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Christian writer Matt Barber believes Ted Cruz as U.S. president will act as 'Jesus' hands and feet'
Conservative Christian blogger Matt Barber has tried to refrain making any political endorsements since he first dabbled into the political arena, but on Sunday, he decided to raise the hand of a presidential primary because "this time the stakes are too high not to."
Homelessness: Churches help thousands each winter, study finds
The study shows that 2,171 homeless guests were accommodated in 500 venues last winter.
U.S. evangelical couple linked to child abuse ask God to 'strike our enemies dead'
A Christian evangelical couple who advocates child discipline that centers around "breaking a child's will'' has asked God to strike their critics dead.
No mince pies, by order: When Parliament banned Christmas
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, as everyone knows. But there was a time in England's history when it was banned altogether.
It came upon the midnight clear: The story behind the hymn
This carol has been condemned as not really a hymn at all, just an ethical song.
U.S. accused of bowing to Iran as it seeks to ease visa restrictions while ignoring Tehran nuke violations
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is accused of bolstering Iranian propaganda when he said that the Obama government could and would help the Islamic Republic bypass current visa restrictions passed by Congress.
Poll: Most US Republican voters back action on climate change
The desire for action is notable for an issue that has barely made a ripple on the campaign trail.
Osborne's budget challenge deepens as deficit worsens in November
Britain's top budget forecaster said the deficit was likely to resume falling quickly soon.
China: One man pulled alive from Shenzhen landslide, 70 still missing
The rescue came 60 hours after a waste heap collapsed and buried dozens of buildings in mud and debris.
Iraqi troops storm into centre of Islamic State-held Ramadi
The operation to recapture Ramadi, some 100 km (60 miles) west of Baghdad, began in early November.
Franklin Graham quits GOP, slams passage of $1.1-trillion budget that includes funding for 'Nazi-like' Planned Parenthood
When Republican and Democratic leaders recently passed a bill that provides funding for abortion service company Planned Parenthood, Reverend Franklin Graham said shame on them and called their decision "wasteful."
Slovenians vote massively against same-sex marriage, child adoption by gay couples
Although considered among the most liberal ex-communist nations, Slovenia on Sunday rejected the union of same sex couples by a large margin in a referendum, according to preliminary results released by authorities.
In Florida, generosity overcomes division between Church and state
In a small city in Florida, residents are proving that the Church and the state government can cooperate to promote the value of generosity.
Pastor says Christians have biblical duty to help refugees: 'Live by faith versus fear'
For prominent Southern Baptist minister Bryant Wright, however, there is no debate as to how Christians should treat refugees: followers of Christ have the biblical obligation to help the migrants in need.
Flesh-eating bacteria spreading in Syria, adding to civil war and ISIS woes
This disease, scientifically known as leishmaniasis, has been affecting Syria for centuries now, but has only turned into a serious problem for the nation over the past years. Just recently, the head of nonprofit organisation Kurdish Red Crescent, was reportedly infected by this disease.
Clinton's attack on Trump backfires; 'ISIS best recruiter' comment shows Hillary's true feelings on Islam â commentator
U.S. Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton made a revealing slip of the tongue when she branded Republican candidate Donald Trump as "ISIS best recruiter" during the Democratic presidential debate on Saturday, commentators said.