Jennifer Riley
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Top U.S. Religious Leaders Press for Moral Hurricane Response
More than 100 Christian, Jewish, and Muslim leaders signed onto a statement Monday to call on the U.S. government to work across party lines to create a human rights-based recovery policy for Gulf Coast families affected by hurricanes.
Church Delegation Finds Deep Wounds in South Ossetia
An ecumenical church delegation witnessed last week a war-ravaged South Ossetia where whole neighborhoods had been razed or torched during their visit nearly a month after the war.
Charity, Salon Team Up to Cut Hair for Water Wells
A Christian charity and a local hair salon in California are joining forces for a cut-a-thon to raise money for the construction of clean drinking water wells in Ghana. The cut-a-thon is part of a series of "Orange County Gives Back" fall fundraisers.
Christian Publisher to Release Sarah Palin Biography
Christian publishing giant Zondervan, the company behind Rick Warren's megahit 'The Purpose Driven Life,' announced last week that it will release the biography of Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin next month.
Many View Evangelical Voters as Influential, but Complainers
The majority of Americans believe evangelical voters will have a significant impact on the November election, but also say the faithful tend to complain too much.
Nothing More Radical Than Bible in Injustice Fight, Says Tutu
Nobel peace prize winner Archbishop Desmond Tutu said the Bible is the greatest weapon in the fight against injustice during a church conference on social justice.
State-Approved Chinese Religious Leaders Meet with Jimmy Carter
A delegation of government-recognized Chinese religious leaders is in Atlanta through Tuesday to meet with American faith leaders, political leaders, as well as former President Jimmy Carter.
McCain's Patriotism Gains Points with Conservatives
Conservative Christian groups praised Sen. John McCain\'s humbleness and patriotism after hearing his revealing acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention where he opened up about his family\'s three generations of painful war experiences.
Bush Lauds McCain as Man of Character
President Bush gave his support to presumptive nominee Sen. John McCain at the Republican National Convention Tuesday evening by highlighting parts of the senator\'s life story that display his strong character, and by declaring that he is the man America needs to lead it.
Christian Relief Teams on the Ground after Gustav Exit
Christian relief teams are on the ground and ready to begin distributing food, water and other needed items to Hurricane Gustav victims after the worst of the storm passed.