Charisma Magazine

In their 2-1 decision, the ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco rejected the argument by atheist Michael Newdow that the references to God disrespect his religious beliefs. The court said federal law does not require students to recite the pledge or the phrase "under God."

A Michigan man has been convicted of murdering a pro-life activist and a gravel pit owner and sentenced to life in prison without parole.

A jury deliberated for four hours Thursday before finding Harlan Drake, 33, guilty on two counts of first-degree premeditated murder in the fatal shootings of pro-life activist Jim Pouillon and gravel pit owner Mike Fuoss. Each count carries a sentence of life in prison with no chance of parole.

1040, hosted by minister and musician Jaeson Ma, explores the spread of Christianity throughout Asia, where the church has grown at an unprecedented rate in recent decades.

Photo: Jaeson Ma traveled throughout Asia to film the 1040 documentary.

Speakers at a recent prophecy conference proclaimed that this is "the rapture generation" as they warned of a looming one-world government and attacks on Israel that could hasten end-times events.

"The last pages of your Bible read like the front pages of your paper," said conference host Rod Parsley in a dramatic video introduction that included footage of recent earthquakes and other natural disasters. "You are here because you've been chosen to live in this final hour."

Opponents of President Obama's health reform plan are putting forth a last-ditch effort to derail the proposal Congress has been urged to pass through an expedited reconciliation process this month.

The Family Research Council (FRC) on Tuesday issued an urgent call for its supporters to sign a petition calling on representatives in the House to oppose what the group calls a "government takeover of health care." Focus on the Family Action launched a lobbying campaign over health care reform Wednesday.