Christmas Grinches Rob Church of $20,000
Two grinches spoiled Christmas Day for a church, robbing the safe of more than $20,000 in donations for needy children, police said.
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Illegal Immigrants Evicted from Open-Air Church
For 20 years, many illegal immigrants drawn by jobs available in the tomato fields have worshiped at an outdoor church, a concrete altar in a canyon where they slept under the shelter of plywood and p -
DNA Test Fails to Tie Church Elder to Alleged Assault
Bail was dramatically reduced for an East Hartford church elder charged with sexually assaulting a 10-year-old mentally retarded girl after new DNA tests. -
Tenn. Governor Criticized for Muslim Christmas Card
Tennessee's governer is getting some criticism for the Christmas card he sent. As in the past, this card features a painting by Gov. Phil Bredesen. -
N.J. Gov to Sign Gay Unions Bill
New Jersey is moving to become the fifth state in the nation to institute civil unions. Once joined in civil union, gay couples will gain adoption, inheritance, hospital visitation. -
Nativity Statues Worth Over $1 Million Stolen
Thieves using a blowtorch broke into a church in Naples and made off with hundreds of 19th-century shepherd statues from a Nativity scene, the police said Monday. -
Public Misinformed about Stem Cells
Research on embryonic stem cells continues to ignite national debate over the beginning of human life. And with the Legislature likely to take up the issue in its next session, many worry that inaccur -
Brownback Addresses Christian Radio Members, Touts FDA Move
Sen. Sam Brownback said Friday his presidential pursuit has gone well so far, and he praised the Food and Drug Administration's move to give seriously ill patients easier access to experimental drugs -
'Compassionate' Christian Leaders Fight for the Religious Right
The Rev. Joel Hunter thinks everyone should replace old light bulbs with energy-saving fluorescents, and he's passionate about job training for the poor. -
Romney Says He's Against Gay 'Marriage'
Republican Gov. Mitt Romney, who is weighing a White House bid, dismissed criticism that he has flip-flopped on the issues of gay marriage and abortion and reaffirmed his opposition to both. -
T.V. Ad: Would Jesus Shop at Wal-Mart?
A new television ad by the union-backed group WakeUpWalMart.com features a pastor asking, 'Would Jesus shop at Wal-Mart? Should you?' -
Polygamist Leader Back in Court
About a dozen followers of a polygamist leader filed into a courtroom Thursday as a judge began hearing brief testimony. -
Record Number of Americans to Travel over Christmas
More Americans than ever will crowd onto roads and into airplanes over the Christmas holiday, thanks to affordable if higher airfares and gasoline prices. -
Judge: Girl Can Sing 'Awesome God' at School Show
All Olivia Turton wanted to do was sing one of her favorite songs at her school talent show. A federal court judge agreed, finding that the song was 'private speech' by a student and not a message c -
Ex-Pastor Pleads Not Guilty to Murder
A former pastor accused of killing an elderly friend to get at his trust fund pleaded not guilty to charges of first-degree murder, attempted murder and embezzlement Monday. -
Officials: Church Bells Will Toll Despite Atheists' Demand
Local officials vow that the bells of a Baptist church will continue to peal above the complaints of atheists. -
Evangelical Group Says Pentagon Approved Its Video
An evangelical Christian group, under fire for a promotional video featuring active-duty military officers praising the organization, said Monday it was given permission by the Defense Department. -
Seattle Airport Bringing Back Christmas Trees after Controversy
Christmas trees are going back up at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. -
Presidential Hopeful Spends Night in Prison
Sen. Sam Brownback took his budding presidential campaign to prison this weekend, spent a restless night among inmates and pressed his message that faith can work even to improve the lives of hardened -
Seattle Airport Removes Christmas Trees
All nine Christmas trees have been removed from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport instead of adding a giant Jewish menorah to the holiday display as a rabbi had requested. -
Christian Ex-Hostages Ask 'All Possible Leniency' for Captors
Three Christian peace activists who were held for weeks in Iraq earlier this year before being rescued pleaded on Friday for 'all possible leniency' for their captors. -
Use of Koran for Congressional Oath of Office Stirs Debates
An Islamic civil rights group wants a columnist removed from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council for criticizing Rep.-elect Keith Ellison's decision to use the Koran during the Minnesota Democrat's -
High Court Turns Down Sex Survey Case Review
Parents who sued a California school district over a sex survey given to students lost a Supreme Court appeal Monday. -
Jesus Returns to W.Va. Nativity Display
Baby Jesus will be in the manger for Christmas after all, even if Mary and Joseph will not be there to coo. -
Rev. Wallis: Dems, GOP Must Cooperate
Democrats and Republicans should work together to find new ways to end poverty, curb government corruption and strengthen families, Rev. Jim Wallis said Saturday.
