Rhode Island House Proposes Gay Civil Unions
Legislation to allow civil unions for same-sex couples was introduced in Rhode Island on Tuesday, drawing protest from both sides of the gay marriage debate.
Nathan Black
Christian Post Reporter
Osama bin Laden Dead; Christians Debate Response
Americans are waking up Monday morning to the news that al-Qaida founder Osama bin Laden is dead. President Barack Obama announced late Sunday night in a televised appearance that U.S. forces killed bin Laden during a firefight in Abbottabad, Pakistan.
Obama Issues National Day of Prayer Proclamation
President Barack Obama on Friday proclaimed May 5 as the National Day of Prayer, continuing a long tradition in the face of protest.
Police Block Chinese House Church's Easter Worship
Despite appeals from religious freedom groups, Chinese authorities continued their crackdown on a prominent house church, stopping hundreds of Christians from holding Easter services outdoors on Sunday.
Terry Jones Jailed in Mich. Before Anti-Sharia Protest
Terry Jones, infamous for burning a Quran in Florida, was jailed for a brief time on Friday, preventing him from protesting in front of a mosque in Dearborn, Mich., as he had planned.
Police Stop Church Service in China, Detain Christians
Hundreds of Christians in China were detained Sunday as they tried to hold worship service outside. According to the China Aid Association, "all but a handful" were released 24 hours later.
Congress Strikes Budget Deal; Pro-Lifers Gain Some Wins
Avoiding a government shutdown, congressional leaders agreed to a budget that will immediately cut $38.5 billion in federal spending – the largest spending cut in American history in terms of dollars.
House Panel Passes Bill to Remove Tax Incentives for Abortion
Conservatives applauded the House Ways and Means Committee for passing a bill that would eliminate tax benefits relating to abortion.
'Facebook Depression' Affecting Teens, Report Says
Youths who spend a lot of time on social media sites are at risk of "Facebook depression," a group of doctors say. The American Academy of Pediatrics has proposed Facebook depression as a new phenomenon.
Ark. House Approves Teaching Bible in Schools
The Arkansas House passed on Friday a bill that would allow schools to offer a Bible course. The course would be taught in an objective and nondevotional manner