UMC cancels vote on gay clergy, same-sex ‘marriage’
May 17, 2012
TAMPA, Fla. — United Methodists concluded their General Conference on May 4 without voting on gay clergy or same-sex “marriage,” a surprising end to a
Deerfoot Baptist assists young church in heart of Sendai, Japan
May 17, 2012
When a powerful offshore earthquake spawned a devastating tsunami that struck Japan on March 11, 2011, the coastal city of Sendai was hard hit. In
Tenn. bill targets Vanderbilt policy
May 10, 2012
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam said he plans to veto legislation aimed at forcing Vanderbilt University to abandon its nondiscrimination policy. The bill, passed on April
Azerbaijani shops still unable to sell religious books
May 10, 2012
BAKU, Azerbaijan — An official of the State Committee for Work with Religious Organizations — which operates Azerbaijan’s harsh religious censorship system — admitted in
Religious websites most targeted by hackers, report says
May 10, 2012
MOUNTAIN VIEW, California — Online religion may be good for your soul but dangerous for your computer, according to a new report. A report by
Iranian pastor’s attorney headed to prison
May 10, 2012
Iranian pastor Yousef Nadarkhani’s attorney — called by many a hero for his representation of religious minorities — has been convicted and could begin serving
UMC votes to end guaranteed clergy appointments
May 10, 2012
TAMPA, Florida — In a move that will give bishops more flexibility to remove ineffective pastors, the United Methodist Church (UMC) voted May 1 to
Chen in spotlight after exposing China’s abortion policy
May 10, 2012
The case of Chinese human rights advocate Chen Guangcheng, who recently escaped house arrest, presents a “pivotal test for freedom in China and for U.S.
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