Stoyan Zaimov

Christian Post Reporter

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  • Mexico Considers Religious Reforms After Pope's Visit

    A major step forward for religious rights in Mexico was made this week, just days after Pope Benedit XVI visited the country, as the nation's Senate approved a constitutional reform that guarantees people the right to celebrate religious events.

  • PETA Thanks Joel Osteen for Anti-Pork Stance, Offers Easter Message

    PETA Thanks Joel Osteen for Anti-Pork Stance, Offers Easter Message

    People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has made Lakewood Church pastor Joel Osteen its latest big-name target in a bid to promote veganism and end animal cruelty in light of the Easter holiday.

  • Timothy Dolan: Contraception Mandate Bucks Religious Freedom

    Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York, the highest ranking Roman Catholic bishop in America, has affirmed his belief that Obamacare is a direct challenge to the freedom of religion in light of its mandate on contraceptive care, saying "we can't back down from this fight."

  • Wycliffe Undergoes Independent Review of 'Father, Son,' in Bible Translations

    Wycliffe Undergoes Independent Review of 'Father, Son,' in Bible Translations

    Wycliffe Bible Translators has agreed to an independent review by the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) of its policies on translating terms such as "God the Father" and "Son of God" after complaints about how the terms are presented in some non-English copies of the Bible. 

  • US Megachurches Experience Big Boost in Donations in 2011

    A "State of the Plate" survey released March 27 shows that donations to congregations, especially for megachurches, rose in 2011 – a sign, according to the research group, that the U.S. economy is indeed making a recovery.

  • Openly Gay Pastor Chosen as Leader of Large Lutheran Church in Minn.

    Openly Gay Pastor Chosen as Leader of Large Lutheran Church in Minn.

    An openly gay Atlanta pastor previously removed from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and later reinstated has now been voted in by an overwhelming majority to the role of senior pastor at the biggest Lutheran church in Saint Paul, Minn.

  • Arizona Bill Banning Late-Term Abortions Passes Senate

    Arizona's tight abortion policies are set to be tightened ever more as lawmakers in the state Senate voted 20-10 this week in favor of banning abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy. The bill still needs to be approved in the House and signed by Gov. Jan Brewer before becoming law.

  • Blasts Reported Amid Syrian Peace Conference in Iraq

    The United Nations-supported Arab League summit on the Syrian conflict underway in Iraq was overshadowed Thursday by a number of reported bomb blasts in Baghdad, where the conference is being held.

  • Shroud of Turin Moved Apostles to Believe Christ's Resurrection?

    Shroud of Turin Moved Apostles to Believe Christ's Resurrection?

    The Shroud of Turin, which many believe holds the imprint of the face of Jesus Christ, continues to be an important artifact when it comes to examining the Christian faith, as a new book proposes that it was this very robe that convinced Christ's apostles that he had risen from the dead.

  • Christie Brinkley Accused of Faking Tears, Lying on 'TODAY' Show

    Model and actress Christie Brinkley broke down in tears on the "TODAY" show Tuesday while discussing her divorce from Peter Cook more than four years ago. She accused him of trying to destroy her public image, but he has fired back saying everything she has claimed is a lie.