Jurors Begin Deliberations in Boston Marathon Bombing Trial
Jurors will begin deliberations for the sentencing of Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokar Tsarnaev this week after weeks of testimony and arguments made by both the defense and the prosecution.
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S.C. Man Says Bible, End Times Prophecies Sustained Him While Lost at Sea
The South Carolina man who allegedly survived 66 days on the open ocean is crediting his survival to the Bible and his belief in God.
Over $80K Raised for Wash. Florist Fined for Refusing Gay Wedding
A Washington florist who was fined for refusing to provide service to a same-sex wedding has reportedly received $80,000 in online donations.
Rev. Robert Schuller, Crystal Cathedral Founder, Dies at 88
The Rev. Robert H. Schuller, founder of the well-known Crystal Cathedral in Southern California, passed away Thursday at the age of 88.
Investigators Say Germanwings Co-Pilot Researched Cockpit Doors, Ways to Commit Suicide
The co-pilot responsible for allegedly flying a Germanwings flight into the French Alps last week reportedly researched information on cockpit doors and suicide, prosecutors investigating the case announced Thursday.
Group Affiliated with Islamic State Takes Responsibility for Tunisia Museum Attack
A militant group claiming to be affiliated with the Islamic State has taken responsibility for the recent Tunisia museum attack that left 22 dead.
Sadie Robertson Shares Pic With Duggar Girls on Social Media
Sadie Robertson of \"Duck Dynasty\" recently shared on social media that she met the Duggar girls of TLC\'s \"19 Kids and Couting,\" describing them as her new friends.
Arkansas Governor Sends Religious Freedom Bill Back for Revision
Arkansas lawmakers approved a religious freedom bill this week that bears similarity to the recent legislation passed by Indiana\'s Gov. Mike Pence.
'A.D. The Bible Continues' Receives Rave Reviews Ahead of Easter Premiere
The upcoming miniseries \"A.D. The Bible Continues\" has received rave reviews ahead of its premiere this Easter Sunday on the NBC network.
Indiana's Gov. Mike Pence Defends Religious Freedom Law: 'I Abhor Discrimination'
Indiana's Governor Mike Pence said this week that he will clarify the purpose of his new religious freedom law in the coming days amid backlash by those who believe the law is a license to discriminate against gay people.
Carrie Underwood Shares First Full Photo of Son Isaiah
Country music star Carrie Underwood recently took to social media to share a photo of her newborn son, Isaiah, who is just four weeks old.
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2819 Church Draws 80,000 to AT&T Stadium for Prayer and Worship
Nearly 80,000 people gathered with Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell and 2819 Church at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Saturday for a large-scale evening of prayer and worship. Ed Newton, senior pastor of Community Bible Church in San Antonio, attended the event, known as “ACCESS — That Powerful Hour of Prayer.” Free tickets for the gathering were claimed within eight hours.
Court Poised to Dismiss South Carolina UMC Lawsuits Against Nearly 70 Churches
A South Carolina judge is preparing to dismiss lawsuits filed by the United Methodist Church’s South Carolina Conference against nearly 70 congregations seeking to leave the denomination while retaining their properties. The conference said Tuesday that Circuit Court Judge Brian M. Gibbons had informed the parties that he intends to dismiss the cases.
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.”