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India Group Seeks Action on 'Mass Conversion' of Aboriginals to Christianity
An influential aboriginal tribal group in southern India has lodged a formal police complaint seeking penal action against missionaries for allegedly converting more than 1,000 original indigenous families to Christianity by "allurement" and "brainwashing."
Mike Huckabee's Radio Show Ending Dec 12
Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee has announced that his radio show, which is heard three hours a day on over 200 radio stations across the United States, is ending on Dec. 12, as he is preparing for some "new endeavors."
Chris Christie, Hillary Clinton Top Contenders for 2016, New Poll Shows
A new poll has indicated that New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be the top contenders for their respective parties' tickets in the race for the 2016 presidential nominations.
US Postal Service 'Holiday Stamp' Ad Excludes Christmas; Includes Hanukkah, Kwanzaa
The U.S. Postal Service is drawing criticism on social media over its recent advertising mailer promoting "holiday stamps," which features Hanukkah and Kwanzaa stamps but none on Christmas, except one with a colorful gingerbread house.
Sarah Palin Responds to MSNBC Host's Comments; Says God has Enabled Her to Defend Herself
Former Alaska governor Sarah Palin responded for the first time to MSNBC host Martin Bashir's statement that perhaps someone should poop and urinate in her mouth, calling his remarks "vile" and "evil" and saying she is not affected by them and God has blessed her with a platform to defend herself.
Pope Francis Unveils Fragments Believed to Be Apostle Peter's Bone
At a mass which marked the end of the Vatican's year-long celebration of the Christian faith, Pope Francis on Sunday unveiled for the first time bone fragments believed to be that of Apostle Peter.
Megachurch Pastor Perry Noble on 'What's the Big Deal About Homosexuality?'
Senior Pastor Perry Noble of NewSpring Church in South Carolina dealt with the question, "What is the big deal about homosexuality/gay marriage?" as part of a sermon series called "You Asked For It" on Sunday. This was the most asked question the megachurch received.
Israel Calls Iran Nuke Deal 'Historic Mistake;' ACLJ Says US Betrayed Pastor Saeed
Israel criticized on Sunday an interim nuclear deal the United States and other world powers reached with Iran, calling it a "historic mistake." It is also a "betrayal" of U.S. Pastor Saeed Abedini, who is in an Iranian prison because of his Christian faith, said the American Center for Law and Justice, which had urged Washington to secure his release as a precondition.
Court Strikes Clergy Tax-Free Housing Allowances; FRC Calls it 'Supreme Arrogance'
A federal judge in Wisconsin has struck down a law that exempts clergy members from paying income taxes on housing allowance, declaring it unconstitutional in a case filed by Freedom From Religion Foundation. Family Research Council called the judgment "supreme arrogance."
John Kerry Urged to Seek Pastor Saeed's Release Before Nuke Deal With Iran
The American Center for Law and Justice has urged Secretary of State John Kerry, who is in Geneva for nuclear talks with Iran, to secure the release of U.S. Pastor Saeed Abedini, who is in an Iranian prison because of his Christian faith, before an agreement on that country's nuclear program.