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Mt. Soledad Memorial Cross Defenders Fight to Be Heard in 20-Year Case

By Alex Murashko

Following a court hearing Thursday, a religious liberty law group is confident that an association that includes U.S. war veterans wanting to make sure a 29-ft cross and memorial remains at a site in San Diego will continue to have a voice in court.

Mother of 7 Suffers Complications After Forced Sterilization in China

By Lillian Kwon

A Chinese mother of seven has been hospitalized after suffering major complications from an earlier forced sterilization surgery. Zhong Xuexiang was treated in Guangzhou, China, for internal bleeding, months after doctors cut into her large intestine during a forced sterilization.

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Chick-fil-A Grand Opening Avoids Confrontation With OC Gay Youth Group

By Alex Murashko

Chick-fil-A officials at the grand opening of a restaurant in Laguna Hills, Calif., decided to shift gears for the national chain's traditional "First 100" food-for-a-year contest and hold the event the night before it was scheduled in order to avoid any confrontations during a protest by a gay youth group Thursday morning.

Billy Graham Defends Chick-fil-A, Traditional Marriage Amid Uproar

By Michelle A. Vu

Renowned evangelist Billy Graham – who has been among the top 10 of USA Today/Gallup poll's annual most admired people in the world list more than 50 times – issued a statement Thursday in support of Chick-fil-A's leaders and their public stance on marriage.

Ind. Churches May Purchase Property Where Cross Stands

By Michael Gryboski

A group of Indiana churches may look to purchase a piece of public property near a major roadway that a cross was built on as a way of keeping the cross from being taken down over church-state concerns.

Some Christian Colleges on Financially Unsustainable Path

By Napp Nazworth

About one-third of the colleges and universities in the United States are on a financially unsustainable path, according to a study conducted by Bain & Company and Sterling Partners. The Christian Post found 10 Christian colleges and universities deemed financially unsustainable along with a number of others considered at risk of becoming financially unsustainable.

Pa. Voter ID Law Has Its Day in Court Amid Claims of Disenfranchising Minority Voters

By Paul Stanley

Voter ID laws have emerged as one of the hot-button political issues of the past few years. And now a group of Pennsylvania citizens and organizations are challenging the state law and presenting their case in state court this week, bypassing the traditional path most voter rights cases take through federal courts.

Church & Ministries

Billy Graham Says His Heart Aches for 'Deceived' America

By Stoyan Zaimov

The Rev. Billy Graham has posted a new prayer letter on his website where he addresses the people of the nation and tells them he is very much afraid of the damage that the American lifestyle is doing in the eyes of the Lord.

US Church Remains in 'Coma' Despite Cataclysmic Events in Middle East, Says Watchdog

By Alex Murashko

The church in America is no longer simply in a slumber when it comes to its lack of awareness about the persecuted church in the Middle East; it is in a "diabetic coma," says the leader of a persecution watchdog group in the U.S.

Tim Keller on How to Provide a Rational Justification for the Christian Faith

By Audrey Barrick

New York City pastor Tim Keller says Christians should be able to present rational arguments for their faith, noting that the "just believe" statement isn't going to cut it, especially today.

'Mystery Guests' Rank Churches Based on First-Time Visits

By Lillian Kwon

First-time visitors to churches across the country say churches with 300 to 500 attendees perform the best when it comes to first impressions, according to a recent report. Their experiences at mega churches and smaller-sized congregations weren't quite as enjoyable.

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'I Won't Let Chick-fil-A in My Ward,' Says Chicago Alderman

A Chicago alderman is threatening to block Chick-fil-A's plan to build a restaurant in his ward because the fast-food chain's top executive opposes gay marriage.

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Entertainment

Jen Lilley Leaving 'General Hospital,' Trusting in Christ to Deliver Next Role

By Christine Thomasos

Jen Lilley may have played murderous schemer Maxie Jones on the hit daytime soap opera "General Hospital," but the actress says she is ready to start a new chapter in her life with the help of Jesus Christ.

Tim Tebow 'Outstanding Example' for Bad Boy NFL Players, Says Osi Umenyiora

By Christine Thomasos

Tim Tebow is a shining example for NFL players who have spent the offseason getting themselves into trouble, according to New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora.

Batman Hero Christian Bale Visits Colorado Shooting Victims

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Christian Bale, the hero in the latest Batman film, "The Dark Knight Rises," on Tuesday visited victims of last week's mass shooting in Colorado allegedly by a 24-year-old man who was mimicking Batman's arch-enemy, the Joker.

Lecrae's Release Date for 'Gravity' Album is Set for September 4

By Vincent Funaro

Lecrae will release his seventh solo studio album Gravity on Sept. 4, according to a recent announcement made by the rapper.

