Katherine Weber

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• Jul 15, 2014

  Kentucky to License Pastors as Mental Health Counselors

  The state of Kentucky is set to start licensing Christian mental health counselors so they may be covered on insurance plans for those seeking religious guidance for a variety of struggles, including marital problems, addiction and behavioral issues.

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  Jul 15, 2014

  Calif. School District Tells Student It Has an 'Obligation' to Censor God in Graduation Speech

  A California school district has refused to apologize to one of its students for previously banning him from mentioning God in his graduation speech, saying instead that it has an "obligation" to prevent sectarian speeches.

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  Jul 14, 2014

  Malala Yousafzai: My Birthday Wish Is for the Safe Return of Nigeria's Kidnapped Schoolgirls

  Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai has vowed to continue fighting for the safe release of the 219 Nigerian schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram in April.

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  Jul 14, 2014

  Oscar Pistorius Returns to Twitter With Biblical Messages of Pain, Healing

  Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius has ended his Twitter hiatus by posting multiple religious-themed messages on the social media platform this week, shortly before his highly-publicized murder trial reaches its conclusion in August.

• Jul 3, 2014

  South Carolina City Council Approves 'In God We Trust' Motto on Walls

  The city council in Greenville, South Carolina, has agreed to mount a plaque that reads "In God We Trust" on its chamber walls, despite possible lawsuits over the religious statement.

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  Jul 3, 2014

  Pennsylvania Port Authority Agrees to Pay $60K to Atheist Group Over Bus Ads

  After reaching a lawsuit settlement, the Port Authority of Allegheny, Pennsylvania, has agreed to pay $20,000 plus $40,000 in legal fees to an atheist group that wanted to advertise one of its affiliates on local buses, but was banned from doing so.

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  Jul 3, 2014

  Denver Pastor Dies on Mission Trip in Himalayas After Falling Off Cliff

  A religious community in Denver, Colorado, is currently mourning the death of their beloved pastor, who recently passed away while on a mission trip to India.

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  Jul 3, 2014

  'Duck Dynasty' Cousin on Rep. Vance McAllister: 'His Moral Lapses Are Between God and His Family'

  Zach Dasher, kin to the Robertson family of "Duck Dynasty" who is running for Louisiana's 5th District congressional seat, recently responded to the announcement by Rep. Vance McAllister that he would be seeking re-election despite a publicized cheating scandal.

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  Jul 3, 2014

  Oklahoma City's Archbishop Protests Satanic 'Black Mass' Planned for Civic Center

  The Archbishop of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma is protesting an upcoming Satanic "Black Mass" that is scheduled to take place on September 21 at the local Civic Center.

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  Jul 3, 2014

  South Dakota Mother Thanks God After Good Samaritan Pays for Diapers at Walmart

  A South Dakota mother is thanking God after a stranger paid for her son's diapers at a local Walmart. The generous deed was filmed by another customer and has gone viral since being posted to Facebook.