Nathan Black

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• Feb 23, 2011

  Obama Ceases Defending Federal Marriage Law

  President Barack Obama has instructed the Justice Department not to defend federal law defining marriage as between a man and a woman in two lawsuits.

• Feb 22, 2011

  Christian Hostages Fatally Shot on Hijacked Yacht

  All four hostages, which included a Fuller Theological Seminary graduate, aboard a yacht were shot dead early Tuesday after they were held captive by Somali pirates.

• Feb 19, 2011

  Obama Administration Rewrites Conscience Protections for Health Workers

  According to a new rule released by the Obama administration Friday, health care workers can still refuse to take part in abortions if they find it morally objectionable but they cannot refuse to give contraception.

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  Feb 18, 2011

  Christians Advised on How to Pray as Middle East Unrest Spreads

  As political unrest continues to sweep the Arab world, evangelical theologian John Piper is advising Christians on how to pray during the unprecedented wave of protests.

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  Feb 17, 2011

  Hawaii Senate Passes Same-Sex Civil Unions Bill

  The Hawaii Senate passed on Wednesday a bill that would legalize civil unions for same-sex couples. The legislation now awaits the signature of Democratic Gov. Neil Abercrombie, who intends to sign it.

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  Feb 14, 2011

  BeBe & CeCe Winans, Switchfoot Nab Grammy Awards

  Brother and sister duo BeBe and CeCe Winans took home two Grammy awards on Sunday, adding to their already wide collection of gold statues.

• Feb 10, 2011

  Christians Urge Crackdown on Pornography

  Christian groups and members of Congress are urging the Obama administration to "vigorously" enforce federal obscenity laws against illegal pornography. They sent out an urgent memo Wednesday

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  Feb 7, 2011

  John 3:16 Ad Airs Unexpectedly during Super Bowl

  Millions of Super Bowl viewers got a dose of Scripture Sunday night when a Christian group\'s John 3:16 commercial was unexpectedly aired.

• Feb 6, 2011

  Church in Egypt Bombed, Security Officials Say

  An empty Coptic church in northern Egypt was reportedly bombed Saturday. The explosion comes amid nearly two weeks of civil unrest

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  Feb 5, 2011

  Obama Names New Appointees to Faith Advisory Council

  The heads of the National Association of Evangelicals and The Episcopal Church are among those newly named to President Barack Obama's faith advisory council.