Allison Summers

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• Oct 13, 2011

  S.C. Episcopal Church to Break From National Body Over Homosexuality?

  The South Carolina Episcopal Church may break from the National Episcopal Church because of its acceptance of homosexuality, among other things, according to a statement from the diocese.

• Oct 13, 2011

  NJ Teacher Probed by School District for 'Anti-Gay' Messages on Facebook

  New Jersey school officials are currently investigating allegations that high school teacher Viki Knox posted anti-gay comments on her Facebook page, in which she describes homosexuality as "perversion" and complains about exhibits and events going on at the school during its celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history month, according to CBSNewYork.com.

• Oct 13, 2011

  Amish Beard-Cutters Arraigned on Charges of Kidnapping, Burglary (VIDEO)

  Five members of a sect that was excommunicated from the Ohio Amish community were arraigned Wednesday morning and released on $50,000 bail for charges of kidnapping and aggravated burglary.

• Oct 13, 2011

  Laughter Is Good Medicine for the Soul, Say Christian Authors

  A new, fresh flow of religious humor is popping up in works being put forth by popular members of the Christian community, and a Jesuit priest is among those adding their own spin on faith and humor.

• Oct 12, 2011

  Medicaid Covering $9,000 Late-Term Abortions, Says Operation Rescue

  With the debate in Washington D.C. this Thursday on the hot-button issue of tax-funded abortions in President Barack Obama's proposed health care bill approaching, pro-life Christian activist organization Operation Rescue has discovered that millions of taxpayer money are being used to allegedly fund late-term abortions.

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  Oct 12, 2011

  IRS Asked to Probe Jeffress for Video of Perry Endorsement on Church Website

  The Washington-based group Americans United for Separation of Church and State is asking the IRS to investigate whether or not Dallas Pastor Robert Jeffress violated federal law by posting a video clip about his endorsement of presidential contender Rick Perry on his church's website, Dallasnews.com is reporting.

• Oct 12, 2011

  iOS 5 Release Date: Apple Reveals iOS 5's New Features

  Apple's release of the iOS 5 for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch today undoubtedly has many eager to upgrade their gadgets, with the latest software from the iOS line touting over 200 new features. Here is a list summarizing few of the best new and improved features that will have customers anxious to upgrade, according to Apple.com.

• Oct 12, 2011

  Hilary Swank, Jean-Claude Van Damme Criticized for Attending Chechen President's Party

  The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) is not happy that actors Hilary Swank and Jean-Claude Van Damme attended a multi-million dollar 35th birthday party for Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov last week. Kadyrov has been accused of human rights violations throughout his presidency.

• Oct 11, 2011

  Rio's Iconic 'Christ the Redeemer' Statue Turns 80 Years Old

  The city Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is getting ready to celebrate the 80th birthday of its iconic Christ the Redeemer statue with a party this Wednesday.

• Oct 11, 2011

  Portland Clergy Team Up With City Officials to Fight Human Sex Trafficking

  The city of Portland, Ore., and members of the clergy are pulling resources together and collaborating in an effort to put an end to human sex trafficking.