Ill. High School Ends Coach-Led Prayer After Atheists Complain
A school district in Illinois has reportedly banned prayers at local high school sporting events following a complaint from the Freedom From Religion Foundation.
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Authorities Comb San Bernardino Lake For Clues Into Couple's Terrorist Attack
Authorities reportedly searched a lake in San Bernardino, California this week, hoping to learn more about the motives that inspired two Islamic extremists to carry out a mass shooting in the California city that left 14 dead.
Donald Trump Thinks American People Support Him on Muslim Ban
Despite receiving widespread criticism for recent comments he\'s made regarding Muslims, Donald Trump argued this week that Americans are starting to agree with his view on allowing Muslims into the U.S.
U.S. Claims Syria, Turkey Involved in Islamic State Oil Business
The U.S. claimed this week that the Islamic State is reportedly profiting off of oil sold to forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, as well as buyers in the Turkish black market.
Atheist Richard Dawkins Defends Donald Trump's Freedom of Speech
Well-known atheist Richard Dawkins has recently spoken out regarding 2016 presidential hopeful Donald Trump, saying that although he does not agree with the real estate mogul\'s politics, he does approve of free speech.
Colo. Planned Parenthood Suspect Pleads Guilty, Says He's a 'Warrior for Babies'
The suspect accused of attacking a Colorado Planned Parenthood and killing three has pled guilty for his actions, saying he is a \"warrior for the babies.\"
North Carolina Residents Oppose City's Removal of Bible Verse Park Bench
Residents in North Carolina are currently disputing a city's decision to remove a bench inscribed with Bible verses and dedicated to a young car crash victim.
Major Middle East Retailer Pulls Trump Products Following Muslim Comments
A major retailer in the Middle East has reportedly removed Donald Trump products from its shelves following recent comments made by the 2016 presidential hopeful regarding Muslims in the U.S.
New Microsoft Holiday Commercial Omits 'God' From 'Let There Be Peace on Earth' Hymn
The tech company Microsoft has recently released a holiday-themed commercial that shows its employees singing "Let There Be Peace on Earth," but omitting any reference to God in the traditional Christmas song.
Ala. Lawmaker Criticized For Encouraging Constituents to 'Shop American'
An Alabama representative has received criticism from some for calling on his constituents to only shop at stores owned by Christian Americans this holiday season.
Rainbow City Community Leaders Host Nativity Scene Despite Demands From Atheist Group
Local leaders in Rainbow City, Alabama have announced their plans to erect a Nativity scene at City Hall despite demands from an atheist group not to do so.
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France’s Main Protestant Bodies Agree to Closer Cooperation After Historic Meeting
The leaders of France's two main Protestant umbrella organizations have agreed to create a standing forum for dialogue and cooperation, following a two-day meeting both described as unprecedented. Delegations from the executive boards of the Protestant Federation of France, known by its French initials FPF, and the National Council of Evangelicals in France, or CNEF, met Sept. 3-4 at the Domaine du Lazaret in Sète.
Evangelical Christianity Growing Among Young Adults, Men, and Ethnic Minorities in Britain: Report
Evangelicals in the United Kingdom are “younger, more ethnically diverse, and more likely to be male than the wider population,” according to a new report from the Evangelical Alliance UK. “Adults under 35 are the age group most likely to identify as Evangelical and to hold Evangelical beliefs,” the report reads. “Approximately a third of the most committed Evangelicals come from ethnically diverse backgrounds, while an estimated 60% of Evangelicals are male.”
Trump Nominates Cissie Graham Lynch as U.S. Religious Freedom Ambassador
President Donald Trump has nominated Cissie Graham Lynch to serve as U.S. ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom, a State Department position focused on promoting religious liberty abroad. The White House announced that the nomination of Jane Lynch, better known as Cissie Graham Lynch, had been sent to the Senate for consideration.
Practicing Christians Report Less Difficulty Forgiving Themselves and Others, Survey Finds
American Bible Society research suggests that Christians who are more active in their faith and Bible reading are less likely to struggle with forgiving themselves and others. Overall, 29% of respondents said “It is really hard for me to accept myself once I’ve messed up” was “true of me,” while 56% said it was “not true of me.”
Archbishop of Canterbury revokes award to Pakistani cleric after bin Laden remarks resurface
The Archbishop of Canterbury has withdrawn an interfaith award given to Pakistani Muslim cleric Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi after past remarks praising Osama bin Laden resurfaced, raising questions in Pakistan about why he was recommended for the honor by Church of Pakistan’s Moderator Bishop Azad Marshall.