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Obama at Iftar Dinner: Religious Freedom Is Foremost Freedom
While hosting his fourth Iftar dinner Friday night at the White House, President Barack Obama reaffirmed the freedom of religion and the right to worship as the foremost freedom in America.
Theologian Rejects Claim That Jesus Never Addressed Gay Marriage
A Southern Baptist theologian is rejecting a popular argument made among gay activists who say Jesus never addressed the issue of same-sex marriage.
Ex-Gay Advocates Blast Calif. Senator Over Bill Banning Reparative Therapy
Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays & Gays (PFOX) released on Thursday an open letter addressed to Calif. Senator Ted Lieu, accusing him of endangering youth by denying their right to receive "conversion" or "reparative therapy."
Chick-fil-A 'Tastes Like Hate' Vandal Arrested
A gay artist who claims to be Christian was arrested this week after painting "Tastes Like Hate" on the wall of a Southern California Chick-fil-A restaurant.
Rob Bell Says of TV Project: Won't Be Typical Sunday Morning TV
Author Rob Bell has two major projects in the works currently, one of which includes a TV show. Bell, who stepped down as pastor of Mars Hill Bible Church in Michigan, isn't giving out any details but he has dropped some hints. He told ReadtheSpirit.com this week that it definitely won't be "what passes for religion on Sunday-morning TV."
Pro-Life Group: Planned Parenthood Did Not Call 911 After Botched Abortion
A pro-life group claims that a Planned Parenthood clinic in Chicago did not directly place a 911 call when a young woman's abortion procedure was botched.
Texas Pastor Tells Church to Vote for Jesus but Not as US President
A megachurch in San Antonio, Texas, is not going to avoid the elephant in the room any longer. Its pastors have decided to talk from the pulpit about the upcoming presidential election.
Miss. Church Asks for Forgiveness for Barring Black Wedding
Amid public outcry over its refusal to wed a black couple, First Baptist Church of Crystal Springs, Miss., issued an apology Sunday, expressing regret and admitting to being wrong.
Megachurch Calls on Christians to Be 'Hell Raiders,' Evangelize
A megachurch in California is encouraging congregants to be "hell raiders" and realize that evangelizing isn't as hard as it seems. Though talk about hell isn't too usual at North Coast Church in Vista, Calif., Pastor Chris Brown wants Christians to start doing their job of pointing people to Christ and away from hell.
Missionary Baptist Ministers Demand Apology From DC Mayor for Chick-fil-A Insult
The Missionary Baptist Ministers' Conference of Washington, D.C. and Vicinity wants Mayor Vincent Gray to apologize for insulting Chick-fil-A and those who support traditional marriage.