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Obama Says He’d Strike Down All Bans on Same-Sex Marriage
By Katherine Weber, Christian Post Reporter
In an impromptu White House press conference on Friday, President Barack Obama spoke on his administration’s recent decision to file an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to strike down Proposition 8, saying there is “no good reason” for a ban on same-sex marriage.
College Shuts Down Dorm Room Bible Study
By Todd Starnes
Officials at a Florida college ordered a group of students to shut down a Bible study they were holding in the privacy of a dorm room – because it violated the rules.
James River Presbytery has submitted an overture to the 41st General Assembly to change when teaching elders notify their presbyteries about changes in their views.
America’s Doctor Promoted to Eternal Post
By Whitney Williams
By far the best known and most influential person to carry the title of surgeon general, Koop, an evangelical Presbyterian became a longstanding, science-based national spokesman on health issues.
Teaching Intelligent Design Goes on Trial in Ohio
By Leigh Jones
Freshwater taught for 20 years before the school board accused him of teaching Christian beliefs in class during discussions of evolution and homosexuality.
Obama Administration Wants DOMA Divorce
By Leigh Jones
DOMA does not forbid states from approving same-sex “marriage,” but it prevents the federal government from recognizing those unions.
Some Republicans to Ask Supreme Court to Back Gay Marriage
By Napp Nazworth, Christian Post Reporter
A group of Republicans have filed a “friend of the court” brief making a “conservative case” for gay marriage.
PCUSA Presbytery Seizes Control of Virginia Church
By Nathan Key
After a Virginia presbytery took over operations of a Mechanicsville church, those who felt led by God to depart the Presbyterian Church (USA) started anew as an Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC) mission congregation just a short distance away from their former church facility.
Three More Parishes Join the Diocese of South Carolina Suit to Prevent The Episcopal Church from Seizing Property
By Diocese of South Carolina
Amended complaint shows 34 congregations stand against TEC, adds Episcopal Church of South Carolina as defendant
Chapell will teach the introductory homiletics courses to master’s-level students and also contribute to the biblical preaching and teaching track in the Doctor of Ministry program.

