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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THINQ Summit Speakers Debate Islam’s Compatibility With Western Values and Christian-Muslim Relations
A Christian pastor who has spent years building relationships with Muslims and a historian who has studied Islamic history and doctrine debated whether Islam’s theological and political teachings allow the religion to coexist with Western society. Roberts said he once feared things like Sharia, or Islamic law, but realized the U.S. Constitution wouldn’t allow it.
Christian Teacher Sues School After Being Fired Over Pro-Life Answer
A Christian teacher with 28 years of experience has filed a discrimination claim against a school in northeast England after being dismissed following a pro-life response to a student’s question about abortion. Anita Meston, 63, is suing Biddick Academy, a state-funded secondary school in Washington, Sunderland, according to ADF International, which is supporting her case.
Pastor Faces ‘Unlawful Entry’ Charge After Prayer Protest Outside Chinese Embassy in D.C.
A Christian pastor is facing a criminal charge after refusing to leave a sidewalk outside the Chinese Embassy in Washington while protesting China’s treatment of religious minorities. The Rev. Patrick Mahoney, leader of the Christian Defense Coalition, said in a Sept. 28 Facebook post that he was “arrested by the United States Secret Service for peacefully praying on a public sidewalk in front of the Chinese Embassy.”
Christian Leaders Split Over Planned Livestream of Nidal Hasan Execution
Christian leaders are divided over plans to livestream the firing-squad execution of Nidal Hasan, the former Army major convicted of killing 13 people and wounding 32 others in the 2009 Fort Hood shooting. Hasan, who served as an Army psychiatrist, represented himself during his 2013 military trial, acknowledged carrying out the attack and was sentenced to death.
Maryland Appeals Court Sides With UMC in Property Dispute Involving 37 Churches
A Maryland appeals court has rejected a challenge brought by 37 churches against the United Methodist Church’s Baltimore-Washington Conference over property and financial requirements connected to leaving the denomination. A three-judge panel of the Appellate Court of Maryland unanimously ruled in 'The Methodist Church of Cape St. Claire et al. v. The Baltimore Washington Conference of the United Methodist Church, Inc., et al.'