- 03/23/2011
Court: No Gay Marriages During Prop. 8 Appeal
A U.S. appeals court ruled Wednesday that Proposition 8 will remain in effect while the issue is under appeal in the legal system.
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03/23/2011Obama Calls on UN to Support Gay Rights
The Obama administration on Tuesday called on the United Nations Human Rights Council to fight discrimination against gays and lesbians around the world.
- 03/18/2011
European Court Upholds Crucifixes in Public Schools
The European Court of Human Rights ruled Friday that public schools in Italy can continue to display crucifixes in the classrooms.
- 02/18/2011
Anti-Government Protests Turn Violent in the Middle East
Libyan security forces shot and killed at least 24 protesters during Thursday's "Day of Anger" protests, according to a human rights group.
- 02/16/2011
South Korea Accused of Targeting Missions Work in Islamic Nations
Missionaries from South Korea believe they are the target of new regulations that would revoke passports from those who commit illegal activities abroad
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02/15/2011Ground Zero Church Sues NY Authorities over Stalled Rebuild
The Greek Orthodox church ruined in the Sept. 11 attacks alleges in a lawsuit filed Monday that local authorities reneged on a rebuilding agreement near its original site by Ground Zero.
Tags Court Cases - 02/10/2011
Ky. Senate Passes Bill to Teach Bible in Public Schools
The Kentucky Senate passed a bill Wednesday that would add Bible classes to the curriculum in public schools. Students would be able to take a Bible course as a social studies elective
1 comments - 02/04/2011
School Reverses Ban on 'Jesus' Talent Show Song
An elementary school in Southern California that originally prohibited a fifth-grader from performing to a Christian rock song at his school's talent show because the song mentioned "Jesus" too many times has reversed its decision.
Tags Free Speech - 02/03/2011
Entrepreneur Accuses Bishop Eddie Long of 'Character Assassination'
The entrepreneur mentioned in the recent YouTube video appeal by Bishop Eddie Long has issued a statement responding to the charge that he and City Capital have not returned $ 1 million in investments to members of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church.
Tags Megachurch - 01/31/2011
Bishop Eddie Long Makes YouTube Appeal for $1 Million Refund
Just days after making his first media appearance since four young men accused him of sexual misconduct, Bishop Eddie Long appeared in a YouTube video making an appeal to City Capital and Ephren Taylor to return the $1 million in investments made by members of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church.
- 01/21/2011
Cherokee School Board Says Yes to Graduations at Church
The Cherokee County school board voted unanimously on Thursday to keep graduations at a local megachurch in Georgia despite the threat of a lawsuit.
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01/21/2011Poll: 8 in 10 Say Prayer Saved Giffords
About 77 percent of American voters say they believed that prayer literally helped Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords survive the Tucson shooting, according to a Fox News poll released Thursday.
- 01/20/2011
Court Denies Request to Block NYC Mosque Construction
The New York Supreme Court denied a request Wednesday to block construction of the Islamic mosque near Ground Zero
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01/13/2011Over 50 Religious Leaders Call for 'Soul Searching' in Letter to Congress
More than 50 prominent religious leaders, including megachurch pastors T.D. Jakes and Joel C. Hunter , have signed an open letter to members of Congress encouraging national "soul searching" and urging civil discourse in the aftermath of the tragic Arizona shooting.
- 01/12/2011
Legal Group Seeks Injunction to Halt Mosque Near Ground Zero
A conservative legal group asked the New York Supreme Court on Tuesday to halt construction of the Islamic cultural center near ground zero.
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