Stoyan Zaimov

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  Jul 10, 2012

  Episcopal Church Set to Become First Major US Church to Give Gay Marriage Blessing

  The Episcopal Church is set to become the first major U.S. religious body to bless same-sex marriages after its bishops decided on Monday at a meeting in Indianapolis to change the definition of marriage in their code.

• Jul 10, 2012

  Church Destroyed in Arson Attack, Pastor Describes 'Spiritual Attack'

  The pastor of a church in Jacksonville, N.C., that was destroyed by a blaze has said that while he does not know who exactly burned down the church last Thursday, he believes it was a spiritual attack against the faithful.

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  Jul 9, 2012

  Joel Osteen Puts His Popularity Down to 'Reaching the Unchurched'

  Lakewood Church Pastor and best-selling author Joel Osteen has tried to explain his popularity in a recent interview by suggesting that it is due to his ability to reach those who have no experience with church, among other factors.

• Jul 9, 2012

  Black Women More Religious Than Other Groups, Poll Finds

  A new poll by The Washington Post and the Kaiser Family Foundation has found that black women are among the most religious groups in the U.S., and rely on God the most in times of trouble.

• Jul 9, 2012

  Singapore Relaxes Death Penalty Laws, But Human Rights Groups Call for Mercy

  The Singapore government announced on Monday that it will soften some of its death penalty laws, particularly those related to drug offenses, but insisted that capital punishment will stand in the country. Some human rights groups say the changes do not go far enough.

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  Jul 9, 2012

  Richard Dawkins Calls Church's Tax-Exempt Status a 'Disgrace'

  Renowned atheist Richard Dawkins has called the tax-exempt status given to churches a "disgrace," and has insisted that atheists and the non-religious are just as generous and good as religious people.

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  Jul 7, 2012

  Children Naturally Pro-Life, Not Upset by Graphic Abortion Images, Ill. Group Claims

  A Chicago-based pro-life group has started its annual summer campaign running from July 6-14 and its members hope to show Americans the reality of abortion by displaying signs with graphic images of aborted babies, which they say often upsets parents more than they do children.

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  Jul 6, 2012

  PCUSA Votes 333-331 Against Divestment From Israeli-Tied Companies

  The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) held a debate during its General Assembly in Pittsburgh, Pa., where a proposed divestment from companies doing business with the Israeli government was narrowly rejected on Thursday.

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  Jul 5, 2012

  Va. Church Helping Thousands Amid Storm and Heat Wave Crisis

  As the U.S. East Coast continues recovering from the massive coastal storm that hit a number of states hard this past weekend, the Thomas Road Baptist Church (TRBC) in Virginia has been stepping up its efforts to help thousands of people in need of food and water.

• Jul 5, 2012

  Oprah Winfrey Barber Shop Purchase Angers Step-Mother

  Oprah Winfrey has possibly created some family drama after she decided to buy out her father's barbershop, which has angered her step-mother who insists she could have saved the family business herself.