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Are big churches really better than small churches?
In the light of Andy Stanley's comment on small churches, let us look into why big churches are not necessarily better than small churches.
How a village on a mountain became a city on a hill
This is the story of a small Chinese village called Yang Jia where 53 families have fostered 166 children! As if that is not remarkable enough, all of these children had complex special needs.
Australian government commits to gay marriage vote this year if it wins election
The decision comes a day after Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull brushed aside criticism from staunchly conservative elements of his Coalition government to attend Sydney's annual gay Mardi Gras parade.
Clinton or Trump for president? Christian voters may soon face moral dilemma, says Southern Baptist's Albert Mohler
Christian voters in the United States could find themselves facing a moral dilemma in November in case they will have to choose between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton to govern the world's strongest nation for the next four years.
'Right to die' debate hits Japan
Although Japan has one of the world's fastest aging populations, the country has no laws regarding "living wills", let alone assisted suicide, which is legal in a few U.S. states such as California and some nations including Canada and Belgium.
What's inside Trump's mind: Biographer says a 6-year-old bully boy could soon rule America armed with nuke weapons
Imagine an ill-tempered six-year-old boy armed with nuclear weapons. That's how Donald Trump would look like in case he succeeds in winning the White House, according to Michael D'Antonio, the author of the new book "Never Enough: Donald Trump and the Pursuit of Success" (St. Martin's Press).
Australian church abuse victims dismayed Pope did not meet them
The Vatican said it did not grant a meeting with the group of about 15 abuse victims because they had not made their request through the proper channels while they were in Rome to observe Cardinal George Pell testify.
Trump, Cruz, Clinton and Sanders all pick up Primary victories
Republican presidential hopeful Ted Cruz split victories in four nominating contests with front-runner Donald Trump on Saturday, bolstering Cruz's argument that he represents the party's best chance to stop the brash New York billionaire.
Twin 'Super Saturday' wins energise Cruz as he cuts Trump's lead in delegate count; Rubio, Kasich asked to quit
Top Republican presidential rivals Donald Trump and Ted Cruz scored two victories each on "Super Saturday" with Trump winning in the Louisiana primary and Kentucky caucuses while Cruz emerging as clear winner in the Maine and Kansas caucuses.
Pastor Andy Stanley apologises after saying people who prefer going to small churches are 'so stinking selfish'
Andy Stanley, the senior pastor of North Point Community Church in Alpharetta, Georgia, realised that he made a mistake when he accused people who prefer small churches of being "so stinking selfish."
Franklin Graham slams Romney, 'corrupt' political parties for turning poll campaign into reality TV â with media's help
Even after Reverend Franklin Graham called for a truce in the American presidential campaign, he was disheartened to find out that former governor and 2012 Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney decided to step in and give a "scathing" attack against the current Republican frontrunner.
Worsening persecution in U.S.: Religious leaders see organised group to demonise Christians
Christian persecution is at its worse nowadays, and no one can prove this fact better than those who experienced the culture wars up close and personal.
Dan Savage's new anti-Catholic TV show 'Real O'Neals' hit for 'anti-religious bigotry'
Christianity is serving as the punching bag for ABC's new anti-Catholic show "The Real O'Neals," which is executive produced by gay activist Dan Savage.
Churches condoning sinful behaviour of homosexuals are not really showing real love or acceptance, says Ken Ham
Should churches tolerate homosexuals and transgender people? Answers in Genesis founder and creationist Ken Ham does not think so, since "giving people 'love' and 'acceptance' by condoning their sinful behaviour isn't real love or acceptance."
Michael Brown tells Christians not to fall for the 'corrupt games' of certain ministries
Christian radio show host and bestselling author Michael Brown says there is a vast difference between faith and foolishness. He is dismayed since a lot of people have been confusing the two, and now so-called "prophet[s]" are taking advantage over this fact.
Jerry Falwell Jr.'s wife comes to husband's defence, slams father-in-law's ex-top aide over Trump endorsement
Controversy has been stirred up concerning Liberty University founder Jerry Falwell Jr.'s endorsement of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, since his former chief of staff Mark DeMoss said it was not right to support Trump and his "bullying tactics."