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Trump Praises ‘Fantastic Contributions’ Hindus Have Made to America

28/09/2016 0 Comment

(World Religion News) — In a move likely calculated to capture the Indian-American vote come election day in November, the Republican nominee Donald Trump released a statement praising the Hindu community for its contributions to the U.S.A.

He commented, “The Hindu community has made fantastic contributions to world civilization and to American culture and we look forward to celebrating our shared values of free enterprise, hard work, family values, and a strong American foreign policy.”

Democratic Presidential Nominee Hillary Clinton Collapses at Ground Zero in New York

11/09/2016 0 Comment

NEW YORK — A video shows Hillary Clinton collapsing into the arms of her security detail after leaving a ceremony at Ground Zero early today.

The Democratic presidential nominee was in New York to give her respects to the victims of those killed on 9/11 in 2001, but had to leave early after what is being described as a “medical episode.”

Clinton, who briefly collapsed into the arms of security officials before entering a van, showed signs of other physical troubles recently when she needed to..

Law is on your side over evangelism, Christians told

02/09/2016 0 Comment

“Sensationalist” reports cause Christians to think they are not free to proselytise, according to a new resource that urges the public sharing of faith.

Street preacher Rob Hughes was arrested and imprisoned for 11 hours after being falsely accused of homophobic remarks.

Speak Up was launched by the Evangelical Alliance (EA) and the Lawyers Christians Fellowship (LCF) on Friday and aims to persuade Christians they have the law on their side when it comes to sharing their ..

‘A Force He Could Not Stop’: Teen High on Psychedelic Drug Jailed Following Violent Attack

01/09/2016 0 Comment

STUART, Fla. — A Florida teen is behind bars after he smashed through a window and attacked a random family in their home following his ingestion of a psychedelic drug that caused him to act on a “force … he could not stop.”

Nico Gallo, 19, was allegedly high on Dibutylone when he “cannon-balled” through the plate glass window of a Stuart home in the middle of the night on Sunday. He is accused of then attacking a woman and her adult son, who called 911 and beat Gallo in the head with an alumin..

Judge Refuses to Halt California’s Assisted Suicide Law

30/08/2016 0 Comment

RIVERSIDE, Calif. — A Superior Court judge in California has refused to halt the state’s assisted suicide law amid a legal challenge from several local doctors and a Christian organization that represents physicians nationwide.

As previously reported, last October, Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law the End of Life Option Act, which allowed terminally ill residents to seek help to end their lives.

“I have carefully read the thoughtful opposition materials presented by a number of doct..

Arkansas Commission to Review Proposals to Place Ten Commandments, Homage to Satan at Capitol

30/08/2016 0 Comment

Photo Credit: Stuart SeegerLITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A state commission in Arkansas has scheduled a date to review separate proposals to place a Ten Commandments monument and an homage to Satan on the grounds of the state capitol building.

Arkansas Secretary of State Mark Martin has marked Sept. 13 as the beginning of discussions with the Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission on whether or not to allow the placement of the monuments.

As previously reported, last year, Sen. Jason Rapert, R-Bigelow, had..

School District Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Declare Dept. of Education Lacks Right to Dictate Restroom Rules

30/08/2016 0 Comment

WASHINGTON — A school district in Virginia filed an official petition for appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday, requesting that it declare that the U.S. Department of Education lacks authority to dictate that public schools must allow those who identify as transgender to use the restroom with the opposite sex.

“The term ‘gender identity’ is nowhere in Title IX,” the writ of certiorari reads. “If ‘sex’ signifies, not biology, but rather one’s ‘internal’ sense of maleness or femaleness, t..

France’s top court to rule on legality of burkini ban

25/08/2016 0 Comment

A burkini is a swimsuit that only leaves the face, hands and feet exposed.

The row over France's controversial ban on women wearing burkinis has escalated with the country's top court to rule on whether the law contravenes human rights.

The Council of State, a body that acts as both legal adviser to the government and as the supreme administrative court, will examine the issue on Thursday after photos emerged of a Muslim woman removing a long-sleeved top while surrounded by ar..

Texas attorney general affirms constitutionality of courtroom prayer

23/08/2016 0 Comment

Judge Wayne Mack gestures before his interview with 'Fox & Friends' on Aug. 22, 2016.

In a legal opinion, Texas' attorney general said an opening prayer before a court proceeding and a voluntary chaplaincy programme are constitutional and do not violate the Establishment Clause.

Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the legal opinion based on requests by Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and executive director Seana Willing of the State Commission on Judicial Conduc..

U.S. court upholds religious freedom case against transgender employee

23/08/2016 0 Comment

The R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Homes in Michigan won the case under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA).

A federal court in the U.S. state of Michigan ruled last week in favour of a funeral home sued by the state for dismissing a transgender employee who wanted to wear women's clothes at work.

In his ruling, Judge Sean Cox of the U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Michigan said there was no discrimination when R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Ho..