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Christianity not on brink of collapse despite rise in non-believers' number â academic

For academic and author Arthur Brooks, the numbers showing more and more people not believing in any form of religion does not mean that Christianity is on the verge of a collapse.

Iran test-fires ballistic missiles with Hebrew phrase 'Israel should be wiped off the Earth'

Two ballistic missiles were test-fired in Iran's eastern Alborz mountain range, with one of these emblazoned with a Hebrew phrase "Israel should be wiped off the Earth," Iranian news media said Wednesday.

2015 was worst year yet for persecution of Christians mostly in Muslim nations, says Open Doors report

The year 2015 was the worst year for Christians in modern history due to "unprecedented, spreading and intensifying" level of exclusion, discrimination and violence, according to the 2016 World Watch List released by Open Doors USA, a watchdog group that advocates for Christians.

'Unprecendented' number of Muslims in Syria embracing Jesus after witnessing God's miracles â Christian Aid Mission

Syrian Muslims are embracing Jesus and joining Christianity after witnessing God's miracles, according to the Christian Aid Mission.

Gospel singer James Fortune sentenced after pleading guilty to assaulting his wife Cheryl

Grammy-nominated gospel singer James Fortune has just pleaded guilty to assaulting his wife Cheryl.

Evangelicals stand with Pope Francis in condemning 'slaughter' of nuns in Yemen

Pope Francis is outraged over the "pointless slaughter" of four nuns at a Yemeni retirement home last Friday, and evangelical leaders from around the globe are sharing his sadness regarding the matter.

Bethany Hamilton hosts Make-A-Wish Hawaii Surf Camp, inspires participants to pursue their dreams

"Soul Surfer" Bethany Hamilton, who lost her left arm due to a shark attack when she was only 13 years old, inspired a lot of young girls when she hosted the 3rd annual Make-A-Wish Hawaii Surf Camp for wish kids and their respective families.

Jill Dillard greets her 'knight in shining armor' husband Derick a happy birthday

The Duggar girls from "19 Kids and Counting" write the sweetest greetings during their husbands' birthdays. For Derick Dillard's birthday this March, his wife Jill Duggar thanked him for the love and care he has shown her and their son Israel David.

First look at 'Jill and Jessa: Counting On': Anna Duggar recalls shock of finding out husband's infidelity

Anna Duggar, the wife of Josh Duggar from "19 Kids and Counting" is still struggling with the reality of her husband's infidelity, and this is something that she will try to come to terms with in the family's new show "Jill and Jessa: Counting On."

The problem with 'viral virgin' stories and publicising a woman's virginity

In Christianity. it's unquestionable that there is value placed upon sexual intimacy but what I find worrying about this trend of 'viral virgins' or the publicising of a woman's virgin status is that is has the negative consequence of placing value on the virgin and devaluing women with a sexual history.

Struggling to find peace? Here's what the Bible says about it

Peace can mean different things to different people but it's something that so many of us long for. The recent popularity of mindfulness and meditation all points towards our unrelenting desire for a sense of peace in our increasingly hectic lives.

4 fun ways to teach toddlers about Jesus

The prospect of being responsible for teaching children anything can be daunting. We're so anxious to get it right and for them to understand whatever it is we're trying to teach them. When it's hard enough work training a child how to use the potty, it can seem somewhat futile to try and teach a young child about Jesus.

Ann Widdecombe appointed head of Christian pro-Brexit group