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SNL Senate Chaplain's Gov't Shutdown Prayer Parody Calls for Smacking of 'Blabbering Knuckleheads'
The Senate chaplain who has garnered media attention for his pointed prayers during the government shutdown is now the subject of a Saturday Night Live parody.
Tens of Thousands of Students Turn Out for 'Fields of Faith' Events Nationwide
Thousands of students gathered at athletic fields across the country on Wednesday for Fields of Faith, an annual event developed by Fellowship of Christian Athletes that encourages students to engage with the Bible and follow Jesus Christ.
MAD Magazine Makes Parody of 'Duck Dynasty' Dinnertime Prayers
An upcoming issue of MAD magazine will include a parody of the dinnertime prayer featured at the end of each episode of "Duck Dynasty."
'God Particle' Theorists Awarded Nobel Prize in Physics
Theoretical physicists Peter Higgs and François Englert have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for their theory involving the Higgs boson, also known as the "God particle."
Georgetown University Petition, Backed by 'The Exorcist' Author, Goes to the Vatican
A canon law petition backed by the author of "The Exorcist" that challenges Georgetown University's behavior as a Catholic institution has been submitted to Pope Francis.
UK Pastor Accused of Having Worshippers Undress Before Spanking Them
A pastor in the United Kingdom was arrested after being accused of persuading congregants to undress before he spanked them in the church office.
Christian Rockers Rally Support for Imprisoned Pastor Through New Music Video
A Christian rock band is trying to rally support for Saeed Abedini, the American pastor who has been imprisoned in Iran for over a year, through a music video featuring the title track from their new album.
Russian Atheist Faces Prison Time for Posting 'Nun Porn' to Social Network
A Russian atheist could face prison time for posting "nun porn" to a popular European social media site, RIA Novosti reports.
Prop 8 Attorneys Take on Virginia's Same-Sex Marriage Amendment
The legal team who took on California's same-sex marriage ban will now try to overturn the constitutional amendment prohibiting gay marriage in Virginia.
Apologetics Movement 'Has Only Just Begun,' says Alex McFarland
The apologetics and Christian worldview ministry movement "has only just begun" as American churches take note of the evidence for Christianity and the importance of sharing it with others, says Alex McFarland, an organizer of the Truth for a New Generation (TNG) 2013 conference held last weekend.