Israeli plans to build 900 new homes in Jerusalem’s Gilo neighborhood, constructed beyond the city’s 1967 borders, could have “dangerous” consequences, President Barack Obama said. Obama said “additional settlement building does not contribute to Israel’s security,” according to a transcript of an interview he gave Fox News. “I think it makes it harder for them... Continue Reading

On Friday (November 20) a group of prominent Christian clergy, ministry leaders and scholars will release the Manhattan Declaration, which addresses the sanctity of life, traditional marriage and religious liberty. The 4,700-word declaration issues a clarion call to Christians to adhere to their convictions and informs civil authorities that the signers will not – under... Continue Reading

Defense Secretary Robert Gates has tapped a former senior defense official to lead a broad Pentagon review of the circumstances surrounding the Fort Hood shootings, The Associated Press has learned. Gates will announce today that it will be a single, coordinated review, and will call for a quick, short-term report, followed by a longer, more... Continue Reading

Bill Wiesner bought more than 250 copies of Charles Darwin’s “Origin of Species” this month. But he disagrees with the theory of evolution. Wiesner spent more than $300 on special edition versions of the book that include a 50-page introduction that instead supports the creationism-based theory of intelligent design. He plans on giving away 700... Continue Reading

The Malaysian government faces a “herculean” task in prohibiting the use of the word “Allah” in Christian worship, says Bernard Dompok, president of a Sabah-based political party. Dompok, speaking at the Nov. 8 national congress of the United Pasokmomogun Kadazandusun Murut Organisation (UPKO), said the Malay-speaking Christian community, particularly in the eastern Sabah and Sarawak... Continue Reading

U.S. authorities believe suspected Fort Hood shooter Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan was most likely a self-radicalized extremist who acted alone, according to officials who were briefed on the case Tuesday. The briefing for select members of Congress came as Republicans with oversight for national security issues called on Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to open... Continue Reading

Higher levels of tax would be good for society, according to the Archbishop of Canterbury. Dr Rowan Williams said that taxation should not be seen as a way of stifling business or redistributing wealth but helping to make the world a better place in which to live. He called for new levies to be introduced... Continue Reading

A Christian license plate in South Carolina has been ruled unconstitutional by a federal district court. The license plate showed a cross, stained glass window and the words “I Believe.” The ruling overturned the state law known as the “I Believe” Act which gave the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) authority to issue... Continue Reading

FirstBaptistChurch of Dallas recently announced plans to build a $130 million church campus with the intention of transforming the city and setting up a “beacon of truth.” According to their website, the 1.5 million square foot campus will utilize innovative technology in the interest of environmental friendliness and will include a stone watering tower with... Continue Reading

Federal authorities on Thursday moved to seize a wide array of U.S.-based properties, bank accounts and religious sites that they allege in court documents are funneling money to an Iranian bank involved in that country’s illicit nuclear weapons program. Prosecutors sought the forfeiture of Islamic centers containing mosques and schools in California, Maryland, New York... Continue Reading