Dennis Rodman Says He 'Influenced' Kenneth Bae's Release From North Korea
Former NBA athlete Dennis Rodman claims a recent letter he sent to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un facilitated the release of American missionary Kenneth Bae.
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Christians Reclaim Iraqi Town From Islamic State
The Christian minority in Iraq has successfully reclaimed the village of Bakufa from the Islamic State terrorist group.
Great Britain to Block Islamic State Fighters From Returning to Country
Great Britain\'s Prime Minister David Cameron announced this week that Britain will implement a new policy that seizes the passports of jihadist fighters, thus preventing them from returning home after aiding terrorist organizations like the Islamic State in the Middle East.
Report: Al-Qaeda Affiliate Joins Forces With Islamic State to Battle U.S.-Backed Rebels
A recent report indicates that an al-Qaeda affiliate and the Islamic State have agreed to form an allegiance and battle U.S.-backed rebels in Syria.
Experimental Trials For Ebola Treatment Set To Begin In West Africa
Experimental trials for the treatment of Ebola are set to begin in West Africa next month, Doctors without Borders announced this week.
Students at Texas A&M Use 'Yell Practice' Against Westboro Baptist Protesters
Students at Texas A&M University in College Station attempted to distract from a Westboro Baptist protest by participating in a yell practice this week.
Duggars Accused of Deleting Same-Sex Couple Kiss from Facebook
The Duggar family of the well-known reality show "19 Kids and Counting" is reportedly receiving criticism after parents Michelle and Jim Bob allegedly removed a photo of a same-sex couple kissing from their Facebook page.
Report: 'Duck Dynasty' Musical Heading to Las Vegas
The Robertson family behind \"Duck Dynasty\" is planning to bring their life story to the stage in a new off-broadway, Las Vegas production of \"The Duck Commander Family Musical.\"
Maryland School Board Removes Christmas, Easter From School Calendar
A school district in Montgomery, Maryland is receiving criticism for allegedly removing Christmas and other Christian holidays from its school calendar in an attempt to appease the local Muslim community.
Calif. Man Raises Funds to Translate Bible Into Emoticons
A Los Angeles-based marketing specialist has started a fundraising campaign so he may translate the Bible to contain only emoticons, or small digital images used to express words.
Michelle Duggar Says 'God Will Stretch' Love of Newlyweds Jill and Derrick
Michelle Duggar, matriarch of the \"19 Kids and Counting\" reality show family, recently gushed about the happiness and love of her newlywed daughter, Jill Duggar, and husband Derrick Dillard.
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Bible Education Group Secures Settlement, Apology in Washington School District Religious Discrimination Case
A Washington state school district has reached a settlement with a Christian organization that provides off-campus Bible instruction to public school students, agreeing to apologize, revise its policies and pay $275,000 in legal fees following a dispute over religious discrimination. Under the agreement with LifeWise Academy, Everett Public Schools also committed to providing religious liberty training for its school board members and modifying policies governing religious activities.
Fewer U.S. Teens Identify as Gay, Lesbian or Bisexual, CDC Data Shows
New federal survey data shows a notable decline in the percentage of younger American teenagers who identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual, prompting researchers and commentators to debate what may be driving the change. An analysis of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s 2025 Youth Risk Behavior Survey found that the shift was especially pronounced among ninth-grade girls.
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.