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ISIS Executes 21 Syrian Christians Kidnapped in Mass Raid, Patriarch Says
The Islamic State terror group killed 21 Christians in the Syrian town of al-Qaryatain after taking control of the city last year, a local clergy member has said.
Franklin Graham Calls on Followers to Pray for Slain NFL Player Will Smith's Family
Leading evangelist Franklin Graham is calling on Christians to pray for the family of former New Orleans Saints Pro-Bowl defensive end Will Smith, who was shot and killed during a road rage incident last Saturday night.
Purple Heart Vet Gives Franklin Graham-Endorsed 'BibleSticks' to Help Troops Stay Spiritually Strong
A recently retired Army chaplain who earned a Purple Heart in 2005 after getting injured when his convoy was ambushed in Afghanistan is now working to ensure that military service members are able to strengthen their faith by listening to the word of God anywhere they go.
Kirk Cameron on Marriage: Worry More About Your Own Responsibilities Than Your Spouse's
Prominent Christian actor and former child television star Kirk Cameron is encouraging married Christians to focus on their own marriage responsibilities rather than focusing on what their spouse could be doing to improve their marriage.
Islamic Radical Admits to Killing 'Happy Easter' Muslim Because He 'Disrespected the Prophet Muhammad'
A Muslim man who admits to killing a peaceful Muslim shopkeeper in Scotland days before Easter, claims that he committed the heinous act because he believes the victim disgraced the prophet Muhammad by wishing Christians a "very happy Easter" on Facebook.
Obama to Change 'Freedom of Worship' to 'Freedom of Religion' on Naturalization Study Materials
The Obama administration has agreed to change the phrasing in citizenship study materials to accurately reflect the United States' constitutional right of "freedom of religion" so that new citizens don't think that liberty is restrained to just "freedom of worship."
Christian Parents Regain Custody of Infant Son Taken by Norwegian Child Services
The Romanian Pentecostal parents of five children who were seized by Norwegian child services last November due to spanking allegations have finally regained custody of their infant son following a court ruling.
California Atty. Gen Behind Raid of Pro-Life Activist's Apartment Actively Advocates for Planned Parenthood
California Attorney General Kamala Harris, who ordered the raid on the apartment belonging to the producer behind last year's undercover Planned Parenthood videos, is being accused of being "in bed" with the abortion giant as she is actively using her Senate campaign to advocate for the organization.
'We Are In World War III,' Frank Wolf Says of Spreading Radical Islamic Terrorism
Former Congressman Frank Wolf believes that the rise of radical Islamic terrorism around the globe is indication that World War III has arrived, yet the U.S. government is doing little to nothing to address the threat of jihad.
Franklin Graham Calls PayPal 'Hypocrite of the Year' for Canceling NC Expansion Over Transgender Law
Leading evangelist Franklin Graham has labeled PayPal "hypocrite of the year" after the organization announced Tuesday that it is aborting its plan to open an operations center in North Carolina because of an objection to the state's recently passed transgender law.