Katherine Weber

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• Apr 8, 2013

  Second House Republican Backs Same-Sex Marriage in Illinois

  Over the weekend, Republican Illinois State Rep. Ed Sullivan Jr. voiced his support for the legalization of same-sex marriage in the state, joining fellow House Republican Ron Sandack in publicly supporting same-sex marriage.

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  Apr 8, 2013

  Ed Stetzer on Mental Illness: 'Christians Should Not Be Afraid of Medicine'

  In the wake of this past weekend's tragic death of Matthew Warren, son of Pastor Rick Warren and wife Kay, Ed Stetzer, president of LifeWay Research, stressed the need for the church to address mental illness.

• Apr 4, 2013

  American Atheists Honors Former Calif. Congressman at Nat'l Convention

  At the American Atheists' 50 year anniversary convention in Austin, Texas, last week, the national atheist organization awarded former California Congressman Pete Stark for his political efforts as an active atheist.

• Apr 4, 2013

  Violent African Coup Results in Loss of Life, $300K in Equipment at HCJB Christian Radio Station

  New reports stemming from Central Africa indicate that a global partner to the HCJB Christian radio station has suffered nearly $300,000 in damages as a result of last week's Central African Republic Coup, which resulted in the March 24 ousting of President Francois Bozize and the self-appointment of rebel leader Michel Djotodia as president.

• Apr 4, 2013

  Atheist Leader Suggests Nonbelievers Follow Agenda of Pro-Gay Marriage Advocates

  A well-known atheist leader recently argued that he believes atheists in the United States can learn many lessons from same-sex marriage proponents regarding societal acceptance for their cause.

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  Apr 4, 2013

  University of Rhode Island Reports Possible Gunman, Goes Into Lockdown

  The University of Rhode Island campus went into lockdown mode early Thursday afternoon after unconfirmed reports indicated that a gunman was on campus.

• Apr 3, 2013

  13 Attorneys General Urge Exemption for Businesses Under HHS Mandate

  A coalition of 13 attorneys general issued a collaborative letter to the Obama administration, urging it to provide exemptions to privately owned businesses under its Department of Health and Human Services' contraception mandate, arguing that it violates religious liberties otherwise.

• Apr 3, 2013

  Lego Pulls 'Jabba the Hut' Set, Dismisses Accusations of Racism Against Muslims

  In the wake of recent accusations of racism, Lego has decided to pull its Jabba the Hutt-themed toy set, but has argued that its decision to discontinue the toy was not based on criticism. Rather, the company decided to swap the toy for more current, updated models.

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  Apr 3, 2013

  'The Bible' Beats Out 'The Walking Dead' in Season Finale

  New ratings reports indicate that not only did the History Channel's "The Bible" miniseries reach near-record breaking viewership in its final week, it also managed to edge out AMC's "The Walking Dead," a drama series about zombies that is considered to be the miniseries' top competition ratings-wise.

• Apr 2, 2013

  Detroit Church Loses $40K After Easter Sunday Robbery

  The St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church of Shelby Township, Mich., lost nearly $40,000 in donations over Easter weekend after thieves broke into the place of worship, using methods and equipment which local law enforcement is describing as "sophisticated" and "professional."