Police: Former NFL Player Brought Loaded Gun Into Texas Church
A former NFL player has been taken in for a mental evaluation after he reportedly entered a church in Texas with a loaded gun back in June.
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Ukrainian President Says Most Russian Troops Leaving Country
The Ukrainian government announced this week that following a NATO summit and peace treaty, Russia has removed the majority of its troops from the country\'s east.
Obama To Congress: U.S. Ready To Strike Islamic State
President Barack Obama reportedly met with leaders of the U.S. House and Senate Tuesday evening to outline a plan to combat the Islamic State that includes arming Syrian opposition forces, among other strategies.
Holly Bobo Case: Family 'Prays' For Answers In Daughter's Death
The family of a missing Tennessee girl whose remains were recently found near her home has asked for their community to continue to pray for answers to their daughter's mysterious death.
Pope Francis Calls For 'Fraternity' Following Murder Of 3 Nuns In Burundi
The Vatican is reportedly mourning the horrific deaths of three nuns who were murdered while working in their convent in the eastern Africa country of Buruni over the weekend.
Ray Rice's Wife Blames Media For 'Horrific' Coverage Of Husband's Abuse
Janay Palmer, wife to NFL running back Ray Rice, has spoken out about the recent video that shows her husband punching her in an Atlantic City hotel, saying she blames the media for its \"horrific\" and relentless coverage of the personal family matter.
Islamic State Issues Death Threats To Twitter Employees
The Islamic State terrorist group has reportedly issued a thread towards employees of the popular social media platform Twitter.
Dutch Investigation Says MH17 Downed By 'External Forces'
A Dutch investigation into the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight 17 over Ukraine has determined that the aircraft crashed due to external forces that include "high-energy objects from outside the aircraft.\"
Atheist Group Starts Campaign To Remove 'God' From 'Pledge of Allegiance'
A national atheist organization has started a new campaign encouraging followers to refuse to say the Pledge of Allegiance until the phrase \"One Nation, Under God\" is removed.
Baltimore Ravens Drop Ray Rice Following Wife-Beating Video
The Baltimore Ravens announced Monday that it had released running back Ray Rice after a video was released showing Rice beating his wife in an Atlantic City hotel elevator back in February.
Prince William Says Wife Dealing With 'Difficult Few Days' Of Pregnancy
Great Britain\'s Prince William has recently spoken out on his wife\'s second pregnancy, saying that he is \"thrilled\" with the news of a new child, adding that the last few days have been \"difficult\" as his wife suffers from severe morning sickness.
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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.”