Jeff Schapiro
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Church of Scotland Tells Government 'No' Same-Sex Marriage
The Church of Scotland issued Thursday an official response to the government's question as to whether or not it should allow same-sex marriage, and that answer is, “No.”
Study Explores Believers' Distrust of Atheists
A recent study out of the University of British Columbia has found that distrust is the primary reason religious people don't like atheists and suggests atheists are less trusted than rapists in certain situations.
Joel Osteen, Mark Burnett Team Up for Reality TV Series
Joel Osteen, a bestselling author and pastor of Lakewood Church in Houston, is teaming up with the producer of shows like “Survivor,” “The Voice” and “The Apprentice” to develop a new reality series.
Recording Artist to Release 'Atheist Xmas EP' Week Before Christmas
Christmas is a time of joy and celebration for many people, but the newest EP record from Welsh recording artist Gruff Rhys makes the holiday season seem nothing less than dark and hopeless.
Companies Offer to Develop Free Mobile Apps for 1,000 Churches
LifeWay Christian Resources knows that digital technology can be a blessing to churches who use it to stay in touch with their congregations and local communities, which is why they have teamed up with ROAR, a mobile application developer, to develop mobile applications at no charge for 1,000 churches this Christmas season.
Fla. Principal Sued Over Religious, Political Emails
The assistant principal of Bannerman Learning Center in Green Cove Springs, Fla., is suing Clay County School District and the school's principal after he says she violated his constitutional rights by sending him emails containing religious and political messages.
Sheriff Targeted by Atheist Organization for Putting Religious Ad in Newspaper
A sheriff in Onslow County, N.C. is taking heat from a national atheist organization after he purchased an advertisement in the local newspaper declaring that “the Truth of God” is greater than the opinions of those who hold doctoral degrees.
Image of Jesus Christ Appears in Wet Paper Towel?
A British man was shocked during a recent visit to a health clinic when he claims to have seen the image of Jesus appear on a paper towel that was used to dry his feet.
Study: Men Think About Sex Far Less Than Every 7 Seconds
A new study out of Ohio State University has found that men think about sex more frequently than women do, but not nearly as much as popular cultural myths would indicate.
Salvation Army Appeals to Younger Generations Through Digital Bell Ringers
The Salvation Army's iconic bell ringers and red kettles have been a staple of the Christmas season for the last 120 years. But in a technologically advanced society, the ministry is now utilizing the help of digital bell ringers to solicit donations through the Internet.