Melissa Barnhart

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  Aug 14, 2013

  'Duck Dynasty's' Uncle Si: 'I Believe in the Resurrection of the Dead; I See It All the Time'

  Just in time for season four of A&E's highest-rated reality show that's about faith, family, and ducks, Si Robertson, best known as Uncle Si, shares his anecdotal wisdom and philosophy on life in his new book, "Si-cology 1: Tales and Wisdom from Duck Dynasty's Favorite Uncle."

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  Aug 13, 2013

  Ex-Gay Community, Baptist Leadership Say DC Officials Are Infringing on Pastor's Civil Rights

  Supporters of the ex-community are speaking out against Washington, D.C. Mayor Vincent C. Gray and the Arts and Humanities Commission after Pastor Donnie McClurkin announced he was uninvited from performing at the "Reflections on Peace: Gandhi to King" MLK Memorial concert on Saturday, Aug. 10, following complaints by pro-gay activists.

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  Aug 9, 2013

  Rick Warren Becomes Target of Internet Scammers Looking to Profit From His Son's Death

  Pastor Rick Warren, author of the best-selling book "The Purpose Driven Life" and founder of Saddleback Church sent out a message of thanks to his Facebook and Twitter followers who've alerted the social media outlets to remove imposters soliciting money from people who think they're following the real Rick Warren.

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  Aug 8, 2013

  Uncle Si of 'Duck Dynasty' Fame Says 'Look at Me, God Has a Sense of Humor'

  "Duck Dynasty" fans' favorite uncle, Si Robertson, who says God has a sense of humor because he's turned four disheveled-looking Christian guys into reality television stars, will be releasing his new book next month.

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  Aug 8, 2013

  GAO to Audit Planned Parenthood, Abortion Providers That Receive Taxpayer Funding

  The Government Accountability Office has announced that it will investigate Planned Parenthood's use of taxpayers' dollars amid recent cases against abortion providers that have fraudulently over-billed Medicaid, and other family planning programs.

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  Aug 2, 2013

  PC(USA) Removes 'In Christ Alone' From Hymnal Because of Line About God's Wrath; Exclusion is Theological Blunder, Says Lay Committee President

  The Presbyterian Committee on Congregational Songs for the Presbyterian Church (USA) has decided to not include the hymn "In Christ Alone" because one phrase speaks about God's wrath.

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  Aug 2, 2013

  Joel Osteen, Lakewood Church Announce Support for Bill to End Sex Trafficking in US

  Joel Osteen, senior pastor of the 40,000-member Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, on announced Thursday his and the congregation's support for H.R. 2805, the "End Sex Trafficking Act of 2013."

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  Jul 31, 2013

  Ex-Gay Community Lobbies Congress for Recognition, Protection From Discrimination

  Members of the ex-gay community will be on Capitol Hill Wednesday to lobby their congressional representatives for recognition of former homosexuals and federal protection from discrimination.

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  Jul 26, 2013

  Franklin Graham Says Saeed Abedini's Wife Feels Abandoned by US Gov't; Notes President Obama's Silence

  Franklin Graham issued a statement Thursday announcing that Sept. 26 will mark one year that Pastor Saeed Abedini has been imprisoned in Iran for being a believer in Jesus Christ. He said Abedini's wife, Naghmeh, continues to hear reports that her husband is being beaten and tortured; and she feels abandoned by the U.S. government, as President Obama continues to remain silent on the issue.

• Jul 26, 2013

  'Why Atheism Will Replace Religion' Author: Economic Security a Characteristic of 'Godless' Countries

  Bio-psychologist Nigel Barber details the socio-economic reasons why he predicts atheism will prevail over the world's religions by the year 2041 in his book, Why Atheism Will Replace Religion: The Triumph of Earthly Pleasures Over Pie in the Sky.