The 90-year-old man who gained international attention after being arrested for feeding homeless people in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, has been arrested a second time for the same “offense.”
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Former Priest Who Took Vow of Poverty Wins $259 Million, Plans to Donate Majority
A former priest has won the largest sum in history from a Tennessee lottery; the irony of the situation is 58-year-old Roy Cockrum had taken a vow of poverty many years ago.
World Vision Asking Board to Sign Biblical Marriage Affirmation
Non-profit organization World Vision has asked its board members to sign a statement affirming that marriage is between one man and one woman.
Charitable Giving to Religious Groups is Down as Philanthropy Improves from the Great Recession
Americans are slowly pulling themselves out of a charitable slump — except when it comes to religious groups.
Federal Workers Use Over $1 Million of Charity Money for Personal Use
A government audit found several federal workers and a contractor guilty of using over $1 million of charity money for personal use.
French Tourist Gives Food to 'Hobo' Richard Gere
Evangelicals and religious conservatives are more passionate than ever before about social issues. Cannot all Christians care for the homeless and hurting in Jesus' name?
Survey: Most Americans Say Fighting Global Poverty is Futile
Despite progress in defeating extreme global poverty, most Americans see no end in sight, according to a survey sponsored by Compassion International.
Alabama Pastor Told to Stop Giving Homeless People Food and Water
Alabama police ordered a Birmingham pastor to stop handing out bottled water and hotdogs to the homeless in a city park.
The Wedge Issue: Reflections on World Vision
What happened last week with World Vision should make us all take notice. The billion dollar evangelical charity announced they would accept same-sex marriage when hiring employees.
