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Indiana bans abortion based on foetal abnormalities, other possible grounds
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence signed into law on March 24 a bill that would prohibit abortions that are based on fetal genetic abnormalities such as Down Syndrome.
Michigan lawmaker moves to limit number of Syrian refugees being resettled in state by federal U.S. government
Two bills have been introduced in the Michigan House of Representatives that are aimed at giving more powers to the state in the resettlement of refugees.
Alabama Senate passes bill to abolish marriage licence amid judges' opposition to same-sex marriages
Alabama senators have passed a bill abolishing marriage license as many state judges expressed their opposition to issue it to same-sex couples following the U.S. Supreme Court decision last June.
More Christians in U.S. support Israel than Christians in Israel itself, survey shows
A new survey by Pew Research Center showed more Christians in the United States are supporting Israel than Israeli Christians.
$400-M Museum of the Bible showcasing rare artefacts, manuscripts to rise in D.C. in 2017
The Museum of the Bible is currently being constructed in Washington and once completed in 2017, it will offer more than 40,000 artifacts, manuscripts and texts related to the Holy Scripture.
Christian Prayer Center ordered to return $7.75M to 165,000 consumers in Seattle pay-to-pray scams
A Seattle-based man and his three companies were ordered to pay as much as $7.75 million to 165,000 consumers worldwide in pay-to-pray scams.
Despite lawsuits, prosperity gospel pastor persists in offering 'miracles' at a price â $1,000 per request
A self-proclaimed prophet who is into prosperity gospel is offering to raise the dead, predict the future and heal the sick for a price of $1,000.
Conditioning kids that impersonation of opposite sex is normal is child abuse, top U.S. academicians say
The American College of Pediatricians (ACP) is urging educators and legislators to reject all policies that condition children to accept as normal a life of chemical and surgical impersonation of the opposite sex.
Cuban pastors 'not very optimistic' on expanding ties with American churches even with restored U.S.-Cuba relations
As the relations between the United States and Cuba have been restored under the Obama administration, American churches are looking at more opportunities in the Caribbean island nation.
Mom in shock after finding heart symbol used by paedophiles printed on toy car
A Florida-based toy company has pulled a toy car for sale from the market following the discovery that a heart symbol printed on the item is similar to a sign used as a secret code by pedophiles preying on young girls.
American Red Nuns who follow a life of prayer open new monastery in Thailand
A group of American Redemptoristine nuns has brought their congregation in Thailand with the opening of a new monastery in Korat City.
Louisiana pastor says even aborted babies will be reunited with Jesus in the rapture
A pastor in Destrehan, Louisiana told his congregation that aborted babies will be reunited with Jesus Christ.
Fake gay conversion therapists forced Utah lesbian to carry backpack full of rocks
A 21-year-old gay woman in Utah said fake therapists subjected her to abuse and made to wear a backpack full of rocks during conversion therapy that she said would only cause damage but not cure.
Assisted suicide proponent withdraws bill before Minnesota Senate committee's vote
A bill that seeks to legalize assisted suicide in Minnesota was withdrawn by its author before a committee voted for it on Wednesday.
South Dakota governor signs 4th pro-life measure requiring doctors to tell abortion facts on women before procedure
South Dakota Govenor Dennis Daugaard signed a bill into law Wednesday that will provide women with information that their chemical abortion can be reversed.
Pro-life groups urge Republican lawmakers to reject Obama nomination of Garland as Supreme Court justice
Pro-life groups urged Republicans to reject Judge Merrick Garland, who has been nominated by President Barack Obama to fill the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated by Justice Antonin Scalia, who died last month.