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Russell Moore slams gambling, says it hurts the poor and causes a 'justice' issue

Southern Baptist Convention's Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission president Russell Moore is very disheartened to see that gambling has pervaded today's society - from television commercials to the state lottery, and even in advertisements for "daily fantasy sports" leagues.

Joe Biden admits he is 'out of time' to mount a presidential campaign

Biden's announcement removes one of Hillary Clinton's biggest potential obstacles to the party's nomination.

Pakistan to tell US it won't accept limits on tactical nuclear arms

Pakistan insists smaller weapons would deter a sudden attack by its bigger neighbour India.

UN Secretary General's visit fails to calm Israel-Palestine tensions

After two days of discussions he appeared no nearer to ending weeks of Israeli-Palestinian violence.

Palestinian activists incite terror, post video on social media on how to stab Jews

Palestinian activists are reportedly inciting terror against the Israelis by posting videos and photos on social media that show detailed instructions on "how to stab a Jew.''

Once again, it's Bure vs. Symone as 'The View' co-hosts clash over Coach Joe Kennedy's right to pray

"The View" co-hosts Candace Cameron Bure and Raven Symone do not always see eye to eye. They have already bumped heads earlier when Bure supported the Oregon Christian bakers' decision to refuse serving a same-sex wedding, much to the chagrin of Symone, who is a lesbian.

Christian voters strongly back Mike Huckabee as next US president: 'Closest to a King David running'

If Christian voters only had their way, then former Arkansas governor and Republican presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee would become the next president of the United States.

'Woodlawn' star Caleb Castille amazed at the use of sports to break down racial barriers

In the faith-based film "Woodlawn" directed by the Erwin brothers, newcomer Caleb Castille portrays football player Tony Nathan from Woodlawn High School in Birmingham, California, who went against government-imposed desegregation in the 70s and played the sport he loved best.

Franklin Graham tells Oprah Winfrey: Only one way towards God â Jesus

When media mogul Oprah Winfrey promoted her new television series called "Belief," the celebrated talk show host said that there are many ways people can connect to God. However, Reverend Franklin Graham begs to differ.

Churches in California refuse to pay for elective abortions, file lawsuit against health care department

The faith community is against abortion, and this is why when the California Department of Managed Health Care demanded that churches within its area pay for elective abortions in their health insurance plans, they decided that they will not tolerate it.

Jill and Derick Dillard fly back to El Salvador to continue ministry after US family visit

The Dillard family is headed back to Central America to continue their ministry work after visiting the United States recently to reconnect with family members and fulfill certain commitments, and they said that it will take several more months before they get to travel back to their hometown.

Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar seek to teach their kids that no matter what happens, they have a friend in Jesus

If there is one thing Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar from the former TLC reality show "19 Kids and Counting" would like their children to learn as they grow up, then that would be a deep love for Jesus Christ.

Franklin Graham says report about Christianity going extinct in Iraq is 'sobering'

It is no surprise that Christianity is under threat, not just in the United States but also in different parts of the world. So when a new report surfaced that Christianity might go extinct in Iraq within a span of five years, Reverend Franklin Graham expressed shock over the "sobering" fact.

US deploying 300 troops to Cameroon to counter threats from Boko Haram jihadist group