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Indonesia: One dead and three churches destroyed after religious clashes
Three churches were attacked and at least one person was killed in Aceh, Indonesia on Tuesday, as religious tensions rise.

Church gives $1000 dollar tip to pizza delivery driver
A pizza delivery driver was surprised in the nicest possible way after a congregation decided to practise what the minster preached.

God doesn't get a mention in the Democrat presidential debate
Religion took a back seat during the first Democratic presidential debate last night, in stark contrast to its Republican counterparts.

Belief in God satisfies basic human desires, says professor. He's exactly right.
Yesterday a psychology professor said the reason people believed in God was because it satisfied our basic human desires. Harry Farley says that is evidence God does exist.

'Convert or die, the caliphate is here': 'ISIS' message to Assyrian Christians in Sweden
Assyrian Christians in Gothenburg have been threatened with messages linked to Islamic State, according to local reports.

Rick Warren: Grief is a gift from God
Grief is a gift from God and can at times be the only appropriate response to a situation, according to Rick Warren.

No communion for Catholics in 'invalid' marriages - senior Archbishop
A senior Archbishop has ruled that no Catholics in marriages not recognised as valid can receive communion at Mass.

15 church leaders and rabbis held a 'service of blessing' for an abortion clinic
Religious groups are better known for protesting outside abortion clinics, but clergy in Ohio gathered last week to pray and bless the staff and patients at a clinic in Cleveland.

Donald Trump: Republicans in Congress never win because they side with Obama
Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump just made another controversial remark, this time against his partymates in Congress.

Former Gospel For Asia employees claim emotional, psychological abuse
Former employee 'Nick' says that he was targeted by the GFA leadership over his feelings for a female staff member.

'Clueless' star Stacey Dash accuses Planned Parenthood of preying on black women
African American actress Stacey Dash, best known for her roles in the 90s teenage film "Clueless" and "CSI" television series has criticized abortion service provider Planned Parenthood for targeting Black women and unborn babies.

Joel Osteen tells Christians: Don't debate about faith; lead by example instead
People who come from different backgrounds can get all riled up when discussing their opposing religious beliefs, and Lakewood Church Pastor Joel Osteen believes that Christians should not engage in these debates, but instead lead by example.

$100,000 raised for boy with cerebral palsy blessed by Pope Francis
Just two weeks after being blessed by the Pope, hundreds of strangers have donated over $100,000 to a boy with cerebral palsy who desperately needs a new wheelchair-accessible van.

Synod letter row: Don't believe everything you read, says Vatican
The letter was allegedly signed by 13 cardinals and expressed serious criticisms over the way the synod was being conducted, warning of its potential to split the Church.

World's largest Baptist university rescinds degree bestowed on comedian Bill Cosby
Back in 2003, the world's largest Baptist university bestowed upon comedian Bill Cosby an honorary doctorate degree. However, that was before the sexual allegations made against the actor came to light, and now, Baylor University is joining several other schools in rescinding the degree it gave to Cosby due to his "acts of interpersonal and sexual violence" that goes against the school's values.

Thousands of churches could become Christmas and Easter 'festival' churches
Thousands of churches could be designated "festival churches" and closed down except for festivals such as Christmas and Easter under plans published today by the Church of England.