Should condoms be handed out in church? Executives in the UCC (United Church of Christ) denomination think so! Here is a link to the full UCC press statement on the issue. The UCC’s executive for Health and Wellness Advocacy concludes that it is a: “‘moral responsibility’ (for) people of faith make condoms available because we [...]

(-Turkey via Wikipedia) Authorities in Turkey have been cracking down on ‘honor killings’ in the country. The campaign has resulted in an unintended consequence. Muslim women are now being pressured into committing ‘honor suicides’ at an increasing rate. In 2005 the nation’s penal code was changed to require a mandatory life sentence for honor killers. [...]

News Report:  GENEVA  — The U.N.’s top human-rights body approved a proposal by Muslims nations Thursday urging passage of laws around the world to protect religion from criticism. The resolution initiated and supported by Muslim nations, calls for member states to provide legal protection against the “defamation of religions and incitement to religious hatred in [...]

(-Saint Death -’Santa Muerte’ via Wikipedia)  Report: “Mexico City – Mexican federal authorities used bulldozers to bring down more than 30 chapels devoted to “Saint Death” – a figure that is worshipped by drug traffickers – in the northern city of Nuevo Laredo, the daily Reforma reported Wednesday.” ‘Saint Death’ – Santa Muerte is similar [...]

            A so-called ‘Bioethicist’, Jacob Appel, wants to take pride to where it has never gone before– a new abortion movement: “the moment is ripe—more than ripe—for an Abortion Pride Movement.” Appel believes that women who have had abortions should be able to take public pride in their ‘right’ choices. [...]

The Catholic Bishops of Sri Lanka (CBCSL) are calling for national day of prayer and fasting on April 3  in opposition to an anti-conversion law coming up for vote in the country’s parliament. The bill is targeting the Christian community which is growing significantly. The bill entitled, “Prohibition of Forcible Conversions,” calls for fines of [...]

(-Vermont Senate Chamber via Wikipedia) On Monday (3/23/09) the Vermont Senate overwhelmingly passed the so-called ‘gay marriage’ bill with a veto proof margin on the second reading. A third reading and vote is scheduled for today. Meanwhile, the state House is also prepared to pass the bill but not by as large a margin. Gov. [...]