- 09/23/2011
Pat Robertson's CBN Calls on Christians to Pray Against Palestinian Statehood
Pat Robertson, chairman of the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN), has issued a "call to prayer" as the United Nations considers President Mahmoud Abbas' application for membership and statehood recognition.
- 09/23/2011
Florida Lt. Gov. Blasts Media for 'Poisoning' Minds Against Christians
Florida Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll spoke at a rally Thursday in Orlando where she suggested that the media is antagonistic toward Christians and exaggerates stories about God to "poison the minds of the majority."
- 09/23/2011
Debra Lafave's Probation in Student Sex Case Ends Early; Victim's Mother Outraged
Former Florida teacher Debra Lafave was granted early release from probation implemented in 2005 when she pleaded guilty to having sex with a 14-year-old student, and the student's mother is furious, calling the move a violation of her plea agreement.
Tags Court Cases Education - 09/23/2011
Texas Eliminates 'Last Meal' Requests After Lawrence Brewer's Execution
The Texas prison system decided Thursday to eliminate the time-honored practice of providing death row inmates a last meal of their choice before being executed, and the recent execution of convicted murderer Lawrence Brewer is apparently to blame.
- 09/23/2011
Palestinian Bid for UN Recognition a Sign of the 'Last Days,' Says Prophecy Author
Christian evangelist and end times author Hal Lindsey believes a push by the Palestinian Authority for statehood recognition by the United Nations are tied to biblical prophecies and is more proof that Christians are living in the "last days."
- 09/23/2011
Premature Toddler With Rare Condition Has Never Tasted Food
Toddler Alex Tesoriero was born 11 weeks premature and developed a physical aversion to anything near his face or mouth. The condition has prevented him from ever tasting food.
- 09/22/2011
Marijuana Delivered to Cincinnati Bengals Jerome Simpson's Home
Cincinnati Bengals players Jerome Simpson and Anthony Collins were detained Sept. 20 by authorities after a package containing 2.5 pounds of marijuana was delivered to Simpson's Kentucky home.
Tags Culture - 09/22/2011
Ala. High School Bans Prayer Before Games After Parent Complains
An Alabama superintendent is reversing a decade-old policy that allowed every home football game to start with a prayer. Several people in the Arab City community intend to stand and say the Lord's Prayer before a football game.
Tags Atheism Free Speech - 09/22/2011
Illinois Man Killed Mother for Refusing to Buy Avril Lavigne Concert Tickets
An Illinois man was found guilty of stabbing his mother to death after a fight ensued over Avril Lavigne concert tickets. A Dupage County jury deliberated for only two hours before finding Robert Lyons, 39, guilty of first-degree murder of his mother, Linda Bolek.
Tags Court Cases - 09/22/2011
US Permanently Bans Patents for Human Embryos
The United States has mandated a permanent ban on issuing patents on human embryos. President Barack Obama signed the prohibition into law Sept. 16 as part of a patent reform measure titled the "America Invents Act."
- 09/21/2011
Lawrence Brewer Execution: James Byrd's Son Asks Texas for Mercy
As Texas prepares to execute Lawrence Brewer Wednesday evening, James Byrd, Jr.'s son hopes the state will show Brewer mercy, although the purported white supremacist murdered his father in what has been called the most notorious hate crime since the Civil Rights movement.
- 09/21/2011
God Loves You: Twitter Users Spread the Message
Users on Twitter have been declaring God's love, sending the phrase "God Loves You" onto the social media network's Trends list Wednesday.
- 09/21/2011
Troy Davis Story: NAACP Urges Supporters to Fast, Claims Ga. Inmate Has 'Given Spirit to God'
The NAACP, integral in campaigning against Troy Davis' execution, has asked supporters to fast Wednesday evening, when the Georgia inmate is expected to die by lethal injection.
- 09/21/2011
Troy Davis Story: '#TooMuchDoubt' Twitter Campaign Continues Hours Before Execution
Several organizations and individuals have been testing the power of social media to campaign against Troy Davis' execution, which is scheduled for Wednesday night.
- 09/20/2011
Mila Kunis and Justin Timberlake Deny Phone Hacking Picture Rumors
Mila Kunis and Justin Timberlake are denying that explicit photos leaked online of the on-screen duo imply a real-life “friends with benefits” relationship.
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