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Ninth Circuit Declares California's Proposition 8 on Marriage Unconstitutional
A panel ruled that a proposition to define marriage as between a man and a woman violates the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Tobin Grant

A Crack Down on International Adoptions
The rate of adoptions in Ethiopia has declined 90 percent.
Matthew D. LaPlante in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Behind James MacDonald's Resignation from the Gospel Coalition
A prominent pastor's departure raises questions of church/non-church boundaries.
Ruth Moon

Special Section: Komen and Planned Parenthood
News and analysis from Al Mohler, Mollie Ziegler Hemingway, Russell Moore, Matthew Lee Anderson, and more.

From CT Entertainment
Jaci Velasquez: A 'Diamond' Refined
With a new album, a great marriage, and two beautiful kids, she's more content than ever.
Also: Reviews of new albums by Jaci Velasquez, Paul McCartney, Dierks Bentley, The Fray, Robert Deeble, The Crabb Family, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, and Sharon Van Etten

The Similarities and Differences in Eric Metaxas's and President Obama's Prayer Breakfast Addresses
The 'Bonhoeffer' biographer emphasized care for the unborn as the President emphasized care for the poor.
Sarah Pulliam Bailey in Washington, D.C.

Speaking Out
The Ironies of Obama's National Prayer Breakfast Speech
The President seems to be debating himself on religious motivations and the common good.
David Neff

New York's Tim Keller calls ouster of churches "unwise"
Update: Full New York Senate Okays Bill on Churches at Schools
Thousands march in protest of Feb. 12 eviction plans.
T.D. Jakes Embraces Doctrine of the Trinity, Moves Away from 'Oneness' View
Jakes stated his belief at the second-annual Elephant Room, which features what organizers call "conversations you never thought you'd hear."
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The Power of Choice in 'Downton Abbey'
The British World War I drama, depicting a world away, teaches me how to live in my own.
Scared to Death of Death: Facing More Than Gramma’s Mortality
When my family moved my grandma cross-country to a nearby nursing home, I had no idea she would bring with her a reminder of irrevocable loss.
Why the New Planned Parenthood Controversy Raises Old Questions
The world is waking up to a conflict pro-life women have faced for years.
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Ninth Circuit Declares California's Proposition 8 on Marriage Unconstitutional
A panel ruled that a proposition to define marriage as between a man and a woman violates the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Pro-Life Advance and Setback as Va. Focuses on Abortion
State Senate passes ultrasound bill, but committee kills bill ending abortions at 20 weeks.
Christians Join Fight Against Cockfighting
Concern is focused on the state of South Carolina, where critics are trying to strengthen state laws against the practice.
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Christian Rock Doc Can't Find Funding
'Bleed Into One,' a documentary on Christian rock, falls short of its fiscal goal
Dobermans Are People Too!
Scorsese's scorn earns Hugo's snubbed guard dog a nod for the Golden Collar Awards
Look Who's Making a Comeback!
Eight years after calling it quits -- well, sort of -- Five Iron Frenzy is back from the dead
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[tuesday \| 02.07.12] A Crack Down on International Adoptions Breaking Through the Glass Sidewalk: Why Every City Needs Women Influencers	[monday \| 02.06.12] Jaci Velasquez: A 'Diamond' Refined Behind James MacDonald's Resignation from the Gospel Coalition It Isn't Easy Being Pink: There Is No Neutral Ground When It Comes to Planned Parenthood The Politics of Breast Cancer
[friday \| 02.03.12] The Komen Fiasco's Silver Lining The Pink Ribbon and the Dollar Sign The Similarities and Differences in Eric Metaxas's and President Obama's Prayer Breakfast Addresses The Ironies of Obama's National Prayer Breakfast Speech Evangelicals Mounting Concerns over Obama Administration's Contraceptive Mandate Komen Reverses Course, Will Not Ban Planned Parenthood from Applying for Funding	[thursday \| 02.02.12] A Legacy in Indianapolis That Outlives the Super Bowl Strength in Weakness: The Bible, Disability, and the Church
[wednesday \| 02.01.12] After Komen, the Next Big Planned Parenthood Fight Sundance 2012: A Call to Look Again	[tuesday \| 01.31.12] Pink Stink: Komen Drops Planned Parenthood Support Shrimp and Grits with a Side of 'Shalom': The King's Kitchen Revitalizes Charlotte Quotation Marks

White House tries to quell birth control storm
White House officials insisted their position hasn’t changed, but Axelrod’s comments quickly became a Rorschach test for advocates on both sides (Politico)
Abortion, Birth Control Grab Political Spotlight
Komen-Planned Parenthood dispute comes amid fight on contraceptive mandate (Associated Press)
Church groups will be evicted from New York City school buildings this Sunday
State lawmakers ask for temporary reprieve (New York Daily News)
White House hinting compromise on birth control
In shift, White House to seek to allay concerns of religious employers on birth control order (Associated Press)
Opinion: ObamaCare's Great Awakening
HHS tells religious believers to go to hell. The public notices. (The Wall Street Journal)
Obama Seeks Deal on Birth Control
The White House is looking for a way to address the concerns of religious leaders upset by President Barack Obama's decision to require religious employers to cover contraceptives in employee health plans, according to people familiar with the discussions. (The Wall Street Journal)

White House hinting compromise on birth control
In shift, White House to seek to allay concerns of religious employers on birth control order (Associated Press)
Thousands March To Protest Ban On Using Public Schools For Religious Services
An estimated 17,000 worshipers marched across the Brooklyn Bridge to City Hall Sunday to protest the Appeals Court decision to ban religious services from public schools to avoid the appearance of government endorsement of particular faiths. (CBS)
Angel Food officials indicted, to surrender, lawyer says
Edward Tolley, an Athens attorney who represents Linda Wingo, said he did not know what charge or charges had been levied (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Bishop Eddie Long's wife files for divorce
Last fall, four young men accused Eddie Long, senior pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Lithonia, of coercing them into having sex. (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Four Angel Food Ministry officials indicted
Wingos, business associate expected to turn themselves in Friday (Walton Tribune, Monroe, Ga.)
Two Killed, Five Hurt in Church Grenade Blast
Pastor said the attackers, who spoke in Kiswahili, were shouting: “Wacheni kunywa pombe!” (Stop drinking alcohol) (The Nation, Kenya)