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Contact: Kristin Hansen, Care Net, 703-554-8742; Joe Young, Heartbeat International, 614-885-7577 ext 110 COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 1 /Christian Newswire/ -- Joint venture partners Care Net and Heartbeat International announced Wednesday the release of an upgraded, interactive Option Line® website featuring clean, simplified navigation and new chat technology. One of the most strategic partnerships in the pro-life movement, Option Line is the only national, multi-channel contact center providing Source: Care Net

Marty Angelo recently appeared on TruTv to talk about substance abuse amongst troubled celebrities. Contact: Marty Angelo, 805-405-8174 HOLLYWOOD, Sept. 1 /Christian Newswire/ -- Prison Minister Marty Angelo was asked to comment today on TruTv's "In Session" television program regarding socialite Paris Hilton's recent cocaine drug bust in Las Vegas. Back in 2007 Angelo reached out to Hilton offering to serve her jail sentence she received for a DUI conviction if she ag Source: Marty Angelo Ministries

Contact: Dana Cody, Life Legal Defense Foundation, 707-337-6889 NAPA, Calif., Sept. 1 /Christian Newswire/ -- Life Legal Defense Foundation, who in 2005 initiated the lawsuit People's Advocate v. ICOC, challenging the constitutionality of the governing board of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) to fund human embryonic stem cell research (HESCR), today warned not to fall for the same rhetoric being heard from the proponents of federal funding for embryo-destructive res Source: Life Legal Defense Foundation

Contact: Debbie Lykins, 847-458-1091, deb@sidedoorcom.net CAROL STREAM, Ill., Sept. 1 /Christian Newswire/ -- Time Magazine's August 30th cover story asks, "Is America Islamophobic?" Attorney, pastor, and best-selling author Randy Singer argues that it's "decidedly not," despite ongoing controversy surrounding the Park51 project in New York and an increase in mainstream media coverage of Muslim-related issues. "Time is trying to paint the American public as Islamophobic when the m Source: Side Door Communications

Contact: Erin McClellan, 503-460-5363, erinm@ocp.org; Kelcee Marcum, 503-460-5358, kelceem@ocp.org; both with OCP PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 31 /Christian Newswire/ -- On Saturday, August 28th, OCP and spiritandsong.com artists took the top honor in 8 categories at the tenth annual Unity Awards, presented by the United Catholic Music and Video Association. The event was held at Southside Victory Church in Calgary, Alberta CA. Tom Booth, spiritandsong.com artist and 2010 Unity Award winner, perform Source: OCP (Oregon Catholic Press)

Citing Risks to Women, Rutherford Institute Urges Governor McDonnell to Implement Stringent Health and Safety Regulations for Abortion Clinics Contact: Nisha Mohammed, The Rutherford Institute, 434-978-3888 ext 604, 434-466-6168 cell, nisha@rutherford.org RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 31 /Christian Newswire/ -- Pointing out that many centers in which first trimester abortions are performed are treated as regular doctors' offices and are not subject to even basic licensing requirements, The Source: The Rutherford Institute

Contact: Pendra Snyder, 937-304-0010, psnyder@ccn-usa.net WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 /Christian Newswire/ -- Unite In Action, Inc. is pleased to announce all classes, panels and training sessions at the 2010 Liberty XPO & Symposium, (September 9th & 10th, 2010 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington DC), will be free. The 2010 Liberty XPO & Symposium is designed to give patriots the tools they need to preserve liberty. Grassroots Liberty oriented organizations from around the country will be Source: Citizens Media, LLC

Contact: David Runnion-Bareford, Biblical Witness Fellowship, 207-505-0600 MEDIA ADVISORY, Aug. 31 /Christian Newswire/ -- The announcement by the United Church of Christ Leadership that former UCC President and General Minister John Thomas is divorcing his wife to "live in a committed relationship" with a former co-worker has created a deepening crisis of confidence in the denomination. While it has since come to light that Thomas has had a long standing affair with UCC Ecumenical Officer Source: Biblical Witness Fellowship

Contact: Sue Doc Ross, 619-733-8980; www.im2moro.com SAN DIEGO, Aug. 31 /Christian Newswire/ -- Many were swept up in the frenzy of excitement throughout the exhibit hall of the San Diego Sports Arena as im2moro was eagerly introduced to a crowd of over 10,000 people at the Sean Hannity Freedom Concert in San Diego. About 40 young and passionate im2moro ambassadors hosted a booth at the event to boldly proclaim the 7 First Principles and encourage others to speak up and reclaim our nation's Source: im2moro

Operation Rescue plans to file a complaint demanding criminal charges against scofflaw abortionist Stephen C. Brigham   Contact: Troy Newman, President, 316-841-1700; Cheryl Sullenger, Senior Policy Advisor, 316-516-3034; both with Operation Rescue, info@operationrescue.org   ELKTON, Md., Aug. 31 /Christian Newswire/ -- Troubled abortionist Steven Chase Brigham has been issued a cease and desist order by the Maryland State Board of Physicians ordering him to stop the illegal prac Source: Operation Rescue

Churches are offering a ministry program to help people heal from the deep pain of bereavement. The resulting impact on the churches themselves has been surprising. Contact: Samuel Hodges, Executive Producer, Church Initiative, 800-395-5755, ext 247, shodges@churchinitiative.org WAKE FOREST, N.C., Aug. 31 /Christian Newswire/ -- Churches across the nation are using GriefShare to help people who are grieving a death. Those offering this weekly, lay-driven ministry are surprised by the impa Source: Church Initiative

Most Americans continue to know little about Islam, and people in the United States remain somewhat divided in their views of the religion, according to an August poll by the Pew Research Center.

Pro-family advocates applauded the Federal Communications Commission's decision to appeal a court ruling they fear could open broadcast television to the use of even more profanities and obscenities.

Former Indianapolis head coach Tony Dungy has no apologies for his high-profile stance in helping troubled players and his recent publicized verbal run-in with New York Jets coach Rex Ryan.

40/40 Prayer Vigil for national renewal is calling people to pray for 40 days, between Sept. 20 and the morning of Oct. 29, and then pray for 40 hours between 4 p.m. on Oct. 29 and 8 a.m. on Oct. 31.

A wave of prayer for revival is beginning to sweep through evangelical Christianity in the United States, and one veteran Southern Baptist leader believes spiritual awakening is America's only hope.

The University of Mobile is calling Christians to pray for and work toward a national spiritual and cultural transformation during the month leading up to America's mid-term elections.

Columnist David Shelley examines what the Bible says about elections and politics.

Contact: Keith Mason, 202-595-3500 ext 1; www.personhoodcolorado.com; www.personhoodusa.com MEDIA ADVISORY, Aug. 31 /Christian Newswire/ -- Personhood Colorado and Colorado Right to Life, co-sponsors of Colorado's Personhood Amendment 62, have discovered that their only opposition, "Protect Families Protect Choices", is backed by none other than abortion profiteer Planned Parenthood. "Protect Families Protect Choices" is co-chaired by Planned Parenthood and NARAL, two of the largest Source: Personhood USA

Contact: Beverly Pegues, 719-522-1040, win@win1040.com COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Aug. 31 /Christian Newswire/ -- Window International Network announces 10/40 Window Sunday on October 3, 2010 which launches Praying Through The Window 9: Global Terrorism and World Religions. Praying Through the Window 9 (PTTW9) is an ongoing spiritual battle against global terrorism and world religions. Demonic forces are working in terrorist to advance the purpose of satan to inflict pain, suffering, hopelessn Source: Window International Network - WIN