- 02/27/2013
California Baptist University Sued by Expelled Transgender Student
California Baptist University has been sued by a transgender student who was expelled by the academic institute for inaccurately stating that he was female.
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02/27/2013Benedict XVI to Be Called 'Pope Emeritus' Upon Resignation
With his resignation nearing, Pope Benedict XVI will soon be given the new title of "Pope Emeritus" and adhere to a newly created set of specific rules outlining the details of his retirement.
- 02/26/2013
WWE Star CM Punk Garners Controversy Over 'I Am God' Line
Professional wrestler CM Punk has garnered controversy over a line he spoke on the live flagship program of World Wrestling Entertainment. On the latest episode of Monday Night Raw, held in Dallas, Texas, Punk declared at the conclusion of a promo speech boasting of his abilities that "I am God."
- 02/26/2013
German Homeschoolers Appeal Decision on Asylum in US Court
A German couple will have its day in court once more as it appeals a decision barring them from seeking asylum in the United States in order to homeschool their children.
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02/25/2013Calif. Bill to Remove Boy Scouts' Tax Exemption Could Backfire, Says Pastor
A conservative pastor who opposes a proposed bill in California that would remove the Boy Scouts of America's tax exemption status has stated that the effort could backfire on gay rights advocates.
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02/25/2013Republican Congressmen File Brief in Support of Hobby Lobby
Members of Congress have filed a brief in support of Hobby Lobby, a Christian business currently suing the federal government over the Department of Health and Human Services' "preventive services" mandate.
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02/22/2013Poll: American Catholics Divided Over Direction of Church
As Pope Benedict XVI is scheduled to soon step down, a recently released poll indicates that Catholics in America are almost equally divided over what direction the Roman Catholic Church should take.
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02/22/2013Calif. Boy Scouts' Tax-Exempt Status Threatened by New Bill, Petition
A California-based progressive organization has launched an online petition effort in support of a bill that would strip the California chapter of the Boy Scouts of America of their tax exempt status.
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02/21/2013Md. Episcopal Congregation Votes to Join Catholic Church
A Maryland congregation belonging to The Episcopal Church has voted to leave the denomination and join the Roman Catholic Church.
- 02/21/2013
Vassar to Raise Money for LGBT Group in Response to Westboro Protest
Individuals from a small liberal arts academic institution in New York plan to counter a Westboro Baptist Church demonstration by donating money to an LGBT charity group.
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02/20/2013Obama Admin. 'Most Hostile' to Religious Freedom in US History, Says Expert
A conservative expert on religious freedom issues believes that President Barack Obama has headed "the most hostile" administration to religious freedom in American history.
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02/20/2013So. Baptists Pass Resolution Urging Boy Scouts to Not Repeal Gay Ban
The Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention has passed a resolution urging the Boy Scouts of America's leadership to not change their policy banning openly gay members.
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02/20/2013Online Rumor Claims Pope Resigned Over Arrest Warrant in Sex Abuse Scandal
A rumor swirling around online claims that Pope Benedict XVI is stepping down because of legal action being taken against him over his alleged involvement in the Roman Catholic Church's priest sex abuse scandal.
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02/19/2013British Ex-Con Goes From 'Like the Antichrist' to Pastor
A British ex-convict who was once heavily addicted to heroin but was able to turn his life around attributes his success to finding God during a religion course in prison.
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02/18/2013LA Megachurch Loses $2 Million Over Musical Flop
A California megachurch that serves as the founding congregation of a global Pentecostal denomination may have lost $2 million due to investing in a musical that flopped last winter.


