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2 historic black churches saved as Houston drops claims on their property
2 historic black churches saved as Houston drops claims on their property

The Christian Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church and Latter Day Deliverance Revival Center are thankfully saved, even after the city of Houston, Texas tried to bulldoze the building that contained both churches in order to make way for urban development.

Why 100 US cities are eager to welcome Muslim migrants despite ISIS terrorism risks
Why 100 US cities are eager to welcome Muslim migrants despite ISIS terrorism risks

Now it can be told why the United States wanted to bring in as many Syrian migrants as possible despite the risk that some of them might be Islamic State (ISIS) terrorists.

\'Duck Dynasty\' star Willie Robertson says he shares Dr. Ben Carson\'s Adventist faith
'Duck Dynasty' star Willie Robertson says he shares Dr. Ben Carson's Adventist faith

"Duck Dynasty" star Willie Robertson's presidential candidate of choice still seems to be a mystery, since the Christian reality star had earlier voiced his support for both Republican hopefuls Donald Trump and Bobby Jindal. Now, Willie is voicing his defense over Ben Carson's faith.

Dr Who, Sherlock Holmes and Predestination: What I learned from Steven Moffat
Dr Who, Sherlock Holmes and Predestination: What I learned from Steven Moffat

Dr Who, Sherlock Holmes and Predestination: What I learned from Steven Moffat

Myanmar: Muslims at risk of exclusion from historic election
Myanmar: Muslims at risk of exclusion from historic election

The upcoming general election has been portrayed as the freest and fairest in decades, but in reality Muslims are facing barriers against participation.

\'The Walking Dead\'—the real one: Rare illness makes victim feel non-existent
'The Walking Dead'—the real one: Rare illness makes victim feel non-existent

Some patients suffer from a rare mental illness called Cotard disease, which causes someone to feel like he or she does not exist.

Feel like you\'re in a battle? 10 Bible verses to remind you that God has won
Feel like you're in a battle? 10 Bible verses to remind you that God has won

The Bible is clear that there's a spiritual realm.

Teenage Instagram star Essena O\'Neill quits social media: \'It\'s not real life\'
Teenage Instagram star Essena O'Neill quits social media: 'It's not real life'

Teenage Instagram star Essena O'Neill who amassed hundreds of thousands of followers online has turned her back on social media, branding it "unhealthy".

Sex abuse claims have cost the US Catholic Church almost $4 billion
Sex abuse claims have cost the US Catholic Church almost $4 billion

Sex abuse scandals that have rocked the Catholic Church in the US have cost the institution almost $4 billion over six decades, the National Catholic Register has found.

How do we deal with chronic pain?
How do we deal with chronic pain?

Claire Musters gets some wisdom on handling intense discomfort.

Women juggling work and family life \'must be protected\' says Pope
Women juggling work and family life 'must be protected' says Pope

Mothers who choose to work should have their maternity leave protected and be given opportunities to flourish both at home and in the workplace, the Pope has said.

Man sentenced to prison and 223 lashes for criticising Islam
Man sentenced to prison and 223 lashes for criticising Islam

An Iranian filmmaker who was sentenced to six years in prison and 223 lashes for criticising Islam has received support from various European politicians today.

Vietnam urged to redraft oppressive religious freedom laws
Vietnam urged to redraft oppressive religious freedom laws

Religious freedom in Vietnam is under threat from a new law on belief and religion, according to a joint statement from a number of faith groups.

Russian jets hit ISIS in Palmyra
Russian jets hit ISIS in Palmyra

ISIS-held areas around the ancient city of Palmyra have been targeted by Russian jets as part of Moscow's ongoing bombing in Syria.

Religion helps protect teens against alcoholism and addiction
Religion helps protect teens against alcoholism and addiction

Religious practice helps reduce adolescent alcohol use and other "risk behaviours" says a paper in a special "religion and addiction" edition of the academic Religions journal.

China: 20 Christians sentenced to \'black jail\' in last two months
China: 20 Christians sentenced to 'black jail' in last two months

At least 20 Christians are being held in 'black jail' in China, leading to accusations that the government is imposing a "totalitarian regime" on its citizens.