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Obama Admin Urged to Defend Iranian Pastor Facing Execution
A U.S. government body in charge of monitoring religious freedom in the world is urging the Obama administration to demand Iran that release a Christian pastor who is facing possible execution for apostasy.
N.C. Christian University Student Shot, Killed in Dorm
Police said one student fatally shot the other student at Mid-Atlantic Christian University in Elizabeth City, N.C., some time before 1 p.m. on Sunday.
Millions of Christians to Pray for Jerusalem Sunday
An estimated 100 million people worldwide are expected to pray for peace in Jerusalem on Sunday. The event is the largest Israel-focused prayer event in history.
Park51 Stakeholder Considers New Site for Mosque
The controversial Park51 project may end up being constructed significantly farther away from the former World Trade Center site than originally planned.
Texas Edu Board Approves Ban on 'Pro-Islam' Textbooks
In a narrow vote, the Texas State Board of Education on Friday approved a controversial resolution that calls for the rejection of textbooks that are \"pro-Islamic, anti-Christian.\"
Social Conservatives Coolly Welcome GOP's 'Pledge to America'
Social conservatives expressed mild approval of the Republican Party\'s new \"Pledge to America,\" an economics-heavy document – with some abortion commitments – that lay out what Republicans would do if they take Congress back.
Study: Leaving Religion May Be Bad for Health
For some people, leaving their religion means more than taking a spiritual risk. They could be risking their physical health as well, according to one recent study.
National Prayer Campaign Launches for Sudan's Worrisome Vote
A nationwide prayer campaign for peace was launched Tuesday ahead of Sudan\'s upcoming referendum in January, when the South is expected to vote for independence from the North.
Texas Edu Board Considers Ban on 'Pro-Islamic, Anti-Christian' Textbooks
The Texas State Board of Education is scheduled to consider a resolution Friday that would ban \"pro-Islamic, anti-Christian\" textbooks.
Muslims Propose Dialogue on Park51 Center
Muslim leaders, including some representing large organizations, issued a statement Monday calling for a week of dialogue next month on the divisive Park51 project.