World

Abduction, Forced Conversion in Egypt: 'Because We Are Christians, We Are Slaughtered'

By Myles Collier

A report recently released showcases the dire circumstances that young Coptic Christians in Egypt face on a daily basis including abductions and forced conversions.

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Singapore Pastor Kong Hee 'Maintains Integrity' as Fraud Case Leads to 6th Arrest

By Katherine Weber

Kong Hee, pastor and founder of Singapore's City Harvest Church, attended court Wednesday for his second hearing in a trial in which he is being accused of misusing $18 million of church funds. Kong has also issued a statement, vowing to rigorously defend his integrity.

Tony Blair Warns Obama, West Ignorant of Islamic Extremist Threat

By Stoyan Zaimov

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has warned that the West is not fully aware of how dangerous Islamic extremism is getting in the Middle East, and has questioned President Barack Obama's handling of Islamic relations.

UN Report: Legalizing Drug Use, Prostitution Will Curb HIV Infections

By Myles Collier

A new report recently released by the Global Commission on HIV and the Law recommends the legalization of prostitution and intravenous drugs in order to combat the spread of HIV/AIDS.

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Christians in Syria Fear Radical Islamic Control if Assad Falls

By Stoyan Zaimov

Christians in Syria are caught in the middle of an ever-growing conflict between government troops loyal to President Bashar al-Assad and rebel fighters who want to bring down his regime.

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Twitter Goes Down; No Reason Given for Sudden Outage

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Twitter users may have noticed the popular social media site was down Thursday morning due to being "over capacity." Administrators have confirmed as much, although no reason was given for the sudden outage.

Ornate Journal Company Paperblanks Celebrates 20 Years of Glamorizing Writing

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There is a certain flair and – shall we say – glamor that comes with a Paperblanks journal. From covers using the relief printing method that incorporates patterns of golden and colorful floral blossoms and arabesques that transport the beholder back to 17th century Europe, to ones that mimic perfectly a 19th century Japanese lacquer box, the Canada-based journal company excels when it comes to the detailed artistry of its products.

Amazon to Release 5 New Kindle Fire Devices Before August?

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Amazon is planning to release between five and six new Kindle Fire devices before the end of the month, according to Staple CEO Demos Parneros.

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iPhone 5 Release Date Rumors Claim Apple Will Launch Device on September 21

By Daniel Blake

It has been reported that the iPhone 5 could have a release date set for September 21, 2012. The new rumors have sparked huge interest among Apple fans who are eagerly awaiting the launch of Apple's next generation smartphone.

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Squawking Over Chick-fil-A

By Eric Metaxas

In a better world, buying pens and eating lunch would be a politics-free experience. All that would matter is whether we're getting value for our money. Unfortunately, we're stuck with the one we have.

COLUMN

Born to Love: Trumping Tolerance

By Miles McPherson

Don't think, though, that Lady Gaga, one of the best-selling music artists of all time, was singing from a biblical worldview. "Born This Way" is an anthem for the philosophy that dominates today's culture: Tolerance. There is no right or wrong. Anything goes — so go with it.

OPINIONS

Counterfeiting Money and Marriage

By Robert Morrison

Marriage works like that, too. In Northern Europe, researcher Stanley Kurtz found, when governments began to counterfeit marriage by forcing people to accept same-sex couplings as marriages, we saw the total number of true marriages dropping. Counterfeit marriages drove out true.

OPINION

Life Imitating Art Imitating Lucifer in Aurora

By Dan Delzell

Hollywood can create some incredible special effects, but it cannot heal the hearts of those who lost loved ones in Aurora. It cannot pick up the pieces now that someone has lived out the behavior which the "Joker" presents to us on film. Like those who live out their porn-fueled fantasies, James Holmes lived out his fantasy to be a real life Joker and killer. In the end, he was just a pawn of the "O.G." and he carried out his master's wishes.

COLUMN

Leadership Lessons From Penn State

By Thom S. Rainer

I must force myself to learn something if I am ever to be the kind of leader to make certain this tragedy does not place where I serve. If nothing else, I must learn leadership lessons for the sake of these children and future children. In doing so, I noted seven leadership lessons from Penn State.

POLITICS

Despite the Rhetoric, Research Shows Decline in Gun Culture, Gun Violence

By Napp Nazworth

The recent shooting massacre in Aurora, Colo., has fed into a perception that America is becoming increasingly violent amid a gluttonous gun craze. Actually, the opposite is true, Patrick Egan, assistant professor of politics and public policy at New York University, points out in a post for The Monkey Cage, a political science blog.

OPINION

Why Are So Many Men Hooked on Internet Porn, Video Games?

By Russell D. Moore

You know the guy I'm talking about. He spends hours into the night playing video games and surfing for pornography. He fears he's a loser. And he has no idea just how much of a loser he is.

