- 02/04/2013
Most Americans Consider Pro Athletes More Influential Than Faith Leaders
A study released by the Barna Group on Friday shows that the majority of Americans consider professional athletes more influential than faith leaders.
- 02/02/2013
Gay Controversy Doesn't Halt Scout Sunday Celebrations
Churches across the nation are preparing for Scout Sunday celebrations as they await the Boy Scouts of America's decision on whether or not it will allow openly gay members and leaders.
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01/31/2013Super Bowl Breakfast Organizers Encourage Use of Webcast as Outreach
The annual Super Bowl Breakfast will be held in New Orleans on Friday and, for the first time ever, will be made available to watch via webcast throughout the weekend.
Tags Sports - 01/30/2013
Online Dating for Christians in a 'Catfish' World
Valentine's Day is just a few weeks away, and some Christians are turning to online dating sites in search of romance. But how can they, especially considering recent online relationship hoaxes that have been brought to the public's attention, safely navigate the online dating scene and give themselves a good chance at making a true connection?
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01/30/2013One-in-Four Americans Believe God Influences the Outcome of Sporting Events
Super Bowl Sunday is almost here, and 27 percent of Americans believe God will play a role in the big game, according to a study released Tuesday by the Public Religion Research Institute.
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01/28/2013Armed Robber Flees Home After Women Chant the Name 'Jesus'
An armed robber interrupted a jewelry party in Lake City, Fla., on Friday but left empty-handed after the women in attendance began chanting the name "Jesus," according to police.
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Researchers Rank Most, Least Megachurch-Oriented Cities in U.S.
A new study reveals which U.S. cities have the highest and lowest concentration of megachurch attenders among the Christian population.
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01/25/2013Justin Bieber's Mother Produces Pro-Life Film
Justin Bieber's mother produced a pro-life film which she hopes will help raise millions of dollars to support pregnancy centers.
- 01/24/2013
Attorneys Petition Wis. Supreme Court Concerning Marriage Amendment
Attorneys petitioned the Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday to review a case which will determine whether or not the state's domestic partnership registry is permissible under its constitution.
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01/23/2013Ultrasound Technology: An Effective Piece of the Pro-Life Message
Pro-life groups are optimistic about the effectiveness of ultrasound technology in persuading pregnant women to choose giving birth over having an abortion.
- 01/23/2013
Bible Translators Face Challenges of Accuracy and Readability (Part 2)
Bible translators must understand both the meaning of the original text as well as the language they are translating it into – something Wycliffe Bible Translators describes on its website as being "like the clasping of two hands." But even with a good understanding, the nuances between languages present a challenge to translators who strive to convey the text's original meaning as accurately as possible.
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01/21/2013Father of Alleged Creator of Manti Te'o Hoax: 'God Is Still on His Throne'
The father of the man who allegedly duped Manti Te'o into having an online and telephone relationship with a fictitious woman thanked his church on Sunday for its support.
- 01/18/2013
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Begins With India's 'Untouchables' In Mind
Christian denominations around the world began celebrating the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity on Friday by asking the question, "What does God require of us?"
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01/17/2013Vatican Invites Tim Tebow, Jeremy Lin to Help With Scandal-Plagued Sports
In the battle to combat immorality and instill certain values into professional sports, the Vatican says it wants NFL star Tim Tebow and NBA sensation Jeremy Lin on its team.
- 01/16/2013
Archaeological Find Suggests Ancient Israel's Capital Was Burned
An archaeological dig has uncovered what appears to be evidence that Shiloh, the ancient capital of Israel that was once the site where the Tabernacle and Ark of the Covenant could be found, was destroyed, at least in part, by fire.


