A security guard was shot and wounded today in the lobby of the Family Research Council headquarters in Washington, D.C., following a scuffle with a man that media reports said had expressed disagreement with the group’s views. D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier said the shooter walked into the lobby of […]
North America
Los Angeles bans marijuana shops
Originally published in news 24 The Los Angeles City Council has voted to ban marijuana shops outright until it has clearer guidance from the state’s highest court, after being unable to rein in the hundreds of medical marijuana dispensaries that have cropped up across the nation’s second largest city. Doctors […]
African-American pastors lead the charge for traditional marriage
Originally published in Charisma News The Coalition of African-American Pastors has thrust itself into the middle of a major social battle being waged in the United States, and president and founder William Owens has vowed that his group will not back down from its stance. In a press conference held […]
US public turns out to support fast food chain’s stand on traditional marriage
Originlaly published in CBN.com Thanks to the recent controversy over Chick-fil-A’s support of traditional marriage, the fast food chain has become the country’s new symbol for support of freedom of speech and freedom of religion. From all appearances, Wednesday was a record-setting day for Chick-fil-A, with fans from Washington, D.C. […]
Billy Graham says his heart aches for “deceived America”
The Rev. Billy Graham has posted a new prayer letter on his website where he addresses the people of the nation and tells them he is very much afraid of the damage that the American lifestyle is doing in the eyes of the Lord. The 93-year-old evangelist begins his letter […]
Romney not embarrassed nor scared to pick sides in Middle East crises
Originally published in Jewish World Review On a day that mixed religious symbolism, courtship of financial donors and tough rhetoric, Mitt Romney on Sunday declared in his most aggressive tones to date that the US should stand firmly behind Israel if it chooses military action to thwart Iran’s progression toward […]
Christian media expert responds to mass shooting at Dark Knight screening
The shooting massacre at a midnight showing of the The Dark Knight Rises in Aurora, Colorado on Friday (July 20) will be blamed on many things says Christian media scholar and family values advocate Dr Ted Baehr in a press statment released after the attack which resulted in 12 deaths […]
2012 summer Olympians’ faith is on display
Originally published in Baptist Press The US trials for the London 2012 Summer Olympics are showcasing not only premier athletic talent but faith. Many team hopefuls have been pointing to the heavens and citing their reliance on God. Among them is Brittany Viola, who credits God for her success in […]
Bill Gates supports gay marriage with $100K gift
Originally published in Christian Post Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has waded into the same-sex marriage debate in Washington State with a $100,000 contribution to help defeat a referendum that would ban same-sex marriage. Gates, along with Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, both made the same six-figure contribution said Zach Silk, campaign […]
US judge sentences drunk driver to Bible study
Originally published in Christian Post A judge in South Carolina decided to sentence a drunk driver to more than just eight years in prison, adding that the convicted person must also do a Bible study. Circuit Court Judge Michael Nettles of Rock Hill has included in his sentencing of Cassandra […]