Aug 10 - By Brent Kallestad, Associated Press
The folks who live in this sparsely populated rural region along Florida's upper west coast don't like outsiders butting in, especially when it comes to their religious beliefs.
Aug 3 - By The Associated Press, Only on msnbc.com
NC county commissioners seek Supreme Court appeal to keep opening meetings with prayer to Jesus
Jul 27 - By The Associated Press, Only on msnbc.com
Leading pastor in China's underground Protestant church sentenced to 2 years in labor camp
Jul 22 - By Rachel Zoll, AP Religion Writer
The latest casualty of the long-running Protestant conflicts over the Bible and homosexuality is a massive network of social service agencies that work in areas ranging from adoption to disaster relief.
Jul 9 - By Kevin Begos , Associated Press
Bishops, nuns and rabbis are joining the environmental and social debate over natural gas drilling in the Marcellus Shale region, and many are seeking a balance that reflects their congregations.
Jul 6 - By The Associated Press, Only on msnbc.com
Philippine Catholic leaders apologize for alleged illegal donations received by some bishops

Jun 23 - By The Associated Press, Only on msnbc.com
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands - A Dutch court acquitted right-wing politician Geert Wilders of hate speech and discrimination Thursday, ruling that his anti-Islam statements — while offensive to many Muslims — fell within the bounds of legitimate political debate.
Jun 22 - By Michael Hill, Associated Press
Will the Knights of Columbus be required to open their halls for gay weddings if New York lawmakers legalize same-sex marriage? Will Catholic adoption agencies be forced to choose between placing children with gay married couples or leaving the business?
Jun 22 - By The Associated Press, Only on msnbc.com
Mormon church says senior leaders should steer clear of involvement in political campaigns
Jun 21 - By Julhas Alam, Associated Press
Bangladesh will retain Islam as the state religion in amendments the government is proposing to its constitution, a government minister said Tuesday.
Jun 8 - By Associated Press
Southern Baptists re-elect president who challenged them
Jun 2 - By The Associated Press, Only on msnbc.com
Court lets inmate fight for racist literature
May 25 - By The Associated Press, Only on msnbc.com
Chaplains: Troops may fear sharing beliefs on gays
May 25 - By Melissa Eddy, Associated Press
A year after a widespread sex scandal rocked Roman Catholics in Pope Benedict XVI's homeland, German intellectuals and faithful alike are turning their backs on the church, calling for change or simply leaving the congregation.
May 13 - By Associated Press
Malaysia's government reprimanded the country's top Malay-language newspaper over an article alleging a Christian plot to supplant Islam as the official religion.
May 12 - By The Associated Press, Only on msnbc.com
Battle over condoms enters Philippine Congress
May 5 - By Pallavi Gogoi, AP Business Writers
When Goldman Sachs Group Inc. executives and shareholders gather Friday morning for the company's annual meeting, the room might look a little like a house of worship.
May 4 - By The Associated Press, Only on msnbc.com
Maine bishop condemns mosque graffiti
May 4 - By Kelly Doherty, Associated Press
Religious groups in Australia are allowed to discriminate against people who are gay or transgender, prompting criticism from gay rights activists who find it galling that religious social service programs receive millions of dollars in government funding.
Apr 27 - By The Associated Press, Only on msnbc.com
Families accuse Tenn. county's schools of promoting Christianity
Apr 20 - By The Associated Press, Only on msnbc.com
Sectarian violence turns deadly following election in Nigeria
Apr 13 - By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press
Few deny that Pope John Paul II was a towering figure of the 20th century, a great pope of great consequence. His record-fast beatification, though, has prompted questions even from some supporters who suggest the Vatican should first answer lingering concerns about the flaws of his papacy.
Apr 13 - By The Associated Press, Only on msnbc.com
Chicago allows protests during religious services
Mar 31 - By The Associated Press, Only on msnbc.com
Work to start in summer on rebuilding Chicago church known as the birthplace of gospel music
Mar 23 - By The Associated Press, Only on msnbc.com
Obama visits tomb of slain Salvadoran archbishop