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Why 'Bible bashing' is not a very good way to win people
We can make the mistake in thinking that transforming people entails hitting them bluntly with scriptures and the laws laid down in the Bible, all in the hopes that they will get some sense knocked into them. But the way God brings transformation involves no form of human effort whatsoever and a whole dose of Jesus' love and transforming grace.
Egypt's president appeals for unity over Minya attack, urges victim not to be 'angered'
The attack saw a 300-strong mob torch Christian houses and strip the 70-year-old woman naked as she was dragged along the street.
How much coffee should you drink in a day? Some studies link 5-6 cups with health and mental health benefits
A recent study has indicated that drinking up to six cups of your brewed favorite can lower the risk of developing multiple sclerosis
Breast milk straight from the source is still best for babies - study
Breast milk is still the best for babies, but it is still best for infants to get it straight from the source â their mothers' breasts.
Iraqi army storms to edge of Islamic State-held Falluja; fresh bombings hit Baghdad
The battle for Falluja is shaping up to be one of the biggest ever fought against Islamic State.
More 'Dead Sea scrolls' could be found as Israel begins excavation programme
A full-scale programme of excavations in the Judaean Desert caves is needed to prevent artefacts like the Dead Sea Scrolls being lost.
Catholic leaders ask: Did Facebook censor religious as well as conservative news?
If true that Facebook routinely suppressed conservative news in its "trending news" section as alleged in a report earlier this month, could it be possible that the social media giant also excluded faith groups in the news selection process, even inadvertently?
Pastor sparks furore after holding Muslim funeral inside Protestant church for ISIS fighter in Germany
A German pastor stirred strong Christian emotions when he recently held a Muslim funeral inside the Protestant St. Pauli Church in Hamburg, Germany for a 17-year-old man labelled a "terrorist" and a "killer" who fought and died for the Islamic State (ISIS).
Nun who survived Yemen massacre visits family of kidnapped priest
Sixteen people including four nuns died when Islamic State terrorists attacked the home in Aden.
Indian bishop donates a kidney to save a life
The life of a 30-year-old Hindu man is to be saved thanks to an Indian bishop who is donating one of his kidneys to him.
Sorrow comes to everyone: 10 Bible verses to help us cope
Sorrow is part of our human experience. Most of us will know it at some time, whether it's due to bereavement, abandonment or failure.
Outrage grows at killing of gorilla to save boy at Ohio zoo
More than 2,000 people signed a petition on Change.org that sharply criticised the Cincinnati Police Department and the zoo for putting down the animal.
Most top economists say Brexit will harm British prosperity
The Observer newspaper said the poll was the biggest of its kind, drawing responses from more than 600 economists.
New photo of Japanese hostage appears with message pleading for help
Yasuda's plight came to attention in March, when a video surfaced showing him reading a message to his country and his family.
Pope gives awards to Richard Gere, George Clooney and Salma Hayek
The Scholas Occurrentes foundation, whose name means "schools that meet" in Spanish, links technology with the arts.
Week of horror: At least 700 Mediterranean migrants drowned
About 14,000 have been rescued since Monday amid calm seas, and there have been at least three confirmed instances of boats sinking.