Nathan Black
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Evangelical Scholar Troubled by Theological Ambiguity at Beck Rally
In the days following the highly publicized Glenn Beck rally, conservative Christians have come out expressing their concern not over Beck himself, but over the apparent confusion among Christ followers.
Texas Court Rejects Gay Couple's Divorce Petition
A Texas appeals court ruled Tuesday that a same-sex couple cannot get a divorce since the state does not recognize gay marriage.
Interfaith Center Suggested to Heal Divide on Mosque Near Ground Zero
Rather than move the mosque further away from the site of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York City, the chairwoman of the city's community board has suggested adding an interfaith component to help heal the divide.
Carter Secures Release of U.S. Christian from N. Korea
Former President Jimmy Carter has helped free a U.S. Christian who was detained for the past seven months in North Korea. The two are expected to return to Boston, Mass., Friday afternoon.
Some 9/11 Families Show Support for Mosque Near Ground Zero
A group of religious and civil rights groups and family members of 9/11 victims announced on Wednesday the formation of a new coalition in support of an Islamic community center and mosque near ground zero.
Over 100 Groups Urge Congress to Preserve Religious Hiring Rights
More than 100 religious organizations are urging members of Congress to reject pending legislation that would prohibit them from considering religion when hiring.
World Vision Can Continue Faith-Based Hiring, Court Rules
World Vision can hire based on religious beliefs, a federal appeals court ruled Monday. Applauding the ruling, World Vision said it "will continue to vigorously defend our organization's freedom to hire employees who share our faith."
Judge Blocks Obama's Embryonic Stem Cell Research Policy
A federal judge on Monday blocked President Obama's embryonic stem cell research policy, concluding that it violates a ban on federal funds being used in the destruction of human embryos.
Ministry Blasts 'Gross Misrepresentation' of Creation Museum
The Creation Museum issued a response this week refuting much of the critiques that were made in a recent LiveScience article, including the claim that non-Christians are unwelcome.
Catholic Charity Loses Bid to Refuse Adoption Services to Gay Couples
A regulator for charities in England has rejected a Catholic agency's bid to limit its adoption services to heterosexual prospective parents.