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Kirk Franklin tells pastors who stood by Donald Trump: 'I hope you now see why we're losing respect as Christians'
Some evangelicals have sided with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump when he suggested that Muslim immigrants should be banned entry to the United States, while others were simply appalled that he even made such a declaration.
Pope Francis 'not afraid' of ISIS, won't wear bulletproof vest when he delivers Christmas Day message
The radical Islamic group ISIS might have terrified people from all across the globe, but the Roman Catholic pontiff Pope Francis is not one to shrink and cower in fear when faced with threats from the jihadists.
San Francisco residents unhappy with Justin Bieber defacing their sidewalks with graffiti
All Justin Bieber's promotional team wanted to do in San Francisco was promote his new album "Purpose," but when they did so by plastering the city's sidewalks with graffiti, they only made the residents upset with the pop star.
Despite Bible translators being killed and tortured in Muslim countries, Wycliffe continues spreading God's Word
An organization that helps people translate the word of God into their own languages disclosed that Bible translators have also been subjected to intense persecution in some parts of the world.
Swiss police hunt 4 ISIS suspects, raise alert level after CIA bares new terror plot
The Geneva police is hunting for at least four suspects linked to the Islamic State (ISIS) and possibly involved directly in the November 13 deadly attacks in Paris after government raised its level of alert and intensified collaboration with other European nations facing threats from the terror group.
U.S.-led coalition shifts focus to moving targets in Iraq and Syria to disrupt ISIS oil smuggling
The U.S.-led coalition against the Islamic State has shifted its strategy in the past months, attacking not just infrastructure and destination sites but as well moving targets in Iraq and Syria, according to data obtained by the USA Today.
Canada's Trudeau tells first batch of Syrian refugees: 'You're safe and home now'
At least 163 Syrian refugees who landed recently in Toronto received warm welcome from no less than Prime Minister Justin Trudeau who handed them winter coats while assuring of their safety in their "new home,'' CNN reported.
'Satanic' Islam sermon trial: Verdict expected in January
The verdict on Pastor James McConnell, who is accused of making "grossly offensive" remarks about Islam, will not be delivered until next month.
Pop-cultural appropriation: how the church is using Star Wars to spread the gospel
Star Wars. In the build up to the latest episode, The Force Awakens, the world has gone mad for the sci-fi epic. And so has the church.
Young Iraqi girl forgives ISIS: 'God's blessing will be greater for those who forgive'
A powerful Christmas message has been delivered a young Iraqi refugee calling for the forgiveness of ISIS.
Vatican watchdog calls for laundered money to be confiscated
A financial watchdog has praised the Vatican for improving its financial management.
Live ammo found in luggage of Philippines clergy, extortion suspected
The head of the Episcopal Church of the Philippines was the target of a suspected extortion attempt.
Jedis, Pastafarians and Zuists: How should Christians respond to the rise of DIY religion?
Start writing online about 'fake religions' and the time between posting the article and an atheist troll gleefully commenting that it's an oxymoron can be measured in milliseconds.
Zimbabwean pastor arrested for criticising Mugabe
A Zimbabwean pastor has been arrested and charged after protesting against president Robert Mugabe.
Do you need to rediscover the gift of mercy?
David Baker reflects on receiving mercy and finding grace to help us in our own times of need.
Repent of how Church has treated gay people, top Oxford cleric tells Archbishop
"The Church of England's stance on sexuality is deeply alienating and quite incomprehensible for most young people in the UK. It confirms their view of religion as being backward- looking and bigoted."