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Gene Shalit Can't Help But Reference Global Warming In Ice Age II Review

-- Newsbusters.org

Was Afghanistan Truly Liberated? This Will Be The Test

The outcome concerning the trial of Christian convert Abdul Rahman for crimes against Islamic law will show whether Afghanistan has indeed become a civil government.

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Are stay-at-home moms a drain on society?

Good Morning America says yes. Listen here.

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School Cancels 'Diversity' Event To Avoid Including Ex-Gays

A Wisconsin high school has canceled "Diversity Day" rather than allow Christians and ex-gays to join the lineup of speakers.

Viroqua High School in Viroqua, Wis., planned to allow guests representing several religious and ethnic backgrounds -- like Hmong, Jewish, Muslim, American-Indian, African-American, Latino and Buddhist. A homosexual couple and a transgendered person were also included -- as was someone who is physically handicapped.

When Don Greven, the grandfather of a senior at the school, inquired as to why no Christians or ex-gays were invited to present, officials said the intent of the daywas to introduce students to minorities and people withalternative lifestyles.

Gregg Attleson, a teacher on the Diversity Day committee, said students need to be prepared to meet people of different backgrounds when they leave high school andenter the real world.

"We feel it would be real helpful for them in a nice, safe place like high school," he said, "to have contact and be able to dispel some of the stereotypes."

Greven said his understanding of diversity is "that various views are presented -- and that was lacking."

He contacted Liberty Counsel, which sent a letter to school-district administrators explaining that, by not allowing Christians and former homosexuals to be involved, they were violating students' rights.

But when the homosexual couple discovered that an ex-gay speaker might be included, the couple decided not to participate.

Ellen Byers, a member of the planning committee, said inviting Christians and ex-gays would alienate people.

"Non-positive groups were not what we were going for," she said.

Mathew Staver, president and general counsel of Liberty Counsel, said the nation's youth deserve to know the truth about homosexuality -- people can choose to overcome same-sex attractions.

"One of the Diversity Day organizers labeled the former homosexual's viewpoint as 'non-positive.' This is yet another attempt to indoctrinate our youth with the harmfulmessage that homosexuals cannot change," he said. "While touting the message of tolerance, homosexual activists refuse to be tolerant of opposing viewpoints."

Young people, Staver added, need to know that acting on same-sex attractions results in "devastating physical, mental and spiritual consequences."

Study Finds Child Molesting 150 Times Greater in High Schools than Catholic Church

As reported by the Family Research Council, in a recent Whistleblowers magazine article titled "Predators":

“Professor Carol Shakeshift of Long Island's liberal-leaning Hofstra University compared the 10,667 young people who were reported abused by Catholic priests over a fifty-year period (1950-2002) with an estimated 290,000 students who claimed physical sexual abuse by public school employees during a much shorter time period (1991-2000). If confirmed, this would mean abuse in public schools is more than 150 times as prevalent as that alleged against priests. …we will wait to see if the media places as much attention on what appears to be a far greater problem. For every one child abused in the Catholic Church, 150 have been abused by school employees. This is exactly why parents must be involved in their child's education and interact with their school.”

The Amazing Story Behind One Episode of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

Family’s adopted kids share how they found healing and love after abusive pasts.

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New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin Clearly At Fault

Hear a secret recording of him talking about delaying evacuation plans as Hurricane Katrina approached the city.

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CBS Drowns Iraq Talk with Negative Poll, Skips Faulting of Media

Report highlights public’s impression of positive spin from Bush but ignores the public’s impression of negative spin from mainstream media.
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The Pot (the Left) Calling the Kettle (the Right) Black

The liberal left says that public funds should not be used towards any programs that actively advance any particular religious worldview. They argue on the fallacious grounds of the so-called “separation of church and state” principle that is supposedly found somewhere in our constitution. Well, then I ask the left, why do they not oppose the promotion of the teachings of religious guru Wayne W. Dyer on the publicly funded entity of PBS? I’ll tell you why: because it advances their type of religion. They’re tolerant of religion, as long as it agrees with what they believe. But any religion that disagrees with their worldview, they cry “separation of church and state.” There’s a word for this. It’s called hypocrisy.

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Regarding Parental Notification:

"As a parent, I need to be notified," she said. "I get so angry that it's against the law for a nurse to give [my kid] anything to relieve their headache or a muscle spasm. And yet, they can go get an abortion, have major surgery, kill a child -- without my permission."

-- mother of a teenager

Ken Blackwell leads GOP hopes

Strong support for black Christian conservative in Buckeye state.
-- Townhall.com

Swann part of the rise of black Republicans

-- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh Steelers great and Pro Football Hall of Famer Lynn Swann is part of a growing number of black conservatives rising up in the political ranks.

Is Capital Punishment morally right?

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Sen. Clinton uses straw-man tactic in vouchers debate

-- Appeal-Democrat

Survey Finds Americans Know Bart Better than Bill of Rights

Characters from “The Simpsons” More Well Known To Americans Than Their First Amendment Freedoms, Survey Finds
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HIV Travel Restrictions Lifted for Gay Games

-- Citizenlink.org

Pro-family advocates are asking President Bush to reinstate a federal ban that prohibits HIV-infected travelers from coming to United States. A lobbying campaign succeeded in getting the ban lifted in time for Chicago's 2006 Gay Games.

Homosexuals from around the world will travel to Chicago for the event slated for July 15-22. The official Web site claims 8,000 people have registered.

Gay advocates, with the help of Chicago Mayor Richard Daley, convinced the federal government to waive restrictions on international travel for those with HIV so they could attend the games. Pro-family analysts argue that such a move is counter to the goal of stopping the spread of the disease.

Peter LaBarbera, executive director of the Illinois Family Institute, is calling on the president and Congress to reinstate the ban. He said the people of Chicago should not be subjected to activities that facilitate immoral and reckless behavior.

"Mayor Daley has forgotten his role as 'chief protector' of the people of Chicago," he said. "The public-health goal of stopping the spread of HIV/AIDS must take precedence over the political wants of homosexual advocates."

The Gay Games Web site promotes dangerous sexual activity, LaBarbera said. For example, Steamworks, a gay bathhouse that offers anonymous sex for men, is listed as a business sponsor and under "Parties and Events."

"The evidence is clear: the extracurricular activities surrounding the Gay Games present a real health hazard to those involved and the surrounding community," he said. "Inviting thousands of HIV-infected visitors to a Gay Games celebration that officially promotes promiscuity will only put Chicagoans at risk and help spread HIV."

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Abortion Debate? What debate? Pro-Abortionists Are Close-Minded Toward Honest Discussions

When pro-life advocates invite their foes towards public debates, leaders of abortion-on-demand simply don’t show up. There’s no dialogue because the left is afraid to engage. They know they have no leg to stand on. Read more at AlbertMohler.com.