Katherine Weber

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  Mar 25, 2014

  ABC Family Cancels 'Alice in Arabia' Pilot Following Backlash Over Muslim Stereotypes

  The ABC Family television network recently announced its plans to cancel its recently-announced "Alice in Arabia" pilot after Muslim advocacy groups and the Twittersphere criticized the show's plot as racist and stereotypical towards the Saudi Arabian culture.

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  Mar 25, 2014

  Bill O'Reilly Explains Why Bill Maher 'Strikes Out' Against Religion

  Conservative television host Bill O'Reilly spoke bluntly about his faith and public image in a recent interview, lashing out against atheist Bill Maher and also discussing his own personal faith and how he deals with his "haters."

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  Mar 24, 2014

  NYC Church's Controversial Sign Vandalized With 'God Is Gay' Message

  A New York City church known for its controversial signs relating to homosexuality had its marquee vandalized over the weekend, with the culprit writing "God is Gay" on the church sign that previously read "Jesus Would Stone Homos."

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  Mar 24, 2014

  Conservative Activist Phyllis Schlafly in Trademark Battle With Nephew's Brewery

  Conservative political activist Phyllis Schlafly is currently in a trademark dispute with her nephew, founder of Schlafly Beer in St. Louis, Mo. The relatives are reportedly in disagreement over whether the Schlafly name may be used commercially or predominately as a surname.

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  Mar 24, 2014

  Air Force Academy Sanctions 'Ask an Atheist Days'

  The Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs sanctioned "Ask an Atheist" days last week in the campus' academic building.

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  Mar 24, 2014

  Calif. Teachers Reprimand Students' Bible Verse Coins; Legal Group Demands Apology

  A religious freedom law firm is demanding an apology from a California school district on behalf of two students who were reportedly told by teachers that they couldn't pass out "coins" with inscribed biblical messages while at school.

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  Mar 21, 2014

  Billy Graham's Daughter on Missing Malaysia Airlines Plane and the Rapture: 'Glimpse of Things to Come?'

  Anne Graham Lotz, daughter of Christian evangelist Billy Graham, recently drew a connection between the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 and the Rapture, as described in Thessalonians 4:16-17.

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  Mar 21, 2014

  SC House Votes Overwhelmingly to Approve 20-Week Abortion Ban

  South Carolina's House of Representatives voted Wednesday to approve a bill that would ban abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy. If the bill passes the Senate and is approved by Gov. Nikki Haley, South Carolina will become the 13th state to enact such a ban.

• Mar 21, 2014

  Federal Judge Grants Ky. Gov. Beshear Extended Stay in Gay Marriage Appeal

  A federal judge in Kentucky granted on Wednesday an extended stay on his February ruling that lifted part of the state's ban on gay marriage, forcing it to recognize out-of-state same-sex marriages.

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  Mar 21, 2014

  Abortion Group Blasted for Thanking Donors With 'Coat Hanger Pendant'

  A Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit group that raises funds for abortion is coming under fire for selling a "coat hanger pendant" to donors who finance their group. The small nonprofit has shot back at critics, saying it has sold the pendant for several years and arguing that the small necklace is meant to represent the desperate measures women would take to have an abortion if the procedure is not readily available.