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New Hampshire school district asked to revoke its ban on the word \'Christmas\'
New Hampshire school district asked to revoke its ban on the word 'Christmas'

A New Hampshire school district has been asked to change its policy after the superintendent ordered the removal of the word "Christmas" in a privately produced flier to inform the community about a "Christmas tree" lighting event.

New York school principal bans Christmas, Pledge of Allegiance, Thanksgiving and even Santa Claus
New York school principal bans Christmas, Pledge of Allegiance, Thanksgiving and even Santa Claus

A new principal in Brooklyn, New York has banned Christmas, Santa Claus, the Pledge of Allegiance and Thanksgiving to the frustration of teachers and parents.

Christian televangelist: Humans coexisted with dinosaurs just thousands of years ago
Christian televangelist: Humans coexisted with dinosaurs just thousands of years ago

Citing the Holy Bible, Christian televangelist Pastor Brad Shockley sought to counter what he described as an "evolutionary" view of dinosaurs. These huge reptiles, according to him, did not predate mankind, but actually coexisted with human beings.

\'Incredible\': Holy Bible app downloaded by over 202 million smartphone users, and number is still rising
'Incredible': Holy Bible app downloaded by over 202 million smartphone users, and number is still rising

The Oklahoma-based megachurch Life.Church has revolutionized the way that God's Words are being read nowadays by developing a smartphone app version of the Holy Bible.

Reigning NBA MVP Stephen Curry does not mind being underpaid — as long as he can provide for his family
Reigning NBA MVP Stephen Curry does not mind being underpaid — as long as he can provide for his family

As the fifth-highest-compensated player on the NBA team Golden State Warriors, Christian athlete Stephen Curry is taking his underpaid status in great stride, saying that he is just happy to have a job where he can provide for his family.

Phil Robertson: \'I have to have armed men to my right and my left and behind me\' just to give a Bible lesson nowadays
Phil Robertson: 'I have to have armed men to my right and my left and behind me' just to give a Bible lesson nowadays

"Duck Dynasty" stars Phil and Miss Kay Robertson have written a holiday-themed book called "Exploring The Joy Of Christmas," where the couple share precious Christmas memories, traditional recipes, and favourite carols, among many other things.

Duggar siblings recall shock, emotional turmoil they felt after knowing Josh\'s sexual perversion, infidelity
Duggar siblings recall shock, emotional turmoil they felt after knowing Josh's sexual perversion, infidelity

With the release of the TLC documentary called "Jill and Jessa: Counting On," several intimate details about how the Duggar family dealt with eldest brother Josh's infidelity were revealed.

Are you a good father? If you can relate to these 10 pointers, you certainly are!
Are you a good father? If you can relate to these 10 pointers, you certainly are!

What makes a good father? Christian men often aspire to be a good one to their children, but sometimes, they tend to feel lost and nurse some self-doubt about how they are doing as dads.

Boom in Jedi Church members ahead of Star Wars: The Force Awakens premiere
Boom in Jedi Church members ahead of Star Wars: The Force Awakens premiere

The Jedi Church is attracting more than a thousand new followers every day ahead of the UK premiere of the latest in the Star Wars franchise on Wednesday, its leaders say.

Christian landlady ordered to take course in Islam after assault conviction
Christian landlady ordered to take course in Islam after assault conviction

A Christian landlord, who was ordered to take a course in introductory Islam after bullying her Muslim tenants, has appealed saying it violates her constitutional rights.

Christmas is a chance to tell people about Jesus. Don\'t let your rules get in the way...
Christmas is a chance to tell people about Jesus. Don't let your rules get in the way...

Believe it or not, there are churches in the UK and the US that you could walk into this week and you wouldn't have any idea Christmas was approaching. Neither the decoration, nor the worship would give it away.

Bishop Rachel Treweek says lack of religious TV over Christmas is \'offensive\'
Bishop Rachel Treweek says lack of religious TV over Christmas is 'offensive'

The first woman diocesan bishop has slammed the BBC for not having enough religious programming scheduled over Christmas, branding it "offensive".

Emanuel AME pastor sues former church members over financial mismanagement claims
Emanuel AME pastor sues former church members over financial mismanagement claims

The acting pastor of Emanuel AME Church, where nine parishioners were shot dead in June, is suing 11 members of his former church, citing defamation of character.

Serial podcast returns: is its subject a hero or a deserter? And is he a Christian?
Serial podcast returns: is its subject a hero or a deserter? And is he a Christian?

Like most superlatives, the word 'phenomenon' is handed out far too cheaply these days.

Egypt: Coptic leaders call for an end to \'exploitative\' blasphemy law
Egypt: Coptic leaders call for an end to 'exploitative' blasphemy law

Coptic Christian leaders in Egypt have condemned the country's blasphemy law, which they claim is used to "exploit" the Coptic community.

Middle East peace impossible without Christians, says Baghdad patriarch
Middle East peace impossible without Christians, says Baghdad patriarch

Patriarch Sako told Catholic News Service that there were growing tensions between Sunni and Shiite Muslims who "are killing each other".