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Carrie Underwood says success should be \'bigger\' than fans\' adulation and music sales
Carrie Underwood says success should be 'bigger' than fans' adulation and music sales

When it comes to her music, Christian country singer Carrie Underwood is a firm believer of taking risks and chances. This is exactly what she did with her gospel songs "Jesus, Take the Wheel" and "Something in the Water."

Franklin Graham says Kanye West, Taylor Swift should\'ve thanked God during their Grammy acceptance speeches
Franklin Graham says Kanye West, Taylor Swift should've thanked God during their Grammy acceptance speeches

Instead of taking swipes againt each other during the Grammy Awards ceremony held on Feb. 15 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, Reverend Franklin Graham believes that singers Taylor Swift and Kanye West should have just used their time with the audience to thank God for giving them their fame and success.

Ciara admits struggling with celibacy, but says relationship with Russell Wilson is growing even stronger
Ciara admits struggling with celibacy, but says relationship with Russell Wilson is growing even stronger

It was not an easy decision for singer Ciara and her NFL boyfriend Russell Wilson of the Seattle Seahawks to remain celibate before marriage. Even up to now, Ciara admits that she struggles with her feelings, although the commitment they made to God has been "going pretty good."

Glenn Beck bares reason why he left Fox News: \'I was told to stop talking about God and telling people to pray\'
Glenn Beck bares reason why he left Fox News: 'I was told to stop talking about God and telling people to pray'

Former Fox News host Glenn Back did not like it when the network was telling him what to say during the program, but he got particularly upset when he was instructed to "stop talking about God."

Kirk Franklin speaks up about friendship with Kanye West: \'I will not turn my back on my brother\'
Kirk Franklin speaks up about friendship with Kanye West: 'I will not turn my back on my brother'

A lot of people don't like the thought of Christian singer Kirk Franklin associating himself with controversial rapper Kanye West, especially the latter is notorious for comparing himself to God and using a lot of profanity in a supposedly gospel album. However, Franklin hopes that people will be more understanding of their friendship.

Pope Francis: Contraception is \'lesser of two evils\' in Zika virus outbreak
Pope Francis: Contraception is 'lesser of two evils' in Zika virus outbreak

Pope Francis said today that contraception could be justified in regions affected by the mosquito-born Zika virus.

Bell ringing is a sport now? Five other church activities that deserve a medal...
Bell ringing is a sport now? Five other church activities that deserve a medal...

In honour of the latest sporting craze, here are five more church based activities that might one day be classified as sports...

Obama axes funding for \'abstinence-only\' sex education
Obama axes funding for 'abstinence-only' sex education

Barack Obama has cut all funding for sex education programmes which teach it is best to wait until marriage.

Pride and the pastor: How to cope with compliments and avoid spiritual attack
Pride and the pastor: How to cope with compliments and avoid spiritual attack

There's one thing your lecturers never tell you at theological college.

The 13.8 billion year Bible: Scientists create eternal data storage
The 13.8 billion year Bible: Scientists create eternal data storage

Scientists at Southampton University have recorded a Bible on a revolutionary new storage device capable of surviving for billions of years.

Turkey removes \'religion\' category from ID cards
Turkey removes 'religion' category from ID cards

Turkey has ditched the requirement for citizens to name their religion on identity cards as part of the country's bid to join the European Union.

Conservative Christian couple speak about life with a transgender son
Conservative Christian couple speak about life with a transgender son

A conservative Christian family in California have decided to raise their child as a boy, even though he was born a girl.

Egypt orders closure of centre that fights against torture
Egypt orders closure of centre that fights against torture

As well as assisting people who have been victims of torture, the centre also serves women who have been victims of domestic violence and advocates for human rights.

Pope Francis suggests Donald Trump \'is not a Christian\'
Pope Francis suggests Donald Trump 'is not a Christian'

Pope Francis has called into question Donald Trump's faith, saying "a person who thinks only of building walls... rather than building bridges, is not a Christian".

We must get used to being offended. Without free speech democracy crumbles
We must get used to being offended. Without free speech democracy crumbles

Offence has become the metric by which some university students define whether a view should be heard or not. This doubtless comes from good intentions but no one has the right to live without being shocked. No one has the right to spend their life without being offended.

Ted Cruz overtakes Donald Trump for the lead in latest national poll on Republican presidential race
Ted Cruz overtakes Donald Trump for the lead in latest national poll on Republican presidential race

For the very first time, Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas has overtaken business mogul Donald Trump in a national poll released on Wednesday.