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What we can learn from John Adams and Thomas Jefferson about handling disagreements
Blogger Samuel D. James thinks the lost art of disagreement practiced by our forefathers could well serve this generation.
Pastor to bike 1,200 miles for two weeks to serve others
A Lutheran pastor will cycle a total of 1,200 miles and from Arkansas to Tennessee and stop over in 10 cities to join thousands of Lutherans as they embark on various projects to serve their communities.
Gay French ambassador who failed to win Vatican approval is switched to new role
France has abandoned its attempt to appoint a devout gay Catholic as its ambassador to the Holy See in Rome and this week instead appointed Laurent Stefanini as ambassador to Unesco.
What did Jesus mean when he said Christians were the light of the world?
Jesus said to his disciples that they were the 'salt of the earth' and the 'light of the world'.
Pope speaks to Methodists, calls for unity
Francis says Catholics and Methodists together "give concrete witness to the love of Christ"
Feeling unmotivated? Here are 10 Bible verses about God's purpose for your life
Here are 10 Bible verses to encourage you about God's purpose for your life
Why Tennessee making the Bible its official book is a waste of time
The Bible can look after itself without being the official book of Tennessee or anywhere else. It will carry on being read, sung, wrestled with, preached, discussed, debated and absorbed well into the future.
US bishops urge Catholics to lobby against 'anti-refugee bill'
The bishops say the Refugee Program Integrity Restoration Act would "roll back protections for refugees seeking admission to the United States, as well as for refugees who have already been admitted to the country."
Wycliffe Associates translators only want to 're-double' their efforts after deadly terrorist attack
Wycliffe Associates, a ministry focused on Bible translation, is determined to re-double its efforts to accomplish its mission following the death of four of its Middle East translators in an attack by suspected Islamic radicals.
ISIS militants 'abduct 300 factory workers in Syria'
Three hundred cement workers have been kidnapped by militants fighters in an area northeast of Damascus, Syrian state television said today.
Indiana signs law to protect down syndrome babies from abortion
Starting July, it will be illegal for babies to be aborted on the basis of having Down Syndrome after Indiana Gov. Mike Pence signed into law a bill protecting unborn children with the genetic condition.
Why Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre is falling down
Work is to start on repairing the shrine at the heart of the complex, called the Aedicule, in which is supposedly located the tomb of Jesus.
Underground churches thriving in Iran despite persecution
Iran may have taken the 9th spot in the 2016 Watch List of most severe persecutors of Christians but this has not deterred thousands to become Christians and join underground house churches, despite being illegal in the country.
Vatileaks trial: Woman denies having sex with priest
A heavily-pregnant married woman on trial in Vatican City for allegedly leaking confidential documents has denied she had sex with a priest.
Justin Bieber tells his fans to rest in the presence of God
When pop superstar Justin Bieber committed to turn over a new leaf, he meant it. And now, after rediscovering his faith the young artist is using his celebrity to influence others to do the same.
Burma: Europeans unite to call for end to Rohingya persecution
The European Burma Network have called the new government to address the Rohingya crisis that has left 150,000 people displaced.