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Minnesota Town Sued after Refusing Muslim Worship Center

St. Anthony Village, a small town in Minnesota, is being sued by the U.S. government for refusing to allow a Muslim group the right to build a...

Minnesota Town Sued after Refusing Muslim Worship Center

Second American Journalist Beheaded by Islamic State Terrorists

Islamic State (IS) militants have reportedly beheaded a second American journalist. A video released by IS today (Sept. 2) shows Steven Sotloff...

Second American Journalist Beheaded by Islamic State Terrorists

Judge Rules Polygamy Ban Violates Religious Freedom

A judge has ruled that part of the law banning polygamy violates religious freedom.

Judge Rules Polygamy Ban Violates Religious Freedom

Israel and Hamas Both Claim Victory

After seven weeks of fighting, the conflict between Israel and Hamas has reached a lasting halt. Now both sides of the conflict have claimed...

Israel and Hamas Both Claim Victory

5 Things Christians Need to Know about the Mark Driscoll Scandals

Mark Driscoll announced to his congregation Sunday that he is taking a six-week leave of absence from his position as pastor of Mars Hill Church.

5 Things Christians Need to Know about the Mark Driscoll Scandals

Critics Throw Cold Water on the Ice Bucket Challenge

Despite the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge's presence on social media, not everyone is a fan. Members of the pro-life community are worried about how the...

Critics Throw Cold Water on the Ice Bucket Challenge

Mark Driscoll to Step Down while Mars Hill Reviews Charges

Controversial Seattle megachurch founder Mark Driscoll will step down for at least six weeks while church leaders review formal charges lodged by a...

Mark Driscoll to Step Down while Mars Hill Reviews Charges

British Muslims Enlist with Islamic State, Militant Subculture Appears "Cool" to Youth

An estimated 800 British Muslims have joined the Islamic State’s ranks as fighters. The jihadi subculture has become “cool” with some British...

British Muslims Enlist with Islamic State, Militant Subculture Appears "Cool" to Youth

President Obama Vows Justice for Islamic State After Journalist's Murder

President Barack Obama has now responded to the beheading of American James Foley, vowing that the United States will be relentless in its fight...

President Obama Vows Justice for Islamic State After Journalist's Murder

Islamic State Militants Claim to Have Beheaded American Journalist

Islamic State militants have claimed responsibility for the murder of American journalist James Wright Foley.

Islamic State Militants Claim to Have Beheaded American Journalist

5 Things Christians Need to Know about the Ferguson Riots

The St. Louis suburb of Ferguson, Missouri has attracted the attention of the world in the recent shooting and death of unarmed Michael Brown by a...

5 Things Christians Need to Know about the Ferguson Riots

Travelodge of England Removes Bibles from Hotel Rooms

Travelodge of England has become the first hotel chain to remove Bibles from its guest rooms.

Travelodge of England Removes Bibles from Hotel Rooms

Yazidi Leaders Say Mt. Sinjar Crisis is Not Over

Despite claims from U.S. forces that a rescue effort to Mount Sinjar may not be needed, Yazidi leaders are reporting that tens of thousands of...

Yazidi Leaders Say Mt. Sinjar Crisis is Not Over

Five Things Christians Need to Know about the Border Crisis

The influx of unaccompanied children attempting to illegally cross the southern border of the U.S. in recent weeks has many citizens concerned...

Five Things Christians Need to Know about the Border Crisis

Islamic State Recruits Youth, Threatens America in Video

Islamic State (IS) militants are reportedly targeting boys as young as 16 to join its ranks as fighters.

Islamic State Recruits Youth, Threatens America in Video