Mark Yapching

David Garcia, Ben Glover tie in ASCAP award for Christian music
Two Christian songwriters have earned this year's Christian Music Songwriter of the Year Award from The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, or ASCAP.

'Sun Worshipping Atheism' is not a religion, Californian court rules
A Californian appellate court has affirmed an earlier ruling that Sun Worshipping Atheism is not a religion.

Missouri Presbyterian churches receive threats over acceptance of same sex marriage and ministers
At least four Presbyterian churches in the state of Missouri have received threats in response to the Presbyterian Church (USA)'s decision to embrace same-sex marriages.

Saudi's top cleric calls for destruction of Christian churches
A top official in Saudi Arabia is calling for the destruction of Christian churches in the Arabian peninsula.

Science vs religion debate is 'conflict within religion' over how to view science, says geologist
A prominent geologist and author believes that the debate between science and religion is actually a 'conflict within religion' over how to view science.

Brighton Presbyterian church to cut ties with denomation over same-sex marriage decision
A church in New York state says it will sever ties with the Presbyterian Church (USA) after the denomination approved gay marriage last week.
Capture of suspected ISIS members in Lebanon could help dismantle terror networks
The capture of two suspected members of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria or ISIS could help dismantle terror networks in Lebanon.

Creationist museum in Idaho takes different approach to presenting exhibits
A new creationist museum in Idaho is taking on a different approach in presenting creationist science to visitors.

Islamic group uses children to promote conference in Melbourne
A fundamentalist Islamic group is using the image of children to promote an upcoming conference in Melbourne, Australia.

Tennessee church removes Satan billboard message on equal rights
A church in East Knoxville, Tennessee removed a controversial 'equal rights' billboard after it prompted outrage from citizens in social media.

ISIS, Boko Haram and al-Qaeda training together in Mauritania, analysts say
The three largest terrorist networks in the world are training together in the deserts of Mauritania, claims a group that tracks international terrorism worldwide.

Louisville man hails Satan during court appearance
A man from Louisville allegedly hailed Satan after his arraignment in court on charges of beating up his girlfriend.

'Belief-less Christianity is thriving,' Presbyterian USA pastor asserts
A controversial pastor with the Presbyterian USA has claimed that "belief-less" Christianity is actually progressing.

Atheist group loses case against Oklahoma Ten Commandments monument
An atheist group has lost its case against the Ten Commandments monument found in the Oklahoma Capitol Building.

Experts claim to have found proof of Noah's flood on bottom of Atlantic Ocean
Christian scientists are claiming that manganese balls discovered by explorers in the Atlantic Ocean may provide evidence of Noah's Great Flood.

Michigan passes bill allowing adoption refusal on faith-based grounds
Three bills to allow faith-based agencies in Michigan to refuse adoption applications on religious reasons have passed the state's House of Representatives on Wednesday.