Katherine T. Phan

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• Nov 1, 2007

  Court Allows Moment of Silence Amid Lawsuit Challenge

  A federal judge has allowed Illinois public schools to continue observing a moment of silence at the beginning of the day pending further review of a suit challenging the state law permitting the practice.

• Oct 31, 2007

  High Court Reviews Constitutionality of Child Pornography Law

  The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday over the constitutionality of a law crafted to target the peddling of child pornography.

• Oct 31, 2007

  Christian Groups Claim Religion-Purged 'Golden Compass' Movie Promotes Pro-Atheism Books

  A movie based on a book that portrays the Church as the villain is not receiving much applause for its removal of religious references.

• Oct 29, 2007

  Da Vinci's 'Last Supper' Now Available Online as 16 Billion Pixel Image

  Considered the most famous painting of all time, “The Last Supper,” by Leonardo Da Vinci, is now available online as a high resolution image for up-close viewing down to the square millimeter.

• Oct 24, 2007

  Thousands of Students Observe Pro-life Day in Silence

  Despite being yelled at, insulted, and ridiculed, many students participating in the worldwide pro-life silent protest on Tuesday described their experience as “amazing.”

• Oct 22, 2007

  Thousands of Students Worldwide to Hold Silent Pro-Life Protest

  Tens of thousands of students on more than 4,000 campuses around the world are hoping that their silence on Tuesday will lend a voice to the unborn.

• Oct 21, 2007

  Chocolate Jesus to Return with Chocolate Saints

  The chocolate Jesus sculpture that caused an uproar last Easter season is returning to New York City.

• Oct 19, 2007

  Oral Roberts President Takes Leave Amid Allegations

  Oral Roberts University president Richard Roberts has asked for a leave of absence while the schools resolves a lawsuit filed by three former professors who have charged Roberts and his wife of misconduct.

• Oct 17, 2007

  Pastor Honored for Risking Life for Hundreds of North Korean Refugees

  A pastor who has helped rescue North Koreans fleeing the country through an “underground railroad” was honored Tuesday night with the Civil Courage Prize.

• Oct 17, 2007

  Alabama First State to Adopt Bible Textbook for High Schools

  Alabama has become the first state to approve a Bible textbook for statewide adoption, makers of ”The Bible and Its Influence” announced Monday.