Americans value freedom but there are differences on what it means

America’s 250th birthday prompted researchers at Navigator to ask Americans how they define America, patriotism and what our country should aspire to. The result was 82% of Americans across all generations saying they believe freedom is an extremely important value,...

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Religious leaders petition Congress to support immigrant children

Let justice roll

But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream! Amos 5:24 NIV During our recent vacation Bible school I observed our students standing attentively as they belted out , “I pledge allegiance to the flag…”. We…

The camp of the litmus-testers

By Amy Butler I recently found myself asked to take a step back from leadership in worship. The pastor in charge was apologetic and very polite, but the public leadership of women in the church is not biblical, he explained,…

Pastor pleads guilty to domestic violence

By Bob Allen An East Texas pastor arrested May 6 after police responded to a domestic disturbance call at his home pleaded guilty July 8 to misdemeanor assault and was sentenced to 12 months of probation. ABC affiliate KTRE reported…

Court may compel priest to break confessional seal in abuse case

World Cup finals: It’s Pope versus Pope

Islamic State appeals to only 4 percent of Syrians: poll

Gay groups pull support for ENDA over religious exemption

George Clooney slams story of in-law rift over religion