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Foundation backs Christian baker in U.S. Supreme Court case over religious freedom
An Alabama-based foundation dedicated to the defence of the U.S. Constitution and religious freedom has filed an amicus curiae brief with the U.S. Supreme Court to support a Christian baker in Colorado who was ordered to make cakes for same-sex marriage celebrations in violation of his religious beliefs.
Top 5 reasons why U.S. churches went to court in 2015
Sexual abuse of minors is the No. 1 reason why religious organisations went to court in 2015, according to a lawyer.
U.S. Air Force allows Bible at officer's workstation after investigation
A U.S. Air Force unit has cleared an officer of violating the U.S. Constitution and allowed him to retain a Bible at his work station.
Father on trial for death of his sick baby because he believe prayer, not medicine, would heal
A father in Gwinnett County, Georgia is facing murder charges for the death of his sick baby, believing that prayer and not medicine could have saved the child.
Dr. Ben Carson, Kirk Cameron tell Christians to vote: 'Our future is in our own hands'
Former Republican presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson and "Growing Pains" star Kirk Cameron formed an unlikely alliance on Tuesday as they attended a live, interactive event organised by My Faith Votes, which is "a non-partisan movement inspiring Christians to vote."
What are the 4 types of churches that are doomed to fail?
Nobody likes to see churches fail, but Dr. Thom Rainer, president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention, says there are four types of churches that are really doomed to fail.
Bishop T.D. Jakes' talk show to move to Oprah Winfrey Network
Bishop T.D. Jakes from The Potter House and talk show mogul Oprah Winfrey had a conversation after the latter's network decided to air the church drama "Greenleaf."
'The Insanity of God' film to share the plights faced by 600 persecuted Christians
What goes on inside the minds of Christians who are being condemned, tortured, and looked down upon because of their faith? This is what missionaries Nik and Ruth Ripken hope to answer in their new movie "The Insanity of God."
Boko Haram leaves 1.4 million children displaced, dozens used as suicide bombers - Unicef
Boko Haram's devastating impact in Nigeria has displaced nearly 1.5 million children, a report released on Thursday found.
Three ways churches can get money wrong
Money is often a sore subject for churches. We're often not sure how to talk about it in an honourable way, so we don't talk about it at all.
Race tops agenda at Southern Baptist conference
Racial reconciliation was top of the agenda for the third annual conference of the Southern Baptist Convention's Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission.
Burkini ban suspended by top French court over 'breach of fundamental freedoms'
France's top court has suspended the controversial burkini ban in a test case after a human rights group questioned the rule imposed by a number of seaside towns.
US Christian among first victims of Russia's anti-evangelism law
The first known victims of Russia's new anti-evangelism laws have been convicted and fined, according to the Forum 18 news service.
Jessa Duggar reveals the three most important things for her as a mother
Jessa Duggar has just announced that she is expecting her second child with husband Ben Seewald sometime next year.
Devastating earthquake in Italy prompts outpouring of support; Benedictine monks among those affected
Christian groups quickly began mobilising to extend humanitarian assistance to the affected people of Italy following the 6.2 earthquake that struck the central part of their country on Wednesday.
Jesus melts heart of man who hated God after losing his legs in California train accident
Mexican immigrant Juan Cruz lost both his legs when he was run over by a train after making his way to California. However, those missing legs don't mean much to him now because he found "something better": Jesus Christ.