R. Leigh Coleman

Christian Post Reporter

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  • Study: Many Scientists Say Science, Religion Do Not Conflict

    Study: Many Scientists Say Science, Religion Do Not Conflict

    A new study by researchers at Rice University reveals only a small percentage of scientists today see religion and science in constant conflict with one another. Researchers discovered that a majority of scientists see both religion and science as "valid avenues of knowledge"

  • Death Penalty in America Divides Country

    Death Penalty in America Divides Country

    Legal experts say public support for the death penalty in the U.S. will become more emotionally divided after thousands stood up this week to protest Georgia’s execution of Troy Davis. Others now say capital punishment must be phased out completely.

  • A Hard Decade for American Churches, Study Says

    A Hard Decade for American Churches, Study Says

    Despite bursts of innovation, pockets of vitality and technological advances, the first decade of the 21st century witnessed a slow, overall erosion of the strength of America’s congregations, according to a recent report by Faith Communities Today.

  • Repenting in Jail: Mississippi Convict Asks for Clemency to 'Live New Life in God'

    Repenting in Jail: Mississippi Convict Asks for Clemency to 'Live New Life in God'

    Luke Woodham, a convicted murderer serving three life sentences in prison for a school shooting and killing his own mother, let the world know his wishes recently by placing an ad in the local paper. The public notice reads, "I, Luke Woodham, am filing for executive clemency. I am sorry for my crimes and I am asking for a chance to live the new life that God has given me."

  • Political Think Tanks Ponder: Are Millionaires Really Taxed Less Than Average Workers?

    Political Think Tanks Ponder: Are Millionaires Really Taxed Less Than Average Workers?

    The political move by President Obama to shrink the country's deficits, known as the "Buffett rule,” would amend the federal tax code so that anyone earning $1 million a year or more doesn't pay a lower tax rate than middle-income Americans, such as their lower-wage secretaries.

  • Tropical Storm Ophelia to Increase Speed

    Tropical Storm Ophelia to Increase Speed

    Hurricane experts reported Wednesday morning that Ophelia now has maximum sustained winds near 45 mph and is moving west at 13 mph.

  • Wall Street Protesters 'Not Going Anywhere'

    Wall Street Protesters 'Not Going Anywhere'

    Protesters gathered in Lower Manhattan Sunday for day two of what some are calling the “United States Day of Rage” while others tag it as “Occupy Wall Street.” Thousands have vowed to “occupy" Wall Street for days and say they have no plans to leave anytime soon.

  • Family Dog Eats $49,000 in Estate Money

    Jack, a black Scottish Terrier puppy, is full of mischief and ended up devouring $49,000 in estate money.

  • Want to Live Longer? Try Volunteering With Good Motive

    Want to Live Longer? Try Volunteering With Good Motive

    A fresh look at people who volunteer to help others shows they may live longer than those who don’t – depending on their reasons to help, according to a recent report published in the journal Health Psychology.

  • I Gotta Get a Job; Am I 'Professional' Enough?

    I Gotta Get a Job; Am I 'Professional' Enough?

    Experts with the Center for Professional Excellence (CPE) at York College of Pennsylvania conducted a survey recently and discovered nearly 60 percent of the hiring decision is based on "personal professionalism."