Ellen fired because of anti gay group and masturbation illegal?

Ellen DeGeneres, a gay talk show host is a spokeswoman for the retailer J.C. Penny. Fine, right? Not if you are a rabidly anti-gay organization. An organization called One Million Moms, which also objected to Chaz Bono dancing on  Dancing with the Stars, is demanding...

If You Voted For Obama, You Must Do Penance, Says Catholic Priest

Apparently, there is still fallout coming out from the religious side of the political spectrum after Democratic nominee Senator Barack Obama of Illinois became the United States President-elect on November 4. Apparently, Reverend Jay Scott Newman of St. Mary’s Catholic...

Hot button social issues highlight state ballots

"Social issues so volatile that the presidential campaigns sidestepped them will be on the ballots in several states next week, including measures that would criminalize most abortions, outlaw affirmative action and ban same-sex marriage in California, one of only three...

Philippines' growing reproductive measure debate

There have been measures by the Philippine government to curb the country's rapid population growth, from the controversial to the insidious.  But in this predominantly Catholic nation, the Church has the last say, influencing all corners of society with its stance...

Some 2.5 million abortions performed in Indonesia annually

Surabaya (ANTARA News) - Although banned by law as well as an Indonesian Council of Ulema (MUI) edict, some 2.5 million abortions happen in Indonesia every year, an academician said."The figure does not yet include abortions effected with non-medical assistance or with the...

Don't treat the old and unhealthy, say doctors

"Doctors are calling for NHS treatment to be withheld from patients who are too old or who lead unhealthy lives. Smokers, heavy drinkers, the obese and the elderly should be barred from receiving some operations, according to doctors, with most saying the health service...

Sexual Revolution Gaining Grounds In China

"Only 60 years ago, arranged marriage was still the norm in many parts of China, but today Chinese teenagers have more sexual freedom than ever. The topic of sex education was once taboo, and still off-limits in some areas, but changing cultural mores have presented a new...

Indian Government Pay Parents To Keep The "Girl-Child" Alive

"The government is India is unveiling yet another proposal to try to stem the tide of sex-selection abortions and female infanticides there. The Asian nation, where cultural values place more emphasis on boys, has had a hard time stopping the practices and the skewed...

Sex Education Course Fails To Cut Teenage Pregnancies

Doctors who developed a sex education programme for schools throughout Britain have concluded it is no better at preventing unwanted pregnancies than traditional approaches.