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• Oct 11, 2011

  Pastor Accused of Ordering Attacks on Gay Son Outside of Tenn. Church

  A gay couple in Tennessee attempting to attend church services was beaten by church members who were obeying the pastor's orders, the couple claims. Adding insult to injury, the pastor is also the father of one of the gay men.

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  Oct 11, 2011

  Beyonce Baby Bump Watch: Baby to Arrive in February, Says Pop Diva

  Pop diva Beyonce has announced that she and hip-hop mogul Jay-Z will are expecting to have their baby in February and she thanks God for the blessing.

• Oct 10, 2011

  Political Experts Discuss Impact of 'Mormonism Is a Cult' Comment on Romney

  With GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney's religion now a hot topic in the race for the Republican nomination, political commentators on Politico.com are wondering if Baptist minister Robert Jeffress' comments about Mormonism being a cult will help or hurt the former Massachusetts governor.

• Oct 10, 2011

  'Non-Christian' President Preferable to Obama, Says Megachurch Pastor

  Megachurch pastor Robert Jeffress, who has accused GOP candidate and Mormon Mitt Romney of being a member of a cult, has said he would "hold his nose" and vote for Romney over President Barack Obama if left with such a choice in the 2012 presidential elections.

• Oct 10, 2011

  Occupy Wall Street: Christians Debate if Jesus Would 'Occupy' With Protesters

  As the "Occupy Wall Street" protest stretches on for a fourth week, members of the faith community have been stepping out to stand in solidarity with demonstrators speaking out against greed, capitalism and economic inequalities, moving some Christians to wonder if Jesus Himself would also "occupy" Wall Street.

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  Oct 9, 2011

  Revolutionaries Need to Eat, Too: Inside the Occupy Wall Street Kitchen (PHOTOS)

  Whatever one's opinion of the Occupy Wall Street (OWS) protesters happens to be, one thing is certain: they are eating well. On any given day, large amounts of food are donated to the protesters from sympathizers around the country.

• Oct 7, 2011

  Steve Jobs Death: How Former Apple CEO Helped Kids Eat Better and Fight AIDS in Africa

  Steve Jobs is remembered for being one of the world’s foremost innovators of technology, but he was also an innovator in trying to help people eat healthier and live longer.

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  Oct 7, 2011

  Steve Jobs Death: Biological Father Regrets Never Meeting His Son

  When news of Steve Jobs' death hit the world on Wednesday, one man realized a hope he held for years would never come to pass: to meet his biological son.

• Oct 6, 2011

  Steve Jobs Dies Aged 56: Bioethicist Asks 'Did Steve Jobs Waste a Liver?'

  When Steve Jobs received a liver transplant two years ago, there were approximately 16,000 people on the waiting list. Only 1,581 people received a liver. Steve Jobs was one of them, even though there was no proof that a new liver would stop or even slow Jobs’ cancer. Thus, some commentators have now asked the question: Did Steve Jobs waste a liver?

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  Oct 6, 2011

  Aspiring Pastor at Risk of Deportation Speaks Out for Immigrant Rights and Keeping Faith

  On his way to Lafayette, La., 19-year-old David Morales believed he was going to attend bible college, where he would learn the word of God and become a pastor. It was his dream. In many ways, it was the American dream, but before he even made it to his destination, David experienced a nightmare at the hands of immigration officials.