Katherine Weber

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• Dec 2, 2011

  Church of Scotland Stands Alone in Refusal of Same-Sex Marriage?

  The Church of Scotland released an official statement Thursday condemning same-sex marriage, further frustrating the push among some of the country's politicians to redefine traditional marriage.

• Dec 2, 2011

  Pew Survey Results Show Undocumented Immigrants Living in US Longer

  A recent poll conducted by the Pew Hispanic Center concludes that nearly two-thirds of unauthorized immigrants have lived in the U.S. for over a decade, raising questions regarding the country's illegal immigration policy.

• Dec 2, 2011

  Indonesia Worshipers Remain Shut Out of Church Despite Supreme Court Order

  Political factions have joined Indonesia's radical Islamic groups in keeping the doors of a Christian church in Bogor closed to worshipers, intentionally defying orders by the Supreme Court which ruled in the church's favor.

• Dec 2, 2011

  Politics and Infidelity: Weighing Politicians' Public Lives and Public Approval

  GOP candidate Herman Cain has been accused of sexual harassment and of carrying on a lengthy extra-marital affair. Newt Gingrich has also been called on to address his past marital misdeeds. But how much does a presidential candidate's personal life affect the public's approval?

• Dec 1, 2011

  Youcef Nadarkhani's Imprisonment Condemned by Mexican Senate

  Mexico's Senate approved a statement Wednesday condemning Iran's sentencing of Iranian Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani, who has been held in prison for more than a year on charges of apostasy.

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  Dec 1, 2011

  Christian Celebrities Sending Conflicting Signals to Women and Young Girls?

  With the Grammy Awards just two months away, tis’ the season for skin as female celebrities push the scandal envelope with revealing red carpet outfits. Although some might argue that there exists a growing need for celebrities to bare more skin to sell products, do self-proclaimed religious celebrities have more of an obligation to dress modestly than other celebrity icons?

• Dec 1, 2011

  TLC's 'Virgin Diaries' Awkward, or Refreshing Alternative to Over-Sexed TV?

  TLC's new reality TV special "Virgin Diaries" follows the trials and tribulations of several virgins as they work their way through an over-sexed society, and the show looks to be a welcome alternative to controversial reality programs like "Sister Wives" and "Jersey Shore."

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  Dec 1, 2011

  Will Gingrich Have to Jump Through Hoops to Win Evangelical Women Voters?

  Men are more willing to trust Republican candidate New Gingrich as president than women, according to research conducted by Dr. Richard Land, president of the Southern Baptist Convention's Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission.

• Nov 30, 2011

  Could a More 'Modern' Bible Translation Help Steer the Nation's Policies on the 'Immigrant?'

  A new translation of the Bible now includes the word "immigrant," taking the place of "alien" and "stranger," further supporting moral debate concerning Alabama's controversial immigration law, otherwise known as the "Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act."

• Nov 30, 2011

  Egypt's Christians Have Strong Showing at Elections, But Fear Islamic Win

  Although Egypt's parliamentary elections were expected to be Muslim-dominated, Christians turned out in large numbers Monday and Tuesday to balance the vote in their favor. Although the results of the post-revolution elections will not be known for weeks, many are concerned the Muslim Brotherhood could end up dominating the government.