Clerk Defies Order, Won't Issue Gay Marriage Licenses

A Kentucky county clerk won't issue same-sex marriage licenses despite an order from a federal judge requiring her to do so. Rowan County clerk Kim Davis stopped issuing all marriage licenses June 26 after

Clergy Board: Abortion Group Is 'Doing God's Work'

The Clergy Advocacy Board for Planned Parenthood claims the abortion provider is doing "God's work."

In a statement released Tuesday, the group condemnned the pro-life group behind a series of undercover videos showing Planned Parenthood officials discussing the sale of body parts from aborted babies. 

Sudanese Pastors Facing Possible Death Set Free

Two pastors who had been facing a possible death sentence in Sudan have been released from prison.

Clergyman Yat Michael and Peter Reith had been imprisoned in the Sudan for nine months.

Michael expressed his gratitude when he spoke with the American Center for Law and Justice after their release. 

US Welcomes Iraqi Christian Refugees, with Jail Time

SAN DIEGO – Some Iraqi Christians fleeing the Islamic State sought safety and freedom in America. But instead of being welcomed in as religious refugees, they were arrested and sent to a San Diego prison.

The news comes despite the fact that 300,000 immigrants from

Marriage Aftermath: Churches Prep for Coming Storm

The recent Supreme Court decision to legalize gay marriage has many religious leaders worried about potential lawsuits if they refuse to perform gay weddings.

In response, some are now adopting new measures to

Israel Condemns Arson Attack that Killed Arab Toddler

JERUSALEM, Israel -- The Israel Defense Forces are on high alert Friday morning after Hamas called for a "day of fury" to avenge an arson attack in an Arab village that killed a toddler and injured four family members, two critically.

Obama Ignores Pastors: Gay Rights on Kenya Agenda

Despite requests from African leaders to leave his views on homosexuality at home, President Barack Obama says he plans to make gay rights part of his agenda during his trip to Africa.

Obama faced criticism and growing calls from LGBT groups to press the issue aggressively while in the region.

China's New Wave of Persecution

The Chinese government is at it once again - this time, launching the biggest crackdown against human rights advocates since 1983.

That according to Bob Fu, president of the Midland, Texas-based China Aid organization.

This latest wave of persecution is extensive and involves the arrest, detention, interrogation, and even disappearance of more than 200 attorneys and human rights workers in

ISIS Praises Shooting of Four Tennessee Marines

The Islamic State terror group is celebrating Thursday's shooting in Chattanooga, Tennessee, which killed four U.S. Marines.

ISIS followers took to Twitter, hailing the act, but there's been no official claim of responsibility.

Muhammad Youseff Abdulazeez, the man responsible for the

Planned Parenthood Under Fire for Harvesting Baby Parts

WASHINGTON - Following revelations that Planned Parenthood is harvesting and selling body parts of aborted babies, House Speaker John Boehner is calling for hearings. And at least one House committee has said it will investigate.