Lutheran Bishop: Pope Francis Has Ties to the Lutheran Church
The bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) shared on Thursday that Pope Francis, the new Roman Catholic Church head, has ties to the Lutheran Church.
Dayna Lovelady
CP Contributor
Study: Facebook 'Like' of Thunderstorms, The Colbert Report, Curly Fries Linked to High Intelligence
A new study reveals religious and political views, sexual orientation, personality traits, intelligence, age, and even gender can be predicted from users' choice of what to hit "like" on Facebook.
Detroit Pastor: God Saved Me From Being a Homeless, Heroin-Addicted Alcoholic
By 25-years-old, Steve Upshur was a heroin-addicted alcoholic. He tried many other drugs, leading to homelessness before God radically changed his life.
Christian Villagers Beaten, Tormented in Eastern India
Christians in the eastern region of India were tortured and beaten for hours in their village by local police officers last month, Barnabas Fund reported Tuesday.
John Piper's Holy Week Devotional eBook Focuses on Jesus' Love, Sacrifice
Pastor John Piper launched a new, free devotional eBook, titled Love to the Uttermost: Devotional Readings for Holy Week, today. The devotional focuses on the self-giving love of Jesus Christ leading up to his death, burial and resurrection.
Mississippi Legislature Passes Bill Allowing Student-Led Prayer in Schools
Mississippi Legislation allowing student-led prayer and other religious liberties in public schools has passed with a majority vote in both the Senate and the House of Representatives in Mississippi.
Ind. Church Refuses Tombstone With NASCAR Logo; Widow Files Lawsuit
After spending nearly $10,000 on a couch shaped headstone, an Indiana widow is suing a Catholic church for not installing it. The completed headstone featured images of her deceased husband's favorite things including a colored NASCAR logo, which the church would not allow according to reports.
Atheist Police Officer Sues Over Alleged Discrimination by Christian Superiors
An atheist police officer in Puerto Rico filed a lawsuit on Friday for discrimination after allegedly being fired due to his refusal to participate in Christian prayer while on duty.
Atheist Penn Jillette Defends Pope's Position and Catholic Church to Piers Morgan
Atheist and magician Penn Jillette defended the pope's position and Catholicism in a fiery exchange with CNN's Piers Morgan, who is Catholic, in a recent interview.
London Atheist Church Model Looking to Expand Worldwide
An atheist "church" in London has modeled itself after the Christian church and plans to add more locations worldwide soon. Since its launch, The Sunday Assembly has heard from over 200 people who want to start their own location.