Georgia Man Who Left Tot In Car Charged With Murder
The Georgia man who left his son in his car earlier this summer has been indicted by a grand jury on multiple counts, including felony murder and cruelty to children.
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Cardinal Timothy Dolan Will Lead Gay Group In New York St. Patrick's Day Parade
New York's Archbishop Timothy Dolan has said he will continue to be the Grand Marshall of this year's famous St. Patrick's Day Parade in New York City despite the allowance of an openly gay group to march in the parade.
Atheist Group Considering Legal Action Against Indiana Cross
An atheist group objecting to a cross statue in an Indiana state park announced Wednesday that it may be considering a lawsuit.
American Missionary Says God's 'Mercy, Grace' Helped Ebola Survival
One of the American missionaries who survived the deadly Ebola virus said in a recent interview that during her struggle with the disease, there were many mornings when she woke up, surprised to be alive.
Obama Pledges To 'Degrade And Destroy' Islamic State
President Barack Obama pledged Wednesday to \"degrade and destroy\" the Islamic State after the recent beheading of another American journalist.
U.S. 'Sickened' By 'Brutal' Beheading Of American Journalist
The United States has released a statement saying it is "sickened" by the recent video purportedly showing the beheading of American journalist Steve Sotloff by the Islamic State militant group. Sotloff is the second American captive to be executed by the terrorist group in the past month.
Islamic State Purportedly Releases Video Showing Beheading Of American Steven Sotloff
A video released Tuesday claims to show the beheading of Steven Sotloff by the Islamic State jihadist group, allegedly as retribution for recent U.S. airstrikes in the U.S.
Japan Develops 30 Minute 'Simplified' Ebola Test For West Africa
Researchers in Japan announced this week that they have developed an advanced 30 minute test for the Ebola virus that could expedite the process of confirming infected individuals.
Somali Government: U.S. May Have Killed Top Terror Leader
In its continued effort to curb global terrorism, the U.S. reportedly killed six militants and possible a top leader of the Islamic extremist group al-Shabab in Somalia over the weekend.
Report: Italy Increases Security After Islamic State Threatens Pope
An Italian newspaper recently announced that the Vatican is ramping up its security standards after receiving a threat from the Islamic State regarding Pope Francis.
Riot Breaks Out In Guinea Over Ebola Rumor
Authorities in Guinea were forced to control a riot outbreak Thursday after rumors circulated indicating health workers had infected residents with the Ebola virus.
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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.”