Daily Archives: January 19, 2012

Boko Haram Using Terror and Fear to Push Christians Out of Nigeria

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The president of the Christian Association of Nigeria has suggested that Muslim extremists, specifically al-Qaida-linked Boko Haram, are not simply trying to push Christians out of the mostly-Muslim northern areas, but are actually using violence in an effort to expel believers from the country altogether.

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Did Romney or Santorum Win Iowa? New Report says After Final Count, Santorum Won Iowa by 34 Votes; Romney Braces for Possible Reversal

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With Iowa Republicans scheduled to announce the official count from the caucuses later this morning, Mitt Romney appears to be bracing for the possible reversal of his eight-vote victory of Jan. 3.

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Rick Perry Is Dropping Out of the GOP Presidential Race Today; Expected to Endorse Newt Gingrich

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Rick Perry is dropping his bid for the Republican presidential nomination as early as today, CBS News confirms.

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Evangelist R.W. Schambach Goes Home to Be with the Lord at 85

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For more than five decades he boldly declared, “You don’t have any trouble … all you need is faith in God.” Now, the general of the faith has gone home to be with the Lord.

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Who Will Come Out Swinging At Tonight’s GOP Debate?

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CNN’s John King is in an unusual position on Thursday night. He will moderate the last and maybe most decisive debate before the South Carolina primary. There is a lot at stake, including rehabilitating his own reputation.

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Third Massachusetts Man Gets 4 1/2 Years for Burning Black Church

The last of three Massachusetts men charged in the burning of a predominantly black church to protest President Barack Obama’s election has been sentenced to 4 1/2 years in federal prison.

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Was Last Saturday’s Political Get-Together of Christian Conservative Leaders Dangerous?

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The 150 evangelical leaders who met behind closed doors on January 14 to anoint a Republican candidate for President were wise not to have invited me.
Police officers checking guests on Friday on the road to a ranch near Houston where conservative Christian leaders met for talks.

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