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NC University to Go on Trial for Alleged Retaliation Against Christian Professor
The University of North Carolina–Wilmington goes on trial Monday charged with retaliation against one of its professors for his political and social views after he converted from atheism to Christianity.
Atheist Blogger Says Pro-Life Stance Not Hinged on Religion Alone
A blogger at Patheos, who defines herself as a "feminist, progressive and nonbeliever," has responded to a recent post published by the "Friendly Atheist" Hemant Mehta featuring a pro-life humanist, by saying atheist opposition to abortion is not surprising at all.
Judge Asks Tenn. to Recognize Marriages of 3 Same-Sex Couples
A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction against Tennessee's same-sex marriage ban, asking the state to recognize three gay couples' out-of-state weddings pending a final decision on the constitutionality of the state's ban.
In a Majority of Nations Most People Link Morality to Faith in God, New Study Finds
In 22 of the 40 countries surveyed by the Pew Research Center, clear majorities say it is necessary to believe in God to be a moral person and have good values. While this view is more common in poorer countries than in wealthier ones, the United States is an exception.
Christians Viewing Social Issues as 'Black and White Only' Can Lead to Division, Youth Pastor Warns
A youth pastor from Illinois warns that Christians and churches drawing lines between those who have different opinions about social issues can "create a maze" that could make finding Jesus impossible for others. His view is published in a recent edition of the Christian publication, Relevant Magazine.
Christian Pastors Arrested in Buddhist Bhutan
Two Christian pastors in the tiny Buddhist kingdom of Bhutan are being held in a detention center in a southern district for over three days while area believers are being summoned repeatedly by police, said sources inside the nation that doesn't officially recognize the Christian minority.
Calif. Residents Protest Removal of Memorial Cross After Atheists' Complaint
Some residents of Lake Elsinore, Calif., are protesting the removal of a cross, which was placed two years ago in honor of a young Christian man who died in an accident there, by installing smaller crosses with messages for the atheist group under whose pressure the memorial was taken down.
FBI Not Probing Missing Malaysian Plane With 239 on Board Including 3 Americans
Contrary to media reports, the Federal Bureau of Investigation is not yet involved in the probe concerning a Malaysian Airlines plane that remains missing since Saturday with 239 people on-board, including a Christian man, a toddler and a child from the United States.
Is it Biblical for Women to Lead in Politics, Military? Albert Mohler Answers
Is it biblical for a woman to be a political or military leader? A Christian lady asked Dr. R. Albert Mohler Jr., president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, to answer this question for his podcast, "Ask Anything: Weekend Edition," on Saturday.
Ga. Pastor Begins New Series; Answers 'Can You Lose Salvation?'
Pastor Brian Bloye of the West Ridge Church in Dallas, Ga., has started a new series, "Who Told You That and The Lies We Believe," and one of his sermons deals with a question that many Christians ask, "Can we lose our salvation?"