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Bill Maher Says Michael Brown 'Acted Like a Thug' But Did Not Deserve to Be Shot; Fans Call for Boycott of His HBO Show
HBO Host Bill Maher has stirred controversy by suggesting that Michael Brown was "acting like a thug" but did not deserve to be shot by officer Darren Wilson in August, who in turn Maher described as a "plain murderer." Maher's comments have prompted some fans to call for a boycott of his show.
Over 50 Religious Leaders Call for 'Soul Searching' in Letter to Congress
More than 50 prominent religious leaders, including megachurch pastors T.D. Jakes and Joel C. Hunter , have signed an open letter to members of Congress encouraging national "soul searching" and urging civil discourse in the aftermath of the tragic Arizona shooting.
Bible Belt Americans Turn to Faith Before Doctors
People in Atlanta, Dallas and Houston are more likely than those in other major cities to say that having a strong faith in a divine being is most important to their personal well-being.
'Preachers of LA' Season 2 Trailer Reveals More Sobering Developments After Flashy 2013 Premiere
"Preachers of LA," the faith-based reality show that sparked controversy and critical debate over its flashy season one premiere, returns to the Oxygen network next month with what appears to be more sobering developments in the ministries and lives of its star Christian ministers.
'Heaven Is for Real' Set for Easter Opening; Movie Trailer Released by Sony Pictures (VIDEO)
The much-anticipated screen adaptation of Todd Burpo's best-selling book Heaven is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back, is set to open in movie theaters next Easter on April 16, 2014. A film trailer about the movie, a story which chronicles the near death experience that reportedly brought a 3-year-old boy face-to-face with Jesus Christ, was released recenlty (see trailer below).
Ohio schools agree to keep yoga out of class instruction after over 100 pastors object
Several Ohio public schools have agreed to keep yoga outside their classrooms after more than 100 local pastors argued to state officials that coercing children to practice a form of Eastern religion is a violation of the First Amendment.
Jennifer Garner Hopes 'Miracles From Heaven' Will Inspire People to Examine Faith (Interview)
Actress Jennifer Garner says she can't think of "anything better" than "Miracles From Heaven" encouraging people to re-examine their own beliefs.
Eddie Long Declared 'Person of Unimpeachable Reputation, Integrity' by Georgia Senate
Controversial Bishop Eddie Long of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, who died earlier this month, has been declared "a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, confidence, and kindness" in a resolution passed by the Georgia Senate on Tuesday.
From drug dealer to the pulpit: Pastor shares his journey of redemption after time in jail
With four generations of preachers before him, Pastor Michael Philips said from the time he was a boy he knew “becoming a pastor was in his DNA.” But what he didn't foresee as a child was the long and painful road he would journey down before entering the pulpit.”
Pastor Zachery Tims Battled Drug Addiction Before Ministry
Zachery Tims had led what he admits was a "messed-up life." But he left that behind and devoted his life to preaching, telling millions that "it's never too late" to start over.
Obama Reflects on Death, Resurrection of Jesus
For President Barack Obama, the resurrection of Jesus Christ keeps things in perspective. That was his Easter reflection as he addressed Christian leaders Tuesday morning at the White House.
Zachery Tims Death: Former Church Member Publishes Revealing Facebook Page
A supporter of Zachery Tims, the Florida pastor who was found dead in a New York City hotel room on Aug. 12, has published a Facebook page about the late pastor with revealing photos of and commentary on the preacher's ministry and funeral service.
'No Love, No Forgiveness, No Jesus' for Imus
With the flood of criticism that has followed shock jock Don Imus racist remarks of the Rutgers womens basketball team, many Christians have been expressing their dissatisfaction with the unforgiving comments made towards the radio host.
New Trailer for Controversial 'So You Think You Can Preach' Competition Makes Waves Online as Interest Grows (WATCH)
A trailer for the controversial new reality show "So You Think You Can Preach," where hundreds of lay preachers are already clamoring for the opportunity to become "the next T.D. Jakes, Creflo Dollar, Benny Hinn, Kenneth Copeland, Eddie Long, Joel Osteen, or Joyce Meyer," is now making waves online with some critics dismissing it as "mockery," a "joke," "wickedness," or "vile vine."
What Were the Spiritual Lessons of 9/11? Religious Leaders Explain
Religious leaders have offered comments to explain what spiritual lessons can be taken from the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2011 in New York City.