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Prayers for gay and lesbian couples criticised by evangelicals
Evangelical Christian leaders have criticised as "a source of deep disquiet" new plans for prayers for gay and lesbian couples.
Christian pastor condemns gay comic book heroes
Steve Pauwels, pastor of Church of the King, Londonderry in New Hampshire said "sodomite supremacists" are even trying to turn Captxain America gay.
Campaigners hopeful that Britain will vote to take child refugees
Campaigners for child refugees believe Parliament could change its mind next month and allow unaccompanied children to be resettled in the UK.
Kick boxer among four arrested for planning Vatican terror attack
Four people suspected of planning a terrorist attack on the Vatican in Rome have been arrested by Italian police.
Not everything is beneficial: 7 Christian products which probably shouldn't exist
There's nothing new under the sun, according to the writer of Ecclesiastes. It's that kind of thinking that is probably responsible for the size and scope of the Christian product industry.
8 beautiful pictures of Orthodox Christians celebrating Holy Week in Jerusalem
This week, Orthodox Christians celebrate Holy Week, leading up to Easter on Sunday.
Christian students sue North Carolina State University for requiring permit for religious speech
An unprecedented ban in religious speech inside a public educational institution has prompted Grace Christian Life, a registered student group at university, to file a suit against school officials.
Spark of life: Light flashes like fireworks when egg and sperm meet, scientists reveal
Researchers from the Northwestern University in Chicago successfully captured on film the bright flashes of light whenever a sperm cell meets an egg.
Distinct Mormon names: Expression of individuality or sign of cultural similarity?
In an article on the Religion News website, Utah-based folklorist Jennifer Mannsfield discussed why Mormons choose to give out-of-the-ordinary names to their children.
Catherine of Siena: 10 quotes about the love of God
Catherine became a traveller, a diplomat and a Church reformer. Her letters are regarded as spiritual classics.
Justin Bieber says he was NOT comparing himself to God
Justin Bieber has said he was not comparing himself to God when he posted a picture of himself on Instagram asleep in bed with the caption: "And on the 7th day."
Manny Pacquiao stunned by Abu Sayyaf plot to kidnap him, says he's not afraid because God is with him
Filipino boxing champ Manny Pacquiao was shocked when outgoing Philippine president Benigno Aquino III announced that local terrorists were planning to kidnap him. However, the retired Christian athlete expressed confidence that there was no such plot because he is in good terms with his Muslim brothers.
Pennsylvania church shooting: Father forgives killer but wants him to pay
Robert Braxton died when he was shot by Mark Storms after an altercation at Keystone Fellowship Church in Montgomeryville last Sunday morning.
Ted Cruz is the devil, says former speaker John Boehner
Top US politician John Boehner has described Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz as 'Lucifer in the flesh'.
Former FBI agent says Americans should learn about Sharia law to know how terrorists think
Majority of Americans might not care to learn about the faith and practices of Muslims, but former FBI and counter-terrorism agent John Guandolo believes that it's about time Americans study up on the Sharia law and try to understand how Islamic terrorists think.
Miracle in Chicago? Pilgrims flock to see Orthodox icon weeping drops of oil
Tiny drops of sweet-smelling oil have been trickling down an icon of John the Baptist at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in Chicago.