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Megachurch pastor stabbed and robbed during home invasion in North Carolina
A pastor at a North Carolina megachurch has been robbed and stabbed in his home by an intruder and is recovering from the vicious attack, according to reports.

Pakistan: Christian woman abducted and forced to marry Muslim kidnapper
A 24-year-old Christian woman has been abducted and forced to marry her kidnapper in Pakistan, according to BPCA.

Man shot by female suspect after his baptism at Seventh-Day Adventist Church
A man was shot at a church courtyard by a female member of the congregation after his baptism Saturday.

Going to church helps you live longer, Harvard study says
Going to church might be the key to living longer, according to a new Harvard study.

Paralysed US Supreme Court dodges decision on Obamacare birth control
The justices handed at least a short-term victory to the religious employers, primarily Roman Catholic organisations.

Archbishop of York on EU Referendum: I haven't heard a cogent argument for Brexit
The Archbishop of York is set to support the Remain camp in European Union debate, according to the Times.

Texas, Arkansas officials defy Obama admin order for public schools to allow transgender boys in girls' restrooms
Top state officials in Texas and Arkansas will not follow the policy of the Obama administration urging public schools to allow transgenders to use restrooms according to their gender identity.

Pope Francis: States should be secular, but protect religious freedom
"Everyone must have the freedom to externalise his or her own faith," said the Pope.

Alabama becomes 5th state to outlaw dismemberment abortion, leaves other foetus killing methods legal
Alabama has passed a law that bans dismemberment abortion, otherwise known as dilation and extraction (D&E) abortion.

Lifeway director Ed Stetzer to head Billy Graham Center for Evangelism
Stetzer is currently executive director of the Southern Baptist Convention's LifeWay Research.

Man chokes 8-year-girl unconscious inside women's restroom in Chicago restaurant
A 33-year-old man is facing charges of aggravated kidnapping and battery of a child after he is accused of choking an eight-year-old girl until she passed out at a restaurant restroom in Chicago.

EU referendum: Poll shows massive lead for Remain camp
The poll was reported as some US banks said a Brexit could result in them giving up parts of their business in the EU altogether.

Pope Francis: West should not try to export its democracy to Iraq, Libya
Francis also said Europe should better integrate migrants and praised the election of the new Muslim mayor of London as an example of where this had been successful.

Former rock star Jason Fowler shares his journey from drugs and booze to Jesus Christ
There was a time when Christian worship artist Jason Fowler indulged heavily in drugs and booze. Because of his addictions, he was even kicked out of a drug dealer's house in downtown Atlanta and struggled with homelessness.

19,430 Liberty University students graduate in event witnessed by over 35,000 guests, including celebrities
The graduation ceremony of the 19,430 students of Liberty University on Saturday was a truly special event, not just because it marked the culmination of all their academic achievements, but also because of the celebrity guest stars who graced the event.

Bible-toting mother storms Target store, tells customers: 'Are you gonna let the devil rape your children?'
Retail giant Target has faced a lot of backlash after it agreed to let it staff and customers use its bathrooms corresponding their personal gender identity. This time, the backlash came from a Bible-wielding mother who stormed one of its stores with her children in tow.