Japan Quake Death Toll Soars Past 600; Christians on the Move
The death toll in Japan is feared to top 1,700 as a result of Friday's disastrous earthquake and tsunami. So far more than 600 are confirmed dead.
Nathan Black
Christian Post Reporter
Quake, Tsunami Devastate Japan
A tsunami crashed into Japan's east coast on Friday, swallowing towns and killing at least 133 people. Aid agencies and churches are on standby, planning how to best respond to the enormous disaster.
Clinton: We Demand That Muammar al-Gaddafi Must Go
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton plans to meet with rebel leaders in Libya next week when the country would be entering its fourth week of uprisings.
Anglican Head: Pakistan Needs to Debate Blasphemy Laws
The government of Pakistan and much of the population there are being blackmailed by religious extremists who are uninterested in justice for all, said Anglican leader Dr. Rowan Williams.
Boehner: House Will Fight to Defend Marriage Law
House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) announced on Friday that the House will take action to defend the federal law defining marriage as between a man and a woman in court.
Atheists Protest Fort Bragg's Lack of Support for Event
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is protesting a decision by an army post in North Carolina not to provide the same support for an atheist event that it did for a Christian one last fall.
Christian Leaders Condemn Bhatti Murder, Mourn Loss
Church leaders have condemned the brutal murder of Pakistan Minority Affairs Minister Shahbaz Bhatti. "This further instance of sectarian bigotry and violence will increase anxiety worldwide about the security of Christians "
Christians Need to Prepare for Normalization of Gay Marriage
Though many Christians are going to try to deny "the obvious," evangelical leader Dr. Albert Mohler believes gay marriage is going to become normalized.
Huckabee Rejects Debates Over Obama's Faith
Former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee came out in defense of President Barack Obama and his professed Christian faith on Thursday.
Prop. 8 Opponents Ask Court to Let Gays Marry Now
Lawyers challenging a California amendment that bans same-sex marriage have asked a federal appeals court to allow gay marriages to resume pending the outcome of the case.