SBA List President Dannenfelser: "Rep. Wilson's rationale for this support flies in the face of church teaching and the Catholic Bishops" Contact: Mallory Quigley, Susan B. Anthony List, 703-380-6674, mquigley@sba-list.org WASHINGTON, March 19 /Christian Newswire/ -- In a press call yesterday, Rep. Charlie Wilson (D-Ohio) remarked on the Senate version of Healthcare reform legislation saying, "As a pro-life Catholic, I think the language in the Senate bill clea Source: Susan B. Anthony List

Contact: Keith Mason, Personhood USA, 202-595-3500; PersonhoodColorado.com  DENVER, March 19 /Christian Newswire/ -- Personhood Colorado, sponsors of the 2010 Personhood Amendment, today submitted 46,671 signatures to the Colorado Secretary of State's office. On March 4, the Colorado Secretary of State disclosed that 20.63% of the 79,648 signatures submitted by Personhood Colorado were invalid. As allowed by Colorado law, volunteers then had 15 days to replace the invalid signature Source: Personhood USA

Contact: Jeff Walton, 202-682-4131, Institute on Religion and Democracy, jwalton@TheIRD.org WASHINGTON, March 19 /Christian Newswire/ -- Joining with groups like ACORN, a wide coalition of religious left groups will march in Washington, D.C. on March 21 on behalf of eventual amnesty and largely open borders under the banner of Comprehensive Immigration Reform (CIR). The National Council of Churches (NCC) is hailing CIR as a divine mandate and a patriotic act. "We hope to show the moral u Source: Institute on Religion & Democracy

Contact: Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney, 540-538-4741, 202-547-1735 WASHINGTON, March 18 /Christian Newswire/ -- The faith community will be praying that human rights and social justice are embraced and that the current healthcare bill which includes public funds for abortion does not pass. The prayer vigils are part of a larger national campaign called "Abortion is Not Healthcare" which has included a series of public demonstrations, rallies, prayer vigils and a nationwide media c Source: Christian Defense Coalition

"Evangelical Left activists like Jim Wallis desperately want Obamacare despite possible abortion funding." -- Mark Tooley, IRD President Contact: Jeff Walton, 202-682-4131, 202-413-5639 cell, Institute on Religion and Democracy, jwalton@TheIRD.org WASHINGTON, March 18 /Christian Newswire/ -- Believing firm restrictions on government funded abortions are no longer possible, evangelical left officials are jettisoning traditional evangelical pro-life convictions to back the U.S. Senate ve Source: Institute on Religion & Democracy

Contact: Margaret Sciarrino, Priests for Life, 888-735-3448 ext 251 WASHINGTON, March 18 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Council of Major Superiors of Women Religious (CMSWR), a canonically approved organization of U.S. major superiors representing over 100 communities of women religious (www.cmswr.org/member_communities/membercommunities.html)responded today to the Catholic Health Association, Network, and the Leadership Conference of Women Religious who have directly opposed the US bis Source: Priests for Life

Contact: Kirk Lyman-Barner, The Fuller Center for Housing, 229-924-2900 MEDIA ADVISORY, March 18 /Christian Newswire/ -- When Cornerstone Evangelical Church in Arkansas, a congregation of about 30, decided to respond to the Fuller Center Haiti Home Church Challenge, the overwhelming results surprised even them. After discussing the challenge to sponsor a home at a congregational meeting, minister Walt Barfield counted the promised gifts at $3,800. But by the end of last Sunday's worship Source: The Fuller Center for Housing

Contact: Mrs. Jakki Jeffs, Alliance for Life Ontario, 519-824-7797, aflo@mgl.ca, jakki@personhood.ca; www.personhood.ca  ONTARIO, Canada, March 18 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Canadian celebration of International Women's Week, March 7th to 13th was a significant event for our country. Even Canadian history includes an era when our nation failed to recognize women as "persons" under the law. It is important to celebrate our progress, review remaining challenges and discern future Source: Alliance for Life ontario

Contact: Catherine Veritas, 001-904-687-9804, randallterrymedia@gmail.com ROME, March 18 /Christian Newswire/ -- The following is submitted by Randall Terry, Insurrecta Nex; www.HumblePlea.com  Who: Randall Terry and 10 American pro-life advocates: The Vanguard of St. Catherine of Siena. When: March 18, 2010 What: The document Sanguis Innocens, Sanguis Santus (Innocent Blood, Sacred Blood) is being made public and is available for reading at www.humbleplea.com.&n Source: Society for Truth and Justice

Contact: Michael Bone, 904-475-1010 ext 119 JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 18 /Christian Newswire/ -- With major natural disasters going on throughout the world, the question of how smaller churches can contribute to relief and support efforts continues to be asked. Charlie Campbell, lead pastor of The Bridge Church of Jacksonville believes he has found the answer in the emerging technology provided by the Universe of Faith (UOF). UOF is one of the hottest developments in the Christian technol Source: Legacy Group Global

