Jeff Schapiro

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• Oct 8, 2012

  Baltimore Ravens Center Speaks Out in Support of Traditional Marriage

  Baltimore Ravens Center Matt Birk is speaking out in favor of traditional marriage between one man and one woman in a new commercial meant to encourage Maryland's voters to overturn the state's same-sex marriage law in an upcoming ballot measure.

• Oct 6, 2012

  Fla. City Drops Case Against Family's In-Home Prayer Meetings

  The City of Venice, Fla., has dropped its case against a family that was accused of having an unauthorized "house of worship" in their home, which the family says is just a weekly prayer gathering and Bible study.

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  Oct 4, 2012

  Poll: Americans 'Comfortable' With Athletes' Religious Expressions

  Religious expressions have always been a part of professional sports. Some athletes thank God for big wins, or make a sign of the cross after scoring a touchdown or, more recently, take some time for "Tebowing" before a game. But do Americans respond positively or negatively to these expressions of faith?

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  Oct 3, 2012

  Einstein's 'God Letter' to Be Sold On Ebay

  A letter written by famed physicist Albert Einstein, which contains in it his views on God and the Bible, is expected to fetch millions of dollars in an online auction later this month.

• Oct 2, 2012

  Southern Baptists Accepting Candidate Nominations for New ERLC President

  On Monday, the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention began accepting candidate nominations for its new commission president as it prepares for the retirement of long-time president Richard Land next fall.

• Oct 1, 2012

  Counseling Expert Addresses Sanctification in Relation to Psychiatric Issues

  Counseling expert Ed Welch spoke at the Desiring God 2012 National Conference in Minneapolis, Minn., on Saturday and explained how Christians can better minister to those who deal with various psychiatric issues.

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  Sep 30, 2012

  Kevin DeYoung: God Gives Many Reasons to Pursue Holiness

  Kevin DeYoung, senior pastor of University Reformed Church in East Lansing, Mich., spoke at the Desiring God 2012 National Conference at Minnesota's Minneapolis Convention Center on Saturday and told church leaders they should not lead or live "as if there were only one proper motivation for holiness."

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  Sep 30, 2012

  Jim Sonefeld, Hootie & the Blowfish Drummer, on Faith and Addiction

  As the drummer for Hootie & the Blowfish, a band that has sold over 25 million records, Jim Sonefeld is a music industry icon of the 1990s. He wrote some of the band's most popular songs, including "Hold My Hand" and "Time," but after years of touring and suffering from alcohol addiction, he left the band in order to focus on raising his children. Today, Sonefeld is a contemporary Christian music artist, and he shared his story of faith, family and music with The Christian Post on Friday.

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  Sep 28, 2012

  Spokesman Defends Donald Trump's 'Get Even' Comment at Christian University

  Real estate mogul and "The Apprentice" star Donald Trump addressed thousands of Christian university students during a convocation ceremony on Monday and told them to "get even" with those who try to take advantage of them. Now, Trump's spokesperson is trying to defend that statement, which some believe is in opposition to Christian values.

• Sep 28, 2012

  Pro-Family Group Sued for Using Gay Couple's Engagement Photo

  A pro-family organization in Washington, D.C. is being sued by a gay couple and their wedding photographer, who say the organization used a copyrighted engagement photo of theirs in a political mailer.