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Calif. Christian College Resumes Classes After Shooting Nightmare

By Stoyan Zaimov

Oikos University, the Christian college in Oakland, Calif., that suffered one of the state's deadliest school shootings on April 2, has resumed classes three weeks after the tragedy.

Tom White, Voice of the Martyrs Head, Reportedly Killed Self Amid Molestation Probe

By Nicola Menzie

After it was revealed last Wednesday that The Voice of the Martyrs' Walter Thomas "Tom" White had been found dead at the Christian ministry's Oklahoma headquarters, it was reported days later that the executive director had possibly committed suicide amid an investigation into allegations that he had molested a young girl.

US

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Pastors to New Believers: You'll Have Doubts About Your Conversion, Word of God

By Alex Murashko

Having doubts about Christianity even after having just made a profession of faith in Jesus is inevitable for new believers, say pastors, including Harvest Ministries founder Greg Laurie.

The non-partisan, conservative leaning American Legislative Exchange Council has excelled at producing model legislation that several states have passed into law over the last three years. But the group's success seems to have given liberals and left-leaning groups a large target, with recently some of ALEC's largest and wealthiest corporate supporters cutting ties.

The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office released an analysis of the economic impact of President Barack Obama's 2013 budget proposal Friday. The report estimated that Obama's proposals would give the economy an initial boost, but that boost would come at the cost of decline in later years due to increased deficit spending.

The number of people using Food Stamps has jumped 70 percent in the last four years, the Congressional Budget Office reported. In 2011 alone, 45 million people received government assistance.

Church & Ministries

Charity

New York City Church Grows Food on Rooftop

By Michael Gryboski

As growing season draws near for farmers, one New York City church oversees a farm in one of the least likely places: its rooftop.

As the lead pastor of a megachurch in the Bible Belt, Matt Chandler has come across many people who grew up believing they should pursue a type of religious morality over Jesus and his Gospel because that is what they were taught in their churches. On Saturday, Chandler discussed his new book, The Explicit Gospel, during a live webcast from CrossPointe Church in Orlando, Fla., and explained why morality isn't enough.

The largest Colorado congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA) has voted to leave the denomination over theological differences.

Pastor Britt Merrick, founder of a church planting movement based in the Santa Barbara area of California, said that his 7-year-old daughter is suffering from a third bout with cancer and that he will be taking an extended leave of absence from his ministry.

Sanford Police Chief Bill Lee Resigning After Trayvon Martin Backlash

Sanford Police Chief Bill Lee is expected to ...

Charges Dropped Against Street Preacher Near Princeton University

Charges against a street preacher accused of "tumultuous" behavior for preaching in public near Princeton University's restaurant row were dropped in court, said a religious freedom law group Monday.

East Coast Storm Brings Rain; Snow Expected for Some Areas

An unusually heavy spring storm dumped large ...

John Edwards Criminal Trial on Mistress Cover-Up Begins

The criminal trial against former Democratic ...

Lady Gaga's Korea Monster Tour Protested by Christian Group

Lady Gaga is set to kick off her "Born This Way ...

Is Obama Responsible for GSA, Secret Service Scandals?

Politicians and pundits discussed Sunday whether ...

Jeremy Lin Takes First Major Steps After Surgery After Knicks Beat Hawks

Jeremy Lin, 24-year-old New York Knicks guard who ...

Study: Young Women Value Financial Success, Marriage More Than in 1990s

Young women are more likely than young men to ...

Planned Parenthood Media Director Accepts Job in Obama Administration

Planned Parenthood's former media director Tait ...

Christian Leaders Remember Their Hero Chuck Colson Amid Media Skepticism

While the still skeptical secular media chose to ...

