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Atheists Motivated by Compassion, Believers by Doctrine When It Comes to Giving?

By Stoyan Zaimov

A new study by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley suggests that compassion motivates the non-religious more so than people of faith when it comes to helping others in need, and that religious people may instead be compelled to action by doctrinal beliefs.

Gay Republican Group Founder Says Romney Is Against Same-Sex Marriage

By Paul Stanley

The founder of the gay political action group Log Cabin Republicans asserts that Mitt Romney does not support gay marriage, even though Romney won support from the group in his 1994 bid for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts.

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HHS Secretary: No Legal Memo on Religious Freedom Issues in Birth Control Mandate

By Napp Nazworth

In sworn testimony before the House Education and Workforce Committee, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said that her general counsel did not write a legal memo explaining the religious freedom issues in the birth control mandate. During the same line of questioning, Sebelius also admitted to being unfamiliar with several important Supreme Court religious freedom cases.

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National Day of Reason Set to Compete With 2012 Day of Prayer

By Paul Stanley

Two groups that represent a large percentage of atheists, the American Humanist Association and the Secular Coalition of America, are joining forces to combat the National Day of Prayer by promoting the National Day of Reason, which is held on the first Thursday of May each year.

Poll: Jews More Favorable to Mormons, Muslims Than Christian Right

By Napp Nazworth

A new poll conducted by the Public Religion Research Institute, a liberal polling research organization, shows that American Jews look more favorably upon Mormons and Muslims than the Christian Right. The survey, though, makes some faulty comparisons.

Ron Brown Stands by Convictions in Light of Media Storm Over Homosexuality Remarks

By Katherine Weber

University of Nebraska's assistant football coach Ron Brown, a committed evangelical Christian, has been under public scrutiny and faced calls for his dismissal after he expressed his beliefs on homosexuality during an Omaha City Council meeting in March.

Electoral College Map Shows Romney Has Tougher Path Than Obama

By Napp Nazworth

In the current presidential race between President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, Obama appears to have an easier path to reach the 270 electoral college votes needed to win the presidential nomination.

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NC Megachurch Pastor Says It's a Sin to Forbid Speaking in Tongues

By Lillian Kwon

A Durham, N.C., megachurch pastor recently asserted that he would not forbid people from speaking in tongues and to do so is a sin.

Two Miss. Presbyterian Churches Vote to Leave PCUSA

By Michael Gryboski

Two Mississippi Presbyterian churches have voted to leave the Presbyterian Church (USA) over increasing theological differences. They will join the smaller and more conservative Evangelical Presbyterian Church.

Kay Warren Preaches at Crystal Cathedral

By Alex Murashko

Author Kay Warren delivered a sermon on choosing joy at the Crystal Cathedral during two Sunday worship services that were taped for the Garden Grove church's "Hour of Power" TV broadcast.

Franklin Graham, BGEA Outreach Event Endorsed by Ghana's President

By Alex Murashko

An enthusiastic welcome was given to evangelist Franklin Graham by Ghana President John Evans Atta Mills on the first night of a two-night Billy Graham Evangelistic Association event held at a stadium in Accra.

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Franklin Graham Backs NC Marriage Amendment

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Which Country Believes in God the Most, Least?

A recently released report from the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago shows which countries have the most, and the least, belief in God by population percentage.

The Case of the Lesbian Den Mother: Moral Reasoning Exposed

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Joel Osteen at Night of Hope DC: God Is a Positive God; He Wants to 'Supersize' Your Peace, Joy

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First Gay Episcopal Bishop to Be Succeeded by Another Gay Pastor?

Another married gay man may succeed the retiring ...

Christians Call on Obama to Protect Blind Chinese Activist Chen Guangcheng

Christian activists called on the Obama ...

Ex-NFL Player Writes Book on '7 Essentials' of Fatherhood

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Bobby Schuller, Choir Director and Former Congregants Return to Crystal Cathedral

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Tim Tebow Ranked Among NFL's Top 100 Players by Peers

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Evangelicals Condemn Burning of Qurans by Fla. Pastor Terry Jones

Evangelical leaders strongly condemned the ...

Obama Jokes About Open Mics, Kardashian, Eating Dog Meat at White House Correspondents' Dinner

Chuck Colson's Memorial Scheduled for May 16

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Why Some Believe, Others Don't? New Study Offers Answer

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Entertainment

Jeremy Lin Shares Advice and Rap Skills With NYC Students, Christian Club

By Christine Thomasos

A New York City magnet school invited Jeremy Lin in March to speak at its graduation ceremony. Although Lin said he could not attend, he recently offered students words of advice, a look at his rapping skills and a special message to the Christians on campus.

Nicki Minaj Says 'Church' Saved Her Family, Calls 'God' Her Hero

By Christine Thomasos

Nick Minaj, 29-year-old New York genre-bending rapper, recently spoke about how the church saved her family, and how God is her hero.

Lecrae Confirms Next Album 'Gravity' for Fall 2012 Release

By Vincent Funaro

Christian rapper Lecrae has confirmed that his fifth studio album to be titled Gravity will be released in the fall of this year, according to a report on Rapzilla.com.

World

A roadblock burns after a bombing at St. Finbarr's Catholic Church in the Rayfield suburb of the Nigerian city of Jos March 11, 2012.

Vatican Warns African Christians Against 'Temptation of Hate' After Terrorist Attacks

By Stoyan Zaimov

The Vatican has expressed sympathy for the two dozen victims of the latest terrorist attacks in Nigeria and Kenya targeting Christians, but has called on believers to not give in to the "temptations of hate."

Pastor, 20 Worshippers Killed in Nigeria Church Attacks

By Anugrah Kumar

A pastor and at least 20 worshippers were killed when gunmen suspected to be Islamist militants opened fire in two separate incidents targeting worship services in northern Nigeria Sunday.

New 'All Inclusive' Gay Churches in Brazil Being Called an 'Apostasy'

By Andrea Madambashi

Churches willing to overlook traditional scriptural beliefs with regards to homosexuality are experiencing growth in Brazil, according to a new report. However, they are being criticized by evangelical and Catholic Churches in the country as watering down scripture, with one apologist even calling them an "apostasy."

Sudan Declares State of Emergency Along Border with South

By Anugrah Kumar

Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir declared a state of emergency Sunday along much of its border with South Sudan amid growing hostilities between the two countries over disputed oil-rich areas.