A reasonable lawsuit against the Osteens?

Joseph Perkins of Christian Post narrates the story of the recent lawsuit faced by Joel and Victoria Osteen, pastors of Houston-based Lakewood Church. Richard Cupolo and John Emanuele, songwriting duo of a band named The American Dollar filed a $3 million copyright infringement case against the Osteens. The main issue is about the unlawful use of the song “Signaling Through the Flames.” Don Ilof, the spokesman of the Osteen responded:

“…The two musicians are ‘apparently confused about the scope of the license, and are now demanding $3 million for uses that are authorized. We think this is unreasonable’…”

You can read the details of the story at:

http://www.christianpost.com/news/joel-osteen-church-sued-by-band-for-3m-54585/

Planned Parenthood and Private Abortion Funds

The recent writing of Dr. Randall K. O’Bannon got the attention of Dave Andrusko of National Right to Life. He said that Dr. O’Bannon exposes millionaires and billionaires working in the shadows through their private funds. These “philanthropists” underwrite Planned Parenthood, which is a “cover-up” for abortion. Andrusko calls the attention of people to read Dr. O’ Bannon’s piece:

“It is must reading. Today we take a look at a laudatory profile of individual heavy-hitters who underwrite Planned Parenthood and who are anything but in the shadows. I can’t help but be amused when millionaires and billionaires act as if they are the “voice of the people,” especially when they are bankrolling Planned Parenthood, which specializes in eliminating over 332,000 people a year.”

You can know more about this alarming story at: http://www.nationalrighttolifenews.org/news/2011/08/the-millionaires-and-billionaires-behind-planned-parenthood/

“Christian Activism”

Coalition of Conscience, “a North Carolina-based network of church, business, and education leaders” plans to show the American public that Christians must start doing something overcoming evil with good, says Charlie Butts of OneNewsNow. The group intends to attend a “gay pride” event Saturday in Charlotte, North Carolina inviting the participants to prayer and concert.   Dr. Michael Brown the leader and spokesperson of the Coalition said:

The Coalition of Conscience will simply seek to overcome evil with good, and will not use an in-your-face approach. Another objective of the event is to send a message to America that people don’t have to sit back and do nothing while activists take a major role in their city.

You can read more about this report at:

http://www.onenewsnow.com/Culture/Default.aspx?id=1419404

LGBT and “Diversity”

Associated Press reports that Elmhurst College in suburban Chicago is offering scholarships to LGBT students (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered). The College is affiliated with the United Church of Christ. Gary Rold, the college’s dean of admission believes:

Increasing diversity is part of our mission statement.

You can trace the source of this report at:

http://www.onenewsnow.com/Education/Default.aspx?id=1419480