Katherine Weber

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• Jul 1, 2013

  Kenyan Leaders Ask Obama to Respect Christian Beliefs, Policies on Homosexuality

  Kenya's president and deputy president urged U.S. President Barack Obama on Sunday to respect the African country's culture and religious beliefs following comments made by Obama in Senegal, in which the president encouraged African governments to decriminalize homosexuality.

• Jul 1, 2013

  Ohio Governor Approves Strict Abortion Provisions as Texas Battle Wages On

  While the battle over abortion limits continues in Texas, Ohio Gov. John Kasich, a Republican, signed into law Sunday evening a set of strict abortion restrictions as part of the state's budget.

• Jun 28, 2013

  Austin Pastor Charged With Stealing 40K From Woman With Dementia

  An Austin, Texas-area pastor has been charged with stealing over $40,000 from an elderly woman suffering from dementia.

• Jun 28, 2013

  Santa Fe Newspaper Publishes Virgin Mary Wearing Bikini; Receives Public Backlash

  A weekly, alternative newspaper in Santa Fe, N.M., is receiving criticism from local residents after it posted a controversial illustration on the cover of its 2013 Summer Guide issue in early June.

• Jun 27, 2013

  Teacher Fired for Giving Student Bible Will Have Discrimination Complaint Reconsidered

  The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission of New Jersey has decided to reconsider a discrimination complaint by Phillipsburg substitute teacher Walter Tutka, who was fired in January for reportedly breaking the local middle school's policy when he gave a student a Bible.

• Jun 27, 2013

  Supreme Court Dismisses Arizona, Nevada Same-Sex Marriage Cases

  After announcing its decision in two landmark same-sex marriage cases on Wednesday, the Supreme Court declined to take up two more cases relating to same-sex marriage, one involving the state of Arizona and the other involving Nevada.

• Jun 26, 2013

  Anglican Priest Returns Bracelet to Couple After Initially Trying to Sell It Back

  After receiving a stern reprimand from the Archbishop of Perth, Australia, an Anglican pastor returned an expensive diamond bracelet to a couple rather than selling the piece of jewelry for a 50 percent profit.

• Jun 26, 2013

  Lawmakers Support La. Sheriff's Decision to Keep 'God' in at-Risk Youth Programs

  Julian Whittington, the sheriff of Bossier Parish, Louisiana, is joining forces with state senators and representatives who are contesting the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division's alleged refusal to provide grants to two local youth programs, the Young Marines program and the Bossier Youth Diversion program.

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  Jun 26, 2013

  U2's Bono Discusses Faith, Helping Others With Focus on the Family's Jim Daly

  Bono, the lead singer of the highly-successful Irish rock band U2, recently sat down with Jim Daly of the nonprofit group Focus on the Family to discuss everything from his children, to his love for his wife of 30 years, Ali Hewson, to his knowledge of Scripture.

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  Jun 25, 2013

  Daughter of Chris Christie's Democratic Opponent Attacks Governor on Gay Marriage Stance

  The openly gay daughter of Barbara Buono, the Democratic challenger against New Jersey Governor Chris Christie in the state's upcoming gubernatorial election in November, recently attacked the state's current governor due to his history with same-sex marriage legislation. Christie vetoed a gay marriage bill last year, saying he wanted the public to decide on the subject via a voter referendum.