• Seattle College Students Affected by Shooting Turn to Prayer

  Yesterday, a gunman opened fire on a Christian University in Seattle, Washington. Today, shocked students turned to prayer for perspective, holding a vigil to commemorate victims and their families.

  

• Envoy Negotiating with Boko Haram Expresses 'Optimism' for Kidnapped Nigerian Girls' Return

  Dr. Stephen Davis, an Anglican cleric who is representing Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan to Boko Haram in an attempt to retrieve captured Nigerian girls, says he is optimistic about the girl's safe return

  

• China Offers Syria Millions to Help Displaced Refugees, Says It Hopes to Promote Peace

  China recently offered $16 million in humanitarian assistance for refugees from the conflict in Syria. This move was in part an attempt to promote peace in the war-torn Syrian regions as well as increase diplomatic relations between the Arab world.

  

• Seattle School Shooting: Gunman Kills 1, Injures 3 at Christian College; Religious Leaders Urge Prayer

  Earlier today, a gunman opened fire at a small Christian University in Seattle, killing one and wounding three. The gunman was subdued by a security guard, who pepper sprayed him. Rev. Al Mohler is encouraging Christians to pray for the University during this time.

  

• Should Religious Private Business Owners be Allowed to Refuse Service to LGBT Community?

  A new survey reveals that only 1 in 10 Americans believe small business owners should have the right to refuse service or do business with homosexuals, atheists or African Americans based on religious grounds. However, many suggest that comparing the LGBT plight to that of the Civil Rights Movement is offensive, as gays never experienced the kind of oppression African Americans faced in the 1960's.