Appeals Court Determines 'Big Mountain Jesus' Can Stay in Montana
An appeals court ruled this week that a decades-old Jesus statue in Flathead National Forest in Montana is constitutional and will stay despite objections from an atheist group.
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Rap Artist Nicki Minaj Thanks Pastor While Accepting VMA Award
Well-known female rap artist Nicki Minaj thanked her pastor while accepting the Best Hip Hop Video for her hit "Anaconda" at MTV\'s Video Music Awards on Sunday night, shortly before continuing an ongoing feud with fellow artist and host Miley Cyrus.
Ky. County Clerk Continues to Deny Marriage Licenses to Same-Sex Couples
A Kentucky county clerk has continued to refuse to issue same-sex marriage licenses to gay couples in defiance of the June Supreme Court ruling that made same-sex marriage a constitutional right.
Report: Gunman Shoots Self After Killing 2 Va. News Station Employees
Media outlets are reporting that the suspect behind the fatal shooting of two Virginia news station employees reportedly shot himself while engaged in a police pursuit.
Ted Cruz Says There Is A 'War on Faith' in America
2016 presidential hopeful Ted Cruz recently suggested that there is a \"war on faith\" in the United States while speaking at a rally in Iowa.
Christian Duke University Freshmen Object to Summer Reading Assignment
Some incoming freshmen at Duke University in North Carolina are reportedly refusing to read a suggested summer reading text, arguing that it goes against their Christian values.
Jimmy Carter Says Fate 'Is In God's Hands' Following Brain Cancer Diagnosis
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has said that his fate \"is in the hands of God\" after announcing that he will undergo radiation for cancer that has spread to his brain.
Sarah Palin Praises Donald Trump For Ability to 'Connect With The People'
Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has spoken out in support of 2016 presidential hopeful and real estate mogul Donald Trump, saying the potential candidate has the ability to \"connect with the people.\"
Anne Graham-Lotz's Husband Danny Found Unresponsive in Pool
The son-in-law of famed evangelical pastor Billy Graham is reportedly receiving treatment at a local hospital after he was found unresponsive in his pool at his Raleigh, North Carolina home.
Museum of the Bible Partners with Israeli Antiquities Authority to Carry Holy Land Relics
The Museum of the Bible, slated to open in Washington, D.C. in 2017, recently announced that it will be partnering with the Israeli Antiquities Authority to display ancient artifacts from the Holy Land.
Ky. County Clerk Awarded Stay in Refusing Same-Sex Marriage Licenses
A Kentucky county clerk opposed to issuing same-sex marriage licenses based on her religious beliefs has been given a stay as she takes her case to a higher court.
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NC County Appeals Preliminary Injunction in Summit Church Zoning Lawsuit
A North Carolina county has argued that its legal battle with former Southern Baptist Convention President J.D. Greear’s The Summit Church over a proposed campus expansion centers on the limits of federal court authority rather than allegations of religious discrimination.
Megachurch Pastor’s Political Endorsements Renew Debate Over Johnson Amendment
A New Mexico megachurch pastor has publicly backed two Republican candidates in the 2026 midterm elections, renewing debate over federal rules restricting political campaign involvement by tax-exempt religious organizations. Steve Smothermon, pastor of Legacy Church, has reportedly urged members of his congregation to support Republican congressional candidates.
Arkansas Named Most Pro-Life State for Seventh Straight Year, Oregon Ranks Last
Arkansas has been named the most pro-life state in the United States for the seventh consecutive year in an annual ranking by Americans United for Life (AUL), which also recognized Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill for her legal efforts challenging federal abortion pill regulations. The advocacy organization released its 2027 Life List on Wednesday, evaluating all 50 states according to laws addressing “all bioethical issues from conception to natural death, not just abortion.”
Zelensky Defends Religious Freedom in Ukraine Amid Christian Persecution Claims
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected allegations that his government is persecuting Christians, defending religious freedom in Ukraine and criticizing American political commentator Tucker Carlson for making claims about a country he suggested Carlson had never visited. Zelensky addressed the accusations during a Saturday interview with Tony Perkins on “This Week on Capitol Hill.”
54% of Protestant Pastors Say Economic Conditions Are Hurting Their Churches
More than half of Protestant pastors in the United States say economic conditions are negatively affecting their congregations, as church donations continue to lag behind inflation, according to a new Lifeway Research survey. The annual study found that 54% of pastors believe the economy is hurting their churches, compared with 36% who reported no impact and 8% who described its effects as positive.