Carrie Dedrick

• As Public Opinion Approves Gay Marriage, Evangelicals Less Certain
  A poll that sampled 1,002 random adults found that the majority of the American public approve of gay marriage, but evangelical Christian support is not as strong as the rest of the population.
  Monday, April 21, 2014
• Ferry Crew Members Under Investigation, May Face Accidental Homicide Charges
  Crew members of the capsized South Korean ferry are under investigation for negligence.
  Monday, April 21, 2014
• Imprisoned Pastor Saeed Abedini Sends Easter Message to Family, World
  Saeed Abedini, the American pastor imprisoned in Iran in 2013, composed a letter to the world containing a message of faith in the Easter season.
  Monday, April 21, 2014
• The World is 'Boston Strong' as Runners Start Marathon
  The first runners of the 2014 Boston Marathon set off at 8:50 a.m. on Monday. The race attracted 36,000 runners from 80 countries, 9,000 more than 2013.
  Monday, April 21, 2014
• Lady Gaga Portrayed as Fallen Angel, Resurrects Jesus in Music Video
  Lady Gaga’s new music video for single “G.U.Y.” has Christians calling blasphemy.
  Thursday, April 17, 2014
• Jews Ordered to 'Register' in East Ukraine
  Jewish people in eastern Ukraine are being told they need to “register” with the separatist forces.
  Thursday, April 17, 2014
• Twitter #EasterMeans Campaign Goes Viral
  The Church of England has launched a new Easter-inspired Twitter campaign that has gone viral.
  Thursday, April 17, 2014
• Ferry Captain Among First to Abandon Ship
  The captain of the sunken ferry is receiving harsh criticism for being among the first to evacuate the ship.
  Thursday, April 17, 2014
• Judge Overturns North Dakota 'Heartbeat' Abortion Law
  A U.S. District judge rejected North Dakota’s ‘heartbeat’ abortion law Wednesday.
  Thursday, April 17, 2014
• Hobby Lobby President Launches Bible Curriculum in OK Public School
  Hobby Lobby's Steve Green is set to launch a new high school curriculum centered around the Bible, emphasizing the historical elements and impact the book has had in society.
  Wednesday, April 16, 2014
• Tensions Rise as Ukrainian Elite Troops Defer to Russian
  Elite military units are deferring to the pro-Russian side in Ukraine causing more tension in the area.
  Wednesday, April 16, 2014
• South Korean Ferry Sinks, Leaves 4 Dead and 294 Missing
  Four people are confirmed dead and nearly 300 remain missing after a ferry sank off the coast of South Korea.
  Wednesday, April 16, 2014
• Cult in Mexico Accused of Illegally Adopting and Brainwashing Children
  The Mexican cult Iglesia Christiana Restaurada (Restored Christian Church) is accused of kidnapping and brainwashing 15 children.
  Wednesday, April 16, 2014
• Baptist Church Leaders Spark Revitalization Movement in Response to Decline
  South Baptist church leaders are coming together to organize a revitalization movement in response to the large numbers of Baptist congregations that are closing their doors.
  Tuesday, April 15, 2014
• Russian Military Jet Taunts US Navy Destroyer
  A Russian jet repeatedly flew over a United States Navy warship at extremely low altitudes on Monday, in a seemingly provoking gesture.
  Tuesday, April 15, 2014
• Israeli Authorities Call Kerry's Nuclear Threshold Suggestions Unacceptable
  John Kerry alluded that Israel should negotiate a deal with Iran which would keep Iran from seeking nuclear weapons for six to 12 months; Israeli authorities are calling this suggestion...
  Tuesday, April 15, 2014
• Judge Orders Ohio to Recognize Out-of-State Gay Marriages
  A U.S. District Judge ruled that Ohio must recognize same-sex marriages performed outside of state limits, despite a 2004 citizen vote defining marriage as between one man and one woman.
  Tuesday, April 15, 2014
• Pakistani Christian Asia Bibi's Court Appeal Rescheduled for Third Time
  Pakistani Christian Asia Bibi has now had her court appeal postponed for the third time.
  Monday, April 14, 2014