Associated Press Greenville, S.C. – Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign has been embraced in a most unlikely place: at Bob Jones University, the influential Christian college that teaches that his Mormon church is a cult. In early-voting South Carolina, Romney has picked up support among the evangelicals and social conservatives who are a political force. Last…

By Adelle M. Banks and Daniel Burke Religion News Service WASHINGTON — William and Lyra Hoeft of Florida say they want a president who will “hold our borders” and protect national security. Joe Guarino of Illinois wants someone who will tackle health care. And Jonathan Bell of Arkansas, a recent home-school graduate, says education tops…

By Ron Csillag Religion News Service (RNS) A second Canadian Anglican diocese has voted to approve the blessing of same-sex marriages. Delegates at the Diocese of Montreal’s annual synod voted Friday (Oct. 19) to request that the bishop grant permission for clergy whose conscience permits to solemnize registered civil marriages, including those between same-sex couples,…

Associated Press DALLAS – A judge declared a mistrial Monday for former leaders of a Muslim charity accused of funding terrorism, after chaos broke out in the court when three jurors disputed some verdicts that had been announced. One defendant, former Holy Land Foundation for Relief and Development Chairman Mohammed El-Mezain, was acquitted of most…

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