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Former Pope Angry That Germans Who Withdraw From Paying Church Tax Face Excommunication

The former Pope Benedict XVI has spoken out in damning terms against the "church tax" system which has made the German church one of the wealthiest Catholic churches in the world.

Why Do Men Rape and Abuse Women? Christianity's One-Word Answer

Theologian Elaine Storkey spoke of rape used as a weapon of war, child marriage, domestic violence, selective abortion and â graphically and horrifyingly â of female genital mutilation or FGM.

New Moderator For Church Of Scotland: 'Social Inclusion Is A Gospel Issue'

A minister who played a key role in establishing the Church of Scotland's biggest annual open-air festival has been named as the next Moderator of the General Assembly.

Leaked Emails Reveal Top Clinton Aide Mocked Evangelicals And Catholics

Hillary Clinton's campaign communications director mocked conservative Catholics and evangelicals in leaked emails from 2011 released on Tuesday.

China Cracks Down On Religious Parents

A further crackdown on Muslims living in China's Xinjiang region has been signalled by the government, as new rules mean that parents who encourage or force their children into religious activities will be reported to the police.

Catholic School Expels Student After His Parents Voiced Opposition to Sex-Ed Curriculum

When the parents of a young boy studying at a Catholic school in the Diocese of Nashville, Tennessee complained that the mandatory sex-ed course in the school is bordering on "erotic" and "near occasion of sin," they were shocked by the school's response.

Republicans In Chaos As Trump Slams 'Disloyal' Ryan, McCain

Trump, in a barrage of stinging Twitter posts, condemned the Republicans who have backed away from his White House run.

Rome's Chief Exorcist Says Demonic Interference 'Can Lead To Confusion About One's Gender'

Demonic interference has always had a negative impact on people's lives. Father Gabriele Amorth, who served as the chief exorcist of Rome, even said that diabolic possession "can lead to confusion about one's gender."

How Losing Her Voice Helped Natalie Grant Find Her True Voice in God

Singers treasure their voice because it's what makes their craft distinct, and Christian singer Natalie Grant used to feel the same way. However, when she lost her singing ability, Grant learned the hard way to look beyond the shallow demands of life and find her real voice in God.

Brian Houston on Why Hillsong Church Does Not Sing 'Shout to the Lord' and 'Oceans' Anymore

Hillsong Church became even more popular because of contemporary Christian songs such as "Shout to the Lord" and "Oceans," but senior pastor Brian Houston admits that the megachurch rarely plays these songs during service anymore.

Pastor Mark Driscoll Speaks of Jesus' Second Coming: 'Salvation Costs You Nothing'

When will Jesus Christ return? Pastor Mark Driscoll from The Trinity Church in Scottsdale discussed the Lord's second coming and said that people actually hold differing views regarding it.

How Should Christians Talk to Atheists? Here are Some Handy Tips

Christians and atheists don't see eye to eye, and have often engaged in debates regarding their faith - or lack of it. But despite these differences, Christians should still set a Christ-like example and look at their atheist brothers and sisters with understanding and compassion.

The Ten Commandments are Just as Relevant Today as They Were in the Time of Moses, Says Billy Graham

Are the Ten Commandments still relevant in today's world? One person does not think so, and told world-renowned evangelist Billy Graham that the Ten Commandments are actually "thousands of years out of date," so preachers should stop pushing it on people.

Christian Scientist Wins Court Case, Gets Hefty Payout After Getting Fired for Challenging Evolution