- 12/13/2011
Nigeria's Anti-Homosexual Laws Also Apply to Tourists, Says Gov't
A bill passed in the Nigerian Senate last month that criminalizes same-sex unions and certain related activities would also apply to tourists, including those from the U.S., according to a government spokesman.
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12/12/2011Students Required to Say Pledge of Allegiance in Spanish at Some Calif. Schools
A decision that requires students in a California school district to recite the Pledge of Allegiance in both English and Spanish is not sitting well with some teachers and local parents.
Tags Education - 12/12/2011
North Korea Threatens to Bomb South Korean Christmas Trees?
North Korea has threatened “unexpected consequences” for South Korea if it does not stop plans for the construction of giant lighted Christmas trees near the two countries' contentious border.
Tags Persecution Christmas - 12/12/2011
Bombings Kill 1, Injures Dozens in Nigerian City With Heavy Christian Presence
One person was killed and dozens injured in central Nigeria over the weekend after Islamist terror sect Boko Haram detonated bombs at three bars where residents were gathered watching soccer matches on television.
Tags Persecution - 12/09/2011
Christian Charities More Reliable Than Others, According to Forbes
Christian charitable organizations rank highest in terms of using donor money towards charitable projects and services according to a recent Forbes study.
- 12/09/2011
Christians Fight Back as Media Debates 'War on Christmas' (VIDEO)
Communities across the U.S. are striking back against a so-called “War on Christmas” – efforts by local governments and advocacy groups to remove the term “Christmas” on all holiday-related items in the public square.
- 12/08/2011
Nigerian Government Lying About Terror Attacks, Red Cross Claims
Nigerian officials were misled or severely misinformed about the source of deadly explosions early this week in the central region of the country, according to a report from the Red Cross issued Thursday.
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12/08/2011Why Are US Businesses Paying for Gender Reassignment Surgery?
More than a third of major U.S. businesses offer healthcare plans that pay for the gender reassignment surgery of transgendered individuals.
- 12/08/2011
New Government, Terrorists in Morocco May Pose Threat to US
Victory by Morocco’s Islamist party in the country’s recent election may elevate the threat to U.S. and Western security and assets in the region, according to sources.
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12/07/2011Is Plan B Contraception or Abortion - Christian and Advocacy Groups Debate
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius ignored recommendations from the FDA on Wednesday and banned girls under the age of 17 from purchasing Plan B One-Step, otherwise known as the "morning after pill," in pharmacies without a prescription.
- 12/07/2011
Increasing Religious Violence in Nigera a Christian Problem, or a Political One?
Escalating religious violence between Islamic terror sect Boko Haram and mostly Christian rural communities in Nigeria has been increasing this week, raising questions about when and if the international and Christian communities should intervene.
Tags Persecution - 12/07/2011
Are Tattoos OK For Christians?
An interfaith conference on tattooing was held at a Vatican university on Tuesday, calling into question again the religiousness of tattoos.
2 comments - 12/07/2011
Albert Pujols Considering Move to Marlins, Cardinals and Angels, Sources Say
Albert Pujols is considering 10-year contract offers from the Miami Marlins, St. Louis Cardinals and an unconfirmed third team that sources indicate is the Los Angeles Angels.
Tags Sports - 12/06/2011
Christian Bookstores Closing at High Rates
Christian bookstores are dwindling in numbers according to reports from bookstores in the U.S. and U.K.
- 12/06/2011
Christians Less Likely to Perform Good Deeds Than Muslims, Study Finds
Muslims are more likely than Christians and Hindus to perform good deeds because of their religion, according to a recent poll from British research company Ipsos-Mori.
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