Nicola Menzie

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  Aug 14, 2013

  GQ Cover Story Plays on Religion, But Skims Over RG3's 'Private' Faith?

  Breakout Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III, otherwise known as RG3, is the cover story for GQ magazine's September NFL-themed issue. The feature story touches on everything from RG3's devastating knee injury and season-ready recovery, to his life as a military brat and his hurt at being called a "cornball brother" by a black man on national TV.

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  Aug 13, 2013

  Rapper Nas Rallies Americans to Help Homeless Widower, His 8 Children Find a Home

  Nasir Jones, the popular rapper otherwise known as Nas, has successfully rallied thousands of strangers from across the nation to open their hearts and wallets to help an unemployed Washington, D.C. man and his eight children find a new home after a sudden fire forced them to move into a hotel.

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  Aug 12, 2013

  Christian Missionary Kenneth Bae Moved to Hospital in North Korea, Health May Be Failing

  Kenneth Bae, a U.S. citizen sentenced to 15 years of hard labor by North Korean officials for alleged plans to overthrow the government, has been moved to a medical facility due to his failing health, his sister told supporters during a vigil at a Seattle church over the weekend.

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  Aug 12, 2013

  Pastor Donnie McClurkin 'Uninvited' From MLK Memorial Concert Over 'Ex-Gay' Testimony?

  Donnie McClurkin, award-winning and internationally celebrated gospel recording artist and Christian minister, has claimed that he was uninvited from a MLK Memorial concert on Saturday in Washington, D.C. because Mayor Vincent C. Gray heeded the demands of gay rights activists who wanted him dropped from the event marking the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. McClurkin has previously shared that he believes God delivered him from the "sin of homosexuality" and that people with unwante

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  Aug 11, 2013

  Lecrae Confirms Role in 'Believe Me' Film by 'Beware of Christians' Filmmakers

  Grammy Award-winning rapper Lecrae Moore shared with fans recently that he has been cast for a role in the film "Believe in Me," which is being produced by Riot Studios, the same Christian-helmed company responsible for the documentaries "Beware of Christians" and "One Nation Under God."

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  Aug 9, 2013

  Pastor Sam Hinn to Be Re-Ordained 8 Months After Admitting Extramarital Affair

  Sam Hill, the brother of controversial faith healing evangelist Benny Hinn, will reportedly be re-ordained this coming weekend after the revelation eight months ago of a romantic four-year relationship with a member of his Florida congregation forced him to step down.

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  Aug 9, 2013

  Snake-Handling Christians to Star in 'Snake Salvation' Reality Show

  With TV shows like "Pastors' Wives," "Preachers' Daughters" and "Preachers of L.A.," paving the way, viewers might not be too surprised to hear that next on the platter of religion-themed reality-based offerings is a program titled "Snake Salvation" about — you guessed it — Christians who worship using venomous snakes. But this program is unlikely to feature any glamour or glitz, as its stars are far from the comforts of suburbia and the fast pace of city life.

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  Aug 9, 2013

  Jeremiah 29:11 Is Not About 'You;' Frequently-Quoted Bible Verse Often Misinterpreted

  "'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'" Christians quote Jeremiah 29:11 all the time, nearly as often as they quote John 3:16, but some apparently fail to understand the meaning of the Old Testament verse.

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  Aug 8, 2013

  Rapper Craig Mack, Now a Christian, Testifies of Leaving 'Wickedness' for 'Righteousness' in Church Video

  Craig Mack, formerly signed to Sean "Diddy" Comb's Bad Boy Records, has been worshipping at a South Carolina commune with conservative Pentecostal Christians, according to a recently surfaced video in which the Grammy-nominated recording artist and New Jersey native exuberantly shares his testimony.

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  Aug 8, 2013

  Do Atheists 'Hate' God? No, Says 'Friendly Atheist;' Religious People Are 'Delusional'

  Hemant Mehta, a Chicago high school math teacher known for his "Friendly Atheist" Patheos blog, explained in a recent installment of his "The Atheist Voice" video series that it is impossible for him to "hate God," whom he compares to Santa Claus and the Flying Spaghetti Monster.