OLYMPICS

Interview: Olympic Gold Medalist Josh Davis on Christian Athletes, the Games, and Michael Phelps

By Michelle A. Vu

Davis spoke to The Christian Post last week about his book The Goal and the Glory – a compilation of stories from Christian Olympians – how he felt the day after winning his first gold medal, and his connection to Texas megachurch pastor and bestselling author Max Lucado and 14-time-Olympic-gold-medalist Michael Phelps.

COLUMN

Finding the Flipside of Evil

By Dr. Tony Beam

When evil rises in such a pervasive and perverse way we are left to ponder its cause. Psychologists will line up to dissect and analyze the life of the shooter, pointing to telltale signs that might have revealed his approaching break with reality. Sociologists will point to the shortcomings of culture as the culprit.

POLITICS

The Politics of Batman: Is Romney Bane or Wayne?

By Napp Nazworth

Politics has collided with pop culture recently as commentators have drawn connections between Bane, the villain in the new Batman movie, "The Dark Knight Rises," and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney. Others, however, have said that Romney is more like the film's hero: Bruce Wayne, the billionaire who fights crime in a bat suit.

OPINION

A Mainline Collapse: The Twilight of Liberal Christianity?

By Eric Metaxas

Since 2000, the Episcopal Church has lost 23 percent of its members. At this rate, there will be no Episcopalians in 26 years.

OPINION

Gotham City Is a Caricature of Biblical Babylon

By Wallace Henley

Gotham is the caricature of "Babylon," identified in the Bible Book of Revelation as the world system seeking to function without God, and usually in defiance of Him.

DANGEROUS CALLING

Eternity Amnesia and Its Effect on Ministry

By Paul Tripp

Could it be that there are times when you live and minister as if there is no such thing as forever? Since God's grace guarantees your final destination, it also must guarantee you all the grace you need along the way. We are in trouble when we fail to recognize that future grace carries with it the promise of present grace.

CHURCH & MINISTRIES

Colorado Shooting: 13 Years After Columbine, Is the Church to Blame?

By Alex Murashko

Colorado native David Jesse woke up Friday morning to the news of the mass shooting in an Aurora movie theater in which 12 people were killed and 58 injured and instantly felt the same way he did more than a decade ago after the Columbine tragedy. While first recalling how Christian leaders at the time pointed to the evils of society in blaming the shootings at Columbine, he says that the Church is to blame for what happened in Aurora.

OPINION

The Dark Night in Denver – Groping for Answers

By R. Albert Mohler, Jr.

How could such a thing happen? How could a human being do such a thing? There is no easy answer to this question. The easy answers are never satisfying, and they are often based in the confused moral calculus of popular culture. Christians are driven by instinct to think in biblical and theological terms.

LIVING

The Simple (Yet Powerful) Results of Spending Time With God

By Joyce Meyer

Spending quality time with God is so important. And there are many promises in the Bible about what happens when we do this. For example, Psalm 16:11 says that in God's presence, there is fullness of joy.

COURT CASES

Interview: Phoenix City Prosecutor on Religious Freedom in Jailed Pastor Case (Pt. 2)

By Michelle A. Vu

In part 1 of CP's conversation with chief prosecutor of Phoenix Aaron J. Carreon-Ainsa, we heard why the city was troubled by Salman's weekly Bible study in his 2,000-square-foot game room. Now in the second part of the interview, Carreon-Ainsa will address concerns that the city violated Salman's religious freedom, the court order limiting only 12 people or less in the pastor's home, and a police "raid" on the property.

U.S.

The Aurora Movie Massacre and the Real Dark Knight

By Greg Stier

Along with the rest of America I'm shocked and saddened at the mass shootings that took place in Aurora, Colorado at this morning's 12:01 am premiere of "Dark Knight Rising" the latest and last of the Batman trilogy.

COLUMN

Look What He Found in Grandpa's Attic

By Dan Delzell

If Karl's grandpa knew what he was doing by saving all those cards, don't underestimate what God can do by choosing to leave an inheritance for His children. You are probably not wiser than your grandfather....and you are definitely not wiser than your Creator. Don't allow your defiance to defeat your faith.

EVOLUTION

Evangelicals Debate Theistic Evolution, Historical Adam

By Lillian Kwon

Evangelical Christians have launched a civil debate on their opposing views on evolution and its compatibility with Scripture. Rather than a "tit-for-tat" exchange, they sought to start something more "charitable" and "respectful" in the science and faith discussion.

EVANGELISM

10 Reasons We Have Not Reached the Unchurched

By Thom S. Rainer

Let us look with stark honesty and candor at the ineffectiveness of most American believers when it comes to sharing their faith. One of the main reasons many Christians do not share their faith is simply explained by the word disobedience.

OPINIONS

Whatever Happened to Hell?

By Jerry Newcombe

Belief in Hell doesn't seem to be taken too seriously these days. Millions of high school students have been taught about Jonathan Edwards' famous sermon, "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God," as a supposed example of Puritan excess.

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