In a disturbing new development in the 12-week long clash between the Chinese Communist Party and members of Beijing’s 1,000-member Shouwang Church, the Chinese government is pressuring employers to fire church members from their jobs. According to the China Aid Association, an advocacy group based in New York: “In the 12 weeks since Shouwang Church lost its…

On Friday, Glenn Beck began his final show on Fox News where he’ll be for the foreseeable future — outside the building, and not on TV. “We’ve done some amazing things together,” Beck, flanked by at least one bodyguard, told viewers as he showed them the view of the set from the street, noting the bulletproof glass…

The anti-abortion website LifeSiteNews.com says Republican presidential hopeful Jim Huntsman is “gay friendly,” supports stem-cell research and is a “nominal Mormon.” “Despite flaunting a spotless pro-life voting record, Republican presidential candidate Jon Huntsman has confirmed that he supports stem-cell research that involves the destruction of human embryonic life,” writes Kathleen Gilbert. She also writes that…

The communications director for the New Jersey-based American Atheists says his fellow non-believers in the United States often feel alienated from the faithful — and are tired of facing accusations that they are anti-American. CLICK HERE to read more

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