Pastor-Turned-Saddleback Leather CEO Shares Inspiring Rags-To-Riches Story, Biblical Advice for Young Entrepreneurs
In an exclusive interview, YoungLife leader-turned-Saddleback Leather CEO Dave Munson shares his amazing rags-to-riches story.
Ron Johnson, Man Who Created Apple Store with Steve Jobs, to Talk Faith and Work
Ron Johnson, the man who created the Apple Store with Steve Jobs, is scheduled to speak this Saturday to marketplace leaders, pastors, and anyone interested in learning how to integrate faith with work.
Chick-fil-A in Virginia Opens Doors on Sunday to Serve as Worship Center for Displaced Church Congregation
September 12, 2017: A Chick-fil-A restaurant in Virginia has agreed to open its doors on Sundays, serving as a temporary church for a displaced congregation.
Hobby Lobby's Steve Green Warns of Future Challenges to Religious Liberty: 'We Need to Continue to Stand'
Steve Green, president of Hobby Lobby, has encouraged Christians to continue fighting for religious liberty, warning that there will always be those who attempt to take those freedoms away.
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Religious Freedom May Drive Jeff Sessions' AG Civil Rights Priorities
The new, 84th Attorney General Jeff Sessions is expected to champion religious freedom in the US Justice Department.
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VMWare CEO Pat Gelsinger Interview: Being a 'God-Glorifying' Technologist, and Transforming the Silicon Valley With Christ
Many in Silicon Valley are prominent, but few are significant. Among the prominent technologists in the Bay Area, VMWare CEO Pat Gelsinger is one of the most outspoken Christian technologists on faith, chosing the route of significance. Before becoming the CEO of VMWare, a multi-billion dollar and leading software company in the world, he was the first Chief Technology Officer at Intel Corporation, where the first microprocessors were invented. If you've ever plugged a USB into your computer, us
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Video Game Developer Valve Sued for $3.1 Million for Transgender Discrimination
Major game developer Valve Corporation that created the popular video game franchises "Counter-Strike" and "Half-Life" is currently facing a lawsuit filed by one of its former employees. Aside from accusing the company of discriminating against her because of her transgender status, the ex-employee also claimed that Valve mistreats some of its staff members.
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Franklin Graham Slams PayPal After Company Pulls 400 Jobs From North Carolina Over Transgender Law
The Rev. Franklin Graham has strongly condemned PayPal after the organization announced it is cancelling plans to bring more than 400 jobs and a $3.6 million investment into Charlotte, North Carolina with its new operation center, because of an objection to the state's recently passed transgender law.
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NASA Agrees To Stop Censoring 'Jesus' From Employee Emails About Praise, Worship Club
In June 2015, attorneys at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, told Christian employees they could no longer mention the name "Jesus" in e-newsletter announcements for their Praise and Worship club because they believed it violated the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment of the Constitution. After the legal intervention of First Liberty attorneys last month, however, NASA officials reversed their stance.
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NASA Could Face Legal Troubles For Allegedly Censoring Christian Employees, Banning the Word 'Jesus'
A group of employees at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, is threatening to sue the space agency based on charges of religious discrimination. According to the Christian group, the agency has banned them from using Jesus' name in their regular newsletters and emails.
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Pride Sermon Served by Restaurant Manager When Tips Substituted With Religious Pamphlet
A North Carolina restaurant general manager backed an employee who was upset on Saturday after receiving a religious pamphlet regarding a local Baptist church from a guest in lieu of a tip.
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New Jersey Pension Deemed Not 'Tax-Exempt Church Plan' by Federal Court, Starts New National Litigation
A pension plan established by New Brunswick, N.J.- based Saint Peter’s Healthcare System does not qualify as a “church plan” that is exempt from the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, ruled a U.S. federal appeals court ruled this week. ERISA is the federal pension law that requires such plans to be fully funded, and provides employees with certain rights related to benefit entitlements. St. Peter's employs more than 2,800 people through 27 centers and facilities.
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Transgender, Privacy Issues Abound For Public Restrooms, Facilities after New 'Gender-Equality' Law From Washington
A new statewide law about gender-segregated public bathrooms, facilities and businesses, which went into effect Dec. 26 in Washington, is raising questions about privacy and safety of everyone involved. This first-of-its-kind law created by the Washington State Human Rights Commission is part of the recent push to frame gender-segregated bathrooms as an affront to "equality," stated Joseph Backholm in a blog for Family Policy Institute for Washington.
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South China Morning Post Saved by Jack Ma? Will Alibaba’s Prosperity Rain Down on the Paper?
Jack Ma could buy the struggling South China Morning Post in the hopes of seeing the paper rise again.
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Protesters for Higher U.S. Fast-Food Wages March In New York
U.S. fast-food workers kicked off a nationwide protest in New York on Tuesday backing higher wages and union rights in a campaign they hope will catch the attention of candidates in the 2016 elections.
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#MerryChristmasStarbucks: Popular Coffee Chain Issues Response To 'War On Christmas' Accusations, Boycotts
After coming under fire from many in the Christian community for removing all references to Christmas from its seasonal red cups, Starbucks issued a statement explaining why the coffee chain chose the new design and reiterating its dedication to welcoming "customers from all backgrounds."
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What Does It Mean To Be A Success? The Humbling First Jobs of Four Entrepreneurs Who Changed The World
In the days of railroad barons and oil tycoons, it might have meant amassing the most cash possible. These days, the idea of true success has shifted toward the "social entrepreneur" - those who can create thriving enterprises while bringing about positive social change.
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U.S. jobless Claims Revisit 42-Year Lows, Suggesting Labor Market Remains Strong
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell back to a 42-year low last week, suggesting the labor market remained strong despite an abrupt slowdown in job growth in the past two months.