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Megachurch pastor urges Christians to use religious litmus test on bets before voting

As the debate about religion and the 2016 national elections heats up, a megachurch pastor from Texas called on Christians in the United States to select the next American president guided by their faith.

Southern Baptist pastor Wiley Drake seeks US presidency, vows loyalty to God alone

While the media is dominated by controversial statements from and word wars between Republican and Democratic presidential candidates, a pastor from California is trying to pave his own way to the White House, and he is pledging loyalty not to any political party, but to God alone.

Pope moved by impromptu flight over Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island

Pope Francis flew over New York's Statue of Liberty and the former immigration station of Ellis Island aboard a helicopter on Saturday, in an unscheduled detour that gave him nostalgia for his home town Buenos Aires.

Blood Moon apocalypse? Mormon leaders issue statement not to worry

Some Mormons in Utah have even begun stocking up on food supplies and emergency kits, fearful that the blood moon will trigger the end of the world.

Muslim woman turns to Christ after reading Quran

A former Muslim woman said that going over the Koran made her realize that Allah, the god she believed in for almost two decades of her life, is a god of hate, and that Islam is not a religion of peace.

Thousands of Christians joining Sept. 30 #goeverywhere Thunderclap video event

There is power in unity, and the "Thunderclap" movement aims to use that power as it gathers thousands of Christians from all over the globe on September 30 to watch a Gospel message video together with further outreach at the same time.

'Veggie Tales in the House': This TV show makes kids laugh and learn biblical lessons

The landscape of television has changed drastically over the years, and cartoons that used to be acceptable for children to watch have revised their themes and content, now delivering spiels about homosexuality, abortion, and other controversial issues.

More Jill and Jessa Duggar documentaries in the works for TLC; no mention of Josh

Doc serving 3 life terms for killing babies ordered to pay $4M for patient's death

Convicted abortionist Kermit Gosnell was ordered to pay nearly $4 million to the daughter of a 41-year-old woman who died of drug overdose under his care.

Pope Francis is showing the world how to lead

The leadership style of Pope Francis is in contrast to the "privileged and calculating" leadership styles of the past and may turn out to be his lasting legacy, according to a former Ambassador to the Holy See.

Zombie Christians and the end of the world

Why are some Christians more likely to believe a blood moon is a sign of the end times, than look at the reality of how climate change is impacting the planet?

Gays crying discrimination find new US target: Bar owner who shooed them away

A bar owner in Portland, Oregon was found guilty of discriminating against a group of transgenders after an appeals court upheld a ruling of the state labor bureau.

Saudi Arabia blames pilgrims for hajj deaths, angering Iran

Saudi Arabia on Friday suggested pilgrims ignoring crowd control rules bore some blame for a crush that killed over 700 people at the haj pilgrimage in the annual event's worst disaster for 25 years.

Captive actor David Oyelowo on God, murder, sin and love

David Oyelowo speaks exclusively to Ruth Gledhill about playing a murderer in Captive.

Tennessee sheriff rejects atheists' request to remove 'In God We Trust' decals from cars

A Tennessee sheriff has rejected a request from an atheist organization for him to remove "In God We Trust" decals from patrol cars.

US Senate Democrats vote solidly to block GOP move to defund Planned Parenthood

The Republican-controlled US Senate failed to pass legislation that aimed to defund Planned Parenthood Thursday that is part of a bill that would avoid a government shutdown by Oct. 1.