Jonah Hicap

More Americans believe Christians are being persecuted in U.S., new survey shows

In just two years, the number of Americans who think Christians face growing intolerance and persecution in the United States has increased, according to a poll.
United Methodist pastor faces possible church trial after coming out as gay

A United Methodist Church pastor in Kansas may face church trial after she came out as gay last January.
Mississippi governor signs religious freedom law that allows denial of service to gay couples

Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant signed a law that would protect religious freedom and prevent people from being forced to take part in same-sex marriage ceremonies.
Catholic bishops express dismay at Virginia governor for vetoing religious freedom bill

Catholic bishops in Virginia are deeply disappointed with Gov. Terry McAuliffe for vetoing the religious freedom bill, warning that faith-based groups that support traditional marriage will no longer have protections.
$Students\' plan to set up abortion clinic in University of California-Berkeley draws flak: \'It\'s devilish\'$
Students' plan to set up abortion clinic in University of California-Berkeley draws flak: 'It's devilish'

The University of California-Berkeley's student government approved a resolution to install an abortion clinic on campus, drawing criticisms.
U.S. federal agencies issue new rules to protect religious liberty of faith-based groups

Nine U.S. federal agencies have published new rules that will protect religious liberty of faith-based organizations and their beneficiaries under social service programs.
4-year-old girl kicked out of preschool in Denver after her parents questioned gay book read in class

A 4-year-old girl from Denver, Colorado was kicked out from a preschool last month after he parents complained about books that were read to her class including one about same-sex couples.
$\'2,800 ticking time bombs\': Mosques in U.S. offer terrorists \'short cut to salvation,\' expert says$
'2,800 ticking time bombs': Mosques in U.S. offer terrorists 'short cut to salvation,' expert says

The estimated 2,800 mosques in the United States are 'ticking time bombs" for Islamic terrorism, according to experts.
$Pope Francis says Gospel is unfinished and \'we are all called to become living writers\' of the \'book of God\'s mercy\'$
Pope Francis says Gospel is unfinished and 'we are all called to become living writers' of the 'book of God's mercy'

Pope Francis called on Catholics to continue living the "Gospel of Mercy," saying it's an open book and they must do good deeds.
Black ministers slam Georgia governor for vetoing religious liberty bill, accuse him of turning his back on religious community

A group of black ministers have criticized Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal for vetoing a religious liberty bill, saying he turned his back on religious organizations.
$Virginia governor vetoes anti-abortion bill, says it would harm \'tens of thousands of Virginians\'$
Virginia governor vetoes anti-abortion bill, says it would harm 'tens of thousands of Virginians'

Democratic Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe vetoed on Tuesday a bill that would defund Planned Parenthood and transfer funds to public health groups, hospitals and health clinics.
Christian couple vow not to host same-sex weddings in their Illinois B&B despite state fines, penalties

A Christian couple in Illinois are standing on their decision not to host same-sex weddings despite that that the Illinois Human Rights Commission has fined them $80,000 over a discrimination case filed by a gay couple in 2011.