Jonah Hicap
State trooper sued a 2nd time for preaching to motorist he stopped for traffic violation, loses his Indiana job
An Indiana State Trooper was fired from his job on April 7 after he was accused for the second time of proselytizing to a motorist who he stopped for traffic violation.
Lawmakers move to extend abortion waiting period up to 72 hours in Louisiana
Louisiana's House of Representatives has passed a bill that would extend waiting period for women planning to have an abortion from 24 to 72 hours
U.S. changes naturalisation test to reflect 'freedom of religion' instead of 'freedom of worship'
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will change its naturalization test to include "freedom of religion" instead of "freedom of worship" after a senator asked the agency to update it.
Cardinal Burke calls Notre Dame award to pro-abortion, pro-same sex marriage U.S. Vice President Biden a 'great scandal'
American Cardinal Raymond Burke has scored the University of Notre Dame for honouring U.S. Vice President Joe Biden with the Laetare Medal "in recognition of outstanding service to the Church and society," saying the latter is pro-abortion and pro-same sex marriage, which violates Catholic teachings.
Pastor stabbed by own son at home in Virginia for still unexplained reason
A pastor in Loudoun County, Virginia, was stabbed by his own son at home, the police said.
Abortions in New York decrease 21% since 2008 as more women opt not to undergo procedure
Abortions in New York dropped by 21 percent from 2008 to 2014 since the procedure was legalized in the state in 1970.
Obama administration considering federal aid cut to North Carolina over its bathroom privacy law
The Obama administration is reviewing whether to cut federal aid to North Carolina after the signing of the bathroom privacy law that critics say target transgenders.
U.S. Army allows decorated Sikh officer to wear turban, beard while in uniform
The United States Army has granted religious accommodation to a Sikh American officer by allowing him to wear turban, beard and uncut hair while serving on duty.
More Americans believe Christians are being persecuted in U.S., new survey shows
In just two years, the number of Americans who think Christians face growing intolerance and persecution in the United States has increased, according to a poll.
United Methodist pastor faces possible church trial after coming out as gay
A United Methodist Church pastor in Kansas may face church trial after she came out as gay last January.
Mississippi governor signs religious freedom law that allows denial of service to gay couples
Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant signed a law that would protect religious freedom and prevent people from being forced to take part in same-sex marriage ceremonies.
Catholic bishops express dismay at Virginia governor for vetoing religious freedom bill
Catholic bishops in Virginia are deeply disappointed with Gov. Terry McAuliffe for vetoing the religious freedom bill, warning that faith-based groups that support traditional marriage will no longer have protections.
Students' plan to set up abortion clinic in University of California-Berkeley draws flak: 'It's devilish'
The University of California-Berkeley's student government approved a resolution to install an abortion clinic on campus, drawing criticisms.
U.S. federal agencies issue new rules to protect religious liberty of faith-based groups
Nine U.S. federal agencies have published new rules that will protect religious liberty of faith-based organizations and their beneficiaries under social service programs.
4-year-old girl kicked out of preschool in Denver after her parents questioned gay book read in class
A 4-year-old girl from Denver, Colorado was kicked out from a preschool last month after he parents complained about books that were read to her class including one about same-sex couples.
'2,800 ticking time bombs': Mosques in U.S. offer terrorists 'short cut to salvation,' expert says
The estimated 2,800 mosques in the United States are 'ticking time bombs" for Islamic terrorism, according to experts.