Oklahoma Pastor Accused Of Stealing Nearly $1 Million In Church Funds
An Oklahoma pastor has been indicted on charges of financial fraud, recently-filed court documents state.
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Zelda Williams Leaves Social Media Accounts After 'Cruel' Comments Regarding Father's Death
Zelda Williams, daughter of deceased actor Robin Williams, announced Wednesday that she will be taking a break from her social media accounts after receiving \"cruel\" messages regarding her recent loss.
Robin Williams' Daughter Zelda Williams Gives Heartfelt Dedication To Father
The death of famed comedian and actor Robin Williams shocked the world on Monday, and his daughter, Zelda Williams, offered a heartfelt tribute to her famous father on social media.
Spanish Priest Dies of Ebola
A Spanish priest working in Liberia has died of Ebola, a Madrid hospital confirmed Tuesday.
Former Pastor Launches Campaign In Mississippi to Legalize Marijuana: 'It's God's Medicine'
A former pastor is launching a state-wide campaign in Mississippi to legalize marijuana, saying the drug is "God's medicine" that has helped him as a paraplegic.
Atheist Group Threatens Georgia High School With Lawsuit for Praying
A national atheist group is threatening to sue a Georgia high school for allegedly disobeying the constitution during school football games.
Nigerian Government Official: Send Ebola Patients To Hospitals, Not Prayer Houses
A Nigerian government official said Monday that possible Ebola patients should avoid visiting prayer houses if they think they are infected with the deadly virus, and instead be moved to quarantine centers.
'Duck Dynasty' Cousin Fundraises Most Money In Louisiana Congressional Race
Zach Dasher, a cousin to the Robertson family of "Duck Dynasty" fame, is reportedly leading in fundraising among Republican competitors for Louisiana's 5th district congressional race.
21-Year-Old Atheist Receives Hate Mail For Challenging Alabama 'In God We Trust' Display
A 21-year-old atheist who spoke out against a "In God We Trust" display in Mobile, Alabama has reportedly received hate mail and death wishes for her comments, she claims.
U.S. Sends Arms Directly To Kurdish Forces In Iraq to Combat ISIS
The United States confirmed Monday that it would be sending arms directly to Iraq's Kurdish forces to combat the growingly-powerful Islamic State. This announcement comes after the U.S. performed airstrikes in the Middle Eastern country and provided humanitarian airdrops to stranded religious minorities.
Pope Francis Condemns Severe Persecution In Iraq: 'Children Are Dying of Thirst'
Pope Francis has recently condemned the ongoing violence in Iraq on behalf of the Islamic State, saying over the weekend that the international community must "stop these crimes and re-establish the rule of law."
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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.