Pentagon lifts ban on transgender troops, effective immediately
Secretary of Defense claims decision was based on "principle" and preparedness. White House spokesman says President Obama was not involved in the decision-making process.
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'Character and accountability' matter on, off Baylor field, interim president says
Baylor's interim president writes an open letter to the Baylor Nation on the institution's Christian values and character, sees God's promises and blessings in new students.
After blowup, Air Force clarifies rules for God reference in flag-folding ceremony
The U.S. Air Force has announced it will allow retirees to use religious language during their retirement flag-folding ceremony because the ceremonies are private and no one is required to attend.
PEW: Christians, Jews most oppressed by elected officials and police worldwide
Governments the world over don't like religion very much it seems, and Christians rank highest among the groups that are most often oppressed by elected officials and police, a new study from the Pew Research Center claims. The rising tide of anti-Semitism also spells trouble for the Jews.
'Inclusive' group calls for openly gay Methodist bishops
Gay activists within the United Methodist Church plot a move to elect a practicing homosexual as bishop. The three candidates, one Methodist activist says, have been raised up by "the Spirit of God."
Abortion ruling demonstrates hypocrisy of high court: faith leaders
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Southern Baptist leaders call the decision striking down a Texas abortion clinic law further evidence of the court's devotion to the industry of killing.
BREAKING: Supremes strike down Texas abortion clinic law
Texas HB2 falls in what Justice Clarence Thomas lamented as the court bending the rules for its cause célèbre, the "putative right" of abortion. Thomas said the court is now doing whatever is necessary to uphold a right it created in Roe v. Wade, including changing legal procedures and letting third ...
Pope: Church owes apology to gays (and they're not the only ones)
Pope says church should apologize to gays, exploited women and children, and for "blessing so many weapons."
Pastor: Murdered twin sisters left the 'land of dying' together and are with Christ
Karen Bigham's twin sister, Kathy, arrived at her home to lend support while her estranged husband collected his personal belongings. Instead of leaving the house with his things, he shot the twins at point blank range. Sixteen minutes later, he sent his daughter a text saying, "I'm sorry."
BREAKING: 60% say America no longer a Christian nation
New study from the Public Religion Research Institute and the Brookings Institution depicts gloomy outlook of white, evangelical Protestants and sheds light on the beliefs fueling support for Donald Trump's campaign.
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