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McCain hopes to make amends with Dobson
Court: Lawsuit Over Quran Oaths Can Continue
Scriptures Removed from School's Restroom

Bible verses painted in a Western Kentucky school restroom to cover up graffiti have been removed after a parent complained to school officials.
China-Approved Priest with Underground Ties Dies at 103
King's Daughter Honors Parents in Ga.

On the first holiday celebrating the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. since the death of Coretta Scott King, their eldest daughter urged Americans to be forces for peace and love.
N.J. Clergy Not Required to Perform Civil Unions

Clergy in New Jersey cannot be required to unite gay couples in civil unions, the state attorney general announced Thursday in a decision that quelled the fears of some religious groups opposed to sam
Navy Discharging Dissident Chaplain

The U.S. Navy is discharging the chaplain who staged public fasts and prayers for the right to pray in Jesus' name in uniform wherever and whenever he wished.
Appeals Court to Hear S.D. Abortion Case

A federal appeals court has agreed to rehear a challenge of a 2005 South Dakota law that would require doctors to tell women seeking abortions that the procedure ends a human life.
Report: Pastor Raided Charity Accounts for Personal Expenses

A pastor who formed a charity to build group homes for HIV-positive substance abusers has raided its accounts for personal expenses.
Stem Cells Discovered in Amniotic Fluid

Stem cell researchers reacted with enthusiasm and reservations to a report that scientists have found stem cells in amniotic fluid, a discovery that would allow them to sidestep the controversy over d
Pat Robertson Makes Dire Prediction For 2007

Evangelical broadcaster Pat Robertson said Tuesday that God has told him that a terrorist attack on the United States would cause a 'mass killing' late in 2007.
Michigan Mourners Honor State's only President

Some carried their winter caps in their hands. Some held children's hands, while others snapped off military salutes.
Vietnam Vet Sues Diocese for Alleged Abuse by Priest

A former Marine and Vietnam War veteran filed a lawsuit Thursday against the Roman Catholic Diocese of Wilmington and a church in the city, accusing them of doing nothing to stop a priest from sexuall
Mass. lawmakers Advance Gay Marriage Ban

Lawmakers in Massachusetts, the only state where gay marriage is legal, voted Tuesday to allow a proposed constitutional amendment to move forward that would effectively ban the practice.
Lawyer Says Pastor Accused of Stealing is Sorry

A pastor charged with stealing nearly $14,000 from the Fisher Chamber of Commerce is repentant and plans to repay it all, his attorney said.
World Church Body Urges Iraq Leaders to Pursue Reconciliation

The World Council of Churches said Saturday it prays Iraqi leaders will pursue reconciliation in 'a land of daily killings' following the execution of Saddam Hussein.
Bush Sends Best Wishes to Muslims

President Bush on Friday sent holiday greetings to all Muslims in America, Iraq and across the world as they celebrate the Eid al-Adha religious festival.
Millions of U.S. Revelers Ring in 2007

More than 1 million revelers in Times Square greeted 2007 with cheers, kisses and a whopping 3.5 tons of confetti at the city's massive New Year's Eve party.
Pastor: Family Gathered Near Dying Ford

With their father's health failing, all four of Gerald and Betty Ford's children made a pilgrimage to their parents' home in the California desert to say goodbye, Ford's pastor said.
2nd Man Arrested for Christmas Day Church Robbery

Two men were arrested after a Christmas Day theft of tens of thousands of dollars in donations to a church, and about $6,000 in cash was recovered, prosecutors said.
Police Arrest Man for Christmas Day Church Robbery

Police have arrested a man in the brazen Christmas Day theft of thousands of dollars in donations from a church. He faces up to seven years in prison if convicted.
Sect Leader Stands Trial for Charges Tied to Teen Marriage

A polygamist church leader accused of forcing a 14-year-old girl to marry an older cousin in 2001 was ordered Thursday to stand trial on charges of rape by accomplice.
Rev Albert Mohler Released from Hospital

R. Albert Mohler Jr., president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, was released Wednesday from Baptist East Hospital after a two-week stay.
Rev. Albert Mohler Recovering in Intensive Care

The Rev. Albert Mohler Jr., an outspoken evangelical leader and president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, was recovering in intensive care from blood clots in his lungs.
Passion Conference Draws 22,000 College Students to Atlanta

College students are known more for keg parties than prayer and worship, but the latter is exactly why Chris Nehmer drove 12 hours on New Year's Eve.