Islamic State Destroys Ancient Tombs in Palmyra
Recent satellite images of Syria indicate that the Islamic State terror group has destroyed ancient tower tombs in the city of Palmyra.
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Attorney for Kim Davis Says Gay Marriage Licenses Issued Friday Are Void
The attorney for jailed Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis has said that the marriage licenses issued to gay couples on Friday have no validity because they were not approved by Davis.
Okla. Attorney General Argues For Ten Commandments Monument at Capitol Building
Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt has argued that a Ten Commandments monument remain on Capitol grounds despite a recent Supreme Court ruling demanding its removal.
WHO Announces Liberia Ebola-Free For Second Time This Year
The World Health Organization announced this week that the African country of Liberia is Ebola-free for the second time this year.
NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio Commends Pope Francis Ahead of U.S. Visit
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has expressed his excitement for Pope Francis\' visit to the east coast city in the upcoming weeks.
Atheist Group Requests 'No God' Monument for Arkansas Capitol
An atheist group in Arkansas is requesting that a nonbeliever statue be erected at the state capitol grounds after lawmakers voted to approve a Ten Commandments statue.
Ky. Clerk Refusing Same-Sex Marriage Licenses Faces Criticism for Being Married 4 Times
A Kentucky clerk who has refused to issue same-sex marriage licenses has been of accused of hypocrisy after it was revealed that she has been married four times.
Tim Tebow, Matt Barkley Vie For Quarterback Position with Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Chip Kelly is approaching his decision as to whether to select Tebow or Matt Barkley for the third string quarterback position on the NFL team.
Pope Francis Says Priests May Forgive Abortions in Honor of Church's 'Mercy' Year
Pope Francis announced in a recent letter that all Catholic priests will be able to forgive women who have had abortions during the upcoming \"Jubilee\" year in the Catholic Church.
Ky. High School Restarts Football Game Prayer Tradition Despite Atheist Complaints
A Kentucky school district has renewed its long-standing tradition of saying prayer before its high school football games despite demands from an atheist group.
Ohio Police Chief Refuses to Apologize for Confederate Flag Shirt
An Ohio police chief is refusing to apologize after a photo surfaced of him wearing a Confederate flag vest while on vacation in South Dakota.
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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.'