North Carolina Governor Opposes Appealing Abortion Ruling that Struck Down Ultrasound Law

North Carolina Governor Opposes Appealing Abortion Ruling that Struck Down Ultrasound Law

RALEIGH — The governor of North Carolina has expressed his opposition to appealing a recent ruling that struck down the state’s requirement that women obtain an ultrasound prior to having an abortion. Governor Pat McCrory’s office said in a press release that continuing the fight would be costly. McCrory also stated that he was satisfied that […]

UK Cathedral Screens Blasphemous Film ‘The Last Temptation of Christ’

UK Cathedral Screens Blasphemous Film ‘The Last Temptation of Christ’

ENGLAND — A cathedral in England recently screened the blasphemous film The Last Temptation of Christ. The Church of England Cathedral in Wells made the decision to show the controversial Martin Scorsese film during the Bath Film Festival despite protests from the Christian community. Andrea Williams, CEO of Christian Concern, warned that the film screening […]

Exploring the Ruins of Ai: Archeological Find in Israel Confirms Historicity of Biblical Account

Exploring the Ruins of Ai: Archeological Find in Israel Confirms Historicity of Biblical Account

JERUSALEM – Archaeologists working in Israel have announced the discovery of an ancient artifact in Israel that confirms a biblical account in the book of Joshua. The Associates for Biblical Research (ABR) is a ministry committed to exploring the ancient biblical world through archaeology. According to ABR’s website, archeological findings frequently provide direct support for […]

Virginia Bill to Ban Therapists from Helping Homosexual Youth Fails in House Committee

Virginia Bill to Ban Therapists from Helping Homosexual Youth Fails in House Committee

RICHMOND — A bill that would ban licensed therapists in Virginia from helping youth that struggle with homosexual temptations failed in a House committee on Thursday. As previously reported, Delegate Patrick Hope (D-Arlington County) introduced the legislation last week, which would prohibit any type of counseling or reparative therapy for those under 18. While the legislation […]

Christian Singer Natalie Grant Responds to Criticism for Leaving Grammy Awards Early

Christian Singer Natalie Grant Responds to Criticism for Leaving Grammy Awards Early

NASHVILLE — Contemporary Christian music artist Natalie Grant has issued a response to critics who are blasting her for walking out of the Grammy Awards show last Sunday, or as she characterized it—she left early. “We left the Grammy’s early,” Grant, who was nominated for two awards, posted on Facebook Sunday evening. “I’ve many thoughts […]

‘Glimmer of Hope’ for Clemency Arises for American Pastor Imprisoned in Iran

‘Glimmer of Hope’ for Clemency Arises for American Pastor Imprisoned in Iran

There may be a ‘glimmer of hope’ for the release of an American pastor imprisoned in Iran, according to a Christian legal organization that has been fighting on behalf of the Christian minister. The American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ) notes that Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif was recently asked about the plight of […]

Pastor Sentenced to 27 Months for Helping Ex-Lesbian Flee Country with Daughter Appeals Ruling

Pastor Sentenced to 27 Months for Helping Ex-Lesbian Flee Country with Daughter Appeals Ruling

BURLINGTON, Vt. — Appeal proceedings have begun in the case of a Mennonite pastor who was sentenced to 27 months in prison last year for allegedly helping an ex-lesbian flee the country with her daughter. As previously reported, Kenneth Miller of Stuarts Draft, Virginia was convicted in August 2012 for helping Lisa Miller (no relation) […]

House Passes Bill Banning Taxpayer Funding of Abortion in Federal Obamacare Plans

House Passes Bill Banning Taxpayer Funding of Abortion in Federal Obamacare Plans

WASHINGTON — The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday that bars the government from using taxpayer funds for abortion in Obamacare plans, sending the measure to the Senate, where it is expected to face an uphill battle. The No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act, presented by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), passed 227-188, […]