Bob Smietana

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(RNS) — In a subdued message to churchgoers, Rev. Locke claimed federal agents broke into his home and searched it for hours after receiving reports of alleged financial misconduct.

Founder of cult-like group in Franklin, Tennessee, was accused of spiritual and sexual abuse.

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The former Iranian political prisoner is accused of abducting his daughter from Turkey, where the girl's mother is a refugee.

(RNS) — Umiya Mataji Sanstha, a Hindu community in Chicago's western suburbs, hopes to build a temple and homes for community members. But a 1960s-era consent decree stands in their way. Will a religious freedom law help their case?

(RNS) — In an open letter, a group of survivors and advocates say that comments by SBC President Willy Rice and Texas pastor Jack Graham make it harder to address the issue of abuse in churches.

United States RNS A group of abuse survivors, advocates and pastors have called on a pair of Southern Baptist leaders to apologise for calling the denomination's abuse crisis a hoax.

A group of abuse survivors, advocates and pastors have called on a pair of Southern Baptist leaders to apologize for calling the denomination’s abuse crisis a hoax.

(RNS) — 'They did not want Muslims here, so they made up a reason, and in doing so, they violated the law,' said Meghan Murphy, an attorney with CAIR's Legal Defense Fund.