Katherine T. Phan

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• Apr 18, 2008

  Creation College to Defend Science Degrees at Upcoming Hearing

  A Christian research institute, which is seeking to grant science degrees in Texas, is asking for prayers and support as it faces the final hearing before state education officials next week.

• Apr 9, 2008

  New Dictionary to Explain Christian-Muslim Relations

  A new dictionary in the works may shed light on the similarities and differences between two of the world's major religions – Christianity and Islam.

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  Apr 7, 2008

  'Ben Hur' Actor Charles Heston Dies

  Charlton Heston, the actor who heard the voice of God as Moses in "The Ten Commandments" and met Jesus Christ face-to-face as a Jewish slave in "Ben Hur," died Saturday night at his Beverly Hills home. He was 84.

• Mar 30, 2008

  Umbilical Cord Stem Cells Slow Down Alzheimer's Progression in Mice

  Scientists have found that targeted immune suppression using stem cells derived from human umbilical cord blood may reduce the progression of Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study published in the March issue of Stem Cells and Development.

• Mar 28, 2008

  Bill Allowing Teachers to Question Evolution Advances

  The Florida Senate's pre-K-through-12 education committee approved a bill Wednesday that protects teachers who include theories questioning evolution in their coverage of the much-debated topic.

• Mar 26, 2008

  State Rep. Kern, Openly Gay Pastor Spar Over Homosexual Lifestyle

  Oklahoma Rep. Sally Kern (R-Oklahoma City), who said that the homosexual lifestyle is a bigger threat to American than terrorism, faced off against an openly gay pastor Easter Sunday in a debate on homosexuality that delved into politics and theology.

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  Mar 23, 2008

  Easter Messages Touch on Pressing World Concerns

  Easters messages this year touched on pressing world issues, ranging from the war in Iraq to environmentalism.

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  Mar 21, 2008

  Jesus Doesn't Look Like Jesus Anymore, Says Scholar

  The author of Christianity doesn't quite look like himself these days, or at least when seen through the modern-day mirror.

• Mar 20, 2008

  Religious Right Sends Letter Urging Senate to Reject Climate Bill

  A group of leading evangelical and conservative leaders have sent a letter urging senators to reject a climate bill that they say will cost jobs, raise energy costs and lead to higher food prices.

• Mar 19, 2008

  Monogamy in Marriage Being Questioned

  The confessions of a New York governor on his extra-marital affairs are brewing up a cultural battle questioning monogamy in marriage.