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Seduction and beheading: What a dark Bible story tells us about goodness
The story of John the Baptist's death is told in paintings and grand opera. There's a whiff of evil decadence about it.
5 things Christian couples should do more to make their marriage grow
If there's one thing a marriage should constantly do it's grow. A stagnant marriage is just like anything else that's stagnant - it's either in a deep coma and will remain that way until jump-started or it's dead.
Man charged with murder over shooting of New York Muslim cleric
A man has been charged with murder after a Muslim cleric and his assistant were fatally shot outside a mosque in New York earlier this month.
Why being part of a church is not optional for Christians
Krish Kandiah offers a heartfelt plea and a biblically-informed apologetic for why gathering as church should matter to all of us.
Setback for US transgender campaigners as judge blocks Obama policy
The decision by Judge Reed O'Connor granted a nationwide injunction sought by 13 dissenting states just in time for the new school year.
Ciara opens up about married life with Russell Wilson, says she's the 'happiest I've ever been'
"Body Party" singer Ciara and her new husband Russell Wilson, who plays the quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks, are truly enjoying wedded bliss.
Asia Bibi's last appeal against death sentence for blasphemy to be heard in October
Asia Bibi, the Christian on death row for blasphemy in Pakistan, will have her final appeal against the ruling heard by the Supreme Court in the second week of October.
Faith-based groups mobilise to aid victims of worst Louisiana floods since Superstorm Sandy in 2012
Faith-based groups are showing to the flood-stricken people of the U.S. state of Louisiana that God loves them as aid continues to pour despite the hardships.
Boko Haram turns 10,000 kidnapped boys into indoctrinated young fighters, suicide bombers and spies
A legion of child soldiersâabout 10,000 indoctrinated young fighters, suicide bombers and spiesâthat's what the Islamist extremist group Boko Haram have, aside from its regular forces.
Kim Davis: Campaigners hail victory after same-sex marriage lawsuits dismissed
US religious liberty campaigners are claiming victory in the case of Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis.
Saved by their mother from abortion, twin brothers now 'defend the God of life' as priests
Had their mother heeded her doctors' advice, these twin brothers would not be alive today.
China: Christians pledge to defy authorities as crackdown on churches continues
China's crackdown on house churches not registered with the official state church is growing and now represents the "greatest challenge" faced by these Christians, according to latest reports.
U.S. Catholic school faces questions, teachers blamed after bullied student commits suicide
A Catholic school in New York City is facing questions after one of its students committed suicide, an apparent victim of bullying which the victim's family blames on school authorities.
ISIS has a price list for Christian, Yazidi sex slaves, including children as young as 1
Now it's clear: The Islamic State (ISIS) is using captive Christian and Yazidi girls and womenâeven as young as one year oldâto sell them as sex slaves "in the name of Allah" with the proceeds going to its war chest.
Top Muslim cleric praises Pope Francis for saying it is wrong to identify Islam with violence
A top Iranian religious leader has praised Pope Francis for saying it is wrong to identify Islam with violence.
Church of England court rules against comfy padded chairs in medieval church
A Church of England court has rejected a plea by parishioners in a medieval rural church to replace wooden pews with more comfortable padded chairs. They can have the chairs, but without the padding, a consistory court has ruled.