ROME — In a recent interview with an Italian newspaper, Pope Francis suggested that he could see Rome permitting some forms of homosexual civil unions when it comes to medical care and property for those living in sexual sin, although he did not come out in support of same-sex “marriage.” Francis told the Italian daily Corriere della Sera that “matrimony is between […]
ENGLAND — Members of Parliament (MPs) in the UK want to overturn hundreds of years of legislation recognizing the biblical definition of marriage and family. MPs recently agreed on the sweeping changes to legislation that date as far back as the 13th century to avoid clashes with the Married Couples Act, that allows homosexuals to get […]
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Officials at Purdue University have reached a compromise with a donor who had sought legal counsel after the university refused to engrave an inscription on his dedication plaque that included a reference to God. As previously reported, Dr. Michael McCracken and his wife made a donation to the university in 2012, and […]
With just weeks left to sign up for insurance on HealthCare.gov, a growing number of people are opting to enroll in a Christian alternative to traditional health insurance. Nationwide networks of fellow believers help share each other’s major medical bills through what’s known as health care sharing ministries. “It works just like insurance. I have […]
OKINAWA, Japan — U.S. troops performed in drag this past weekend on an American Air Force base in Japan. Six service members performed at the event held at Kadena Air Force Base in Okinawa, dancing and lip syncing to popular secular tunes, such as Whitney Houston’s I Want to Dance with Somebody. The event was […]
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration has decided to allow a Christian homeschooling family from Germany to remain in the country after initially battling the family in court as they sought asylum in the United States. As previously reported, Ewe and Hannelore Romeike have been battling the matter in the courts for several years while continuing […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A North Carolina megachurch minister remains under fire for his alleged practice of instructing volunteers to strategically respond to salvation calls in order to bolster baptism numbers. Steven Furtick leads Elevation Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, one of the largest megachurches in the United States, with weekly attendance above 14,000. According to […]
LOS ANGELES – Christian evangelist Ray Comfort will release a 30-minute film entitled NOAH—And the Last Days on March 28—the same day that Hollywood’s controversial Noah movie will debut in theaters. As previously reported, Hollywood’s Noah epic, starring Russell Crowe and Anthony Hopkins, will be released on March 28. Though the movie is based on […]
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University is under fire after it refused to engrave language about God on a donor’s plaque for fear that it might be considered a government endorsement of religion. Dr. Michael McCracken and his wife made a donation to the university in 2012, and was asked to provide an inscription for […]
WASHINGTON — The mayor of Washington, D.C. has ordered insurance companies in the district to offer coverage to residents who seek sex change treatments. “This action places the district at the forefront of advancing the rights of transgender individuals,” Mayor Vincent Gray said during a press conference on Thursday. “It also fully implements the district’s […]