Describes the current movement to elevate biblical creationism to a scientific theory to be taught alongside evolution in the public schools. Focuses on the strategies and influence of pro "scientific creationism" groups and reviews pending legislation that would mandate equal teaching time for creationism. (GC)

Accounting principles and tax considerations are discussed in this speech regarding exempt organization's advertising income from their publications. (LBH)

Support provided by 69 local churches to individuals with disabilities was studied through a mail survey. Results indicate that 56 of the churches were attended by individuals with developmental disabilities, and support was provided by churches in the form of food, transportation, opportunities for service to the church and the community, and…

A national study of 260 older adult education programs identified 5 models: (1) university-based; (2) Older Adult Service and Information Systems; (3) coalitions of religious congregations (Shepherd's Centers); (4) community colleges; and (5) senior centers. New roles for older learners are emerging in planning, teaching, governance, and community…

Used demographic data and surveys as data collection methods for a profile on church-housed child care in the United States. Discusses (1) aspects of the operation of centers; (2) churches involved; (3) kinds of support churches provide; (4) pros and cons of church-housed programs; and (5) controversies concerning state funding of church-housed…

The Good News Club sued the Milford (New York) Public Schools in federal district court for prohibiting the group from meeting on school grounds. Judge McVoy dismissed the case; the club's weekly meetings did not fit the category of secular youth group meetings allowed in the district's limited public forum. (MLH)

Recent research amongst mental health service users reveals how important spiritual care and counsel are and how few resources are available to provide this service from psychiatry, religious organizations or secular counseling services. Describes the results of three research projects in Somerset and explores the significance of the recovery of…

Seeks to understand the Jesuit education proposal in the reforming context from which it came. States that the Constitutions established the renewing function of school education based on the sacred vision of the world: God is placed as the ultimate end, and objectives are learning, formation of good customs, and apostleship. (BT)

Acknowledging the pain and loss senior citizens experience due to fraud, the Denver District Attorney's Office launched a campaign--"Clergy Against Senior Exploitation (CASE)"--to reduce fraud perpetrated on older persons. The thrust of this project was preventing fraud by educating older adults through their religious affiliations in…

Volunteer labor is generally analyzed as a homogeneous activity, implying that the marginal effects of tax changes and demographic shifts are equal across industries and forms of volunteering. Here the homogeneity assumption is tested by estimating and comparing volunteer labor supply functions in three sectors that rely on volunteer…

This paper describes the international interdisciplinary academic conference that was a central component of the World Parliament of Religions that convened in Chicago (Illinois) during the summer of 1993. The Parliament was held from August 28 through September 4, and that there were approximately 8,633 official registrants from 56 nations,…

This directory is organized into two sections covering grant and loan programs from religious sources that fund causes related to basic human need, social justice, and self-determination for economically deprived and diverse peoples. The first section describes 67 grant programs from 10 denominations (Baptist, Catholic, Christian Church: Disciples…

Since the turn of the century, American Jews have been closely associated with reform movements that seek to improve social conditions, to help the disadvantaged, and to achieve international peace. Jewish religious traditions and social circumstances have disposed many Jews to view politics and power idealistically. However, traditional…

In December, 1976, a questionnaire on public education was sent to approximately 350 state, regional and local ecumenical agencies. The main body of the questionnaire included 16 questions covering a broad range of issues in public education. The overriding issue in the 70 responses received was segregation. This was in contrast to the results of…

A survey of resources is provided for improving youth programs conducted by religious organizations. After a brief introductory chapter establishing the focus of the document, the second chapter offers an overview of adolescent physical, intellectual, moral, social, emotional, and religious development. In addition, the attitudes of young…