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Obama Says He’d Strike Down All Bans on Same-Sex Marriage

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

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.

When TEs Report Changed Views

Overture 8 Would Broaden Requirement

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

As an independent voice, Koop showed courage

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

Teacher spoke openly of his Christian faith

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

Contends sexual orientation is core aspect of human identity

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

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

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

Amended complaint shows 34 congregations stand against TEC, adds Episcopal Church of South Carolina as defendant

Bryan Chapell to Teach at Knox Theological Seminary

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.

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