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Dylann Roof Confesses He Almost Did Not Follow Through With Massacre 'Because Everyone Was So Nice;' Victims' Families Offer Forgiveness
Lone gunman Dylann Roof, 21, who shot and killed nine Christians during a Bible study at the historic Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston Wednesday, purportedly boasted to friends about his plans to "kill a bunch of people," but later confessed to police he "almost didn't go through with it because everyone was so nice to him."
Texas Mayor Defends 'Jesus Welcomes You' Sign From America's Biggest Atheist Group, Believes He Can Win Lawsuit
The Wisconsin based Freedom from Religion Foundation claims a sign in Texas that reads "Jesus Welcomes You to Hawkins" is "inappropriate" and "unconstitutional" and vows to sue the town for its removal.
Some Republicans 'Rearrange Their Sock Drawers' to Avoid Religious Freedom-'Gay Rights' Fight, Ted Cruz Tells Social Conservatives
Ted Cruz offered a vigorous defense of religious liberty on Thursday at a Faith & Freedom Coalition Conference while accusing other Republicans, including presidential candidates, of taking time to "rearrange their sock drawers" when controversy over state freedom legislation.
Chobani Ad Showing Naked Lesbians in Bed Is 'Normalizing Sin,' Says One Million Moms
The Chobani yogurt brand released a 30-second commercial this week that features a lesbian couple naked in bed together as part of its seven-part "Love This Life" campaign, which is being protested against by One Million Mom's for it's attempt to "normalize sin" in ads that are expected to run during children's programming.
Hispanic Action Network Founder Says God's Answer to Prayers for Revival in America 'Is Wrapped Up in Immigration'
The founder of the U.S. Hispanic Action Network says God is answering America's prayer for revival and He's "wrapping it up in immigration."
6 Interesting Facts About Donald Trump's Christian Faith
While Trump may not be popular with a large segment of the Republican Party, many voters no longer feel connected to Washington or what they see as a professional and entrenched political class. With his populist streak, Trump may appeal to these voters. Below are six facts about Donald Trump and his professed Christian faith.
Bishop Harry Jackson Says the Chrurch 'Is the Champion of Human Rights,' Reveals 7 Bridges to Peace at Future Conference
Bishop Harry Jackson, senior pastor of Hope Christian Church, warns that "forces of darkness" are trying to rip apart racial unity within the church, but offers hope for peace among believers.
Hillary Clinton Questions Christian Compassion of Rivals: 'Did They Not Go and Hear the Same Lessons I Did in Sunday School?'
At a rally in Des Moines, Iowa, on Sunday, former secretary of state and presidential candidate Hillary Clinton mostly attacked her Republican rivals' economic policies until the very end, where she began to wonder about the lack of Christian compassion of other politicians.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Slams Prosperity Gospel and Creflo Dollar; Says Spiritual Leaders Are 'Flying the Heavens Like Self-Anointed Angels'
Using Creflo Dollar's $65 million Gulfstream jet as one example of exploiting the poor, NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar slammed prosperity gospel advocates, comparing them to indulgence peddlers made famous during the Church's Reformation era.
Kurds Pay Tribute to American Keith Broomfield Who Died Fighting ISIS; Line Streets for Funeral Procession, Vow Revenge for Death
Hundreds of Kurds lined a funeral procession for American Keith Broomfield in northern Syria before turning his body over to his parents at a Turkish border crossing.