Pentagon lifts ban on transgender troops, effective immediately
Secretary of Defense claims decision was based on "principle" and preparedness. White House spokesman says President Obama was not involved in the decision-making process.
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'Character and accountability' matter on, off Baylor field, interim president says
Baylor's interim president writes an open letter to the Baylor Nation on the institution's Christian values and character, sees God's promises and blessings in new students.
Hollywood studios sue popular filtering service VidAngel
Four major Hollywood studios have filed suit against VidAngel, a movie streaming service that is popular among families and allows parents to filter out objectionable content.
After blowup, Air Force clarifies rules for God reference in flag-folding ceremony
The U.S. Air Force has announced it will allow retirees to use religious language during their retirement flag-folding ceremony because the ceremonies are private and no one is required to attend.
Divided Supreme Court rejects family pharmacy's religious claim
A divided U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday turned away an appeal by a family-owned pharmacy that cited Christian beliefs in objecting to providing emergency contraceptives to women under a Washington state rule, prompting a searing dissent by conservative Justice Samuel Alito.
'Inclusive' group calls for openly gay Methodist bishops
Gay activists within the United Methodist Church plot a move to elect a practicing homosexual as bishop. The three candidates, one Methodist activist says, have been raised up by "the Spirit of God."
Mississippi clerks cannot claim religious exception to gay marriage, judge says
A federal judge on Monday ruled that clerks in Mississippi may not recuse themselves from issuing marriage licenses to gay couples based on religious beliefs, despite a bill passed by the state legislature intended to carve out that exception for them.
Tebow visits bartender of gay nightclub in Orlando hospital – 'what Christianity is all about'
Television football analysist and former Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow has won over even more fans for making a hospital visit to the bartender of the gay nightclub where 49 patrons were shot and killed in mid-June.
Abortion ruling demonstrates hypocrisy of high court: faith leaders
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Southern Baptist leaders call the decision striking down a Texas abortion clinic law further evidence of the court's devotion to the industry of killing.
BREAKING: Supremes strike down Texas abortion clinic law
Texas HB2 falls in what Justice Clarence Thomas lamented as the court bending the rules for its cause célèbre, the "putative right" of abortion. Thomas said the court is now doing whatever is necessary to uphold a right it created in Roe v. Wade, including changing legal procedures and letting third ...
Incredible, true Christian story behind 'Free State of Jones'
You won't find the name "Newton Knight" in many books about the abolitionists, and his story usually isn't told when accounts of Civil War valor are recounted.
Pastor: Murdered twin sisters left the 'land of dying' together and are with Christ
Karen Bigham's twin sister, Kathy, arrived at her home to lend support while her estranged husband collected his personal belongings. Instead of leaving the house with his things, he shot the twins at point blank range. Sixteen minutes later, he sent his daughter a text saying, "I'm sorry."
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