Entertainment

Players gesture for medical help as medical staff attend to Fabrice Muamba after he collapsed on the pitch during their FA Cup quarter-final soccer match against Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane in London March 17, 2012. Tottenham Hotspur's FA Cup qua

Soccer Star Fabrice Muamba Describes 'Miracle' After Being Dead for 78 Minutes

By Christian Today

"I asked God to protect me – and he didn't let me down." This was the emotional testimony of professional English soccer player Fabrice Muamba, who has astounded doctors with his "miracle" recovery from cardiac arrest.

Months of rumors have now been confirmed: Russell Crowe will take on the lead role in an upcoming film based on the epic biblical story of Noah and his ark.

Michael McDonald, who defeated 31-year-old WEC champion Miguel Torres in a first-round knockout during Saturday's UFC 145, recently revealed that he had to also overcome his church's disapproval of his sport before competing.

World

Members of the Orthodox clergy walk in procession after a call to prayer in support of the Orthodox Church at the Christ the Savior Cathedral in Moscow April 22, 2012.

Russian Orthodox Church Leads National Day of Prayer Amid 'Attacks'

By Stoyan Zaimov

More than 40,000 people gathered at Christ the Savior Cathedral in Moscow as Patriarch Kirill, the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, declared on Sunday, a nationwide Day of Prayer, that the church is "under attack by persecutors."

Christians in the U.K. are turning increasingly to social media sites like Facebook to share their faith, new research has found.

Christians in Mali are in a "desperate plight" following last month's military coup, international Christian aid agency Barnabas Fund has warned.

Christians from around the world have been flocking to Germany's oldest city to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Pilgrimage of the Holy Robe, the seamless garment believed to be worn by Jesus shortly before his crucifixion.

Hundreds of Muslims incinerated a Catholic church complex in the capital Khartoum amid growing hostilities between the Arab-dominated Muslim government of Sudan and the newly independent, predominantly Christian nation of South Sudan.

Todd Bridges, Corey Feldman Support Bill to Protect Child Actors

Todd Bridges and Corey Feldman, former child ...

Beyonce and Jay-Z Prepare for Second Baby?

Beyonce Knowles and husband Sean "Jay-Z" Carter ...

Giuliana Rancic Having a Baby, 'Prayers Answered'

E! News anchor Giuliana Rancic and her husband ...

Bishop Jenky's Hitler-Obama Comparison Draws Firestorm of Criticism

The Internal Revenue Service has filed an ...

Loch Ness Monster Sonar Photo Creates Buzz (PICTURE)

Has Nessie, the Loch Ness Monster, finally been ...

Do Gregorian Chants Have Healing Power?

The Monks of the Desert, who spend their daily ...

Hollywood Remembers 'American Bandstand' Host Dick Clark (VIDEO)

Dick Clark, America's renowned television and ...

'The Lucky One' Kicks Off Summer Heat, In Theaters Friday

Another Nicholas Sparks novel has made it to the ...

Japan to Cancel Burma's Debt to Reward Reforms

Japan Saturday announced a decision to write off ...

Vatican Cracks Down on US Nuns for Pro-Abortion, Same-Sex Marriage Views

The largest organization of Roman Catholic nuns ...

Anglican Archbishop Leads England's St George's Day Celebrations

He may hail from Uganda but the Archbishop of ...

South Sudanese Christians Trapped in Hostile North

As tensions between Sudan and South Sudan turn ...

Sweden's Gender Neutrality Push: Boys and Girls Now Called 'Hen'

Sweden, which in 2010 was recognized by the World ...

Muslim Assailants in Egypt Escape Prosecution

A recent "reconciliation meeting" between members ...

Tech & Biz

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Photos Taken With Samsung Galaxy S3 Camera Leak

By Vincent Funaro

Photos that were reportedly taken with the camera on the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S3 were leaked onto a Picasa account earlier today.

Verizon dropped the price of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus down to $199 after Sprint released its own model of the smartphone earlier today that retails at that same price.

Sprint launched the Samsung Galaxy Nexus and LG Viper 4G smartphones today.

Microsoft is reportedly working on integrating Skype into its Xbox video gaming console, according to a recent job posting released by the company.

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