Ill. High School Ends Coach-Led Prayer After Atheists Complain
A school district in Illinois has reportedly banned prayers at local high school sporting events following a complaint from the Freedom From Religion Foundation.
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Authorities Comb San Bernardino Lake For Clues Into Couple's Terrorist Attack
Authorities reportedly searched a lake in San Bernardino, California this week, hoping to learn more about the motives that inspired two Islamic extremists to carry out a mass shooting in the California city that left 14 dead.
Donald Trump Thinks American People Support Him on Muslim Ban
Despite receiving widespread criticism for recent comments he\'s made regarding Muslims, Donald Trump argued this week that Americans are starting to agree with his view on allowing Muslims into the U.S.
U.S. Claims Syria, Turkey Involved in Islamic State Oil Business
The U.S. claimed this week that the Islamic State is reportedly profiting off of oil sold to forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, as well as buyers in the Turkish black market.
Atheist Richard Dawkins Defends Donald Trump's Freedom of Speech
Well-known atheist Richard Dawkins has recently spoken out regarding 2016 presidential hopeful Donald Trump, saying that although he does not agree with the real estate mogul\'s politics, he does approve of free speech.
Colo. Planned Parenthood Suspect Pleads Guilty, Says He's a 'Warrior for Babies'
The suspect accused of attacking a Colorado Planned Parenthood and killing three has pled guilty for his actions, saying he is a \"warrior for the babies.\"
North Carolina Residents Oppose City's Removal of Bible Verse Park Bench
Residents in North Carolina are currently disputing a city's decision to remove a bench inscribed with Bible verses and dedicated to a young car crash victim.
Major Middle East Retailer Pulls Trump Products Following Muslim Comments
A major retailer in the Middle East has reportedly removed Donald Trump products from its shelves following recent comments made by the 2016 presidential hopeful regarding Muslims in the U.S.
New Microsoft Holiday Commercial Omits 'God' From 'Let There Be Peace on Earth' Hymn
The tech company Microsoft has recently released a holiday-themed commercial that shows its employees singing "Let There Be Peace on Earth," but omitting any reference to God in the traditional Christmas song.
Ala. Lawmaker Criticized For Encouraging Constituents to 'Shop American'
An Alabama representative has received criticism from some for calling on his constituents to only shop at stores owned by Christian Americans this holiday season.
Rainbow City Community Leaders Host Nativity Scene Despite Demands From Atheist Group
Local leaders in Rainbow City, Alabama have announced their plans to erect a Nativity scene at City Hall despite demands from an atheist group not to do so.
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Baptist pastor, other Christians killed in attacks in Plateau state, Nigeria
Fulani militia attacks in one county in Plateau state, Nigeria over the weekend killed at least eight Christians, including a Baptist pastor and a church employee on their way to church services on Sunday (Sept. 20), sources said.
Hidden garden found beneath Jerusalem church matches gospel account of Jesus’ tomb
Excavations beneath the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem have revealed an ancient garden and burial landscape that archaeologists say is consistent with the description of Jesus’ burial site in the Gospel of John.
Lambeth Palace Revokes Award to Muslim Cleric After Bin Laden Comments Resurface
The Church of England has withdrawn an interfaith award from a Pakistani Muslim cleric after past comments praising Osama bin Laden resurfaced. Lambeth Palace announced Thursday that it had rescinded the Hubert Walter Award for Reconciliation and Interfaith Cooperation presented to Maulana Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi on Sept. 11.
JD Vance Targets Adam Hamilton Over Church’s Pride Sponsorship, Calls Linked Drag Group “Anti-Christian”
Vice President JD Vance criticized Democratic U.S. Senate candidate and United Methodist pastor Adam Hamilton at a campaign rally in Olathe, Kansas, accusing his church of financially supporting a Pride event associated with the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.Vance urged voters to back Republican U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall, who is seeking reelection against Hamilton, pastor of Resurrection, a multi-campus United Methodist congregation in Leawood.
Handel’s ‘Messiah’ performed at site associated with John the Baptist’s beheading in Jordan
A performance of Handel’s “Messiah” blending Western and Eastern music took place Sept. 12 at Mukawir, the hilltop fortress in Jordan traditionally associated with the beheading of John the Baptist. The concert was held under the patronage of HRH Prince El Hassan bin Talal.