Aaron J. Leichman
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Malaysian Gov't to Appeal Christian 'Allah' Ruling
Malaysia\'s government will file an appeal against a recent ruling by the Supreme Court that found a ban on the use of the word \"Allah\" by non-Muslims to be unconstitutional, government officials said Sunday.
Malaysia Court Nixes Gov't Ban on Christian 'Allah' Usage
Christians in Malaysia have the constitutional right to use the word \"Allah\" to refer to God, the country\'s high court declared Thursday.
Malaysia High Court Delays Ruling on Christian 'Allah' Case
Malaysia\'s high court has reportedly postponed a decision on whether the government of the predominantly Muslim country can bar Christian groups from referring to God as \"Allah.\"
Malaysian Christians Await High Court Ruling on 'Allah' Case
Malaysia\'s high court is expected to announce its decision this week on a case contesting whether the government of the predominantly Muslim country can bar Christian groups from referring to God as \"Allah.\"
Study: Home-Schooled Children Excel as Adults
Despite what many might believe, a vast majority of home-schooled children say they have plenty of opportunities for socialization with other children and, as adults, come to excel in all measured areas of adult life, according to a new study.
Immigration Reform Advocates Make Push as Health Care Debate Winds Down
Though Congress still has to resolve differences between the House and Senate versions of legislation to revamp the nation\'s health care system, the next issue in line is already stepping forward in Washington and at the grassroots.
Volcano Forces Thousands of Filipinos to Mark Christmas as Evacuees
Tens of thousands of Filipinos celebrated Christmas in temporary evacuations centers Friday after having fled their homes in fear of a major volcanic eruption.
Former U.K. Bishop Nazir-Ali: Don't Underestimate Islam
A Pakistan-born church leader in the United Kingdom is urging the international community not to \"abandon\" terrorist-plagued countries nor underestimate Islam\'s \"capacity for disruption and destruction and its desire to remake the world in its own image.\"
Survey: Nation's 'Most Religious' Population in Mississippi
Mississippi is home to the "most religious\" population, according to an analysis of polling data from the Pew Research Center's Forum on Religion & Public Life.
World Leaders Conclude Climate Change Talks with Nonbinding Accord
Delegates at the U.N. Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark, concluded their historic two-week gathering Saturday with a nonbinding "Copenhagen Accord."