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Richard Dawkins: Atheists should be more like Anglicans
Richard Dawkins: Atheists should be more like Anglicans

Atheist campaigner and scientist Richard Dawkins has denied being an aggressive atheist and urged "rationalists" to "take on some of the gentle decency of the Church of England".

Germany: Anti-immigrant AfD walks out of talks with Muslim council
Germany: Anti-immigrant AfD walks out of talks with Muslim council

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has walked out of talks with the country's central council for Muslims.

Religious \'nones\' outnumber Christians in England and Wales
Religious 'nones' outnumber Christians in England and Wales

The report says both Catholics and Anglicans are struggling to retain people brought up in the faith.

Far right narrowly defeated in Austrian presidential election
Far right narrowly defeated in Austrian presidential election

The results were awaited nervously by governments across Europe, where populist anti-immigration parties have surged over the past year.

Pastor Rick Warren reveals the biggest misconceptions about marriage
Pastor Rick Warren reveals the biggest misconceptions about marriage

People should be careful about selecting their friends, but Pastor Rick Warren of Saddleback Church believes that Christians should be even more careful in choosing their life partners.

Actor Elijah Wood says \'vipers\' hound Hollywood and sexually abuse young talents
Actor Elijah Wood says 'vipers' hound Hollywood and sexually abuse young talents

Elijah Wood, best known for his role as Frodo Baggins in "The Lord of the Rings" movie franchise, revealed that high-powered predatory "vipers" are making rounds in Hollywood and taking advantage of young talents who are eager to jump-start their careers.

Lecrae reveals he was molested by his babysitter when he was just 6 years old in new book \'Unashamed\'
Lecrae reveals he was molested by his babysitter when he was just 6 years old in new book 'Unashamed'

Award-winning hip-hop artist Lecrae did not hold anything back in his new book "Unashamed." As painful as it was to recall his harrowing sexual abuse experience as a child, Lecrae did so because he wanted to give his fans more depth and understanding to his music.

Rory Feek says watching old videos of wife Joey is very \'healing\' for him—a \'gift from heaven\'
Rory Feek says watching old videos of wife Joey is very 'healing' for him—a 'gift from heaven'

Christian country singer Rory Feek, who lost his wife Joey recently due to cervical cancer, thought that moving back to Tennessee where he built a farm with his late wife would enable him to remember all the good memories they shared together.

Iran has capacity to destroy Israel \'in less than 8 minutes,\' Iranian commander warns
Iran has capacity to destroy Israel 'in less than 8 minutes,' Iranian commander warns

Iran has enough firepower to destroy Israel "in less than eight minutes," a senior Iranian military commander has warned.

5 Bible verses to meditate on when you\'re feeling impatient for God\'s answer
5 Bible verses to meditate on when you're feeling impatient for God's answer

If you're currently waiting to hear from God or you find it difficult to wait on him, these five Bible verses will help you see why it's worthwhile.

Longing for success?  Why it\'s important you submit your talents to God first
Longing for success? Why it's important you submit your talents to God first

Success is something that everyone desires at some point and we know that to be successful, we need to maximise our gifts and talents. Many people think that self-effort in developing skills is all we need, but when we learn that our gifts come from Jesus and that He can maximise them even more for us, we gain greater success.

ISIS news: Group\'s spokesman urges sympathisers to launch lone wolf attacks on West during coming Ramadan
ISIS news: Group's spokesman urges sympathisers to launch lone wolf attacks on West during coming Ramadan

Saying "there are no innocents in the heart of the lands of the Crusaders," an Islamic State (ISIS) group spokesman has urged sympathisers to launch attacks on civilians in Europe and the U.S. during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which is expected to start early next month.

Duterte slams Catholic Church, says he doesn\'t need religion to show his \'deep\' Christian faith
Duterte slams Catholic Church, says he doesn't need religion to show his 'deep' Christian faith

After denouncing the Catholic Church for its alleged "hypocrisy," presumptive Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte maintained that he believes in God, but that he does not need religion to show his Christian faith.

Duck Dynasty\'s John Luke and Mary Kate Robertson say marriage has made them \'more patient\'
Duck Dynasty's John Luke and Mary Kate Robertson say marriage has made them 'more patient'

It seems like "Duck Dynasty" stars John Luke and Kate Robertson, who tied the knot just last year, are not yet done with the honeymoon stage of their marriage since they profess to be even more in love today than they were when they first started dating.

Am I praying \'right\'?
Am I praying 'right'?

In all circumstances, we must know that our prayers are heard primarily because Jesus has made a way for us to the Father. That truth is the foundational basis upon which we pray.

Justin Welby and 'gentle' evangelism: Should you wait to be asked before sharing your faith?
Justin Welby and 'gentle' evangelism: Should you wait to be asked before sharing your faith?

Justin Welby is implicitly challenging the ridiculous fear that surrounds evangelism