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Catholic university suspends professor for defending student who wants to speak up against gay rights
Catholic university suspends professor for defending student who wants to speak up against gay rights

A university in Milwaukee, Wisconsin has suspended an associate professor over a blog post he wrote in 2014 that criticized an instructor who shut down a student over his opinions against gay rights.

Tim Tebow says nothing beats the joy of making a difference in someone else\'s life, entering politics might be \'intriguing\'
Tim Tebow says nothing beats the joy of making a difference in someone else's life, entering politics might be 'intriguing'

It is no secret that former NFL star and SEC analyst Tim Tebow prioritises his charitable efforts more than anything else in his life. As much as he loves football, Tebow said that nothing would ever beat the joy he feels when he sees someone else's life change for the better because of the Tim Tebow Foundation.

Franklin Graham tells Islamic extremists: \'The grave has no hold on the believer\'
Franklin Graham tells Islamic extremists: 'The grave has no hold on the believer'

Rev. Franklin Graham is denouncing the attack Islamic extremists conducted during Easter Sunday in Lahore, Pakistan, and he is making a brave statement against those who are trying to bring Christians down.

Evangelicals not too keen on U.S. election news but are most aware of vote\'s significance, poll shows
Evangelicals not too keen on U.S. election news but are most aware of vote's significance, poll shows

Despite the intensifying tension and high drama attending this year's U.S. election season, only 20 percent of evangelical Christians in the U.S. said they were "very interested" in watching 2016 election news.

Christianity in U.K. sees \'seismic shift\' as Pentecostal and charismatic churches thrive, replacing aging churches
Christianity in U.K. sees 'seismic shift' as Pentecostal and charismatic churches thrive, replacing aging churches

Christianity in Britain is seeing a "seismic shift" as more aging churches are closing down and giving way to new and vibrant Pentecostal and charismatic churches that are drawing more and more people of various ages and races.

North Carolina attorney general refuses to defend bathroom law, calling it a \'national embarrassment\'
North Carolina attorney general refuses to defend bathroom law, calling it a 'national embarrassment'

North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper said he will defend a new state law that prohibits Charlotte and other local governments from enacting policies that protect LGBT people.

Priest admits to gambling away $500,000 fund intended for refugee sponsorships in Canada
Priest admits to gambling away $500,000 fund intended for refugee sponsorships in Canada

A priest at a Catholic church in Ontario, Canada is under investigation by the police after he told a bishop that he gambled more than $500,000 fund earmarked for refugee sponsorship.

3 questions to ask yourself before you complain about something
3 questions to ask yourself before you complain about something

Brits are notorious for complaining - a lot. In winter it's too cold and when the rare heatwave occurs in summer, it's too hot, and the rain? Don't get us started on the rain. Moaning may be an unofficial British pastime but it isn't one that's confined to the island's shores, it's become a common habit worldwide.

God is Back: It\'s time society caught up
God is Back: It's time society caught up

We can't understand what it means to be human without understanding faith. That doesn't mean we need mandated worship everywhere we turn. It does mean far better engagement with matters of faith from our education system, media, and wider public square.

Refugees shot dead by Turkish border forces
Refugees shot dead by Turkish border forces

Refugees are being shot by Turkish border guards as they flee civil war in Syria.

Headmaster of Christian school arrested in connection with rape of two pupils
Headmaster of Christian school arrested in connection with rape of two pupils

The headmaster of a Christian school in Washington has been arrested for allegedly raping and molesting two female pupils, aged 10 and 11, today.

Honour killings under-reported in UK, BBC suggests
Honour killings under-reported in UK, BBC suggests

Honour killings may be grossly under-reported, according to the BBC, who suggest inter-family violence may be more prevalent than we know in the UK.

Lahore: \'There are no words\' says Archbishop as Christians and Muslims gather to pray
Lahore: 'There are no words' says Archbishop as Christians and Muslims gather to pray

Christian and Muslim leaders have gathered in Lahore to pray for peace after 73 people were killed in a terror attack aimed at Christians.

\'Massive improvement\' needed in palliative care, report shows
'Massive improvement' needed in palliative care, report shows

Most hospitals fail in their care of elderly people a review has found.

Memphis church security quickly stops man carrying guns during Easter Sunday service with 4,500 in attendance
Memphis church security quickly stops man carrying guns during Easter Sunday service with 4,500 in attendance

Memphis church security thwarts gunman carrying weapons who says people are a 'threat to him'

Kolkata flyover collapse is \'act of God\' say builders
Kolkata flyover collapse is 'act of God' say builders

More than 100 people are feared trapped under the rubble, many with serious injuries.