Carrie Dedrick

• Federal Judge Upholds Louisiana Gay Marriage Ban
  Louisiana’s gay marriage ban was upheld in a decision Wednesday.
  Thursday, September 4, 2014
• New York Farm that Denied Gay Marriage on Property to Stop Performing All Weddings
  Liberty Ridge Farm, a wedding venue that was recently fined for refusing to host a same-sex wedding on its property, has now said they will no longer be hosting wedding ceremonies at the location.
  Wednesday, September 3, 2014
• Another American Missionary Being Treated for Ebola
  Another American has been infected with the Ebola virus. Dr. Rick Sacra, missionary physician for SIM USA stationed in Liberia is reportedly receiving treatment for the disease.
  Wednesday, September 3, 2014
• Imprisoned Iranian Pastor Behnam Irani Faces 18 New Charges
  Iranian pastor Behnam Irani has been accused of 18 new charges, after previously being arrested for “action against the state” and “action against the order” in 2006.
  Wednesday, September 3, 2014
• John Kerry Calls on Iran to Release Pastor Saeed Abedini
  Secretary of State John Kerry is calling on Iran to release imprisoned pastor Saeed Abedini, an American pastor who has been detained overseas for nearly two years.
  Wednesday, September 3, 2014
• After American Steven Sutloff's Execution, Obama Says U.S. Will Turn ISIS into "Manageable Problem"
  The execution of Steven Sotloff was filmed by jihadists; U.S. authorities confirmed the authenticity of the video overnight. President Obama has now responded to the threat that ISIS presents.
  Wednesday, September 3, 2014
• Second American Journalist Beheaded by Islamic State Terrorists
  Islamic State (IS) militants have reportedly beheaded a second American journalist. A video released by IS today (Sept. 2) shows Steven Sotloff being executed.
  Tuesday, September 2, 2014
• Duck Dynasty's Sadie Robertson to Join Dancing with the Stars Season 19
  “Duck Dynasty” star Sadie Robertson will be joining the cast of “Dancing with the Stars” for the dance competition’s nineteenth season on the air.
  Tuesday, September 2, 2014
• Boko Haram Seizes Nigerian Town, Thousands Displaced
  Boko Haram militants have seized yet another Nigerian town, killing many and displacing thousands of residents.
  Tuesday, September 2, 2014
• Human Testing of Ebola Drug Set to Begin this Week
  The experimental Ebola vaccine GSK/NIAID is set to begin testing on humans this week.
  Tuesday, September 2, 2014
• India: Hindu Extremists Pass Laws Restricting Christianity
  Christians in India are facing threats as Hindu extremists have taken over village councils to pass laws restricting religions other than Hindu.
  Tuesday, September 2, 2014
• British Female Islamic State Member Calls for Beheading of Christians
  A British female Islamic State (IS) member has taken to Twitter to call for the beheading of Christians.
  Tuesday, September 2, 2014
• Minnesota Town Sued after Refusing Muslim Worship Center
  St. Anthony Village, a small town in Minnesota, is being sued by the U.S. government for refusing to allow a Muslim group the right to build a worship center.
  Friday, August 29, 2014
• Boko Haram Beheads Six-Year-Old Boy for Christian Faith
  Boko Haram militants have reportedly beheaded a six-year-old boy because he was a Christian.
  Friday, August 29, 2014
• Court Overturns Hate Crime Convictions in Amish Beard Cutting Case
  The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati has overturned the former hate-crime convictions of 16 Amish men who cut the hair and beards of other Amish community members in 2011.
  Thursday, August 28, 2014
• Seventh-Day Adventist Church Facing Lawsuit for Appointing Pedophile as Youth Leader
  The Seventh-Day Adventist Church is facing a $13.5 million lawsuit for allegedly appointing a known pedophile to a youth group leader position in 1972.
  Thursday, August 28, 2014
• Texas School District Covers Dedication Plaques Referencing God with Duct Tape
  Two public elementary schools in Texas have covered dedication plaques that referenced God with duct tape after receiving a complaint for the Freedom From Religion Foundation.
  Thursday, August 28, 2014
• Boko Haram Declares Nigeria an Islamic State
  Boko Haram militants claim that they are turning Nigerian into an Islamic caliphate. The Muslim extremist organization is in control of three known towns, and continues to gain power and influence...
  Thursday, August 28, 2014