WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ — The Department of State’s Office of International Religious Freedom in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor awarded a $200,000 grant to the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) to conduct a project that documents anti-Semitism, Holocaust denial and Holocaust [...]

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Pastor Craig Rubin and his Temple 420 have existed for 40 days and are one of the most famous religious institutions in the world. The Temple operated for 38 days in 2006 before the pastor was arrested and told by an [...]

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — President Obama promised medical marijuana patients that their cannabis collectives would be protected as long as they followed state law. That should have included another caveat too because it seems raids on cannabis dispensaries have not stopped. Beverly Hills Green Cross’ [...]

ATLANTA, Ga. — The Kaduna State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board will now be able to enroll more than 8,000 potential pilgrims for Hajj, and eliminate the hassle of multiple registrations from a single person. Kaduna State can also accurately verify each of the pilgrims in [...]

AUSTIN, Texas — Solving Light Books announced today that Don McLeroy, controversial Chair of the Texas State Board of Education, has recommended “Sowing Atheism” (ISBN: 978-0-9705438-5-1) by Robert Bowie Johnson, Jr., to other board members and to the general public. McLeroy’s timely recommendation could influence [...]

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — The Family Church International of Pasadena California announces a new regular service called, “Get Your Word On,” starting this Saturday at 6 p.m. This regular weekly service will be led by two pastors: Pastor Harvey Brown Jr.; and Los Angeles Mayoral [...]

KIRKLAND, Wash. — Leading the charge for faith-based organizations, GuideStone Financial Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention will be offering LTC Financial Partners’ (LTCFP) LTC Outreach and Education Program (LTCOEP(TM)) to any minister or employee who wishes to be educated about the risks of not [...]

NEW YORK, N.Y. — On April 18th, Pope Benedict XVI will address the United Nations General Assembly as part of his first visit to the United States as leader of the Catholic Church. In response to this event, the Forum for the Protection of Religious Pluralism (FPRP) is organizing a peaceful march, which will proceed at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 18 from the United Nations building to the Gandhi statue in Union Square Park.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Today’s speech by Governor Romney was in response to concerns many have about Mormonism. Many people respect and admire the members, but have problems with their understanding of doctrines and history. Reactions range from curiosity to animosity, says author Walter Scott.

ORLANDO, Fla. — While the Mormon Church (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) is now the fourth largest church in the USA, and one of the world’s fastest growing, it is also one of the least well understood. Public reactions range from curiosity to animosity, says Walt Scott, author of “The Mystery and Controversy Surrounding Mormonism” (ISBN 978-159858-500-1).

MONTCLAIR, Calif. — Immerse yourself in the vibrant and colorful Vedic Era! Experience the celebrations and ceremonies of India, western and world music and fun family entertainment, for three energizing and joyful days at the Grand Consecration of a Vedic Temple. Join us at the new Nithyananda Vedic Temple, Nov. 9th – 11th.

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Solving Light Books announced today the publication to the Web of 37 images of the Biblical Noah uncovered in ancient Greek art. The surprising Web Presentation includes written commentary by Robert Bowie Johnson, Jr., author of “The Parthenon Code: Mankind’s History in Marble” and most recently, “Noah in Ancient Greek Art” (ISBN 13: 978-0-9705438-4-4).

LONGVIEW, Texas — The world wants to know if Jesus had a bride named Mary Magdalene. The truth is, not only did he betroth her, he came to earth to purchase a bride. “You Are At The Time For Love” (ISBN: 978-0-9797411-0-4) now reveals His bride. This book was written from a personal experience by the author, Mickey McNew.

