Katherine Weber

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  Jun 25, 2013

  Rick Santorum Becomes New CEO of Christian Film Company

  Former GOP presidential candidate and U.S. Senator Rick Santorum has accepted the position as CEO of the Dallas-based Christian film company EchoLight Studios, saying in a statement that he believes that in a similar way to politics, entertainment can work to reinforce one's religious values.

• Jun 24, 2013

  Group of Sanford Pastors Unite as Peacemakers at George Zimmerman Trial

  In an attempt to maintain peace during the highly-tense George Zimmerman murder trial beginning in Sanford, Fla., on Monday, a group of local pastors has united to sit in the courtroom during the trial and truthfully retell the trial proceedings to their congregations, as well as those gathered outside of the courthouse following the daily hearings.

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  Jun 24, 2013

  Chen Guangcheng Visits Taiwan to Address China's Human Rights Abuses

  Blind Chinese human rights activist Chen Guangcheng arrived in Taiwan on Sunday to begin an 18-day visit, the purpose of which is to bring attention to the human rights abuses inflicted on his fellow Chinese by Beijing, as well as to study Taiwan's democracy.

• Jun 21, 2013

  Private Christian School Maintains Policy; Says No to Girl on Boys' Football Team

  A private Christian school in Georgia is maintaining its policy regarding gender and sports in spite of the objections of one female student, who wishes to continue playing on the school's boys' football team.

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  Jun 21, 2013

  'The Bible' Producers Mark Burnett, Roma Downey Speakers at Faith-Based Entertainment Conference

  Mark Burnett and Roma Downey, producers of the hit miniseries "The Bible," will be the keynote speakers at a family and faith-based entertainment conference in Los Angeles, the same place where they introduced the concept for their miniseries one year ago.

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  Jun 21, 2013

  Dallas Residents Argue Billboard for HIV Testing 'Promotes Homosexuality'

  Local residents in Dallas, Texas, are critical of a recent billboard encouraging HIV and AIDS testing, arguing that it promotes homosexuality.

• Jun 20, 2013

  Great Britain's Girl Scouts Equivalent Drops Oath to God

  Great Britain's Girl Guides, the English equivalent to the Girl Scouts of the USA, announced recently that it has dropped the reference "to love God and country" from its membership pledge in order to attract more youth, including those who identify as atheists.

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  Jun 20, 2013

  North Korean Officials Deny Receiving 'Mein Kampf' as Gift From Kim Jong Un

  Officials in North Korea, a country notorious for its botched human rights record, are denying claims that they received the autobiography Mein Kampf, written by Germany's former dictator Adolf Hitler, as a gift from Kim Jong Un, leader of the Asian country.

• Jun 19, 2013

  La. Gov. Signs Law Allowing Students to Gather for Prayer on School Grounds

  Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, who has previously supported the teaching of creationism in the state's public schools, approved a bill Monday which allows students, faculty, parents, and special religious community leaders to gather for prayer on school grounds during "non-instruction" times.

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  Jun 19, 2013

  Director Seth Rogen Says 'This Is The End' Film Changed to Include Heaven Ending

  The recently released movie "This is the End," which has received some criticism from Christians for inaccurately portraying the apocalypse by biblical standards, reportedly had to be partially re-done to include a scene showing heaven due to popular demand by a test audience.