Values
Contact: Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney, 202-547-1735, 540-538-4741 cell; Katilin Clare, 540-548-4822; both with the Christian Defense Coalition   WASHINGTON, July 1 /Christian Newswire/ -- Senator Obama has no moral authority to speak on faith and social justice while promoting a radical pro abortion position which brutalizes children and diminishes women. If elected President, Senator Obama would be the most pro-abortion President in America history. The Christian Defe Source: Christian Defense Coalition

By SB200, A Colorado Judge Can Censor the Bible
Christian Opposition Press Conference Today July 1, DTC Marriott Contact: Donna Ballentine, American Right To Life, 888-888-2785, office@AmericanRTL.org DENVER, July 1 /Christian Newswire/ -- Colorado Governor Bill Ritter has signed an anti-Christian censorship law SB 200, that leaders representing many organizations will announce plans to oppose at a press conference today, July 1 at 10:15 a.m. in the Primrose Room at the Denver Tech Center Marriott, 4900 S. Syracuse. Colorado State Rep Source: American RTL

Children can Use Their Spiritual Gifts for God's Purposes Today
Contact: Adam Cothes, Publicist, WinePress Publishing Group, 360-802-9758, adam@winepressgroup.com ENUMCLAW, Wash., July 1 /Christian Newswire/ -- Like adults, kids deal with the issue of acceptance every day, and by identifying and accepting their spiritual gifts as children, they will be more self confident and better equipped to use those gifts in the service of God when He requires them. Author and teacher Julie Huggins wrote and illustrated "Elizabeth's Gift," the delightful tale o Source: WinePress Group

Families Mourning Children Head to Nashville
Contact: Wayne Loder, The Compassionate Friends, 866-964-4000 OAK BROOK, Ill., July 1 /Christian Newswire/ -- More than 1300 bereaved parents, siblings, and grandparents, as well as professionals who provide them support, are preparing to attend The Compassionate Friends 31st National Conference July 18-20 in Nashville, Tennessee, the largest bereavement conference held annually in the U.S. specifically for families where a child has died. "This conference was designed from the beginn Source: The Compassionate Friends

Twin-Spin News Conferences as Pro-Lifers Picket NEA Convention & State HQs Nationwide July 2
9:30 AM at Family Research Council, 801 G Street, NW, Washington, DC 10:30 AM at Washington Convention Center, Mt. Vernon Square NW Media highly focused on NEA as union prepares to hear & endorse Obama Contact: Bob Pawson, National Coordinator, Pro-Life Educators And Students, 609-610-3522 BobPawson@ProLifeEducators.com WASHINGTON, July 1 /Christian Newswire/ -- Two pro-life news conferences confronting the National Education Association's leadership's pro-abortion resolutions, policie Source: Pro-Life Educators And Students