In today’s news: Somali women beaten for not wearing socks. Very sad.

Celebrate Reformation Day by listening to a dramatic reading of Luther’s Here I Stand speech. You can download the audio for free until Nov. 1 from listenersbible.com.

A New York Eagle Scout has been given a 1 month suspension from school for having a 2 inch knife in a survival kit in his car.  Is this effective violence prevention or serious stupidity?

School children in a New Jersey school were taught to sing a song praising Barack Obama. One section of the song quotes part of the song “Jesus Loves the Little Children,” substituting Obama’s name for Jesus.  Does anyone else find this creepy?

A new study reported by the American Sociological Association found that over a 15 year period the number of Americans who claimed that they had “no religion” doubled, while the number who believed in God remained the same at 93%.  Our challenge is to reach this growing group of people who have spiritual beliefs but have rejected organized religion.

Christianaudio.com offers a free audio book each month. This month you can get Foxes Book of Martyrs, which tells the stories of Christians who have given their lives up for the faith, beginning with Stephen.

David Ogden, President Obama’s nominee for Deputy Attorney General of the United States, is a stalwart defender of pornography.  As Albert Mohler puts it, “The pornography business will have a friend in high office in the Department of Justice.”  Given the destructive power of pornography, this is very disturbing.  (ht: Tim)