Religion News
Steven Miller refuses to condemn IRS probe into ‘content of church prayers’ as part of IRS Scandal hearings

During a House Ways and Means Committee hearing today, Rep. Aaron Schock, R-Ill., grilled outgoing IRS commissioner Steven Miller about the IRS targeting a pro-life…Read More

Convoy of Hope headed to Maryland for $1 million outreach event Dennis Rodman headed back to North Korea to ‘free’ Kenneth Bae, says ‘Obama can’t do s***’ Danish scholar analyzes religious texts, Islam most ‘violence and aggression towards other faiths’
Abortion Doctor Trial
Kermit Gosnell gives up right to appeal to get life in prison, avoids death penalty

The Philadelphia abortion doctor convicted of killing three babies who were born alive in his grimy clinic agreed Tuesday to give up his right to an…Read More

Abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell guilty on three counts of first-degree murder, ‘involuntary manslaughter’ in woman’s death Pro-life groups calling for investigation into New Mexico abortion doctor Shelley Sella Mike Lee leads GOP Senators in abortion resolution ‘gather information about and correct abusive, unsanitary, and illegal abortion practices’
Pastor Saeed Abedini
Pastor Saeed Abedini released from solitary confinement in Iranian prison, visited with family

Jailed pastor Saeed Abedini was released from solitary confinement and returned to the general population of Evin Prison. He was able to visit with family, described…Read More

Exclusive update: Naghmeh Abedini calls for prayer to support jailed Pastor Saeed Abedini as US drags feet Saeed Abedini and Saeed Madani among 10 political prisoners moved to solitary confinement in response to protest Pastor Saeed Abedini gets to visit family, praying for America in wake of Boston bombing and Texas explosion
Freedom Of Religion
Military clarifies stance on sharing faith, there will be no court martials

Members of the military are free to share their faith as long as they don’t harass others, the Department of Defense said in a statement Thursday. A…Read More

Derrick Hayes, Texas sprinter points to sky in victory, disqualified as ‘excessive celebration,’ team won’t go to state Islam study reveals strong support for Sharia Law, a role for religion in politics and honor killings Walt Tutka, New Jersey teacher, filed lawsuit after being fired for showing a student his Bible
Islamic Hardliners
Danish scholar analyzes religious texts, Islam most ‘violence and aggression towards other faiths’

A Danish linguist has spent over three years analyzing ten religions basic texts and concludes that the texts of Islam stands out by encouraging terror…Read More

Islam study reveals strong support for Sharia Law, a role for religion in politics and honor killings Abdullah Badr, Egyptian Muslim scholar and professor, says Christians ‘gross me out,’ I feel disgusted’ Egypt court moves forward to prosecute two Coptic Christian boys, ages 9 and 10, for ‘insulting Quran’
Jesus Christ
‘Duck Dynasty’ star Phil Robertson says the ‘Fame is fleeting,’ ‘Jesus is the answer’

Phil Robertson, the father of the Robertson family whose Duck Commander business is the centerpiece for A&E's hit program Duck Dynasty, talked about his faith,…Read More

President Obama quotes scripture as encouragement in the wake of the Boston bombing, but cuts short of mention Jesus Radio shock jock Don Imus asserts Jesus ‘may have been gay’ and notes the Gnostic ‘Gospel of Judas’ Mumford & Sons leadsinger, Marcus Mumford, doesn’t like Christian label, but ‘like a Muslim’ thinks ‘Jesus was awesome’
Christian Movies
Mark Burnett confirms ‘The Bible’ adaptation for theatrical release

While there was a call from fans to see The Bible on the big screen, creator Mark Burnett confirmed the History Channel miniseries will be…Read More

Christian artist Kari Jobe talks new film ‘Not Today,’ fighting human trafficking, calling it an ‘evil, evil situation’ ‘Courageous’ creators Alex and Stephen Kendrick start new Christian film company Alex Kendrick Interview: From Pastor To ‘Courageous’ And Beyond
Christian Music
Mumford & Sons leadsinger, Marcus Mumford, doesn’t like Christian label, but ‘like a Muslim’ thinks ‘Jesus was awesome’

26-year-old Marcus Mumford, the lead singer of the popular British band “Mumford & Sons,” refused to identify himself as “Christian” during an interview with Rolling Stone reporter…Read More

Billy Goodwin talks Winter Jam 2013 sellouts, new album from NewSong ‘Swallow the Ocean’ and upcoming tour dates Sidewalk Prophets frontman Dave Frey talks Winter Jam 2013, recording the new album and ‘learning new things’ Christian artist Jamie Grace talks Winter Jam 2013, TobyMac and battling Tourette Syndrome