Bachmann Wins Iowa Straw Poll; Paul Takes Second
Michele Bachmann came out on top in Saturday's Iowa Straw Poll with 29 percent of the vote, securing a frontrunner status in the GOP presidential race.
Nathan Black
Christian Post Reporter
Pawlenty, Bachmann Confronted by Gay Teen
Tim Pawlenty and Michele Bachmann were confronted at the Iowa State Fair on Friday by a gay teen who saw himself as a second-class citizen under the policies they support.
NYC's Mandated Sex Ed Classes 'Radical'?
Mandatory sex education classes in New York City public schools are a cause for concern, one Christian leader says. "What we have here is a mandated curriculum ... which can be described as nothing less than radical in terms of what it's going to be presenting"
Report: Restrictions on Religion Increased in 23 Countries
Nearly a third of the world's population live in countries where restrictions on religious beliefs and practices increased between 2006 and 2009, a new report reveals. The report also found that Christians were being harassed in more countries than any other faith group.
Probe Launched to Find Cause of U.S. Helicopter Crash in Afghanistan
Navy SEALS and other American service members who died in a helicopter crash in eastern Afghanistan Saturday were responding to a request by Army Rangers, according to U.S. officials.
Texas Prayer Rally: Thousands Cry Out to Jesus
Thousands of people attending Saturday's prayer rally in Texas seemed oblivious to the controversy surrounding the event as they focused all their attention on glorifying one name – Jesus.
3 GOP Candidates Sign Marriage Pledge; Pawlenty Declines
Mitt Romney, Michele Bachmann and Rick Santorum have signed a new marriage pledge. It was created by the National Organization for Marriage as a way of getting confirmation that the GOP candidates will do more than talk the talk.
Gabrielle Giffords Returns to Vote Yes on Debt Limit Bill
Gabrielle Giffords surprised Congress Monday night when she appeared for the 11th hour debt ceiling vote on the floor of the House of Representatives.
Norway Shooting, Bombing: Bill Maher Insists Suspect Is a 'Christian Terrorist'
Amid the debate over whether "fundamentalist Christian" was an appropriate label for the man behind the attacks in Norway last week, comedian and TV host Bill Maher didn't hesitate on Friday to use that label.
Norway Killings: Media Quick to Hate on Christians?
Fox News Host Bill O'Reilly is appalled, along with many others, over the media's use of the word "Christian" to identify the killer responsible for dozens of deaths in Norway.