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — “I live in the City of Angels where the Mayor cheats on his wife, the City Attorney cheats the tax payers and I teach the Word of God and the love of Jesus and I am being sent to prison for several years,” says Rev. Craig X Rubin. I love my country, but I love God more and I must teach the Truth that Jesus proclaimed a Kingdom not a religion.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — In a bold new book, “If God is So Good, Why are Blacks Doing So Bad?” (LifeBridge Books, ISBN 978-0-9786581-7-5), author James Dixon, II, believes the African-American race is an endangered species and issues an urgent call to business, government, education, entertainment and the church to address the problem.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Reverend Craig X Rubin says, “God has called me to do this work. I am spreading the good news of Jesus’ Kingdom to new believers and informing people about the real Tree of Life.” Reverend Rubin is the leader of Temple420.org, a Judeo-Christian pro-marijuana church that doesn’t promote smoking marijuana, but does burn marijuana in its religious ceremonies.

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — On August 16th 2005 Reverend Rubin announced that he’d be seeking the Republican Nomination for the office of President of the United States of America, with the publishing of his book “9021GROW” (ISBN: 0974711004). The opening line of the book prophetically stated that by the time you hear of the Rev. Craig Rubin, he’d either be in the White House or in jail. At the moment it is not hard to guess which scenario is most likely to happen: going to jail.

ORANGE, Calif. — The world’s first spiritual perfume – Virtue(R) – was premiered this week by IBI, a niche fragrance company in Orange, CA. Based upon an inspired Biblical formula, the perfume is designed to be a reminder of God, Christ, spiritual self and soul.

METAIRIE, La. — Burlington National, Inc., a book publisher, announces the release of “Defeat the 7 Deadly Sins” (ISBN: 9781577066507), a non-denominational guide that explores how to conquer the seven deadly sins. According to a recent study, most people are familiar with the seven deadly sins, yet over 99 percent of Christians cannot name all of them.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Recent studies show that sexual offenders are turning to God in increasing numbers and attending church in secret; “Keeping Kids Safe Ministries” is helping churches discern who is attending church for the right or wrong reasons.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — When Reverend Craig X Rubin was arrested at his house of worship he asked the lead LAPD officer for the special rights accorded to clergy under California Penal Codes 1524 and 1525, but was told by the officer that his Bible-based Judeo-Christian organization, that was recognized by the state of California, was “not practicing a real religion.” Temple 420 is a registered religious organization with the State of California.

PORT HURON, Mich. — With the world reeling toward the apocalypse and the advent of the Antichrist man, a 6,000 year old code has been broken by Dr. Eric vonAnderseck, of Second 8th Week Ministries, Inc., giving humanity an unprecedented inside view of how the Antichrist’s rule will be tied to the Antichrist spirit and Antichrist system, now at work in every level of mankind’s existence, even inside the church.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — The world of Hollywood Television can be the meeting place of some very different people, on the surface that is. Take the case of Craig X Rubin and rap star Snoop Dogg. The latter has a worldwide “raputation” while the former is the Reverend and founder of Temple 420, a Bible-based, Judeo-Christian sect, which believes that pot is a religious herb, as discussed in Revelation 22. How are they similar? They are both stars on Showtime’s hit cable series “Weeds” and the only two characters to play themselves. Something else in common: trouble with the law.

PORT HURON, Mich. — Dr. Eric vonAnderseck, ThD, DD, of Second 8th Week Ministries, Inc., presents a stunning Flash production announcing “God Offers Clemency to the Nations.” Dr. vonAnderseck offers a unique and compassionate approach in malevolent times with an inclusive message of hope to all communities and cultures.

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Is art imitating life or what? Craig X who sells pot on Showtime’s hit show “Weeds” is opening a pro-pot Temple on Hollywood Blvd this week. In the first season he plays himself as the owner of the “Bodhi Sativa Care Givers Club.” In season two, this week’s episode (August 21-25), “Cooking with Jesus” he appears as the owner of cannabis club called the “Mohasky Club.”

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Temple420.org opened on April 20th to incredible success. There have been thousands of people flocking to the site and a true community is being created on-line. Two community members of Temple420.org have decided to get married and they have asked Craig X Rubin, the new Pope of Pot, to officiate over their Wedding. The other exciting news is that Rubin, the Temple’s Reverend, is going to Washington D.C. to be trained as a preacher by Arch Bishop George Augustus Stallings.