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Oscars 2016 winner predictions: who'll win what at the 88th Academy awards?
Oscars preview: who'll win what at the 88th Academy awards?
Trump's surge confounds rivals, makes him betting favourite
Donald Trump's chances of clinching the US Republican presidential nomination shot to a record high on global betting websites on Wednesday and the billionaire businessman, long viewed as a political outsider, won his first endorsement from a member of Congress.
Archbishop of Uganda condemns 'deep betrayal' of biblical standards in Anglican Communion
Archbishop of Uganda: "A spirit of defiance against Biblical faith and order has infected the structures and leadership of the Anglican Communion."
Essure female contraceptive device has killed over 300 unborn children and should no longer be sold â U.S. lawmaker
A contraceptive that is inserted to the female body has already caused the deaths of over 300 unborn children and should already be pulled out from the market, a Pennsylvania congressman recently revealed.
How much money should I give to the church?
We've all seen or heard someone make a comment about the church that goes something like this: "All the church wants is my money," or "We shouldn't give money to the pastor because he'll just use it to buy a new iPad."
Theory of Evolution challenged by discovery of ancient silk cocoons, scientists say
A team of Polish and Brazilian scientists recently published a study in the journal "Scientific Reports," where they discussed a puzzling discovery: fossilized silk cocoons that may date back some 295 million years ago or during the Early Permian era.
Marine dad seeks lifting of ban imposed on him by school after he questioned Islamic 'indoctrination' of students
A United States Marine veteran may not be able to see his daughter graduate after officials of a public school in Maryland decided to ban him from the campus for questioning how its students are supposedly being subjected to Islamic "indoctrination."
Could a less religious and more spiritual society be a good thing?
In the context of the survey conducted by Pew Research, spirituality referred to "the experience of a deep sense of spiritual peace and well-being" and "wonder about the universe". The experience of "spirituality" by those who aren't practising Christians could reveal that there is a desire to connect with a being greater than themselves.
Another African nation declares itself an Islamic state, sparking public protests
President Yahya Jammeh has recently declared the nation of Gambia as an Islamic state.
U.N. pushes countries to prioritise LGBT rights, abortion as part of its global plan
The United Nations is urging countries to prioritise LGBT rights and to include abortion as part of the grand plan to tackle the global humanitarian crisis.
U.S. appeals court rejects Catholic media network's religious freedom argument in contraception mandate case
An appeals court in Atlanta has decided against a Catholic media network in a case over its opposition to the Obamacare contraception mandate accommodation based on its religious beliefs.
St. Louis Archdiocese cuts ties with Girl Scouts U.S.A. over abortion, gay marriage, transgender issues
The Archdiocese of St. Louis in Missouri has cut ties with Girl Scouts USA over the latter's associations with groups that promote abortion, same-sex marriage and contraceptives, and for allowing transgenders to join troops.
Colorado woman who cut unborn baby out of pregnant mom's womb found guilty of attempted murder
A woman in Boulder, Colorado, who faked her pregnancy and attacked and cut an unborn baby from an expectant mother last March, was found guilty of attempted murder by a jury.
Charlotte passes transgender bathroom ordinance, dismissing Christian concerns
Members of the city council of Charlotte, North Carolina, have passed on Monday a controversial non-discrimination ordinance that includes allowing transgenders to use restrooms that correspond to their gender identity.
Pastor Saeed Abedini recalls torture in Iran prison, hoping this will inspire people to strengthen their faith in God
Pastor Saeed Abedini is more than happy to be finally free from his prison cell in Iran, but there are times when he revisits painful memories in order to inspire people to turn their faith to God.
Justin Bieber tells fans: 'Don't put your faith in me because I'm gonna disappoint you'
The fans of Canadian pop star Justin Bieber have proudly labelled themselves as "Beliebers," and as flattering as it is to have legions of loyal fans, the thought actually overwhelms Bieber.