Ninth Circuit Gets It Right—Still "One Nation Under God"

"Even the most activist and most overturned court in the country managed to recognize that there is no basis in history or in law that would require the removal of the words 'under God' from the Pledge of Allegiance...All Americans, including atheists, win with this decision by the Ninth Circuit."

(Washington, D.C.)—As reported in a recent BCN news alert, The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has ruled that teacher-led recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance in public schools, including the words "under God," does not violate the Establishment Clause of the U.S. Constitution. "The Pledge is constitutional," concluded the court, dismissing the latest attack by atheist Michael Newdow to remove every reference to God from the public square.

Penny Young Nance, CEO of Concerned Women for America (CWA), said, "This is a great victory for all Americans and the rule of law. There is no question that this nation was founded on the fundamental belief that we are endowed by our Creator with certain inalienable rights. We are pleased that the Ninth Circuit recognized that and dismissed the misguided efforts to rewrite history and alter the character of our nation through judicial fiat."

Mario Diaz, Esq., CWA's Policy Director for Legal Issues, said, "Even the most activist and most overturned court in the country managed to recognize that there is no basis in history or in law that would require the removal of the words 'under God' from the Pledge of Allegiance....(more)

Astonishing "Coincidence" Saves Baby from Abortion in Indianapolis

"There are no coincidences...and in this case, no wrong numbers!"

David Bereit, National Coordinator, 40 Days for Life: I know you're familiar with the old saying, "God works in mysterious ways." Please sit down and read this whole story. Our God of mystery has outdone Himself this time!

A young woman in Indianapolis, Indiana—we'll call her "Erin"—woke up, saw her kids off to school, dropped her preschoolers at a friend's house, and noticed that she was late for an appointment...at Planned Parenthood...for an abortion.

So Erin picked up her phone and called to see if she could still come in. She thought she was calling Planned Parenthood. In her haste, she dialed a wrong number.

Instead of Planned Parenthood, she got Joseph, who was answering the cell phone that's being used by...

...get ready for this...

...40 Days for Life in Indianapolis!

Joseph took a deep breath and tried to be as calm as possible. He took Erin's name and number and simply said that a counselor would call her back.

So Elizabeth, the counselor, called Erin. Elizabeth begged her not to hang up, and then explained that she had not reached Planned Parenthood. Asked if she was a Christian, Erin said "yes." So Elizabeth told her God's grace was at work in this "wrong number" situation....(more)

New Research Looks at Beliefs About God's Influence in Everyday Life

"Overall, most people believe that God is highly influential in the events and outcomes in their lives." (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)—Most Americans believe God is concerned with their personal well-being and is directly involved in their personal affairs, according to new research out of the University of Toronto....(more)

Israel Has Friends in Unexpected Places

"I say with great honor and joy: I will always support Israel, guardian of the world's capital, Jerusalem." (Israel)—Here's a quiz for you: Which country other than Israel has had two Jewish presidents in the 1900s? Answer: Panama....(more)

From Bollywood to Believer in Christ; How a Celebrity Became One of India's Leading Gospel Artists

"Worship should be an integral part of a Christian's life...It is not that anybody can lead worship and write songs. One's life as well has to be a testimony for the Lord. In this regard it is also important to sing well and present ourselves as ambassadors of Christ. It would be advantageous if one has a musical background as well....(more)

Prayer Alert: for Sen. Reid's Wife and Daughter, Recovering from Car Crash

"Mrs. Reid has a broken nose, broken back and broken neck. Lana has a neck injury and facial lacerations." On Thursday night, March 11th, Senate majority leader Harry Reid's wife, Landra, and daughter, Lana, were driving on Virginia state I-95 when they were rear-ended by a tractor trailer truck, forcing them to hit the Grand Cherokee in front of them, which hit another car....(more)