Minnesota Vikings Management Supports Return of Adrian Peterson
The owner of the Minnesota Vikings NFL team recently said that his organization \"would love\" to have Adrian Peterson back on their roster.
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Hota Kotb Says Brian Williams 'Devastated' Over NBC Suspension
NBC host Hoda Kotb has spoken out regarding the recent controversy of fellow NBC host Brian Williams, saying the newscaster is \"devastated\" after being suspended for six months for fabricating a story from the Iraq War.
Pope Francis: Couples Who Choose Not to Have Children 'Selfish'
Pope Francis spoke out this week regarding the Catholic doctrine on pro-creation, saying that it is \"selfish\" for couples to choose not to have children.
FBI Director Discusses Racial Tensions, Law Enforcement in Recent Speech
The director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation recently spoke out on racial tensions within the police force in the U.S., saying that his organization is at a \"crossroads.\"
Watchdog Group Says 221 Women Raped By Sudanese Troops In Darfur
An international watchdog group said this week that Sudanese army troops raped at least 221 women and girls in mass rape incident in the city of Darfur last year.
New Jersey Student Wins Legal Fight Over Pledge of Allegiance Against Atheists
A high school student in New Jersey has won a court case against atheists to keep the phrase \"Under God\" in the national Pledge of Allegiance.
Bobby Brown Says 'God Is Hearing Our Prayers' For Daughter Bobbi Kristina
American R&B singer Bobby Brown has released a statement asking for privacy as his family deals with the hospital stay of 21-year-old daughter Bobbi Kristina.
Majority of Local Officials Refuse Gay Marriage Licenses in Alabama
Dozens of county officials in Alabama are refusing to distribute same-sex marriage licenses after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against a stay on the legalization of same-sex marriage on Monday.
Brian Williams' Recollection of Israel-Hezbollah War Questioned
NBC newscaster Brian Williams is receiving heightened criticism regarding claims of another war-related event after admitting in a recent interview that he \"misremembered\" events surrounding the Iraq War.
Vatican to Provide Showers, Barbers to Homeless Population in Rome
The Vatican in Rome, Italy has announced plans to open public showers and barbers free of charge for the homeless community.
Alabama Supreme Court Justice Encourages Officials to Refuse Gay Marriage Licenses
Alabama\'s Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore is imploring local officials to deny marriage licenses to gay couples after a federal judge ruled the state\'s ban on same-sex marriage should be overturned earlier this year.
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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.”