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05/16/2013Christian School's Creationism Quiz Sparks Online Debate, Financial Donations
A struggling Christian school teaching creationism in South Carolina is receiving some unexpected financial help after an atheist website posted an exam from the school on the Internet. Aid has come from Answers in Genesis and concerned readers.
- 05/15/2013
Nintendo Fixes 'Glitch' That Allowed Men to Marry in Game
The Japanese electronics company Nintendo has reportedly fixed a glitch in one of its life simulation games that allowed one male character to marry another male character and raise children together.
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05/15/2013Woman Claiming to Be 'Endorsed by Jesus' Loses North Miami Mayor's Race
A registered nurse claiming she was endorsed by Jesus lost the bid for mayor of North Miami, Fla., in Tuesday's election, reportedly finishing last in a line of six other candidates.
- 05/15/2013
Okla. Community Rallies Around School District Forced to Remove Ten Commandments
In order to avoid a lawsuit with the Freedom From Religion Foundation, the school district in Muldrow, Okla., will be removing its Ten Commandment displays from all schools after an atheist teen student addressed legal concerns.
- 05/14/2013
Egyptian Christian Teacher Accused of Blasphemy Released on Bail
An Egyptian Christian teacher who claims to have been falsely accused of denouncing Islam has been released on bail after being imprisoned in the southern city of Luxor.
- 05/14/2013
Progressive Baptist Editor RG Puckett Dies at 80 of Pancreatic Cancer
Outspoken Baptist editor and minister R.G. "Gene" Puckett passed away Sunday at the age of 80 near his home in Raleigh, N.C., after enduring a months-long battle with pancreatic cancer.
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Hong Kong Legalizes Transgender Marriage in Watershed Court Ruling
Hong Kong will amend its city marriage laws after ruling Monday that a transgender woman may marry her boyfriend. Many are calling it the next step to legalizing same-sex marriage in the Asian city.
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05/14/2013Harold Camping's Family Radio Suffering Economic Woes?
Recent reports indicate that the California-based Christian radio network Family Radio, run by evangelist Harold Camping, may be facing dire economic straits, as seen by public tax documents and alleged interviews with former Family Radio employees.
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05/13/2013Alumni Protest Paul Ryan's Commencement Speech Due to Budget Plan
Alumni of a small, private Catholic liberal arts college located in Atchison, Kansas, protested on Saturday while Congressman Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) delivered the commencement address at the university.
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05/08/2013Spiritual Philosopher Dallas Willard Dies at 77 After Battle With Stage 4 Cancer
Dallas Willard, an American philosopher, professor and author specializing his studies in Christian spiritual formation, died early Wednesday morning at age 77 after enduring a battle with stage four cancer.
- 05/08/2013
Local Cleveland Pastor: Amanda Berry's Captivity Reveals 'Wickedness of Man'
As the community in Cleveland, Ohio, continues to learn new information about the three women found in a West Side home on Monday after a decade of captivity, a local pastor reflects on what this story teaches Christians about hope, perseverance, and the wickedness of man.
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05/08/2013Syrian Christians Seek Global Support on Int'l Day of Prayer and Fasting
As Christians in Syria continue to suffer persecution in the midst of an ongoing civil war, Open Doors USA is encouraging Christians worldwide to pray for the war-torn country on May 11.
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05/07/2013Missing Ohio Woman's Aunt Never Gave Up Hope, Prayed for Amanda Berry's Safe Return
The city of Cleveland, Ohio, has been reveling in yesterday's discovery of three women, Amanda Berry, Michelle Knight, and Gina DeJesus, who went missing around 10 years ago and were reportedly being held captive at a home just a few miles from where they previously lived.
- 05/07/2013
Joe Biden Urges Franklin Graham, Faith Leaders to Address Gun Control as Moral Issue
At a White House meeting on Monday, Vice President Joe Biden encouraged nearly 20 representatives from various faith-based communities to continue pressuring their local lawmakers to pass legislation demanding background checks on gun purchases, reportedly telling them to angle their argument for gun control from a moral standpoint.
- 05/06/2013
Class President Objects After Ky. High School Cancels Graduation Prayer
The decision by a central Kentucky public high school to have student-led prayer removed from its graduation ceremony has caused some students to protest, arguing that they wish to not break the years-long tradition of having a prayer at their graduation ceremony.
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