Carrie Dedrick

• David Cameron Says Christianity Should Inspire Politicians
  Prime Minister David Cameron is standing by his claim from a few months ago that England is a Christian nation.
  Wednesday, June 18, 2014
• Prisoner's Last Words before Lethal Injection: 'I'm Going Home to Be with Jesus'
  The first executions since the Oklahoma botched lethal injection in April were performed late last night.
  Wednesday, June 18, 2014
• Bible Translation Work Continues Amongst Boko Haram Threats in Nigeria
  Ongoing attacks by militant group Boko Haram in Nigeria have prompted Bible translators in the region to be more dedicated to their work.
  Wednesday, June 18, 2014
• United Church of Christ Calls for Members to Boycott Washington Redskins
  The United Church of Christ (UCC) has asked its members in the mid-Atlantic region to boycott the Washington Redskins until the NFL team agrees to change its name.
  Wednesday, June 18, 2014
• Religious Activities on Résumé Cut Hiring Potential, Research Shows
  New research from the Religious Affiliation and Hiring Discrimination claims that listing faith-based activities on a résumé with lower an applicant’s chance of getting a job.
  Wednesday, June 18, 2014
• 550 Egyptian Christian Girls Kidnapped and Forced into Islam since 2011
  A new report from the Association of Victims of Abduction and Forced Disappearance (AVAFD) states that more than 550 Egyptian Christian women and girls have been kidnapped since 2011.
  Tuesday, June 17, 2014
• Lawsuit Filed Against Strip Club on Behalf of Neighboring Nuns
  The Thomas More Society has filed a lawsuit against a strip club in Illinois, arguing that there is not enough space between the $3 million business and a convent.
  Tuesday, June 17, 2014
• Student References Faith in Graduation Speech Against School's Policy
  The Brawley Union School District in Brawley, California told a high school senior that any reference to religion in his speech would be “inappropropriate” and a violation of “prevailing legal...
  Tuesday, June 17, 2014
• Georgia Right to Life Launching New Faith-Based, Pro-Life Group
  Georgia Right to Life will be launching a new pro-life organization; the new group is called the National Personhood Alliance (NPA) and will begin work this fall.
  Tuesday, June 17, 2014
• Assemblies of God Reports 24 Years of Growth
  The Assemblies of God will reach its centennial anniversary this summer; the last 24 years, the denomination has been growing.
  Tuesday, June 17, 2014
• Survey Claims Conservatives would Prefer a Family Member Marry a Democrat than an Atheist
  New research claims that politically conservative Americans would rather see a family member marry a liberal than an atheist.
  Monday, June 16, 2014
• Oklahoma Senator Uses Genesis Scripture to Support Marijuana Legalization
  An Oklahoma senator is using a scripture from the book of Genesis to back her claim that marijuana should be legalized in the state.
  Monday, June 16, 2014
• Pope Francis Concerned Christian Persecution is at All-Time High
  Pope Francis expressed his concern for the extremely high rate of Christian persecution in an interview with “La Vanguardia” magazine, calling it “stronger than in the first centuries of the...
  Monday, June 16, 2014
• Texas Megachurch Initiates Tithing Challenge with 100 Percent Blessing Guarantee
  A megachurch in Texas has launched a tithing initiative that will refund 100 percent of offerings it receives in a 90 day period if God does not follow his promise of blessing those who give.
  Monday, June 16, 2014
• Union: Fire Federal Employees for Displaying 'Duck Dynasty' Decals on Personal Vehicles
  Two senior management officials at Eglin Air Force base are being threatened with termination for displaying Duck Dynasty decals on their personal vehicles.
  Friday, June 13, 2014
• Seattle Church Converting Strip Club into Christian Community Center
  A strip club known for its shady past of prostitution is undergoing a transformation into a Christian community center, thanks to Bethany Community Church in Seattle.
  Friday, June 13, 2014
• Sao Paulo Becomes Mob Scene as Police Fire Tear Gas at World Cup Protesters
  Sao Paulo became a scene of pandemonium on Thursday, as a group of protesters stormed toward the Arena Corinthians stadium demanding more money for low-income housing, hospitals, and education.
  Friday, June 13, 2014
• Former Nigerian President Says Some Abducted Schoolgirls May Never Return
  Former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo has publicly stated his lack of faith in the Nigerian government to free the schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram in April.
  Friday, June 13, 2014