Jeff Schapiro

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• Nov 9, 2013

  Critics of Ill. Gay Marriage Bill Concerned About Religious Protections for Christian Photographers, Bakers, Florists

  Some critics of Illinois' gay marriage bill are concerned that the religious freedom of Christian photographers, bakers, florists and other wedding industry professionals is not protected under the act.

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  Nov 7, 2013

  'Duck Dynasty' Christmas Album Tops Billboard Country Music Chart

  The recently released Christmas album from the Robertson family of A&E's hit reality show "Duck Dynasty" debuted at the peak of Billboard's Top Country Albums chart on Wednesday.

• Nov 7, 2013

  High School Student Drops Out of Cross Country Race Over '666' Bib Number

  A Kentucky high school student dropped out of a regional cross country meet last weekend after race officials would not allow her to change her bib number, which was supposed to be "666," on the day of the event.

• Nov 6, 2013

  Lawsuit: Businessman Wants Ministry to Return More Than $100,000 in Donations

  A Florida businessman says a Christian ministry should return more than $100,000 to him, accusing the nonprofit's president of soliciting donations under false pretenses and using some of the funds to pay for personal expenses.

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  Nov 4, 2013

  'Duck Dynasty' Cast to Appear in 87th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

  The Robertson family of A&E's hit reality television show "Duck Dynasty" will make an appearance at the 87th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade later this month.

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  Nov 2, 2013

  Half a Million Churches to Pray for Persecuted Believers for IDOP

  Christians around the world will observe the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (IDOP) either this Sunday or on Nov. 10, but those being persecuted for their faith want other believers to not just pray for them, but pray with them.

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  Nov 1, 2013

  NFL Greats to Share 'Battle Scars' While Encouraging Men to Fight for What Matters

  Former NFL stars Ray Lewis and Michael Irvin are scheduled to speak at the Mighty Men of Valor National Conference next week, and a conference organizer says they will not only share their successes but will also help men by sharing their struggles and "battle scars."

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  Oct 31, 2013

  Pope Francis Surpasses 10 Million Twitter Followers

  Pope Francis announced earlier this week that he reached a social media milestone by amassing more than 10 million followers on Twitter.

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  Oct 31, 2013

  NSA Denies Allegations of Spying on Pope Francis, Vatican Officials

  The U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) monitored the phone calls of the future Pope Francis and other Vatican officials leading up to the papal conclave, according to an Italian magazine, though the spy agency has denied the report.

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  Oct 30, 2013

  Florist Who Refused to Make Arrangements for Same-Sex Wedding Asks Court to Dismiss Lawsuit

  Attorneys for a Christian florist in Washington who refused to create floral arrangements for a same-sex wedding ceremony have asked a court to dismiss the state attorney general's lawsuit against her.