Jonah Hicap
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U.S. Supreme Court refuses to hear family pharmacy's religious claim
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal by a Christian-family owned pharmacy in Washington that refused to sell contraceptives to women because of their deeply held religious beliefs.
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Samaritan's Purse helps West Virginia get back on its feet after deadly floods
West Virginia is reeling from historic flooding that destroyed hundreds of homes and killed at least 23 people.
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French President Hollande reopens Paris Salvation Army centre for urban poor
French President Francois Hollande led the reopening Salvation Army's refurbished City of Refuge in Paris after three years of renovation.
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Atheist group forces U.S. school district to ban showing of creationist video
A group of atheists has forced a public school district to ban the showing of a creationist movie after it sent a complain to say that it is unlawful.
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Obama administration rejects complaints vs. forced abortion coverage in healthcare plans
The Obama administration has dismissed the complaints of religious entities that questioned California's 2014 decision to require health insurance plans to include coverage for elective abortions.
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Flood of visitors expected at Ark Encounter opening on July 7 in Williamstown, Kentucky
Ken Ham's gigantic Ark Encounter will open in Williamstown, Kentucky on July 7 and thousands of visitors are expected to see the largest timber frame building in the world.
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City orders 'Jesus is Lord' ads removed after receiving one complaint, says it invites hate messaging
With just one complaint, the City of Colorado Springs in Colorado told a church that it is reviewing its advertisements that use the word "Jesus."
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Texas Rangers' pitcher Matt Bush leans on God in recovery from alcoholism and DUI prison spell
Texas Rangers' relief pitcher Matt Bush has been trying to live a clean life since he was released from prison in October last year after serving 51 months in jail for a DUI sentence in 2012.
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Kansas education board votes to ignore Obama's transgender bathroom policy
The Kansas State Board of Education has decided to ignore the Obama administration's directive to all public schools to allow transgenders to use facilities including restrooms and join programs that are consistent with their gender identity.
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Abortion controversy: Pew Research Center spells out major religious groups' stand on issue
Abortion remains a highly controversial issue among many religious groups with some totally opposed to it, others in favour, and some others somewhere in-between.
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Los Angeles County votes to remove cross from its official emblem, bowing to ACLU's demand
The Los Angeles County in California will remove a Christian cross depicted on its official emblem following a court decision.
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Bill denying Christian colleges religious freedom passes California Assembly panel
A bill at the California legislature that will eliminate religious exemptions for Christian colleges is moving forward through committees.