Greens ‘Smuggle’ Climate Policy into the Church
Without the evangelical community’s involvement, efforts to build a “broad coalition to pass major climate policies” are “doomed,” according to a report just released from New America.
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Muslim Group Hosts Interfaith Panel on Xenophobia
On Sunday, the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) hosted a panel discussion titled “Overcoming Xenophobia: Lessons from the Catholic, Mormon & Jewish Experiences.”
U.K. Cinemas Won’t Allow Prayer Ad Before ‘Star Wars’ Screenings
The United Kingdom’s largest cinema chains have refused to run a new ad commissioned by the Church of England promoting prayer ahead of screenings of Star Wars: The Force Awakens this winter.
Paul: Trump Should be ‘Disqualified’ His Plans Would Require a ‘Religious Czar’ for Muslims
Sunday on CBS’s “Face the Nation,” Republican presidential candidate Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) said his opponent Donald Trump’s recent comments about a Muslim database and surveilling mosques, should be “disqualifying” for him to be president. Paul said, “If you’re going
Archbishop of Canterbury ‘Doubted’ God’s Presence After Paris Attacks
The most senior bishop in the Church of England has said the Paris terror attacks made him “doubt” the presence of God. Justin Welby, who as Archbishop of Canterbury is de facto head of the Anglican Communion, the world’s third
Obama on the Fight Against ISIS: ‘Absolutely False’ We Are at War with an Entire Religion
This weekend in Malaysia at the US-ASEAN and East Asia Summit’s press conference, President Barack Obama scolded anyone who believes America is in a religious war against ISIS saying it “is absolutely false” that we are in at war with
Vatican Magistrate Indicts Five for Leaking Stolen Documents
After initial investigations into the theft and dissemination of confidential documents of the Holy See, resulting in the arrests of Msgr. Lucio Vallejo Balda and Francesca Immaculate Chaouqui, a Vatican magistrate has indicted them and three others.
Three American Citizens Killed By Muslim Terrorists In Israel In Last Six Weeks; Obama Says Nothing
Barack Obama and his administration do not care about Jews. It doesn’t matter whether the Jews are European or Israeli or American
Army Chaplains To Lose Christian Motto Because It Might Offend Muslims
The Royal Australian Army Chaplains’ Department is to lose their traditional motto held since 1913, because it is offensive to Muslims. The cap badge and motto of the Australian army chaplains is presently identical to those held by the British army,
Saudi Arabia Court Sentences Poet to Death for Renouncing Islam
Saudi Arabia Court Sentences Poet to Death for Renouncing Islam
Amish Man Runs Marathon in Traditional Pants and Suspenders
An Amish man turned heads as he whizzed by fellow runners at a recent marathon — not because of his speed but because of his unusual racing attire.
Obama’s VA Facility Bans ‘Merry Christmas’
President Barack Obama’s Department of Veterans Affairs has banned employees at its facility in Salem, Virginia, from saying “Merry Christmas” to veterans.
Ohio Bakery’s ‘Politically Incorrect’ Sign Prompts Customer Reaction
Schuler’s Bakery in Springfield, OH is taking a stand against political correctness with a warning to its customers. The sign says that the store is “politically incorrect,” so if the customer is not a fan of “God Bless America” or “Merry
Pope Francis Calls German Bishops to Account for ‘Eroded’ Faith
Pulling no punches, Pope Francis laid out statistic after statistic before a group of German bishops, and wondered aloud why the Church in Germany is in freefall.
Downton Abbey Adviser: Series Execs Demanded No References to God
British Masterpiece series Downton Abbey is now “history,” but the popular show’s historical adviser says its executives banned any mention of Christianity in the drama—which would have been a central element in the lives of British aristocracy.
New York Times Targets Mormons
The Mormon Church issued guidelines to local leaders making clear Church teaching on same-sex relationships and any children present in such a household. Though the Mormon Church has softened its public policy stance on gay issues, going so far as to endorse special protections for gays in employment, the Church has made clear that its core teachings have not changed.
Christians Beaten by Police as Part of New Crackdown in Vietnam
As Vietnam prepares to enact new legislation that will seriously curb religious freedom, police have begun cracking down on Christians, especially those most vocal about their faith. In a period of just ten days, police twice assaulted Christian student activist Chu Manh Son and Catholic journalist Tran Minh Nhat, each of whom had previously served prison terms for denouncing Vietnam’s human rights violations.
Whoopi Goldberg: ‘Hitler Was a Christian’
On Tuesday, The View’s eminent historian Whoopi Goldberg, reaching into her vast bag of historical erudition, pulled out a tidbit of data that would astonish even Jesus: Adolf Hitler was a Christian.
Speculation Begins over Pope Francis’s Successor
From the outset of his pontificate, Pope Francis has predicted that he would have a short reign, and now a leading Vatican watcher has profiled a series of likely candidates to take his place when the time comes.
Paris Zara Store Slammed Because Woman in Hijab Denied Entry
After a video revealed a Zara employee in Paris denying entry to a woman wearing a hijab, the clothing store issued an apology.
Iraqi Reporter on Paris Jihad: ‘This Is Our Terror, We Are Responsible’
The author asserts that all Muslims – Sunnis and Shi’ite – must hold themselves accountable for the terrorism that is spreading throughout the world. “We cannot shake off our responsibility for the new and terrible terror attack that recently struck Paris, the French capital. We, the Arabs and Muslims, cannot renounce our direct role and our close connection to the terror attacks that have been flooding all the countries of the world, including our own countries, for two decades or more.”
Liberals Push U.S. Bishops to Change Focus in Voting Guidelines
Liberal Catholic media are trying to push the U.S. bishops to amend their election guidelines to focus more on care for the poor and immigration than issues such as same-sex marriage, abortion and religious liberty.
Pope Francis Calls for ‘No Compromise’ Christianity in Face of Persecution
Pope Francis continued his meditations on the end of the world, preaching Tuesday morning on “how to behave in the face of persecution” and urging his hearers to defend their Christian identity at all costs.
Breitbart News Daily: Rep. Dana Rohrabacher Introduces Bill To Stop Christian Genocide
Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA) is discussing his bill, Stop the Christian Genocide Act, with Breitbart News executive chairman and host of Breitbart News Daily Stephen K. Bannon.
SCOTUS Will Not Take Pro-Life Group’s FOIA Case Against Obama Administration
This week, the Supreme Court (SCOTUS) declined to review the case of New Hampshire Right to Life (NHRTL) seeking public information on whether the Obama administration coordinated with abortion provider Planned Parenthood. Two of the nine justices argued that the Court should have taken the case.
