- 05/22/2013
Judge to Decide If Yoga Belongs in Public Schools
A California judge began hearing arguments this week in a civil rights case concerning whether one yoga form's religious roots should prevent it from being taught in a public school system.
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05/22/2013NFL Player Jokes About Tim Tebow's Virginity on Twitter
Philadelphia Eagles guard Evan Mathis garnered media attention this week after joking about Tim Tebow's virginity in a Twitter post.
- 05/17/2013
Wash. Florist Who Refused to Make Same-Sex Wedding Decorations Countersues
A Washington woman who was sued by the state's attorney general after refusing to create floral arrangements for a same-sex wedding ceremony has filed a countersuit that argues her decision is constitutionally protected.
- 05/16/2013
Study: In an E-book Era, Most Pastors Prefer Hard Copies of Books
A new report from Barna Group that examines the book buying and reading habits of pastors says most pastors still prefer to read hard copies of books despite an increase in the use of digital reading devices in recent years.
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05/15/2013Study: Christians Who Tithe Have Healthier Finances Than Those Who Don't
The finances of Christians who tithe are generally healthier than the finances of those who do not, according to a new report that takes a close look at the financial, spiritual and giving practices of people who give 10 percent or more of their income away to churches and charities each year.
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05/14/2013Evangelical Leaders Survey Highlights Billy Graham's Influence
As evangelist Billy Graham prepares for his final major outreach event, which is set to occur later this year, a recent survey has offered a glimpse into how his ministry has touched evangelical leaders.
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05/13/2013'Gutzy Wear' Clothing Brand Designed to Help Singles Connect
A brand of clothing designed to help singles connect with one another face-to-face was recently launched nationwide and is raising funds via Kickstarter in order to roll out some new products.
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05/11/2013Saints TE Benjamin Watson Talks Overcoming NFL Challenges With Faith
Many NFL players have dealt with injuries and the unnerving experience of becoming a free agent, but Benjamin Watson, a veteran tight end who was recently acquired by the New Orleans Saints, says those experiences have helped him understand what it means to have his identity in Christ and to live within the grace of God.
- 05/09/2013
Study: 1 in 5 Pennsylvania Pastors 'Not In Sync' on Moral Issues
A report from the Pennsylvania Pastors' Network reveals that approximately 20 percent of evangelical pastors in the Keystone State are "not in sync" on significant moral and doctrinal issues.
- 05/08/2013
Christian Heavy Metal Singer Arrested in Alleged Murder-for-Hire Plot
Tim Lambesis, co-founder and lead singer of heavy metal band As I Lay Dying, has been arrested for allegedly trying to hire someone to kill his estranged wife.
- 05/07/2013
Megachurch Pastor David Loveless Resigns After Admitting to Past Affair
David Loveless has resigned as the lead pastor of Discovery Church in Orlando, Fla., after admitting that he had an extramarital affair.
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05/06/2013Jacksonville Jaguars Fans Petition Obama to Get Tim Tebow a Job
A Jacksonville Jaguars fan set up an online petition asking President Barack Obama to tell the team's general manager to sign free agent quarterback Tim Tebow. The petition, originally filed under the "job creation" category, was active as of Monday morning but has since been removed for violating the website's terms of participation.
- 05/02/2013
Will 'Iron Man 3' Appeal to a Christian Audience?
The third installment of Marvel's "Iron Man" film series hits theaters Friday, but will it be a hit with the Christian community?
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04/30/2013Obama: 'I Couldn't Be Prouder' of Gay NBA Player Jason Collins
President Barack Obama said he is proud of NBA player Jason Collins during a news conference Tuesday, just one day after Collins became the first male athlete from any of the four major professional sports in the U.S. to announce that he is gay.
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04/29/201390-Hour Bible Reading Marathon Underway at US Capitol
The 24th annual U.S. Capitol Bible Reading Marathon began Sunday evening as a way to celebrate First Amendment freedoms, encourage Americans to read their Bibles and prepare for the National Day of Prayer later this week.


