Katherine Weber, The Christian Post
Obama leads US in remembering 9/11
President Barack Obama has led the nation in marking the 12th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, addressing families of survivors at a private Pentagon ceremony in Washington DC Obama laid a wreath in remembrance of the Americans who lost their lives that day, as thousands of Americans across the nation also gathered at 9/11 memorials to hold moments of silence and pay their respects to those who had passed.
Missionary pilot missing in Mali
A family is searching for answers after a pilot, who has served as a missionary in Africa for the past 25 years, went missing 10 days ago when his plane was hit by a tropical storm on his way to Mali.
Father of Boston Marathon victim: Pray for my family
Bill Richard, the father of 8-year-old Martin Richard, one of the three victims killed as a result of the Boston Marathon bombings on Monday, is thanking Americans for their prayers and thoughts during this difficult time for his family.
Air Cadets offer non-religious oath
Following a campaign sponsored by multiple humanist organisations, the Air Cadet Association has recently decided to offer nonbelievers an alternative oath that omits the mention of a higher power.
Rick Warren defends opposition to gay marriage
Evangelical Christian pastor Rick Warren appeared on CNN's "Piers Morgan Tonight" on Tuesday to promote the re-release and 10th anniversary of his book, Purpose Driven Life.
It's goodbye from Barlowgirl
Christian rock group Barlowgirl have announced that they will be retiring from their music careers after the release of their last song, "Hope Will Lead Us On", on October 30.
Atheist boy refused membership in Scouts
An atheist 11-year-old from the United Kingdom was recently banned from the Scouts after he refused to pledge allegiance to God and the Queen.
Egypt: Man who tore Bible to go on trial for blasphemy
In a rare exercise of its anti-blasphemy laws, an Egyptian court has decided to put on trial a radical Muslim blogger who tore pages of the Bible while attending protests at the US Embassy in Cairo two weeks ago.
Dawkins lays into Brandon Flowers over Mormon faith
Musician Brandon Flowers of the rock band "The Killers" had an unexpected and tense conversation about his Mormon faith with famed atheist Richard Dawkins on the Swedish talk show "Skavlan" in early September.
Archaeologists think Jerusalem find could be biblical
An Israeli excavation team believes it has found an artifact depicting the Bible's Old Testament story of Samson fighting a lion.
Scottish Catholic Church under fire over gay comments
A senior figure for the Roman Catholic Church in Scotland has come under fire for claiming that medical evidence proves that homosexual behaviour "leads to early death".
Tutu supports decriminalisation of homosexuality worldwide
Archbishop Desmond Tutu is calling on countries to rescind laws banning homosexuality, arguing that its decriminalisation will result in a better understanding of the spread of HIV among homosexual men.
Group to protest Kirk Cameron's marriage conference appearance
A self-proclaimed civil rights group has announced that it will be protesting actor Kirk Cameron's visit to New Jersey later this month due to his Christian views regarding homosexuality.
Pastor freed after being taken hostage
The Rev Michel Louis is thanking God after being released from a three-day hostage situation in the northern Sinai peninsula of Egypt.
Nigerian pastor looks to US for support after attacks
The head of the Christian Association of Nigeria has asked the US to declare Boko Haram a terrorist organisation
Belief in hell linked to crime rates
A University of Oregon psychologist has found that a country's belief in heaven and hell is related to its crime rates, and that a belief in a punitive God equals less crime while a belief in a forgiving saviour means more crime.