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Should my church split up because of doctrine differences?
Should my church split up because of doctrine differences?

Many of Christian sects were born out of splits of one school of thought because a certain group of people that could not agree on the overall belief of the community. Are doctrine issues a valid reason for church split?

Hundreds of Montana residents show their opposition to Obama\'s settlement plan for Syrian refugees
Hundreds of Montana residents show their opposition to Obama's settlement plan for Syrian refugees

A government meeting rarely draws a hundred attendees, but in Montana, more than 500 people flocked to a public hearing earlier this month to express their opposition to a proposed settlement for Syrian refugees in their area.

The sound of our own voice affects how we feel, French researchers find out in study
The sound of our own voice affects how we feel, French researchers find out in study

We all know how important our voices are for us to be able to speak and communicate our thoughts and feelings. A new study, however, recently found out that we don't just speak how we feel; we also feel based on how we speak.

The ultimate idol we must overcome
The ultimate idol we must overcome

Idols are anything that mess up our priorities and take the place that only God can occupy. It is anything that we rely on for security, satisfaction and identity.

ISIS bid to arm itself with \'dirty bomb\' seen as nuke scientist surveillance video found in terrorist\'s possession
ISIS bid to arm itself with 'dirty bomb' seen as nuke scientist surveillance video found in terrorist's possession

A top Belgian nuclear scientist appears to have been secretly monitored by the terror group Islamic State (ISIS) after a surveillance footage of him was found in the possession of a suspect linked to the Nov. 13 Paris bombers.

Boy, 15, beheaded by ISIS jihadis for listening to Western pop music in Mosul
Boy, 15, beheaded by ISIS jihadis for listening to Western pop music in Mosul

Crased members of the Islamic State (ISIS) have reportedly beheaded a 15-year old boy for listening to western music.

Boris tells Prime Minister he\'ll vote to leave the EU
Boris tells Prime Minister he'll vote to leave the EU

Boris Johnson dealt a blow to David Cameron by increasing the chance British voters will ditch membership in a June referendum.

U.S. military can\'t protect homeland from Iran, North Korea ballistic missile attacks, congressional watchdog report says
U.S. military can't protect homeland from Iran, North Korea ballistic missile attacks, congressional watchdog report says

The United States is not fully capable of protecting the homeland from ballistic missile attacks from Iran and North Korea despite spending billions of taxpayers dollars on building missile defence system, new report suggests.

Does God want me to be sad?
Does God want me to be sad?

As long as we are here on this earth, trials and storms will always come our way. However, that does not mean that God wants us to suffer in sadness and sorrow for the whole of our lives. In fact, it is not God's intent for us to be sad.

How to tackle feeling uncomfortable during worship
How to tackle feeling uncomfortable during worship

It's not just new Christians that can struggle with worship. At my church, if the choir isn't present then there's a distinct lack of enthusiasm from the congregation when it comes to vocalising worship through singing hymns.

Feeling lonely? Here are 11 Bible verses to reassure you that God is always with us
Feeling lonely? Here are 11 Bible verses to reassure you that God is always with us

We don't need to be physically on our own to feel lonely. Many of us may have experienced some of our loneliest times when we were literally surrounded by others. During times of loneliness we can feel outcast, rejected and extremely isolated. But throughout all of this, God is still with us.

Pastor Saeed Abedini grateful for doctor\'s check-up in U.S., recalls being beaten up in Iran prison in front of his mother
Pastor Saeed Abedini grateful for doctor's check-up in U.S., recalls being beaten up in Iran prison in front of his mother

There are a lot of things that people take for granted, such as the ease of visiting the doctor for a check-up. Pastor Saeed Abedini, who languished in a prison cell in Iran for more than three years, never appreciated a doctor's appointment more than he did now.

NBA coach Monty Williams exhibits true Christian values in emotional speech at wife\'s funeral
NBA coach Monty Williams exhibits true Christian values in emotional speech at wife's funeral

Even during the lowest point in his life, NBA coach Monty Williams is exhibiting true Christian values when he urged around 900 mourners at his wife's funeral to forgive the driver whose car crashed into hers and claimed her life.

Anna Duggar back in social media, goes on \'The Fervent Tour\' with her mom-in-law Michelle
Anna Duggar back in social media, goes on 'The Fervent Tour' with her mom-in-law Michelle

After Anna Duggar's husband Josh admitted to cheating on her using the Ashley Madison website, Anna became so devastated that she disappeared from the social scene and devoted all of her time to keeping her family together. Now, the storm has passed for the devoted Christian wife and mother, and she is back to her old self.

Duggar family minister Bill Gothard likened to Bill Cosby as more sex abuse victims come forward
Duggar family minister Bill Gothard likened to Bill Cosby as more sex abuse victims come forward

Bill Gotherd, the well-known minister of the Duggar family from "19 Kids and Counting" has been slapped anew with more sexual abuse claims, making his case very similar to the one faced by comedian Bill Cosby.

Ted Cruz considers making \'Duck Dynasty\' star Phil Robertson as U.N. ambassador
Ted Cruz considers making 'Duck Dynasty' star Phil Robertson as U.N. ambassador

It seems like Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz is really appreciative of "Duck Dynasty" patriarch Phil Robertson's endorsement because he is already entertaining thoughts of making the outspoken Christian a U.N. ambassador.