Interim Baylor president: College entering 'new season' after sex assault scandal
David Garland calls Baylor faithful together, says focus should be on university's values.
Gregory Tomlin
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Woman, 111, started 'birthday ambassador' ministry at her church
You're never too old to start a ministry, Jean Christy proved at 105. The members of Andrews United Methodist Church in a tiny North Carolina town knew she'd be calling them on their birthday.
BBC religion editor, a Muslim, says ISIS is certainly 'Islamic'
Contrary to those who want to tip-toe around the connection between Islam and the terrorist group, Aaqil Ahmed says ISIS only stems from one source – even if the world doesn't like it.
Chinese officials outraged at Genesis account of creation in textbooks
Textbook featuring part of Genesis account has been in use by 40 percent of seventh graders in Beijing for 10 years without controversy – until it was noticed by communist ideologues who believe religion should never be a part of education.
Scientologists launch massive studio to spread cult message globally through movies, TV, radio
David Miscavige, the leader of Scientology, pledges to help humanity through the studio's 24-hour programming.
ACLU director quits after daughters express fear at transgenders in restroom
George ACLU director walks after daughters express shock at transgender men in a women's restroom.
Korean-American missionary had 30 guards in North Korean prison camp
Over his two-year sentence guards asked questions about America, but had difficulty understanding how Americans could own homes and cars, a Korean-American missionary writes after his release.
Saudi man shoots doctor who delivered his child – for seeing his wife naked
Saudi religious law prohibits male physicians from treating females unless a male family member is present. Even then, a female nurse must also be present and the woman must never be seen unclothed.
Hitler, Stalin, leader of ISIS lauded in high school yearbook
Dictator's words, along with those of terrorist, are listed as "inspirational" quotes in high school yearbook.
Church buys city park land to preserve cross monument; atheists offered 20-times the purchase price
Transfer of land to church in Texas city was illegal, atheist group alleges, because land was sold at rock bottom price of $100. The Freedom from Religion Foundation offered $2,000 for the same parcel in what it called an 'act of generosity.' The sale allows a cross monument in the park to remain.
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