Pastor Steven Furtick announces father's death

Just hours after announcing earlier Wednesday that his father was "holding up" despite being told by a hospice over the weekend that the elder Furtick "had just a few hours to live," the North..

White House 'pressing' for release of Pastor Saeed Abedini

"We remain deeply concerned about U.S. citizen Saeed Abedini who has been sentenced to 8 years in prison in Iran on charges related to his religious beliefs. We can confirm that Mrs. Abedini and her..

Engaging Iran at the United Nations on behalf of Pastor Saeed Abedini

On June 3, representatives from the American Center for Law and Justice will again appear before the Human Rights Council of the United Nations to heighten awareness of imprisoned Pastor Saeed..

Religion losing its influence in America, latest poll shows

A Gallup poll of 1,535 adults conducted earlier this month has revealed that 77 percent of Americans believe religion is losing its influence on American society, while 20 percent say its influence..

Rick Warren and wife Kay 'devastated but not destroyed' by son's suicide

Appearing on stage arm in arm this past Saturday, May 25, the Warrens spoke for about 20 minutes, although a visibly emotional Kay Warren left the Saddleback stage in less than two minutes, a local..

Obama visits Oklahoma, urges Americans to 'step up' aid to survivors

Calling the devastation "pretty hard to comprehend," Obama reminded the people of Oklahoma, "Everywhere, fellow Americans are praying with you, they're thinking about you, and they want to help.....