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One of the world’s best-known scientists Stephen Hawking, lauded for his work on cosmology, quantum gravity and theoretical physics, says spontaneous creation created the universe. In a new book, the scientist suggests that a series of developments rather the existence of God is more likely a reason. “Because there is a law such as gravity,…

Coast Guard rescued crew of 13 after another oil rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico. It is the second blast in four months. A mile-long oil sheen was spotted at the site, which is west of where the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig exploded on April 20. Eleven people died and the blast caused millions…

Police shot and killed a man with an explosive device who took three people hostage Wednesday at the headquarters of the Discovery Channel. The fatal shooting ended four hours of drama at the media company in Silver Spring, Md., outside of Washington, D.C. Police said the suspect James Lee was angry over programming. Montgomery County…

In a speech to the nation Tuesday night, President Obama announced the end of Operation Iraqi Freedom. “Ending this war is not only in Iraq’s interest — it’s in our own. The United States has paid a huge price to put the future of Iraq in the hands of its people. We have sent our…

Sunday marked the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina making landfall in Louisiana. New Orleans became flooded after the levees breached. The storm slammed different parts of the Gulf Coast, becoming one of the nation’s most destructive hurricanes. In recalling that day, community member Debsen wonders: Has it taken us five years to understand compassion? And…

As August winds down, we wonder how you spent your summer. Share photos of your vacations and “stay-cations.” »Take a Virtual Trip to Israel | »Sit on a Beach in Florida

Take a look at one popular discussion that states why the Christian Trinity is logical – and strictly monotheistic. Join the forum and read what others are saying. Continue the discussion within the Christian Trinity Bible Study, Discuss Christian Theology or Christian Theology and Apologetics Study groups. Do the 10 Commandments Still Apply? | Saturday…

TV pundit Glenn Beck will hold a rally today at the Lincoln Memorial where the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom 47 years ago. Among the expected speakers is former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin. Also today, the Rev. Al…

New York Republican gubernatorial candidate Carl Paladino has suggested turning prisons into dorms for people who receive welfare through a proposed Dignity Corps. The Buffalo developer’s welfare reform plan includes reusing “old prisons, colleges and other buildings to teach life skills” for “people on welfare, unemployed or lacking job skills,” Buffalo’s WIVB TV 4 reported…

A federal judge has blocked stem cell funding in a ruling in favor of a suit by researchers concerned that human embryonic stem cell research involved destroying embryos, Reuters reported. White House officials are reviewing the decision barring the federal government from awarding further federal grants on the controversial research. Your thoughts? Join this discussion…
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