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Obama ban on pork in all federal prisons praised by Muslim group but draws doubts
The Obama administration has decided to ban pork products from being served in all federal prisons, drawing praise from the largest Muslim civil rights advocacy group in the US but raising doubts from one former police official and the nation's biggest pork producers' group.
Unrepentant Creflo Dollar still says Jesus died to make us rich
Dollar tweeted: "Jesus bled and died for us so that we can lay claim to the promise of financial prosperity."
Syria: World Council of Churches calls for end to foreign interventions
Violence in Syria has become "ethically unbearable" and the world's governments should immediately end all military interventions there, according to the World Council of Churches.
Pope Francis now has a 'comedic advisor' â a rabbi â to help spread joy to the world
Seeking to generate smiles and spread joy in the world, Pope Francis has just been given his personal "Honorary Comedic Advisor." The new papal jester was adjudged as the winner of the "Joke With The Pope" global contest that drew thousands of participants, including the world's funniest comedians.
I'm (not) falling on my knees: the worship song actions everyone ignores
Martin Saunders takes a look at the unspoken tradition of failing to practice what we preach, or rather, sing...
Obama: Christianity can lead to an 'us-versus-them' mentality
President Obama suggested that Christians who take their religion seriously can often adopt an "us versus them" mentality, in an interview with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Marilynne Robinson.
Scientists can now predict whether a man is gay using DNA saliva test, US study says
Is a person homosexual or not? Scientists from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) were able to successfully determine if one or both of male twins are gay or straight, just with the help of a saliva DNA test.
Israel: Stabbings as violence flares in Palestinian 'Day of Rage'
Attacks have left two dead and many wounded as unrest mounts following protests in the Temple Mount area.
Justin Bieber's album banned in the Middle East because of his cross tattoo
Justin Bieber's album has been banned from some predominantly Muslim countries "for being too provocative", according to TMZ.
Donald Trump gets warm reception as he reaches out to religious leaders in rally
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's faith has been a cause of concern for some voters who aren't thorougly convinced that he is a Christian, and this is why the GOP frontrunner is doing everything that he can to make people believe that he is indeed a man of faith.
Pro-Islam books used in US schools found to violate Constitution as protests mount
An international organization based in Tennessee has called on Gov. Bill Haslam, the State Legislature and the state Department of Educcation to investigate textbooks and instructional materials related to history, geography and social studies subjects, saying that these are filled with pro-Islam teachings that violate the US Constitution.
European Union plan to deport 400,000 asylum seekers from Africa uncovered
The European Union plans to deport thousands of migrants back to their home countries within weeks, according to a leaked document to the London Times.
Chicago prelate wants stricter gun law, says Second Amendment has been 'perverted'
Chicago archbishop Blase J. Cupich thinks it's about time that America restricts gun ownership so that there will be no more unnecessary and brutal acts among civilians.
Alabama judge: US Supreme Court â not states â should issue gay marriage licences
A probate judge in Alabama is asking the state Supreme Court to issue an order that will recognize same-sex marriage licenses but will bar its issuance in the state.
India: Who are the Hindu nationalists targeting Christians and Muslims for conversion?
An Hindu nationalist group wants minority Muslims and Christians to accept that India is a nation of Hindus and is pushing some of them to convert.
'Bully bill': California orders all clinics to promote free or low-cost abortion services
California Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a bill that will require all licensed medical facilities including pro-life pregnancy centers to inform clients on the availability of free abortion services at state-funded facilities.