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Bible-based theme park in Buenos Aires features live reenactments of crucifixion, other biblical events
The theme park Tierra Santa in Buenos Aires, Argentina is unlike any of its counterparts. Instead of having rollercoasters, the park boasts of interactive crucifixions and daily resurrections.

Lecrae says despite their glamorous lifestyles, celebrities are just like insecure high school kids
People always daydream about celebrities living the good life and enjoying the glitz and glamour of their profession, but rapper Lecrae said that this idea is nothing but an illusion.

Kirk Franklin doesn't regret choosing 'Losing My Religion' as title of his new album despite negative reaction
Gospel singer Kirk Franklin knew that his new album title "Losing My Religion" would draw a lot of raised eyebrows and violent reactions, but he does not regret choosing it because it gave him the chance to talk about the dwindling church attendance in America.

Holy Land visit made Kathie Lee Gifford's 'eclectic' group of friends believe in Jesus
Television host Kathie Lee Gifford, fresh off a visit to the Holy Land, recently shared that the trip became a life changing journey for some members of their party.

How a reporter's question changed this Hawaii mayor's life and brought him into a personal relationship with God
Bernard Carvalho Jr., mayor of Kauai, Hawaii, has always considered himself a Christian. However, he was compelled to reevaluate his faith when a reporter asked him, "Are you born again?"

Tim Tebow reportedly being eyed for Congressional seat
Christian athlete Tim Tebow generated a lot of excitement when he earlier professed his interest in entering politics. Now, it looks like GOP Rep. Ander Crenshaw is looking to make this happen.

Pope returns with 12 refugees after visit to Greek camp
Pope Francis took three families of Syrian refugees back to Rome on Saturday after visiting the front line of Europe's migrant crisis.

Bishop T.D. Jakes says a woman, even if she's a CEO, must submit to her husband when she's at home
Bishop T.D. Jakes of The Potter's House is encouraging Christian women to pursue their dreams and not let any man keep them from reaching their full potential.

Answered prayer: Ciara says she asked God to give her a devout Christian husband before she met Russell Wilson
Prayers do work, and singer Ciara can attest to that fact. Even before she met her current fiance Russell Wilson, who is the quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks, she was already asking God to give her a devout Christian who would love her son Future Zahir Wilburn like his own.

Does God really let natural calamities happen?
A hurricane killing thousands, a tsunami or earthquake destroying hundreds of acres of land and leaving people homeless and a tornado claiming the life of a father of seven -- could these events truly be acts of God?

Justin Bieber breaks self-imposed ban on meeting fans to cheer up ailing girl who finds will to live through his songs
Canadian pop star Justin Bieber has given up his meet and greets with fans because doing so makes him feel "spiritually drained." However, the Christian singer made an exception for one girl who is battling a life-threatening disease.

The leadership pitfall: Pride and how to beat it
Jesus's example of leading by serving is crucial in every application of leadership because it is only in servant leadership that we avoid the greatest pitfall of leaders -- pride.

Joel Osteen answers Morgan Freeman's question, 'Who is God?'
Award-winning actor Morgan Freeman visited Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas as part of National Geographic's "The Story of God," and asked the megachurch pastor, "Who is God?"

10 good signs your services are inviting to the unchurched
No matter what specific function your church plays -- whether it's the healing ministry, prayer ministry or worship ministry -- every congregation is called to a certain level of evangelism. A church is not a house for the healthy but for the sick.

Saudi Arabia curbs power of its religious police in 'significant' move welcomed by its citizens
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has issued a new directive curtailing the arrest power of its religious police also known the Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of vice, effectively limiting the latter's heavy handed aproach in dealing with the public, reports CNN.

Louisiana governor signs order barring discrimination vs LGBT, cancels Jindal's marriage and conscience order
Democratic Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards signed on April 13 an executive order that provides employment protections for state employees and employees of state contractors on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity, as well as race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, or age.