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Myanmar: Will Aung San Suu Kyi stop religious persecution?

Along with the obvious problems her country faces is one that offers few returns in terms of votes, but has the potential to tarnish even a legacy such as hers.

Why don't Conservatives conserve things any more?

It's not a joke, or a trick. It's one of the most pressing political questions in the US and the UK.

Majority of Americans believe Bible reading would benefit politicians

The majority of Americans believe politicians would be more effective if they read the Bible, according to new research by the Barna Group.

Christianity is no longer compulsory for Oxford Theology students

Theology students at Oxford will no longer have to study Christianity after their first year of university, after pupils challenged the lack of diversity in the current course structure.

Religious liberty: Why we should care far more about it than we do

How important is religious freedom? Pretty important in America, not so much in Europe, according to data from polling organisation YouGov.

Ancient church in new light: Wire and mesh resurrect Italian ruins

The ruins of an early church in Italy have been resurrected through a wire-mesh installation by an Italian artist.

Growing in rebuke: How to accept correction

Rebuke, reproof and correction are beautiful gifts from God that He dishes out to us through mentors, brothers, disciples and leaders.

Why does ministry have to be so hard?

Vocational ministry is filled with long working hours, messy relationships, financial burdens, spiritual warfare, leadership pressures, social pressures and so much more. The question that many vocational ministers have found themselves asking God is, "Lord, why must it be so hard to serve you?"

Muslim teacher who died saving Christians from al-Shabaab honoured for 'act of courage'

Salah Farah, who protected Christians from death at the hands of al-Shabaab terrorists in an attack last year, has been given one of the country's top awards for bravery.

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg says ISIS can only be fought back with 'understanding, empathy and love'

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has said that the sickening atrocities going on around the world today can only be fought back with "understanding, empathy and love.''

Upcoming movie 'Amerigeddon' depicts apocalyptic U.S. scenario after EMP attack zaps out electricity

In the movie, which will hit theaters on May 13, the power shutdown is caused by large-scale electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack, orchestrated by the US government itself and the United Nations. The film depicts a likely scenario after this attack: the declaration of martial law in the US, stripping citizens of their rights.

Why do Christians no longer need to follow all of the Old Testament laws? J.D. Greear explains

Celebrated Christian pastor and author JD Greear explained that believers no longer need to strictly follow all of the laws stated in the Old Testament, and this is because of one simple yet touching reason: Jesus Christ already fulfilled these teachings for us.

Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas says he\'s working to stop knife attacks