Obama pledges to expand Bush's aid to religious charities

Though President George W. Bush's "faith-based initiatives" - which give government money to religious groups for charity work - have been one of the most controversial programs of his presidency, Barack Obama has pledged to expand them if he is elected president. This...

Vatican bans Dan Brown film Angels & Demons from Rome churches

" The Vatican has banned the makers of a prequel to The Da Vinci Code from filming in its grounds or any church in Rome, describing the work as “an offence against God”. Angels and Demons, the latest Dan Brown thriller to be turned into a film, includes key episodes...

Australia reviews ban on abortion aid

Australian governement has been big source for donation for developing countries. They had stopped giving aid for abortion services and training but now a new move has rekindled hope for many of the developing countries." Australia's government is considering lifting a...

Anti-Quran film insult all religions, says World Churches Council

"The World Council of Churches has reviled an anti-Quran film by Dutch lawmaker Geert Wilders as an insult to all religions and an attempt to incite hatred."We believe this film does not represent the view of the Dutch people or Christians regarding Islam," Rima Barsoum, the...

Don't Fence Me In: Kucinich Lassoes Texas Democratic Party, Heads to Court Ov...

"What would an election be without lawsuits and celebrities? Dennis Kucinich, in a snit over the Texas Democratic Party loyalty oath, winds up off the ballot. Backed by Willie Nelson, Kucinich saddled up and moseyed off to court. He's seeking a restraining order against the...

IRS Reminds Charities and Churches of Political Activity Ban

" WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded section 501(c)(3) organizations, including charities and  churches that federal law prohibits them from becoming directly or indirectly involved in campaigns of political candidates. The prohibition against...