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Church-state separation group wants school to stop field trips to creationist museum
The separation group Americans United for Separation of Church and State (AU) sent a letter to the administration of the public school asking officials to put an end to field trips to the museum operated by the Christian group Foundation Advancing Creation Truth (FACT).
West Virginian sues education officials for teaching 'religion' of evolution
Claiming that evolution is a religion, a man from West Virginia has sued education officials for teaching in schools English scientist Charles Darwin's popular theory that human beings share a common ancestry with apes and monkeys.
White House requiring religious groups to hire gays to receive state funds?
The White House will reportedly implement a policy to require charitable humanitarian groups including religious groups to accept LGBT applicants to qualify for government funding, a Catholic institute said.
'Supernatural' event: Rare rainbow halo appears during Archbishop Oscar Romero's beatification
As if the heavens were rejoicing for the official proclamation of another blessed figure, the clouds in the sky parted to reveal a rare solar rainbow halo during the beatification of Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero in El Salvador.
Father of 2 kids who died in car crash forgives driver who caused accident
A father of two kids who were killed in a car crash in North Carolina said he's already forgiven the driver of the box truck that caused that wreck.
Iran sentences 18 Christian converts to prison for creating house churches
In the last two months, Iranian courts have sentenced 18 Christian converts to time in prison for charges including evangelising and creating house churches.
ISIS militant converts to Christianity after meeting Jesus in a dream
An Islamic State militant converted to Christianity after meeting Jesus in dream, according to a Youth With A Mission (YWAM) missionary in the Middle East.
In quake-struck Nepal, traffickers offer to buy children for $500 each
In a village in earthquake-struck Nepal, traffickers offer to pay as cheap as $500 per child in a bid to take advantage of the disaster that has befallen villagers.
Christians win campaign against LGBT Pride march in South Korea
Seoul has banned an LGBT pride march due to take place later this month following protests from Christian groups in the South Korean capital.
GOP presidential bet Rick Santorum wants Pope Francis to stop talking about science
American presidential hopeful Rick Santorum does not think Pope Francis should be discussing scientific topics.
Halt Syrian 'monstrosities' says Archbishop in plea for Western intervention
"What is the West waiting for before it intervenes?" asks Archbishop Jean-Clement Jeanbart.
Wife of imprisoned pastor Saeed Abedini: 'Jesus hasn't abandoned us'
The wife of a prominent Christian pastor imprisoned in Iran has described how her family has been "torn apart" by their ordeal. But they have kept their faith, she explained, adding: "Jesus hasn't abandoned us."
2,600-year-old 'tomb of prophet Nahum' is under threat from Islamic State
An ancient synagogue in Iraq believed to house the remains of the prophet Nahum is under threat.
North Carolina tightens abortion laws in victory for pro-life campaigners
Governor Pat McCrory said will sign a law requiring pregnant women to wait three days between consulting a doctor and having an abortion.
Nigerian troops responsible for 8,000 civilian deaths in Boko Haram fight, says Amnesty
Many prisoners were executed and others died of starvation, overcrowding and torture.
FIFA investigation spreads to Russia and Qatar World Cup bids
Russia and Qatar have denied wrongdoing in their bids for the 2018 and 2022 tournaments.