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Anglicans consider new synod to oppose gay marriage
Anglicans consider new synod to oppose gay marriage

Nearly a dozen evangelical churches in the Church of England that oppose gay marriage are to align themselves with the world's leading conservative Anglican coalition.

ISIS attack kills dozens in Yemen
ISIS attack kills dozens in Yemen

A suicide bomber killed at least 45 people when he drove a car laden with explosives into a compound run by local militias in Aden on Monday, Medecins Sans Frontieres said, in one of the deadliest attacks in the southern Yemeni port city.

Full ban on burkinis would stoke tensions, admits French minister
Full ban on burkinis would stoke tensions, admits French minister

A law banning the full-body "burkini" swimsuit in France would stoke tensions between communities and would be both unconstitutional and ineffective, Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve said in an interview published on Sunday.

Death toll rises as Libyans push ISIS back
Death toll rises as Libyans push ISIS back

At least 34 Libyan fighters were killed and more than 180 wounded on Sunday as they closed in on the last Islamic State militant holdouts in the coastal city of Sirte, according to field hospitals.

Indonesian church attacker \'obsessed\' with ISIS
Indonesian church attacker 'obsessed' with ISIS

A knife-wielding Indonesian teen who tried to attack a priest at a church during a Sunday service was "obsessed" with extremist group Islamic State, a senior minister said on Monday.

Prayer relieves woman\'s horrendous headache after road accident
Prayer relieves woman's horrendous headache after road accident

Here's another reason to leave all your physical pain and suffering to the Lord, because He indeed heals.

Dementia author wins Michael Ramsey prize for theological writing
Dementia author wins Michael Ramsey prize for theological writing

A book on dementia has won the esteemed Michael Ramsey prize for theological writing, it was announced today by Archbishop Justin Welby at the Greenbelt Christian festival.

Mars Hill racketeering case against Mark Driscoll and former elder dismissed
Mars Hill racketeering case against Mark Driscoll and former elder dismissed

Former Mars Hill pastor Mark Driscoll, and his former executive elder Sutton Turner, have had a civil racketeering case against them dismissed.

Trump vows crackdown on immigrants who overstay visas if elected

US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump offered fresh details of how he would tackle illegal immigration on Saturday, saying he would crack down on those who overstay their visas as he sought to quiet criticism from conservatives.

Indonesia: Priest injured in suspected church \'terror\' attack
Indonesia: Priest injured in suspected church 'terror' attack

Indonesian police were investigating a suspected terror attack by a knife-wielding assailant on a priest during the Sunday service at a church, and a bomb squad had been deployed to determine whether the attacker's backpack contained explosives.

Christian shot by Muslim hater saved others before he died
Christian shot by Muslim hater saved others before he died

Following the footsteps of Jesus Christ who died on the cross for our salvation, the 37-year-old Arab Christian man killed by a supposed Muslim hater reportedly saved the lives of at least two people, including his mother, before he was shot dead.

Tony Perkins denies saying God punishes LGBT people with disasters
Tony Perkins denies saying God punishes LGBT people with disasters

Family Research Council President Tony Perkins was lambasted heavily by netizens after he reportedly said that God uses natural disasters to punish the LGBT community.

Pastor Robert Jeffress slams Joe Biden\'s terrorism statements as \'absolutely ridiculous\'
Pastor Robert Jeffress slams Joe Biden's terrorism statements as 'absolutely ridiculous'

Pastor Robert Jeffress of the First Baptist Dallas Church does not see eye to eye with United States vice president Joe Biden when it comes to terrorism.

Russell Wilson addresses controversy that he cancelled North Carolina wedding because of transgender bathroom law
Russell Wilson addresses controversy that he cancelled North Carolina wedding because of transgender bathroom law

NFL star Russell Wilson from the Seattle Seahawks was supposed to tie the knot with Ciara in North Carolina. However, the two changed their mind after the state passed House Bill 2, which prohibits any city from enacting ordinances that will allow transgenders to use restrooms coinciding with their preferred gender.

Dolly Parton reveals pre-show prayer ritual — and perhaps shares too much information!
Dolly Parton reveals pre-show prayer ritual — and perhaps shares too much information!

Well-known country singer Dolly Parton, responsible for hits such as "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You," has never shied away from talking about her Christian faith. The singer is actually proud of her relationship with God, and recently revealed that it helps calm her pre-show jitters.

Sadie Robertson admits she almost got distracted from her mission to preach God\'s Word when she gained fame
Sadie Robertson admits she almost got distracted from her mission to preach God's Word when she gained fame

"Duck Dynasty" star Sadie Robertson is at it again with her inspirational messages. This time, the reality star shared a video on her social media page revealing just how much she values her fans and their salvation.