Katherine T. Phan

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  Aug 27, 2008

  Clarity of New Chronological Bible at Question

  A new Bible that arranges Scripture according to when the events occurred – as opposed to when it was written – has stirred debate in the Christian blogosphere on whether the chronological ordering leads to clarity or confusion.

• Aug 23, 2008

  Wireless Devices on White Spaces May Drown Out Gospel Message

  Tech giants like Google and Microsoft are pressuring the FCC to allow them to broadcast wireless frequencies on television "white spaces" but the idea is meeting opposition from Christian broadcasters who worry the move would interfere with the Gospel message.

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  Aug 3, 2008

  Christian-Muslim Statement Among First Fruits of 'Common Word' Gathering

  Following a four-day conference, Christian and Muslim leaders from around the world announced the first fruits of the "Common Word" exchange through a joint statement that affirmed their support for religious freedom and further interfaith dialogue based on their common love for God and neighbor.

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  Jul 31, 2008

  Christian, Muslim Scholars Agree Reconciliation, Conflict Inevitable

  Christian and Muslim scholars meeting at Yale University for a discussion on peace and reconciliation this week forewarned that a clash of "global proportions" would inevitably unravel in the near future unless Christianity and Islam learn how to co-exist.

• Jul 27, 2008

  Christians, Muslims Seek 'Common Ground' at Historic Conference

  Top Christian and Muslim leaders have convened at Yale University for a historic conference that is expected to promote understanding and peace between Christianity and Islam on an unprecedented level.

• Jul 25, 2008

  Pa. High Court Strikes Down Homosexual 'Hate Crimes' Law

  The Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Wednesday tossed out language that expanded the state's hate crime law to include "sexual orientation" and "gender identity." The top state court upheld a November 2007 ruling by the Commonwealth Court.

• Jul 24, 2008

  Court Strikes Down Internet Pornography Law

  A federal appeals court ruled on Tuesday that a 1998 law intended to protect children from viewing sexually explicit material online was unconstitutional.

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  Jul 24, 2008

  C.S. Lewis Home to be Designated as Historic Landmark

  The Oxford home where Christian scholar and author C.S. Lewis wrote the popular The Chronicles of Narnia series is being designated as a historic landmark.

• Jul 22, 2008

  Court Tosses CBS Fine for Janet Jackson Indecent Exposure

  The federal appeals court on Monday dealt a setback in FCC's effort to regulate nudity and profanity on television as it refused to fine CBS $550,000 for the Janet Jackson indecent exposure incident during the 2004 Super Bowl halftime show.

• Jul 18, 2008

  Professor Fired for Answering Question on Genetics, Homosexual Behavior

  A former college biology professor is suing a Bay Area school district, claiming she was fired for answering a student's question about genetics and homosexual behavior.