DEACON FOR LIFE

The characteristic kneel Tim Tebow makes to thank God after a big play has become a worldwide phenomenon, creating a new craze and stirring controversy over the role of religion in public life.

Planned Parenthood requires teen job applicants to attend gay pride parade

Ben Johnson

Mon Dec 19 12:14 EST

Homosexuality

Carl Paladino, the 2010 Republican candidate for governor of New York, told LifeSiteNews.com that public funding of the program was ludicrous.

Planned Parenthood prez: Romney used to come to our events, sought endorsement

Mon Dec 19 20:23 EST

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) president Cecile Richards was quoted as saying that Romney once was a friend to Planned Parenthood before switching from a pro-choice to a pro-life platform.

Planned Parenthood loses $130,000 state contract in Wisconsin

Mon Dec 19 20:11 EST

Walker, an abortion opponent, has responded that Planned Parenthood was cut because of its controversial nature, and that many other clinics can provide the same services.

Spending compromise bill includes cuts to UNFPA, Title X

Mon Dec 19 16:28 EST

H.R. 3671 contains $35 million for the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), $5 million less than last year.

U.S. Senate averts shutdown of U.S. religious freedom commission

Mon Dec 19 13:25 EST

Faith

Its continued existence was threatened when a U.S. senator placed an anonymous hold on legislation reauthorizing the USCIRF.

Some of the most important learning we ever do happens in the womb: science expert

Ben Johnson

Mon Dec 19 12:45 EST

In a fascinating TED talk, journalist Annie Murphy Paul emphasizes that the child absorbs nearly every aspect of his mother’s life.

Canadian HIV/AIDS researchers decry HIV prosecutions as tactic to curb spread of infection

Peter Baklinski

Mon Dec 19 16:53 EST

Homosexuality

The HIV/AIDS researchers argue that nondisclosure of HIV prosecutions discourage people who may have the disease from getting tested.

Hilary White, Rome Correspondent

Has British PM David Cameron had a conversion? I don’t think so…

Mon Dec 19 18:01 EST

Opinion

The Prime Minister seems to understand, vaguely, that something is deeply wrong, but all his talk about traditional values falls flat while his government pushes gay "marriage," abortion, and all the rest.

And now incest?: Viral video has parents making out with teen kids

John-Henry Westen

Mon Dec 19 17:15 EST

Opinion

The latest viral Youtube video features a high school prank where blindfolded teens are asked to guess who passionately kissed them. Turns out it's their parents. Funny? Not by a long shot.

Unrestricted availability of abortifacient morning-after pill in Spain results in soaring sales

Thaddeus Baklinski

Mon Dec 19 15:00 EST

Use of the abortifacient morning-after pill in Spain has risen by 83% in 2010, the first full year of over-the-counter availability of the dangerous drug.

Red Cross: ‘Safe abortion’ is essential to maternal health

Patrick B. Craine

Mon Dec 19 08:12 EST

A new report by the Red Cross has raised concerns that the organization may start advocating for abortion rights.

NewsBytes - Christmas

Steve Jalsevac

Mon Dec 19 21:21 EST

U.S Air Force Operation Christmas Child stopped, We're winning war on Christmas, Iman say Christmas pathway to Hell, Neighbours fight ban on Christmas lights, Tis the Season of Christ-o-phobia, Christmas service featuring Qur'an readings, Congressmen can't say 'Merry Christmas, more...