- 07/15/2011
Indian Christians Resist Teaching of Hindu Scripture in Schools
Several Christian, Muslim and secular groups came together Thursday in the Indian state of Karnataka to protest a recent move by the state government to teach Hindu scripture in state-run schools.
- 07/14/2011
Michele Bachmann Sees Surge in Support; Mitt Romney Stays Same
Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.), a relatively late entrant in the 2012 presidential race, has more than doubled her support and is now in second place among the GOP hopefuls, according to a new poll.
Tags 2012 Race - 07/14/2011
Episcopal Church in New York Prepares for Same-Sex Marriage Law
Some of the Episcopal Church bishops in New York will require its gay clergy to avail themselves to the state’s Marriage Equality Act that legalizes same-sex marriage when it goes into effect on July 24.
- 07/13/2011
Campaign Launches to Boost Support for Religious Freedom Bill
A Christian persecution watchdog group has launched an advocacy campaign to boost the impact of religious freedom on U.S. foreign policy.
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07/13/2011McConnell Outlines 'Backup' Plan Amid Debt Ceiling Impasse
No significant progress was made as the president and congressional leaders resumed their meeting at the White House Tuesday to resolve the debt-ceiling impasse before the August 2 deadline.
- 07/12/2011
Depression Claims Many Pastors, Ministry Leaders
Pastors, the spiritual shepherds of the faithful, are not supposed to burn out. Ministry leaders, the CEOs in charge of efficient organizations, are not allowed to feel low. Christians, especially Christian leaders, must never be depressed.
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07/12/2011U.S. Debt Talks Continue Tuesday With Little Progress Made
There was no breakthrough during the Monday meeting on the debt ceiling and top Democrats and Republicans agreed to meet again Tuesday, a congressional aide said.
- 07/11/2011
South Sudan Crosses a Milestone; Tough Road Ahead
Messages of solidarity and felicitations from religious freedom organizations have poured in for the newly created nation of South Sudan that broke away – partly on religious lines – from its northern counterpart Saturday, even as the nation takes stock of its challenges.
Tags Religious Freedom - 07/08/2011
Church of England to Review Policy on Gay Bishops
In the light of the debate within the Church of England about same-sex relationships as well as government laws related to discrimination in various contexts, the House of Bishops has decided to review the church’s policy on civil relationships and consider whether gay priests can be allowed to become bishops.
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07/08/2011Cisco Vendor Fired for Writing Book Against Same-Sex Marriage
Christian leaders and organizations have come in support of former Cisco vendor Frank Turek who was fired from the company for his personal views on marriage as expressed in a book he wrote.
Tags Homosexuality - 07/07/2011
Tsunami Warning Canceled After Quake in the Pacific
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center canceled within less than an hour its original tsunami warning for The Kermedec Islands, Tonga, and New Zealand Wednesday.
- 07/06/2011
DADT: Court Lifts Stay; FRC Says Judges Wrong
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday the government must immediately stop enforcing the “don’t ask, don’t tell” law (DADT), which prohibits openly gay men and women from serving in the armed forces.
Tags Homosexuality - 07/06/2011
Delta, Saudi Airlines Under Fire Over Alleged Jewish Discrimination
Delta Air Lines has come under immense pressure over the past few weeks as reports went viral that its partnership with Saudi Arabian Airlines could prohibit American Jews from flying into the country. Both Delta and the Saudi government strongly rejected the charge.
- 07/06/2011
Pastors Outline How Christians Should Disagree
Respectful personal relationships, stating the opponent’s position fairly and a responsible use of the internet are some of the ways for Christians to deal with disagreements within their ranks, three Christian scholars said in a video-recorded dialogue released Tuesday.
Tags Pastors - 07/05/2011
Fire at Mark Dayton's Former Home Linked to Gov't Shutdown?
A fire at the former home of Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton in Minneapolis was deliberately set and investigations are underway to determine if the incident was a result of public rage over the government shutdown, said Minneapolis police sergeant Steve McCarty.
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