CANTON, Ohio –– Members of an Ohio school board have voted unanimously to discontinue holding its graduation ceremonies at a local church following pressure from a nationally-recognized atheist activist organization. As previously reported, in both 2012 and 2013, Hoover High School in Canton held its commencement ceremony at Faith Family Church, a large church with […]
Continue reading …Retired basketball Hall of Fame legend Dennis Rodman has apologized for his rant this week on CNN’s New Day, where he was asked if during his visit to North Korea he would be a voice for an American missionary serving 15 years hard labor in the country. As previously reported, the interview, televised on Tuesday, […]
Continue reading …DARMSTADT, Germany — A judge in Germany has barred a family in Darmstadt from immigrating to another country where homeschooling is legal, and refused to return custody of the children to their parents. As previously reported, approximately 20 social workers, police officers and special agents swarmed the home of Dirk and Petra Wunderlich last August […]
Continue reading …WASHINGTON, D.C. — The number of Christians killed for their faith doubled in 2013, according to a newly-released report on the international persecution of Christians. Each year, Open Doors USA releases its World Watch List (WWL), in which it outlines the top 50 most dangerous places to live as a Christian. In this year’s report, […]
Continue reading …During an interview this week on CNN’s New Day with Chris Cuomo, retired basketball hall of fame legend Dennis Rodman went wild when asked if he would use his current visit to North Korea to request the release of an American missionary sentenced to 15 years of hard labor in the country. The interview, televised […]
Continue reading …DENVER — Attorneys for a Christian baker who was ordered to make cakes for same-sex ceremonies or face fines has filed an appeal in hopes of regaining his right to practice his religion at his business without fear of punishment. As previously reported, Dave Mullin and Charlie Craig visited Masterpiece Cake Shop in Lakewood, Colorado in […]
Continue reading …HARRISBURG, Pa. — A Christian homeless ministry in Pennsylvania that was allegedly threatened with arrest this past fall for loitering on public property has reached an agreement with county officials to continue its outreach without penalty. As previously reported, Isaiah 61 Ministries, which feeds the homeless in Harrisburg two days each week, says that it […]
Continue reading …WASHINGTON — The Marine Corps has decided to delay its pull-up requirement for women after more than half of female recruits failed the test that would have furthered their goal to serve in combat roles. According to reports, all female Marines are expected to successfully perform at least three pull-ups to fulfill the requirement, but […]
Continue reading …OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — A New York-based Satanist group has unveiled its design for its proposed ‘homage to Satan,’ which it seeks to place next to a Ten Commandments monument on the grounds of the Oklahoma state capitol building. As previously reported, the Satanic Temple issued a news release about its intentions last month, outlining […]
Continue reading …WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court has halted same-sex ‘marriages’ in Utah while an appeal is underway. “The application for stay presented to Justice Sotomayor and by her referred to the court is granted,” a short order released by the court today outlined. “The permanent injunction issued by the United States District Court for the […]
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