Matthew Cortina

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• Dec 7, 2011

  Increasing Religious Violence in Nigera a Christian Problem, or a Political One?

  Escalating religious violence between Islamic terror sect Boko Haram and mostly Christian rural communities in Nigeria has been increasing this week, raising questions about when and if the international and Christian communities should intervene.

• Dec 7, 2011

  Are Tattoos OK For Christians?

  An interfaith conference on tattooing was held at a Vatican university on Tuesday, calling into question again the religiousness of tattoos.

• Dec 7, 2011

  Albert Pujols Considering Move to Marlins, Cardinals and Angels, Sources Say

  Albert Pujols is considering 10-year contract offers from the Miami Marlins, St. Louis Cardinals and an unconfirmed third team that sources indicate is the Los Angeles Angels.

• Dec 6, 2011

  Christian Bookstores Closing at High Rates

  Christian bookstores are dwindling in numbers according to reports from bookstores in the U.S. and U.K.

• Dec 6, 2011

  Christians Less Likely to Perform Good Deeds Than Muslims, Study Finds

  Muslims are more likely than Christians and Hindus to perform good deeds because of their religion, according to a recent poll from British research company Ipsos-Mori.

• Dec 6, 2011

  2011 American Country Awards: Jason Aldean Wins Album, Artist of the Year

  Jason Aldean took home six awards from the American Country Awards (ACA) held in Las Vegas on Monday night, including Artist of the Year and Record of the Year for 2011’s My Kinda Party.

• Dec 6, 2011

  Al-Qaida Gaining Ground in Africa by Offering Aid to Communities

  Al-Qaida is growing and gaining support in Africa by supplying food and medical aid to local communities.

• Dec 6, 2011

  Tariq Aziz Execution May Cause Backlash in Iraq

  Former Iraqi diplomat Tariq Aziz, who served under the Saddam Hussein regime, will be executed and at least two sources close to Aziz think a significant backlash from the decision is in store.

• Dec 6, 2011

  Brett Favre to Join Chicago Bears?

  Brett Favre is an option for the injury-plagued Chicago Bears, sources say.

• Dec 5, 2011

  US Postal Service to Cut Services, Offices

  The U.S. Postal Service will shut down 252 offices and suspend several standard mailing options including next-day letter delivery, the organization announced Monday.