Southern Baptists Elect First Black President

(NEWSMAX) — The largest U.S. Protestant denomination chose its first black president on Tuesday, an historic election for the predominately white religious group as it seeks to better reflect the diversity of the country and its membership. Fred Luter, a New Orleans pastor and civic leader, ran unopposed for the top post in the 167-year-old […]

Teacher Facing Charges for Performing Cutting Ritual on Students to Release Evil Spirits

Teacher Facing Charges for Performing Cutting Ritual on Students to Release Evil Spirits

A Florida teacher is facing criminal charges after she allegedly performed a ritual on several teenagers in order to purportedly release evil spirits. Danielle Harkins, 35, was taken into custody by police after one of her former students texted a friend, who in turn informed their father that the literacy tutor had led the teens […]

Court: Christian Photographer Must Shoot Homosexual ‘Weddings’

Court: Christian Photographer Must Shoot Homosexual ‘Weddings’

The New Mexico state Court of Appeals has upheld a ruling that forces a Christian photographer to perform photo shoots at homosexual commitment ceremonies and other similar events. Elane Hugenin and her husband Jon run Elane Photography in Albuquerque. In 2006, when Vanessa Willock, a lesbian, approached Elane and requested that she photograph her commitment […]

Kindergartners Train for Islamic Jihad at Gaza Graduation Ceremony

Kindergartners Train for Islamic Jihad at Gaza Graduation Ceremony

An Islamic group is reporting on a recent kindergarten graduation ceremony in which Palestinian children reenacted acts of terrorism and the ongoing struggle between Arabs and the nation of Israel. The organization, called Al-Quds Brigedes, posted numerous photos of the Gaza Strip ceremony, along with quotes from children and teachers who were interviewed by a […]

Hundreds of Clergy Reportedly Join Online Support Group for Closet Atheists

Hundreds of Clergy Reportedly Join Online Support Group for Closet Atheists

An online support group for clergy who doubt their faith says that it has generated hundreds of members. The Clergy Project is a joint effort between the groups American Atheists, Freedom from Religion Foundation and the Richard Dawkins Foundation. The site serves as a forum where clergy can anonymously discuss their doubts about their faith […]