Pat Robertson: Robin Williams Ruined By 'Heathen God'
Televangelist Pat Robertson stirred controversy last week when he said the recently deceased and beloved actor Robin Williams died due to his belief in a \"heathen god.\"
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Colombian Authorities: Return Of Artifacts From Spain 'Priceless'
Hundreds of cultural artifacts dating back thousands of years have been returned to Colombia from Spain after they were kept in Madrid\'s Museum of the Americas for over a decade.
Florida Mayor Asks Atheist To Leave City Meeting After Refusing Pledge of Allegiance
A Florida atheist is reportedly criticizing his local government after he was kicked out of a city meeting for not standing for the invocation and pledge of allegiance.
Pa. Museum To Display 6,500-Year-Old 'Noah' Skeleton
A 6,500-year-old skeleton recently discovered in a storage closet at the Penn Museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania will be put on display for public viewing.
NATO Reports 1,000 Russian Troops Present In Ukraine
NATO reported Thursday that satellite images taken of Ukraine indicate 1,000 Russian troops are currently in the country, meaning they have greatly stepped up their military actions against Ukrainian government troops.
Paul Ryan: Blame Obama For Burger King's Move To Canada
After the American fast food chain Burger King recently announced it would be moving its headquarters to Canada, Republican Rep. Paul Ryan says consumers should blame President Obama for his economic policies as the reason for the restaurant\'s decision.
Georgia School Responds To Atheist Group Regarding Prayer At Football Games
A school district in Georgia has responded to a complaint by an atheist organization regarding prayer on the football field, arguing that the prayer led by coaches had taken place a year ago and one of the coaches involved in the prayer is no longer working for the district.
China Warns Pope Francis Not To 'Interfere' With Atheist Country
China authorities released a statement this week warning Pope Francis not to "interfere" with the Asian country's policies after Francis suggested he'd like to visit the officially-atheist country "as soon as tomorrow."
Legal Group Defends Tennessee Student Punished For Saying 'Bless You' In Class
A Christian legal group is coming to the aid of a Tennessee high school student who was reportedly punished by school administrators for saying \"Bless You\" when a classmate sneezed.
Saints QB Drew Brees Welcomes Baby Girl, Calls Her 'God's Greatest Gift'
NFL quarterback Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints thanked God on social media Wednesday after he and his wife, Brittany Dudchenko, welcomed a newborn girl into their family.
Obama Considering Second Aid Mission To Iraq, Sources Say
Sources close to the Obama administration announced this week that the president is deciding on a new possible relief mission in Iraq to help more refugees displaced by the Islamic State.
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Iran Faces UN Scrutiny Over Confiscation of Historic Protestant Church
Two United Nations experts have called on Iran to explain the confiscation of St. Peter’s Evangelical Church in Tehran and the eviction of Christian families from the property. Reports emerged in July that Iranian authorities had seized the church, described as the country’s oldest Protestant congregation, and removed Christian residents living on the site.
Trump Highlights Global Christian Persecution at UN, Warns Iran of “Annihilation” Without Deal
President Donald Trump used his address to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday to draw attention to the persecution of Christians worldwide, criticizing the U.N. Human Rights Council for giving the issue little attention while condemning some of the world’s most repressive governments. “Christians are being persecuted all over the world; it's not even believable. I never thought I'd say it, but it's been happening for a long time.”
Baptist pastor, other Christians killed in attacks in Plateau state, Nigeria
Fulani militia attacks in one county in Plateau state, Nigeria over the weekend killed at least eight Christians, including a Baptist pastor and a church employee on their way to church services on Sunday (Sept. 20), sources said.
Hidden garden found beneath Jerusalem church matches gospel account of Jesus’ tomb
Excavations beneath the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem have revealed an ancient garden and burial landscape that archaeologists say is consistent with the description of Jesus’ burial site in the Gospel of John.
Lambeth Palace Revokes Award to Muslim Cleric After Bin Laden Comments Resurface
The Church of England has withdrawn an interfaith award from a Pakistani Muslim cleric after past comments praising Osama bin Laden resurfaced. Lambeth Palace announced Thursday that it had rescinded the Hubert Walter Award for Reconciliation and Interfaith Cooperation presented to Maulana Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi on Sept. 11.