Matthew Cortina

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  Jan 24, 2012

  NJ Gay Marriage Bill Passes Initial Vote; Gov. Seeks Referendum to Decide

  As the New Jersey Senate Judiciary Committee voted in favor of a bill allowing same-sex marriage on Tuesday, Gov. Chris Christie reiterated that he would veto the bill if it reached his desk, but also said he would welcome a referendum on the November ballot asking voters to decide on the issue. 

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  Jan 24, 2012

  NC School Accused of Hypocrisy for Providing Bibles, Rejecting Pagan Books

  A Pagan mother in North Carolina is accusing her son's elementary school of hypocrisy for refusing to accept her donation of witchcraft books after officials sent her son home with a Gideon Bible, which was donated by the organization and accepted by the school.

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  Jan 20, 2012

  'GameDay 2012' Tour to Teach Teens Practical Ways to Share Their Faith

  Dare 2 Share Ministries kickstarts its national "GameDay" 2012 tour in Washington, D.C., Friday tonight with the goal of shaping hundreds of teenagers into young evangelical leaders through "powerful training, worship, drama and outreach opportunities."

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  Jan 20, 2012

  Claims of Support for NJ Gay Marriage Bill 'Overblown,' Says Family Group

  As the New Jersey Judiciary Senate Committee prepares to take up a bill permitting same-sex marriage in the state next Tuesday, the debate surrounding the proposed legislation is heating up, with observers on both sides expressing uncertainty about the number of legislators actually in support of the bill.

• Jan 20, 2012

  RI Teen Who Brought Down Prayer Banner Unwittingly Caught in the Crosshairs? (VIDEO)

  After being called an "evil little thing" by a local politician, receiving violent threats via social media from classmates, and having her home address publicized in a newspaper – 16-year-old Jessica Ahlquist has returned to school as the apparently not-so-popular student who managed to have a 50-year-old prayer banner removed from campus.

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  Jan 19, 2012

  'Horrific' Abortion Ads to Air During Super Bowl Crossing the Line?

  Commercials featuring graphic images of aborted fetuses will air during the Super Bowl on Feb. 5 in as many as 40 cities, if presidential campaigner and pro-life activist Randall Terry has his way. But some pro-life supporters question the wisdom of plastering TV screens with such graphic images.

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  Jan 17, 2012

  Faith Group Protests Southern Poverty Law Center Over 'Hate Group' Label

  A group of pro-family Christian and Jewish leaders – including many African-American pastors – plan to rally outside the offices of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) in Montgomery, Ala., Tuesday to protest the SPLC’s wrongful labeling of groups, many of them faith-based, as "hate groups" due to their opposition of homosexuality.

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  Jan 16, 2012

  Richard Land: Social Issues Key in Evangelicals Choosing Santorum

  Dr. Richard Land appeared on Fox's "The Willis Report" Monday to discuss the GOP presidential nomination and the recent decision by evangelical leaders to support former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum.

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  Jan 16, 2012

  Christians, Muslims Unite to Fight Terror Group Boko Haram in Nigeria (VIDEO)

  As Nigeria continues to deal with prolonged violence from terror sect Boko Haram, persecuted Christian and Muslim communities are beginning to work together to root out the terrorist group and curb its mounting influence and destruction in their country. 

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  Jan 16, 2012

  Pro-Life Groups Split on Proposed Kan. Personhood Amendment

  More than two dozen lawmakers in Kansas announced their support for a bill on Friday that would effectively ban abortion in the state, starting a debate among pro-life groups about the wisdom and timing of the proposition.