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Mormon controversy a focus of GOP debate

The Republican presidential candidates during Tuesday"s debate distanced themselves from comments about Mormonism made by Texas pastor Robert Jeffress the same day that Jeffress defended his comments in a Washington Post opinion piece.... Continue Reading »

NC marriage amend. up, 61-34 percent

A proposed constitutional amendment in North Carolina that would define marriage as between a man and a woman has the support of more than 60 percent of likely voters, according to a new poll.... Continue Reading »

‘Courageous’ producer on success & movie critics

In this instance, "David" is Sherwood Baptist Church, the Albany, Ga., congregation that made "Fireproof," the top independent film of 2008, as well as "Courageous," the No. 1 new movie during its opening weekend.... Continue Reading »

Obama to gay group: We’re not done yet

Speaking at a fundraiser for the nation"s largest gay organization, President Obama Oct. 1 touted his first-term achievements for the gay and lesbian community but also vowed to "continue to fight alongside you."... Continue Reading »

Sellouts help ‘Courageous’ shock Hollywood

Thanks to sold-out theaters from coast to coast, Sherwood Baptist Church once again shocked Hollywood over the weekend when its latest film "Courageous" finished No. 4 in total gross, No. 1 among new movies and No. 1 in per-theater... Continue Reading »

White House urges Iran to release pastor

>An Iranian pastor facing a death sentence remained in jail Thursday as the White House publicly asked Iran to release him and friends of the pastor urged the international community to maintain its pressure.... Continue Reading »

‘Courageous’ No. 1 in movie ticket sales

The church-made film "Courageous" is No. 1 in ticket sales among all movies according to a leading ticketing website -- a significant feat considering it is an independent movie that will open in far fewer theaters than most big-time... Continue Reading »

Pastor again refuses to recant as pressure builds on Iran to halt execution

Iran is under increasing pressure from leaders around the world to halt the execution of Iranian pastor Yousef Nadarkhani, who on Wednesday refused for the fourth and final time to recant his faith and could be executed at any... Continue Reading »

Police to British cafe: Don’t show Bible DVD

Religious liberty took another hit in Great Britain when a Christian restaurant owner was threatened with arrest for playing a Bible DVD that included passages critical of homosexuality.... Continue Reading »

The prosperity gospel ? ‘pagan teaching with a Christian face,’ prof says

>A dangerous "egocentric gospel" that omits Jesus, neglects the cross, and instead promises health and wealth is being promoted by some of America"s most well-known preachers today, and their teachings are readily available on cable TV and in local... Continue Reading »

‘4th-trimester abortion’: Canadian woman strangles newborn but gets no prison time

A Canadian woman who gave birth to a baby, strangled it with her underwear and then tossed the body over a fence outside her parents" house will not get any prison time in a decision that may be matched... Continue Reading »

Abortion tied to depression, suicide

Women who have undergone an abortion have an 81 percent higher risk for mental health problems and are more likely to attempt suicide, abuse alcohol and suffer depression, according to a study in a mainstream British journal that is... Continue Reading »