Melissa Barnhart

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  Aug 2, 2013

  PC(USA) Removes 'In Christ Alone' From Hymnal Because of Line About God's Wrath; Exclusion is Theological Blunder, Says Lay Committee President

  The Presbyterian Committee on Congregational Songs for the Presbyterian Church (USA) has decided to not include the hymn "In Christ Alone" because one phrase speaks about God's wrath.

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  Aug 2, 2013

  Joel Osteen, Lakewood Church Announce Support for Bill to End Sex Trafficking in US

  Joel Osteen, senior pastor of the 40,000-member Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, on announced Thursday his and the congregation's support for H.R. 2805, the "End Sex Trafficking Act of 2013."

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  Jul 31, 2013

  Ex-Gay Community Lobbies Congress for Recognition, Protection From Discrimination

  Members of the ex-gay community will be on Capitol Hill Wednesday to lobby their congressional representatives for recognition of former homosexuals and federal protection from discrimination.

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  Jul 26, 2013

  Franklin Graham Says Saeed Abedini's Wife Feels Abandoned by US Gov't; Notes President Obama's Silence

  Franklin Graham issued a statement Thursday announcing that Sept. 26 will mark one year that Pastor Saeed Abedini has been imprisoned in Iran for being a believer in Jesus Christ. He said Abedini's wife, Naghmeh, continues to hear reports that her husband is being beaten and tortured; and she feels abandoned by the U.S. government, as President Obama continues to remain silent on the issue.

• Jul 26, 2013

  'Why Atheism Will Replace Religion' Author: Economic Security a Characteristic of 'Godless' Countries

  Bio-psychologist Nigel Barber details the socio-economic reasons why he predicts atheism will prevail over the world's religions by the year 2041 in his book, Why Atheism Will Replace Religion: The Triumph of Earthly Pleasures Over Pie in the Sky.

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  Jul 23, 2013

  Disney Channel's Popular Sitcom 'Good Luck Charlie' to Feature Married Lesbian Parents

  The popular Disney Channel family sitcom "Good Luck Charlie" will feature a married lesbian couple in the final episode of the fourth season, which ends in 2014.

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  Jul 19, 2013

  Fuller Seminary President Responds to Concerns About Student-Led LGBT Group on Campus

  Mark Labberton the president of Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, Calif., announced this week that the evangelical seminary's willingness to allow OneTable, an LGBTQ student-led organization, to hold monthly meetings and sponsor campus events does not conflict with the institution's policies and Christian moral beliefs and teachings.

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  Jul 18, 2013

  Perry Signs 20-Week Abortion Ban Into Law; Lauded by Pro-Lifers as 'Brave'

  Republican Gov. Rick Perry signed a bill restricting abortions into law Thursday morning inside a secure auditorium at the capitol extension in Austin, Texas, where he was joined by select legislators and religious leaders. While pro-lifers lauded the move, pro-abortion protesters shouted "shame" inside the extension, which was heard by the governor.

• Jul 17, 2013

  Gov. Perry to Sign Texas' 20-Week Abortion Ban into Law on Thursday

  Texas Gov. Rick Perry will be signing House Bill 2 into law at the state capitol Thursday morning, as pro-abortion protests continue throughout the state. According to Perry, the legislation will not only protect the unborn, but it will also advance the health and safety of women in Texas.

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  Jul 16, 2013

  Fear of Violent Attacks Stalls Ex-Gay Pride Event; Previously to Be Held at Family Research Council

  The first-ever "Ex-Gay Pride Month" reception, scheduled to be held in Washington, D.C. on July 31, has been postponed until September, following multiple security threats directed toward members of the ex-gay community and the Family Research Council, where a reception celebrating ex-gay leaders and supporters was planned to be held.