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Seven overlooked Biblical heroes - mostly bloodthirsty ones
The Bible is full of ripping yarns and great adventures.
Pope did not intend to present himself as climate change expert, says bishop who helped him draft key encyclical
The Pope did not intend to present himself as an expert on the science of climate change in his encyclical on the environment, according to a bishop who helped draft the document.
After its Obamacare ruling, Supreme Court becomes issue in US election
Conservatives and Republicans, who were disappointed with the US Supreme Court ruling that upheld the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, said they will make the role of the court a major issue in the 2016 presidential election.
Justice Clarence Thomas: Supreme Court decision 'distorts principles on which this nation was founded'
Along with the US Supreme Court's decision legalizing same-sex marriage in the US, Justice Clarence Thomas issued his dissenting opinion to declare that the ruling "threatens the religious liberty our Nation has long sought to protect."
Alabama responds to Supreme Court ruling by freezing marriage licenses
In what seemed to be an act of defiance, at least three counties in the state of Alabama have stopped issuing marriage licenses to anybody after the United States Supreme Court decided to legalise same-sex unions across the country.
Texas governor orders agencies to prioritise free exercise of religion
Following the Supreme Court's decision to legalise same sex marriage across the United States, Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered all agency heads in his state to protect religious liberty.
Justice Scalia: Supreme Court ruling on gay union a threat to democracy
The Supreme Court's decision to legalise same-sex marriages across the United States does not represent the sentiment of majority of Americans, one of the four justices who opposed the controversial ruling asserted.
'Abide by the law': Sen. Marco Rubio softens stance on same-sex marriage
While his fellow Republican presidential aspirants are strongly opposing and even calling for defiance to the Supreme Court decision legalising same-sex marriages in the United States, Florida Senator Marco Rubio seemed to have softened his stance on this divisive issue.
US constitutional ban on same-sex marriages pushed to protect families
To protect the family as an institution in the United States, the chief justice of the state of Alabama vowed to push for a constitutional ban to same-sex marriages, which have been legalized across the country by the Supreme Court.
'End judicial tyranny': US Senator Ted Cruz denounces Supreme Court, urges justices' election every 8 years
Hours after the United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of same-sex marriage, Republican presidential aspirant Ted Cruz said he will push for an amendment to the American Constitution to allow high court justices to be voted out during elections every eight years.
California Assembly passes bill on kids' vaccination without exemption
The California State Assembly has passed the controversial bill that orders vaccination for school children and prohibits exemptions based on personal or religious beliefs of parents.
3 countriesâTunisia, Kuwait and Franceâfrom 3 continents mourn 67 dead after terrorist attacks
Three countries from three separate continents were in mourning on Saturday following nearly simultaneous attacks that killed at least 67 people carried out by militants believed to be linked to the Islamic State.
Pastor Rick Scarborough says he didn't mean he would set himself on fire after US Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage
Texas Pastor Rick Scarborough, who previously said that he would be willing to be burned to death in his campaign against gay marriage. clarified his statement after yesterday's Supreme Court ruling.
California's assisted death bill stalls as LA archbishop warns lawmakers
California's assisted death bill has been pulled out from a key committee after it failed to gain support.
Jill Duggard and Derick Dillard leave US to start new overseas ministry next month
Derick said the opportunity to serve the Lord came earlier this year, and even though he did not specify where they would be doing it, Derick and Jill said they really prayed about the choice "that would undoubtedly change the trajectory of our lives forever."
Bethany Hamilton's baby Tobias joins his surf-loving parents at sea â he didn't like it
"Soul Surfer" Bethany Hamilton loves the ocean. Even while she was pregnant with her first baby with husband Adam Dirks, nothing could keep her away from the water, and she spent a lot of time during her pregnancy either just swimming or riding the waves.