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Justice Scalia: Supreme Court ruling on gay union a threat to democracy
Justice Scalia: Supreme Court ruling on gay union a threat to democracy

The Supreme Court's decision to legalise same-sex marriages across the United States does not represent the sentiment of majority of Americans, one of the four justices who opposed the controversial ruling asserted.

\'Abide by the law\': Sen. Marco Rubio softens stance on same-sex marriage
'Abide by the law': Sen. Marco Rubio softens stance on same-sex marriage

While his fellow Republican presidential aspirants are strongly opposing and even calling for defiance to the Supreme Court decision legalising same-sex marriages in the United States, Florida Senator Marco Rubio seemed to have softened his stance on this divisive issue.

US constitutional ban on same-sex  marriages pushed to protect families
US constitutional ban on same-sex marriages pushed to protect families

To protect the family as an institution in the United States, the chief justice of the state of Alabama vowed to push for a constitutional ban to same-sex marriages, which have been legalized across the country by the Supreme Court.

\'End judicial tyranny\': US Senator Ted Cruz denounces Supreme Court, urges justices\' election every 8 years
'End judicial tyranny': US Senator Ted Cruz denounces Supreme Court, urges justices' election every 8 years

Hours after the United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of same-sex marriage, Republican presidential aspirant Ted Cruz said he will push for an amendment to the American Constitution to allow high court justices to be voted out during elections every eight years.

California Assembly passes bill on kids\' vaccination without exemption
California Assembly passes bill on kids' vaccination without exemption

The California State Assembly has passed the controversial bill that orders vaccination for school children and prohibits exemptions based on personal or religious beliefs of parents.

3 countries—Tunisia, Kuwait and France—from 3 continents mourn 67 dead after terrorist attacks
3 countries—Tunisia, Kuwait and France—from 3 continents mourn 67 dead after terrorist attacks

Three countries from three separate continents were in mourning on Saturday following nearly simultaneous attacks that killed at least 67 people carried out by militants believed to be linked to the Islamic State.

Pastor Rick Scarborough says he didn\'t mean he would set himself on fire after US Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage
Pastor Rick Scarborough says he didn't mean he would set himself on fire after US Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage

Texas Pastor Rick Scarborough, who previously said that he would be willing to be burned to death in his campaign against gay marriage. clarified his statement after yesterday's Supreme Court ruling.

California\'s assisted death bill stalls as LA archbishop warns lawmakers
California's assisted death bill stalls as LA archbishop warns lawmakers

California's assisted death bill has been pulled out from a key committee after it failed to gain support.

Jill Duggard and Derick Dillard leave US to start new overseas ministry next month
Jill Duggard and Derick Dillard leave US to start new overseas ministry next month

Derick said the opportunity to serve the Lord came earlier this year, and even though he did not specify where they would be doing it, Derick and Jill said they really prayed about the choice "that would undoubtedly change the trajectory of our lives forever."

Bethany Hamilton\'s baby Tobias joins his surf-loving parents at sea — he didn\'t like it
Bethany Hamilton's baby Tobias joins his surf-loving parents at sea — he didn't like it

"Soul Surfer" Bethany Hamilton loves the ocean. Even while she was pregnant with her first baby with husband Adam Dirks, nothing could keep her away from the water, and she spent a lot of time during her pregnancy either just swimming or riding the waves.

Mark Burnett, Roma Downey tackle challenges of doing faith-based films
Mark Burnett, Roma Downey tackle challenges of doing faith-based films

Creating faith-based films and shows are no easy feat for Christian couple Mark Burnett and Roma Downey, and the two have admitted that they relied heavily on prayer and research in order to get the job done correctly.

Christian artist Matt Redman likens worship music to human nutrition
Christian artist Matt Redman likens worship music to human nutrition

Christian artist Matt Redman believes that people respond better to worship music when it is relevant, understandable, and accessible, and that is what he tried to do with his music in new album "Unbroken Praise."

Feelings can deceive, Benham twins say on Bruce Jenner transformation
Feelings can deceive, Benham twins say on Bruce Jenner transformation

The hearts of Christian twins Jason and David Benham truly broke when they found out that former Olympic gold medalist Bruce Jenner transformed into a woman named Caitlyn, and they say that his story sadly reveals the truth about America's broken perception of reality.

Joyce Meyer says Christians should ask selves: \'Am I putting God first?\'
Joyce Meyer says Christians should ask selves: 'Am I putting God first?'

People develop habits based on what they do every single day, and popular Christian speaker and author Joyce Meyer strongly believes that Christians need to make God a habit because His presence is vital in people's lives.

Climate change poses \'catastrophic  risk to human health,\' experts warn
Climate change poses 'catastrophic risk to human health,' experts warn

An international commission of experts formed by the Lancet, a prestigious medical journal based in the United Kingdom, said climate change should already be considered a "medical emergency."

Terror attacks around the world underline influence of Islamic State
Terror attacks around the world underline influence of Islamic State

The ultra-radical group, which has claimed direct responsibility for the Kuwait attack, clearly now poses a threat far beyond its heartland in Syria and Iraq.