Contact: Maryam Kubasek, 513-226-9538; www.commonsensesouthdakota.com MEDIA ADVISORY, March 18 /Christian Newswire/ -- Following is a statement from Shantel Krebs, a fourth generation South Dakotan who cares deeply about her state and who is featured in a 60-second radio spot titled "Hearing Test." The spot draws attention to Congresswoman Stephanie Herseth Sandlin's apparent loyalty to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi instead of the taxpayers she supposedly represents. "A great deal is on Source: Common Sense Issues

Contact: Keith Mason, Personhood USA, 303-456-2800; PersonhoodColorado.com DENVER, March 18 /Christian Newswire/ -- Personhood Colorado has scheduled a press conference to announce plans for a lawsuit against the Secretary of State's office. Immediately following the announcement, Personhood Colorado will reveal the number of signatures collected over the past 15 days and submit them to the Secretary of State. Personhood Colorado has sponsored a ballot initiative to amend the State Const Source: Personhood USA

Contact: Maryam Kubasek, Common Sense Issues, 513-226-9538, maryamkubasek@gmail.com MEDIA ADVISORY, March 18 /Christian Newswire/ -- The following is submitted by Common Sense Issues: WHO: Common Sense Issues North Dakota has produced radio spots that will begin airing in the state March 18. Titled "Psychiatrist," the 60-second spots draw attention to the apparent disregard of senators Byron Dorgan and Kent Conrad and U.S. Representative Earl Pomeroy for North Dakota taxpayers and their Source: Common Sense Issues

Contact: Margaret Sciarrino, Priests for Life, 888-735-3448 ext 251 WASHINGTON, March 18 /Christian Newswire/ -- Fr. Frank Pavone, National Director of Priests for Life, today responded to the letter from several dozen leaders of women's religious congregations who expressed support for the Senate health care bill. "First of all, contrary to its claim, this statement does not represent 59,000 nuns; it represents the approximately 59 nuns who signed it. Secondly, while the bishops' Source: Priests for Life

Contact: Jon Hirst, The Well, 719-362-5235, jhirst@dotheword.org ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., March 18 /Christian Newswire/ -- A house church meeting in Gilbert, AZ recently received a violation notice after a code compliance officer noticed nearby signs advertising the church group's Sunday service. Building codes in the city prohibit religious gatherings of any size, including Bible-studies, to meet in private residential homes. House church leader Ken Eastburn commented on the irony of the mat Source: .W

"Glasspool's election is the next step in the Episcopal Church's liberalizing trajectory." --Jeff Walton, Director of IRD's Anglican Action Program Contact: Kristen Seda, Institute on Religion and Democracy, 202-682-4131, 202-413-5639 cell, kseda@TheIRD.org WASHINGTON, March 17 /Christian Newswire/ -- A controversial candidate for bishop in the U.S. Episcopal Church has received the necessary approval, according to the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles. Following her December electio Source: Institute on Religion & Democracy

SBA List President Dannenfelser: Congressman Oberstar joins with NARAL, NOW, and Planned Parenthood in Supporting Pro-abortion Healthcare Reform Contact: Mallory Quigley, Susan B. Anthony List, 703-380-6674, mquigley@sba-list.org WASHINGTON, March 17 /Christian Newswire/ -- In response to news reports that Rep. James Oberstar (D-Minn.) is a decided "yes" vote for the Senate version of Healthcare reform legislation; Susan B. Anthony List President Marjorie Dannenfelser offered the follo Source: Susan B. Anthony List

Reclaiming Oklahoma for Christ will be joined by Oklahoman's Against CAIR Hate to Protest the Council on American-Islamic Relations Annual Banquet Contact: Pastor Paul Blair, 405-348-1745 OKLAHOMA CITY, March 17 /Christian Newswire/ -- On Tuesday, March 23rd, Reclaiming Oklahoma for Christ will be hosting a conference at Trinity Baptist Church in Yukon to educate the Oklahoma public about the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR). CAIR of Oklahoma will be holding its annual banque Source: Reclaiming America for Christ

SBA List President Dannenfelser: Congressman Kildee's Support for Pro-abortion Healthcare Reform is the Ultimate Betrayal Contact: Mallory Quigley, Susan B. Anthony List, 703-380-6674, mquigley@sba-list.org   WASHINGTON, March 17 /Christian Newswire/ -- In response to a letter sent from Rep. Dale Kildee to his colleagues today announcing his support of the abortion expansion language and the Senate Healthcare bill, Susan B. Anthony List President Marjorie Dannenfelse Source: Susan B. Anthony List

Contact: Karole Davis, Sky Angel, 239-963-3265 MEDIA ADVISORY, March 17 /Christian Newswire/ -- Sky Angel, a national provider of faith-based and family-friendly television and radio programming (www.skyangel.com), announces the addition of Daystar Television Network to their Faith TV channel lineup. The network can now be viewed on Channel 111. Daystar Television Network is the fastest-growing and second largest Christian television network in the world. With a mission to reach souls wit Source: Sky Angel US, LLC