In Texas and nationwide, politicians stumble and shine after Orlando massacre
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View ArticleForney council unanimously approves adding 'In God We Trust' to city vehicles
The leader of the American Civil Liberties Union of Texas has said that “blurring the lines between church and state” by … [visit site to read more]
View ArticleFirst Baptist's Jeffress defends Trump's abortion comment, embattled Dallas...
Back the Blue – First Baptist Dallas from First Dallas on Vimeo. In the last 24 hours, First Baptist Dallas’ Robert Jeffress picked a fight with an imam on Fox News, championed Dallas Police Chief...
View ArticleHouston-area Dairy Queen owner doesn't apologize for anti-Hindu signs
A Dairy Queen in southeast Texas has come under fire for its anti-Hindu signs, but the store’s owner isn’t backing down from his … [visit site to read more]
View ArticleSainthood awaits Mother Teresa in September
Mother Teresa spent decades … [visit site to read more]
View ArticleOrthodox archbishop is interred in Dallas cathedral he helped found
Archbishop Dmitri in 2004. (Nathan Hunsinger/Dallas Morning News) This morning, in a sacred ceremony, the remains of … [visit site to read more]
View ArticleGroup sues Gov. Greg Abbott over removal of 'atheist nativity scene' from...
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View ArticleIn wake of armed protests at local mosques, Dallas pastors, rabbis and imams...
Following an armed protest at the Islamic Center of Irving last month, a peace rally took place offering a much different message. (Vernon Bryant/Staff photographer) The armed protesters who convened...
View ArticleSMU religion professor: 'Hate speech' coming from First Baptist's Jeffress...
There’s a blog item making the virtual local rounds bearing the headline “The Darkness in the Heart of Dallas.” It’s about a familiar figure — First Baptist Church’s senior pastor Robert Jeffress,...
View ArticleArmed protesters gather outside Islamic Center of Irving
Updated at 7:30 p.m.: New details have been added, and early reports have been merged into a longer article. About a dozen protesters — most carrying long guns, some masked and one with his mother —...
View ArticleT.D. Jakes welcomes thousands to his MegaFest festival in Dallas
At least a couple of thousand people gathered at Klyde Warren Park today to watch the kick off ceremony for what’s described as the nation’s largest inspirational festival. T.D. Jakes, founder of the...
View ArticleLast night on 'Last Week Tonight,' John Oliver resurrected Dallas...
Robert Tilton at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport in February 1992 (File photo) Last night’s Last Week Tonight with John Oliver provided quite the acid flashback for those of us who were around...
View ArticleFarmersville hopes to 'clear up misconceptions' about Muslim cemetery at...
From 2000, a memorial service in downtown Farmersville for Audie Murphy (File photo) Pretty sure … [visit site to read more]
View ArticleFive things to know about the beginnings of the Catholic Church in Dallas for...
St. Paul Church was the first Catholic church in what would become the Diocese of Dallas. The Collin County church is no longer active. (Photo courtesy of the diocese) The Catholic Diocese of … [visit...
View Article‘Strange Cult Causing Concern’: Scientology came to Dallas in 1956. Then, the...
David Miscavige — ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion, Tom Cruise’s best bud and the star of “Going Clear” — in Irving for the opening of the Church of Scientology Dallas on April 11,...
View ArticleFirefighter injured while battling blaze at Baptist church in Collin County
A firefighter was injured early Tuesday while battling a two-alarm fire that gutted a Baptist church in Collin County. Wylie firefighters were called shortly before 4:30 a.m. to Amazing Grace...
View ArticleDallas Muslims break Ramadan fast with celebration at Fair Park
More than 20,000 Muslims in the Dallas area came together Monday morning to celebrate the first day of Eid al Fitr. The Islamic Association of North Texas hosted congregational prayers at Centennial...
View ArticleHow to help immigrant children involved in border crisis
Young detainees sleep in a holding cell at a U.S. Customs and Border Protection processing facility in Brownsville, June 18, 2014. (Eric Gay/Associated Press) As Dallas County officials proceed with...
View ArticleDallas and Fort Worth bishops discuss border crisis, tell faithful how they...
Bishops Kevin Farrell of Dallas and Michael Olson of the Fort Worth Diocese spoke Monday about a "humanitarian crisis" on the border. (Lara Solt/Staff Photographer) Editor’s note: This post has been...
View ArticleNational Baptist convention draws 40,000 to Dallas, including civil rights...
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