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Contact: Dr. Peggy Elliott, www.drpeggyelliott.com, 316-305-5673, peggy@drpeggyelliott.com MEDIA ADVISORY, July 21 /Christian Newswire/ -- On the heels of the eve of the CNN documentary, Blacks in America, airing this week, Dr. Peggy Elliott of Dr. Peggy Elliott Ministries has written a ground breaking work, "Finding Our True Freedom: How to Bring Healing to the Broken Hearts of African Americans." Elliott gets to the heart of much that threatens to paralyze the African American community. Au Source: Dr. Peggy Elliott Ministries

"Churches that offer liberal interpretations of Scripture quickly lose their ability to critique the prevailing culture and become politically correct pawns." -- IRD President James W. Tonkowich Contact: Loralei Coyle, 202-682-4131, 202-905-6852 cell, lcoyle@ird-renew.org; Radio Interviews: Jeff Walton, jwalton@ird-renew.org; both with The Institute on Religion and Democracy WASHINGTON, July 21 /Christian Newswire/ -- The head of the Anglican Communion has told the once-a-decade gathe Source: The Institute on Religion & Democracy

Contact: Daniel Burton, China Aid Association, Inc., 432-689-6985, 267-205-5210, info@ChinaAid.org; www.chinaaid.org, www.monitorchina.org SHANDONG,China,July21/Christian Newswire/ -- China Aid Association was informed that on July 4, 2008 in Jining City in Shandong reeducation-through-labor management committee issued a written decision sentencing Zhang Zhongxin to two years re-education through labor. Zhang started the re-education through labor program July 4 Source: China Aid Association, Inc.

Contact: Natalie Bell,Media Coordinator,Concerned Women for America, 202-488-7000 ext. 126 WASHINGTON, July 21 /Christian Newswire/ -- Today, a Philadelphia court stripped the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) ability to regulate inappropriate nudity on television. The U.S. 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against the FCC in the case of the Janet Jackson "striptease" during the 2004 Super Bowl game. The court claims that this action was not "pervasive as t Source: Concerned Women for America

Contact: David Jeffers, 850-565-0993, jeffers221@gmail.com MEDIA ADVISORY, July 21 /Christian Newswire/ -- David Jeffers, author of "Understanding Evangelicals: A Guide to Jesusland", has written the quintessential column exposing the racism of Dr. James Cone's "Black Power and Black Theology." Dr. Cone is the author that the Reverend Jeremiah Wright lectured Sean Hannity on FoxNews to read before Hannity questioned the reverend about black liberation theology. Jeffers' newest Source: Understanding Evangelicals: A Guide to Jesusland

Contact: Jonathon Moseley, SHALE OIL NOW, 703-850-3733 WASHINGTON, July 21 /Christian Newswire/ -- The New Media Journal has published a comprehensive energy strategy by Jon Moseley, of Shale Oil Now and the U.S. Public Policy Council. The Council has designated the current energy crisis as a matter of national security, in which the U.S.A. is funding its enemies. SEE -- http://www.ShaleOilNow.com http://www.newmediajournal.us/books.htm and Free PDF ebook 'A Real Source: New Media Journal (Shale Oil Now)

Country Music Television (CMT), partnering with Faith Time Inc., announces plans to bring a religious programming block, Faith Time, to mainstream cable. Beginning September 1st, 2008, audiences will be able to view religious and humanitarian shows on CMT seven days a week from 4:30 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. EST. Contact: Kevin Cortez, Faith Time Inc., 817-886-9611, info@faithtime.tv; Alice Cocco, Viacom, 212-846-3978,alice.cocco@mtvstaff.com IRVING, Texas,July 21 /Christian Newswire/ --&n Source: First Choice Media, Inc.

Pastor Rick Warren to Host Saddleback Civil Forum on Leadership and Compassion and Question Candidates on Faith and the Common Good Contact: A.Larry Ross,972-267-1111; Whitney Kelley, 972-267-1111, media@rickwarrennews.com, both with A. Larry Ross Communications LAKE FOREST, Calif., July 21 /Christian Newswire/ --Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama, respective presumed Republican and Democratic presidential nominees, will end the primary season by making their first join Source: A. Larry Ross Communications

Security guards block Truth Truck from leaving parking lot, help abortion-bound women see the horrific truth about abortion Contact: Troy Newman, President, 316-841-1700; Cheryl Sullenger, Senior Policy Advisor, 316-516-3034; both with Operation Rescue, info@operationrescue.org ST. LOUIS, MO.,July20/Christian Newswire/ --Operation Rescue's Truth Truck, driven by Mark Gietzen, caused a stir the St. Louis Planned Parenthood abortion mill on Saturday, July 19, 2008, when Source: Operation Rescue

Contact: Rev. Fr. John Trigilio, Confraternity of Catholic Clergy, 717-957-2662 BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 19 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Confraternity of Catholic Clergy celebrated the 40th anniversary of Humanae Vitae, the encyclical from Paul VI, by asking every deacon, priest and bishop to reread and re-educate their flock with this prophetic document. The organization also pledged support for all bishops who confront and deny Holy Communion to unrepentant Catholic politicians that sup Source: Confraternity of Catholic Clergy

Contact: Robert James Luedke, Head Press Publishing, 214-514-5628 DALLAS, July 19 /Christian Newswire/ -- August 13th, won't just be another Wednesday to Author/illustrator, Robert James Luedke...it will be the culmination of 24 months of his blood, sweat and tears. Luedke is the creative force behind the groundbreaking Eye Witness graphic novel series, (www.headpress.info), and is the national release date for the third volume in the series, Rise of the Apostle. Luedke is what is known a Source: Head Press Publishing

Contact: White House, Office of the Press Secretary, 202-456-2580 HOUSTON,July18/Christian Newswire/-- The following text is a radio address by President Bush: THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. This is a challenging time for families across our nation. I know many families are worried about rising prices at the pump and declining home values. So this week my Administration took steps to help address both these challenges. To help address the pr Source: White House

"United Methodist opponents of the library seem to have wanted only one litmus test for the church's schools: no Republicans!"-Mark Tooley, UMAction Director Contact: Loralei Coyle, 202-682-4131, 202-905-6852 cell, lcoyle@ird-renew.org; Radio Interviews: Jeff Walton, jwalton@ird-renew.org; both with The Institute on Religion and Democracy WASHINGTON, July 18 /Christian Newswire/ -- Yesterday the United Methodist Church''s South Central Jurisdiction endorsed building George W Source: The Institute on Religion & Democracy

Contact: Rebecca Neale, The White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, 202-456-7348 WASHINGTON, July 18/Christian Newswire/ --On Tuesday, July 22, 2008, the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives (OFBCI), joined by U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs James B. Peake, will convene a Compassion in Action roundtable titled, "Serving Those Who Have Served: The Vital Role of Faith-Based and Community Organizations." Hoste Source: White House

Contact: Jennifer Kerns, ProtectMarriange.com, 916-446-2956, Jennifer@ProtectMarriage.com SACRAMENTO, July 18 /Christian Newswire/ -- A new Field Poll released today shows Proposition 8 - the Marriage Protection ballot initiative - is gaining among likely voters, although the survey continues to significantly understate support for the initiative, officials with the Proposition 8 campaign said today. The poll also shows that advocates of same-sex marriage are losing ground, compared to the l Source: SFPA