by Jodi Mathews | Oct 14, 2002 | News
Despite his criticism of “faith-based” funding, Pat Robertson is poised to receive $500,000 in federal funding for his charity, Operation Blessing. Operation Blessing is one of 25 organizations to receive funds from the Compassion Capital Fund, which will...
by EthicsDaily.com Staff | Mar 13, 2001 | News
President Bush’s faith-based funding plan has come under sharp attack from unexpected quarters. Pat Robertson, head of the Christian Coalition, wondered if the faith-based initiative might be “a real Pandora’s Box” on the Feb. 20 broadcast of...
by EthicsDaily.com Staff | Mar 7, 2001 | News
The head of the new White House Office of Faith-based and Community Initiatives will address the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) this afternoon. John DiIulio Jr., appointed by President Bush to direct the office, will join other conservatives discussing...
by EthicsDaily.com Staff | Mar 7, 2001 | News
Jerry Falwell said he had “deep concerns” about President George W. Bush’s faith-based initiatives and opposed funding of certain religious groups, including Muslims, according to an exclusive interview with Beliefnet. Bush signed an executive order...
by EthicsDaily.com Staff | Mar 7, 2001 | News
Southern Baptist leaders have applauded vigorously President George W. Bush’s commitment to giving faith a prominent role in the White House, especially through faith-based initiatives. Some have spoken in glowing terms about Bush’s support for...