• Battle for Intelligent Design Begins in Pennsylvania

  A federal court in Pennsylvania will begin to decide on Monday if intelligent design can be legally taught in science classes.

• Business in China as a Mission, Informing How God Works Globally

  This year, the World Christians Through Business conference will focus on "Business as Mission" in China on Oct 22 in Irvine, Ca.

• Judge Rules Pledge of Allegiance in Public Schools Unconstitutional

  U.S. District Judge ruled on Wed in Sacramento that the Pledge of Allegiance was unconstitutional in public schools because it contained the phrase "under God."

• Negotiations Still on for Chinese Bishops to Visit Rome

  The Director of China's Bureau of Religious Affairs announced Thursday that China is still negotiating with the Vatican in allowing the four bishops to travel to the Synod in Rome.

• Meeting to Strengthen U.S.-China Relations, Human Rights Postponed to Later Date

  At a meeting on Tuesday, right before the UN World Summit, President George W. Bush and President Hu Jintao met to discuss the importance of strengthening U.S.-China relations that will include human