An atheist organization has filed suit against the state of Indiana, claiming that current marriage laws prohibit atheists from performing wedding ceremonies. The Center for Inquiry (CFI), headquartered in New York, says that it brought the challenge on behalf of John Keil and Michelle Landrum, who are to be wed next year. The couple, being […]
Continue reading …A missions organization that focuses on caring for orphans and distressed children is conducting a diaper drive through early November. Mission Network News reports that Dr. Jerry Haag, the president of Florida Baptist Children’s Homes and Orphan’s Heart, is conducting its annual 40 Days for the Fatherless campaign to help raise awareness about the plight […]
Continue reading …A Christian student organization has filed suit against Snow College in Ephraim, Utah for reportedly denying the group recognition because of its religious identification. The Solid Rock Christian Club says that it was informed by an official at the college that “due to an internal audit, funding will not be allowed for religious organizations.” According […]
Continue reading …New York Jets starting quarterback Tim Tebow recently trademarked his popular prayer pose known by fans as “Tebowing.” Many have come to recognize and emulate the practice, in which Tebow goes down on one knee, and then raises his fist to his forehead as he bows to acknowledge God on the football field. The Christian […]
Continue reading …The South American country of Uruguay has approved a bill permitting abortion throughout the first trimester, reports state. As previously reported, last month, the House of Representatives passed a measure permitting abortions up to 12 weeks by a single vote of 50-49. Women must be first screened by a medical doctor, mental health professional and […]
Continue reading …An attorney for a Mennonite pastor that was convicted for providing assistance to an ex-lesbian has filed an appeal to overturn a district court order that the pastor testify in another case involving a man that is facing criminal charges for his involvement in the matter. Joshua Autry of Camp Hill, Pennsylvania says that he […]
Continue reading …Michael Black and John Morgan have won their legal case against B&B owner Susanne Wilkinson, who declined to let them have a double bedroom in March 2010 because of her religious views. A judgement, issued at Reading Crown Court, has now ruled that Mrs Wilkinson had breached equality legislation by unlawfully discriminating against the couple […]
Continue reading …Fathers’ attitudes toward teen sex and the emotional closeness of their relationship with their teen have a sizeable influence on their teens’ sexual behaviors, separate from the influence of moms, a new review of studies suggests. The review showed that dads’ attitudes toward teen sexual behavior were linked to the age at which teens first […]
Continue reading …An estimated ten thousand Muslims protested outside of Google’s British headquarters in London today, calling upon the tech and search engine giant to remove a video that they believe mocks Islam. The protesters carried various signs with slogans such as, “Freedom of speech = hatred to Muslims?” and “We love our prophet more than our lives,” and […]
Continue reading …A Tennessee man recently interrupted a Sunday worship service in Church Hill by announcing that he was high on bath salts. Members of the Ross Campground Church called police after the incident and notified officials that the man had fled on foot. When police combed the area, they found Ronnie Hardesty, 36, of Rogersville standing […]
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