Michelle A. Vu

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• Jun 28, 2007

  Teens Flock to Capitol to Help Congress Tackle Gang Problems

  Teens from across the nation were brought to the doorsteps of Congress Thursday to speak out about increased gang violence in the United States and propose tactics to combat the problem from the perspective of people who have been personally affected by the nation’s growing gang and crime problems.

• Jun 27, 2007

  Christian Leaders Demand U.S. Restore Habeas Corpus, Abolish Torture

  Christian and religious leaders joined hundreds for a Capitol Hill rally to call for the restoration of habeas corpus – a tenet of the Constitution that protects people from unlawful imprisonment – and the end to all acts of torture Tuesday.

• Jun 26, 2007

  Christian, Muslim Relief Groups Launch Multi-Million Global Partnership

  Two of the world’s most recognizable faith-based relief agencies signed a multi-million partnership agreement Tuesday, sending a message to the world that Christians and Muslims can work together to build a peaceful society.

• Jun 25, 2007

  Worldwide Prayers Target 'Hell on Earth'

  Christians and churches worldwide have kicked off a weeklong global prayer event for North Korea’s spiritual change as part of the centennial anniversary of the Pyongyang Great Revival.

• Jun 25, 2007

  Obama Points to Rick Warren, T.D. Jakes as Models for Faith-Driven Action

  Prominent Christian leaders such as Rick Warren and T.D. Jakes were praised by Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) this weekend as role models of Christians who put their faith into action.

• Jun 22, 2007

  Google Technology Helps Put Faith on the Map

  A Google Maps-powered database organizing thousands of faith groups working for progressive causes was launched Thursday.

• Jun 21, 2007

  Bush Maintains 'Proper Balance' of Science, Morality with Stem Cell Veto

  President Bush’s second veto of a stem cell bill Wednesday garnered praises from Christian pro-life groups, which called the decisive act a “proper balance” between science and morality.

• Jun 20, 2007

  Churches Challenged to Act on World Refugee Day

  Churches around the world are expressing a greater sense of urgency for world leaders and churches to do more to address the some 40 million people, mostly from Africa, forcibly uprooted from their homes as countries today mark World Refugee Day.

• Jun 18, 2007

  Evangelical Leader Gives Pointers on How to Change the World

  The head of the World Evangelical Alliance recently shared with graduating students some key principles on how to make a difference in the world.

• Jun 18, 2007

  Bishop: Stop Internal Hamas-Fatah Fighting 'for God's Sake'

  Domestic fighting between Hamas and Fatah political parties prompted a Mideast bishop to cry out “for God’s sake … stop the internal violence” as Palestinians trapped inside Gaza are cut off from aid, electricity and transportation.