Katherine T. Phan

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• Nov 15, 2007

  Stem Cell Advance in Cloned Monkey Embryos Renews Human Cloning Debate

  A report by scientists Wednesday claiming that they have successfully cloned monkey embryos and extracted stem cells from them has religious bioethics groups concerned over impending human cloning.

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  Nov 14, 2007

  National Right to Life: Thompson is 'Best-Positioned' to Beat Giuliani

  The nation’s largest pro-life organization officially endorsed Fred Thompson for president Tuesday, saying the former senator is the “best-positioned” pro-life candidate who can beat front-runner and abortion supporter Rudy Giuliani.

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  Nov 13, 2007

  Christian Apologist Tells Parents Not to be Afraid of 'Golden Compass'

  One Christian apologist is telling parents to not act as though they are afraid of the anti-God trilogy from which the upcoming movie "The Golden Compass" is based.

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  Nov 13, 2007

  Prominent Pro-Life Group to Endorse Thompson

  Republican presidential hopeful Fred Thompson will get the endorsement of the National Right to Life Committee, Republican officials said Monday.

• Nov 12, 2007

  Intelligent Design Group Accuses PBS of Promoting Unconstitutional Teaching

  A leading intelligent design think tank says a teacher's guide issued by the Public Broadcasting System in conjunction with a program on the 2005 Dover intelligent design trial is “likely unconstitutional.”

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  Nov 11, 2007

  Dobson Aides Deny Report on Huckabee Endorsement

  Top leaders at Focus on the Family have rejected a report that the ministry’s founder, Dr. James Dobson, is preparing to announce his endorsement for Presidential contender Mike Huckabee.

• Nov 9, 2007

  Conservatives Blast ENDA Bill for Restricting Religious Freedom

  Conservative leaders are lamenting the recent passage of a bill that would make it illegal for Christian business owners to make employment decisions based on “sexual orientation.”

• Nov 9, 2007

  Middle School Birth Control Policy Provokes Conservative Legal Action

  A conservative Christian legal group said Thursday it will proceed with a lawsuit against a Maine school district over its refusal to reconsider its birth control policy, which allows students as young as 11 to receive prescription contraceptives without parental knowledge or consent.

• Nov 5, 2007

  'Golden Compass' Author Denies Promoting Atheism in Books

  British author Phillip Pullman has publicly denied allegations that his work, including The Golden Compass which is being adapted onto the big screen, is anti-Catholic and promotes atheism.

• Nov 3, 2007

  Veterans Affairs Clarifies, Does Not Rescind Flag-Folding Policy

  The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a clarification of a policy limiting religious recitation at flag-folding ceremonies but some groups say they won’t settle for anything less than a rescission.