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Bill Nye "The Science Guy" was shared his perspective on the origins of human life in Monday's debate with Creationist Ken Ham at the Creation Museum in Kentucky on Feb. 3, 2014.

In Monday evening's debate between Creationist Ken Ham and Evolutionist Bill Nye, the two men were given the opportunity to express their view of the origin of man and to debate whether Creationism is a viable modern of origins in today's modern scientific era. The event took place at the Creation Museum in Kentucky, and was moderated by CNN's Tom Foreman.

Over fifty women and sixteen teenagers were rescued from forced prostitution in the weeks leading up to the Super Bowl, thanks to the awareness that human rights organizations raised about sex trafficking. Gearing up for the influx of Super Bowl visitors, the state of New Jersey trained hotel staff, local police, airport employees, and students to be on the lookout for signs of human trafficking.

Though it may be considered politically incorrect to say "Merry Christmas" in many parts of the country, the phrase might soon be declared a legal greeting for the 2014 holiday season in Indiana public schools. If passed, the "Merry Christmas" bill would legally protect the right to give traditional winter holiday greetings and to display faith-oriented symbols in public schools.

Hip hop artist Trip Lee wrote a recent blog post questioning Beyoncé Knowles' choice to dance provocatively at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards in late January.

Pastor Mark Driscoll sat down with several of the Seattle Seahawks players in January and asked them about how knowing Jesus Christ has affected their life - both on and off the field. Defensive Coach Rocky Seto, free safety Chris Maragos, and long snapper Clint Gresham had much to say about the impact that becoming a follower of Jesus has made on their lives.

In the first of The Resurgence leadership message series, Mark Driscoll interviewed Russell Wilson and four of his teammates from the Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks - "Members of the greatest football team on the earth," the pastor jested.

In a recent interview with four other members of the Seattle Seahawks team and Pastor Mark Driscoll from Mars Hill Church in Seattle, Seahawks left tackle Russell Okung shared his testimony of how God has taught him about true manhood and about fatherhood, despite the fact that the he had lost his father at a very young age.

A Chinese media distribution company has purchased the rights to "Linsanity," a documentary about Houston Rockets point guard Jeremy Lin, and is scheduling its release just in time for the Chinese New Year Friday.

Christian gospel singer Mandisa chose not to attend the 56th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, where she was awarded both best contemporary Christian music song and best contemporary Christian music album. She wrote a post on her Facebook page entitled "I missed the Grammy Awards...and I won?!?" explaining her desire to avoid the temptation to be "of the world."

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Many in the Christian community were upset when the 56th Annual Grammy Awards hosted a mass wedding ceremony for 33 same-sex and straight couples on Sunday. Jim Daily from the Focus on the Family ministry wrote a blog post encouraging believers to respond to what is now a prominent worldview in our culture with both grace and truth.

Pastor Erik Fitzgerald lost his wife and son in a tragic car accident in the fall of 2006. He was serving as a youth pastor at Hebron Baptist Church in Dacula, Georgia when he learned that Matthew Swatzell, a twenty-year-old firefighter, had collided with his wife's vehicle head-on after falling asleep at the wheel of his pick-up truck.

Christian author Karen Kingsbury plans to host a four-day beach party with special guests Sadie and Korie Robertson, American Idol contestants Colton and Schyler Dixon, Christian recording artist Matthew West, and more at Tradewinds Resort this October.

Fox News reports that A&E may be looking for "Christian talent" for a new reality television series, likely hoping to attract the Christian audience that has flocked to "Duck Dynasty."

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The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) reportedly sent a letter by Kim Jong Un's orders Friday, asking that the South consider reconciliation and a cease-fire to prevent nuclear war. The letter comes just weeks before the United States and South Korea are scheduled to run their annual joint military drills, which have provoked North Korea to threaten nuclear war against the two countries in the past.

In a blog post regarding the Governor of New York's recent comments which mocked those who uphold the Biblical values of the sanctity of life and of heterosexual marriage, Christian actor and evangelist Kirk Cameron alerts Christians to the reality that persecution is steadily increasing in America.

The producers of A&E's most popular reality television show, "Duck Dynasty," understand why America loves the Robertsons; we can't get enough of their clean sense of humor, their family values, and we just love Uncle Si. The war veteran's antics are unparalleled, and his stories reek of grandeur and grit. Why not delve further into the life of Silas Robertson for almost an entire episode?

Producers Mark Burnett and Roma Downey released a sneak preview of "Son of God" movie to students at the Liberty University Convocation on Monday, a film that was created using the extra footage from their epic mini-series, "The Bible."

Pastor Mark Driscoll from Mars Hill Church interviewed four Seattle Seahawks players and one of their coaches earlier this month about their love for Jesus Christ in the midst of Super Bowl hype. Russell Wilson, Russell Okung, Chris Maragos, Clint Gresham, and Coach Rocky Seto hope to leverage their influence in the National Football League (NFL) for the glory of Jesus Christ, and were asked by Pastor Mark to give quick responses to the question, "Who's Jesus?"

Alan Robertson, the eldest of the four "Duck Dynasty" Robertson brothers, wrote an article for TwoTen Magazine about how his family's faith has impacted the business operations of Duck Commander.

In a sermon entitled, "I Have a Friend Who...Believes Science Disproves Faith," Pastor John Ortberg of Menlo Park Presbyterian Church (MPPC) encouraged believers to have a proper view of the scientific method and of modern-day discoveries in light of God's creation and the authenticity of the Bible. Ortberg's message was structured around a series of questions that a friend might ask a Christian about the way that science relates to the Bible, and he gave evidences and logical reasoning for the faith.

Long-time Saddleback Church member Joel Guerra recently shared his testimony of weight loss and growth in the Lord while participating in Rick Warren's faith-based diet and lifestyle plan, "The Daniel Plan: 40 Days to a Healthier Life."

Brynn Williams was interrupted and rebuked by her teacher at an elementary school in Temecula, California last month while giving a speech for a school assignment on Christmas family traditions about her family's celebration of Jesus Christ's birth.