Oklahoma School District Cancels Bible Elective Following Atheist Complaint
An Oklahoma school district has agreed not to provide students with a Bible elective course after receiving pressure from a national atheist organization.
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U.S. and Allies Lead 17 New Airstrikes Against Islamic State
The United States and its allies have led 17 airstrikes against the Islamic State since Monday, the U.S. Central Command reports.
Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson Speaks Out: 'I Have A Clean Conscience'
Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson sat down for an exclusive interview Tuesday evening following a grand jury decision to not indict him for the shooting and death of teen Michael Brown.
Double Female Suicide Bomb Kills 45 In Nigeria
A double female suicide bomb blast killed 45 in Nigeria Tuesday in the latest attack attributed to the Boko Haram terrorism group.
Michael Brown's Mother: 'God Will Prevail'
The mother of teen Michael Brown has issued a statement in the wake of a grand jury announcement that the officer who shot him, Darren Wilson, will not receive criminal charges.
Chuck Hagel Resigns As U.S. Defense Secretary
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel announced his decision to step down Monday among rumors of pressure within the Obama administration regarding international issues.
Three Overnight Arrests Made In Ferguson Ahead of Grand Jury Decision
The arrests in Feguson, Missouri have begun ahead of the grand jury announcement regarding Officer Darren Wilson.
Christian University Under Fire For Hosting Bill Cosby Benefit Dinner
A Christian university in West Tennessee is standing by its decision to have embattled comedian Bill Cosby speak at an upcoming benefit dinner, despite the multiple allegations of rape against the well-known celebrity.
Obama Receives Criticism and Support for Bible Reference In Immigration Speech
During his Thursday speech announcing a new immigration policy, President Barack Obama quoted a verse from the Bible that spoke on the importance of welcoming one\'s neighbor.
Buffalo Prepares for Warm Temperatures, Melting of 7-Foot Snowfall
Residents of Buffalo, New York are reportedly fearing floods as the massive amount of snow they received this past week will begin to melt.
Queen of Jordan Calls on Arab World to Denounce Islamic State
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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.”