Jonah Hicap
81 Muslim-Americans involved in violent extremist plots in 2015, highest since 9/11
The number of Muslim-Americans involved in violent extremist plots totalled 81 last year, the highest since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States, according to a new report.
Minnesota public school bans Christmas, Thanksgiving, other holidays in the name of inclusivity
A principal at a Minnesota public school has decided to ban all major holidays including Valentine's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas to appease all religions and be "inclusive."
Montana residents protest influx of foreign refugees, blame Muslims for rising crimes
More than 100 people rallied in front of Missoula County Courthouse Monday to protest the influx of foreign refugees in Montana as Muslims are being blamed by some as the cause of high crimes in cities across the United States.
Hijab-wearing American fencing athlete aims to make Olympic history in Rio
American Ibtihaj Muhammad will be making history in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, by becoming the first U.S. athlete to compete wearing a hijab, worn by Muslim women in compliance with the teachings of Islam.
Phoenix City Council frustrates Satanists' planned invocation by adopting silent prayer for meeting
The scheduled invocation by members of the Satanic Temple in Tucson will no longer push through as the Phoenix City Council decided to have a silent prayer during its meeting.
David Daleiden rejects deal that would've led to dropping of charges against him in Planned Parenthood case
Pro-life activist David Daleiden of the Center for Medical Progress (CMP) will not accept a plea bargain deal related to his charges of creating a fake ID and buying human tissue during his undercover investigation of abortion provider Planned Parenthood.
Planned Parenthood profited from selling foetal parts, new documents released by pro-life group show
Abortion provider Planned Parenthood profited from selling parts of aborted babies, according to a pro-life organization, which released documents to support the Texas investigation that may prompt the creation of a new grand jury.
Former Catholic seminarian arrested in California in foiled attempt to have sex with infants, toddlers
A former Ohio seminarian was arrested by authorities in San Diego, California on Friday for allegedly seeking to have sex with infants and toddlers in Mexico.
Pastor asks God to strike down 'wicked' UFC fighter with a lightning bolt for saying that he would 'whoop' Jesus Christ
A Texas pastor is asking God to strike a UFC fighter with a lightning bolt after he said he would "woop" Jesus Christ if he were alive.
Facebook, Instagram ban private gun sales in compliance with Obama's actions
Facebook and Instagram have banned private gun sales weeks after President Obama announced new executive actions including requiring gun sellers who use the internet to get licenses and conduct background checks.
U.S. Supreme Court sets date to hear case on whether Obama administration has right to determine 'what is sin'
The U.S. Supreme Court has set the oral arguments on March 23 for the Little Sisters of the Poor and other religious organization in the consolidate cases of Zubik v. Burwell against the accommodation mandate for contraceptives under the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare.
Emanuel AME Church appoints new woman pastor since June shooting that killed 9
The Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church in Charleston, South Carolina has appointed its first ever woman pastor months after the tragic shooting in the church in June that left nine people dead.
Kansas post office removes 'God Bless America' banner from building, angering residents
A post office in Pittsburg, Kansas removed last Wednesday a "God bless America" banner hanging from its building after an atheist group filed a complaint that it violated the Establishment Clause, angering residents and sparking the distribution of similar banners in the community.
73% of Americans support football coaches' prayers during games, survey shows
Seven of ten Americans are in favour of allowing football coaches at public high schools to lead prayers during games, according to a new survey.
Grand jury that indicted anti-abortion probers did not even vote on Planned Parenthood's liability
The grand jury that indicted a pro-life investigator who exposed the sale of aborted baby parts through videos never even voted on the possible criminal liability of Planned Parenthood.
Parents sue Maryland school for punishing their daughter with failing grades for her refusal to profess Islamic faith
Parents have filed a lawsuit against a Maryland public school and district for giving their daughter failing grades after she did not do assignments discussing Islam believing that these violated her Christian beliefs.