Alex Murashko
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Is Texas Nativity Scene Ground Zero for the 'War on Christmas?'
Christians in Texas fed up with efforts by atheist groups to remove Christmas nativity scenes from public squares have been rallying, perhaps more unified than ever, behind Henderson County’s decision to defend their manger display on the courthouse lawn from a potential lawsuit.
Gay Marriage: Prop. 8 Proponents Optimistic After Court Hearing
Both sides of the legal battle in California over Proposition 8 – the 2008 voter-approved ballot initiative that defined marriage as between a man and a woman – faced off yet again and argued their case in a federal appeals court Thursday.
Syria: Christians Targeted, Fear the Future
Violent attacks against Christians by Muslim extremists in Syria have increased as the byproduct of the country’s volatile political situation, much like what has transpired in Egypt, said a persecution watchdog this week.
Study: How Do Americans View Southern Baptists?
Hoping to provide useful data to help settle the Southern Baptist Convention’s dilemma on whether to change the Christian denomination’s name, a research group released a study Wednesday on how Americans view the SBC along with other faith groups.
Macy's Fires Christian Worker for Not Allowing Transgender in Women's Fitting Room
A Macy’s department store employee in San Antonio, Texas, has been fired for not allowing a cross-dressing young man to return to the women’s dressing room, according to a law firm that specializes in religious freedom cases.
Can Being a Good Neighbor Trump Worship Services at Church?
Although most Christians hearing of megachurch pastor Rick Warren’s plan to cancel regularly scheduled worship services this weekend in order to help facilitate community service projects have given the thumbs up, others say the event sends a mixed message.
Utah Pastor Moves, Admits Preaching to Mormons Drained Passion
The pastor of a successful church in Utah is moving his family to back to Ohio with no specific plans, admitting that leading a Christian congregation in a predominantly Mormon community has taken a mental and emotional toll.
Hollywood Finds Sin in Soda Ads, Not Televised Sex Scenes?
Hollywood elites are more interested in curtailing commercials of soda pop in prime time television than getting a grip on rampant profanity and over-sexed programming during children’s viewing hours, says a prominent media watchdog leader.
Saddleback Church Cancels Worship Services to Be Good Neighbor
In a rare move, the 20,000-member Saddleback Church in Orange County is canceling all of its worship services during the second weekend in December in order to help facilitate a huge neighborhood volunteer opportunity.
Natwivity: 'Breaking News' on the Coming of Christ
A creative Christian group from the U.K. gives us a look at what the story of Jesus Christ’s birth might look like through the thoughts of Joseph, Mary, the shepherds, and the wise men by posting their imagined feelings during the nine months leading to the baby Jesus’ arrival on Twitter.