Iowa Business Closed Over Same-Sex Marriage Re-Opens as Church
A Christian couple in Iowa who were previously forced to close their business for refusing to allow a same-sex marriage ceremony on their property has sold their venue to a local church.
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U.S. to Send 50 Military Personnel to Syria to 'Advise, Train, Assist'
The Obama administration announced Friday that it would be sending under 50 American military advisors to Syria to aid opposition forces in combatting the Islamic State.
Turkish Police Confiscate 1,000-Year-Old Bible With Jesus Images From Smugglers
Turkish police confirmed this week that they had discovered a 1,000-year-old Bible complete with images of Jesus during a smuggler arrest.
Ben Carson Says Opposition to Same-Sex Marriage Does Not Mean He's Homophobic
2016 presidential hopeful Ben Carson spoke out regarding his views on traditional marriage at Wednesday night\'s GOP debate in Boulder, Colorado, arguing that his belief that marriage should be between a man and a woman does not make him a homophobe.
Wash. High School Puts Praying Football Coach on Administrative Leave
A Washington high school has reportedly placed its football coach on leave after the coach refused to stop praying on the football field following games.
Museum of the Bible Being Investigated by Federal Gov't Over Artifact Acquisition
The Museum of the Bible confirmed this week that it is being investigation by the federal government for some ancient artifacts transported from Israel to the U.S. in 2011.
Iran Invited to Join U.S., Russia in Syria Negotiations
The United States announced this week that Iran would be invited to the negotiation table for talks regarding the future of Syria. This marks the first time Iran has been invited to participate in the talks.
Colo. Christian Baker Appeals Order to Bake Wedding Cakes for Gay Ceremonies in State Supreme Court
A Colorado Christian baker who was previously found guilty for refusing to bake a wedding cake for a same-sex wedding ceremony has reportedly appealed his case to the Colorado Supreme Court.
Bernie Sanders Calls Out Hillary Clinton for Defense of Marriage Act
2016 presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders recently criticized fellow runner Hillary Clinton for attempting to defend her husband's support of the Defense of Marriage Act.
Ben Carson Says If President, He Would Consider Defunding Colleges With 'Extreme Political Bias'
2016 presidential hopeful Ben Carson said in a recent interview that if he were elected president, he would consider defunding universities that advocate with an extreme political bias.
Massive Earthquake in Afghanistan, Pakistan Claims 180 Lives as Death Toll Expected to Climb
A massive 7.5 magnitude earthquake killed at least 180 early Monday when it hit parts of south Asia, primarily Pakistan and Afghanistan.
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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.'