Carrie Dedrick

• Ceasefire Ends with Palestinian and Israeli Rocket Fire
  The ceasefire between Israel and Gaza ended when Hamas fired missiles at Israel. Israel reciprocated the attack with its own rockets.
  Friday, August 8, 2014
• Eyewitness: Islamic State is Systematically Beheading Christian Children
  Islamic State (IS) militants have reached a new level of terrorism as the Muslim extremists have began systematically killing Christians in a mass genocide.
  Friday, August 8, 2014
• United States Targets Airstrike at Islamic State Artillery
  President Obama gave his permission to send airstrikes at Islamic State artillery in a statement Thursday evening. The airstrikes have now been carried out in an effort to subdue the Islamic...
  Friday, August 8, 2014
• ‘Black Jesus’ Targeted as ‘Blasphemous’ by Conservative Groups
  Conservative Christian activists are pushing Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim series to cancel the new show “Black Jesus,” which they call offensive and “full of lies.”
  Thursday, August 7, 2014
• Minnesota Church Must Pay PCUSA $1.2 Million to Leave Denomination
  A church in Minnesota will be required to pay $1.2 million to the Presbyterian Church of the United States of America (PCUSA) in order to part ways with the denomination.
  Thursday, August 7, 2014
• World Vision Reports Deaths of Sponsored Palestinian Children
  World Vision has reported the loss of four sponsored Palestinian children as a result of the conflict in Israel and Gaza.
  Thursday, August 7, 2014
• Largest Christian Town in Iraq Taken Over by Islamic State
  Militants from the Islamic State (formerly known as ISIS) have taken over Qaraqosh, the largest Christian town in Iraq.
  Thursday, August 7, 2014
• Liberia Declares States of Emergency as Ebola Death Toll Rises
  Liberia has declared as state of emergency as the death toll from the ebola outbreak continues to rise steadily higher.
  Thursday, August 7, 2014
• "Clavius" is Newest Bible-Based Film in Production
  A new film is joining the Hollywood trend of Bible-based movies. “Clavius,” will feature the story of what happened in the 50 days after Jesus was crucified.
  Wednesday, August 6, 2014
• Canadian Christian Couple Detained in China
  A Canadian pastor and his wife have been detained in China under accusations of theft of intelligence.
  Wednesday, August 6, 2014
• Former Pastor Breaks Silence on Life as a Fugitive
  A pastor-turned fugitive who disappeared in 2012 has broken his silence about his 18-month life on the run.
  Wednesday, August 6, 2014
• Women Ordered to Stop Praying in Mall
  Several women in Dublin Georgia were recently reprimanded for praying before a power walk around the local mall.
  Wednesday, August 6, 2014
• South Sudan Famine Worsening as Civil War Wears On
  An ongoing civil war in South Sudan has caused a severe famine in the region. The shortage of food is affecting 3.9 million people; the U.N. Security Council is calling the famine the “worst in the...
  Wednesday, August 6, 2014
• IRS Heeds Demands of Atheists, Set to Investigate Churches for Politicking
  The Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) has accused 99 churches of illegal electioneering; the IRS is now heeding the demands of the group and will begin investigations.
  Wednesday, August 6, 2014
• Indestructible Bible Rocks Kickstarter, Will Likely Soon Come to Stores
  The “Forever Bible,” created by Forever Publishing promises to withstand anything from water to ice cream without ripping or falling apart.
  Tuesday, August 5, 2014
• SIM USA Missionary Nancy Writebol Arrives in Georgia for Ebola Treatment
  Nancy Writebol, the American missionary who contracted the Ebola virus while serving in Liberia has been moved to Atlanta to continue treatment.
  Tuesday, August 5, 2014
• Anglican Church Vicar Fears World Focus on Gaza is Allowing ISIS to Run Rampant
  Canon Andrew White, vicar of Iraq’s only Anglican church, has expressed his concern that the world’s attention on the Israel-Gaza conflict has left ISIS to get away with horrific acts of...
  Tuesday, August 5, 2014
• Judge Overturns Alabama Law Requiring Doctors Performing Abortion to Have Hospital Privileges
  The Alabama law that required doctors performing abortions to have privileges at local hospitals was ruled unconstitutional.
  Tuesday, August 5, 2014