Katherine Weber

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  Aug 6, 2013

  Pakistani TV Host Gives Away Babies Live on Air, Calls It 'Real Islam'

  A Muslim preacher turned television host is receiving criticism after he gave away abandoned babies on his Pakistani television talk show during Ramadan, although the preacher claims he is doing charitable work by giving the babies a safe home.

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  Aug 6, 2013

  Iraq War Was Morally Right Thing to Do - Former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld Discusses 'Morality' of Iraq War

  Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, a raised Protestant and practicing Episcopalian, has said in a recent interview that it would have been "immoral" for the U.S. not to have used military intervention in Iraq following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City.

• Aug 5, 2013

  Unlicensed Abortion Clinic Could Be Closed by Court in Alabama

  Alabama state attorneys argued in court today against an abortion clinic in Birmingham that they claim functions illegally as it lacks a license and does not meet the state's safety requirements for abortion facilities.

• Aug 5, 2013

  23 US States Urge Supreme Court to Allow Prayer in Government Meetings

  A total of 23 states have joined forces to encourage the Supreme Court to rule once and for all that legislative prayer delivered at the beginning of government meetings is constitutional.

• Aug 5, 2013

  Creationism Debate May Hit Pennsylvania in Upcoming Legislation

  A Republican state representative in Pennsylvania is currently seeking co-sponsors for legislation that would allow students to openly discuss different scientific theories in the public classroom, including critiquing existing theories such as evolution and global warming.

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  Aug 3, 2013

  Josh Hamilton Concedes Rights to 'Play Hard, Pray Harder' Trademark to Dallas Christian Company

  A small Christian clothing company based in Dallas, Texas has reached a settlement in a lawsuit against former Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton over the phrase "Play Hard, Pray Harder."

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  Aug 2, 2013

  Church of England to be Sued for Refusing to Perform Same-Sex Marriages, Just a Month After Prime Minister Promised Protection

  A gay couple in Great Britain has announced plans to pursue legal action against the Church of England for refusing to perform same-sex marriage ceremonies, less than one month after the country officially legalized gay mariage, but explicitly excluded the Church from being forced to conduct the ceremonies as they go against biblical teachings.

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  Aug 2, 2013

  Jesuit Priest Kidnapped by Rebel Forces Linked to al-Qaeda in Syria?

  A well-known Italian Jesuit priest, who has previously voiced his support for the toppling of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, went missing in Syria earlier this week, causing activists in the region to suspect he has been kidnapped by rebel forces.

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  Aug 1, 2013

  Death Threats to Rick Perry, George W. Bush via Twitter Being Investigated as Protests Against Texas 20 Week Abortion Law Go Out of Control

  Officials in Texas have launched an investigation into two Twitter accounts which they allege made "terroristic threats" to state GOP leaders who supported the recently approved bill that bans abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy.

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  Aug 1, 2013

  Kurt Warner Movie for 2015: 20th Century Fox to Make Movie of Christian Football Legend

  The life rights of Christian football player Kurt Warner have been purchased by 20th Century Fox, which reportedly plans to create a feature film describing the athlete's harrowing and inspirational rise to success in the NFL.