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Ken Ham blames gay marriage acceptance to drop in millennials' church attendance
For Answers in Genesis CEO and President Ken Ham, the reason why there is a declining number of millennials in American churches is because of widespread acceptance of same-sex marriage.

Kim Davis stays unbowed after being freed from jail, vows to continue defying orders for her to issue same-sex marriage licences
The lawyers of Rowan County clerk Kim Davis, who was recently jailed after she refused to sign marriage certificates for same-sex marriages are asking an appellate court to force Governor Steve Beshear to let her refuse to issue same-sex marriage licenses, citing religious convictions as a reason.

God 'orchestrated' hostage crisis to bring me to Him, says Ashley Smith of 'Captive'
On September 18, Paramount will finally be releasing the drama thriller "Captive" which stars Kate Mara as drunk junkie Ashley Smith and David Oyowelo as her captor Brian Nichols.

British Airways plane bursts into flames in Las Vegas
A British Airways jetliner engine caught fire as the airplane was departing on a London-bound flight from Las Vegas on Tuesday, forcing the pilot to abort takeoff, but all 172 passengers and crew escaped the smoke and flames that quickly enveloped the plane.

Faith groups engaged in humanitarian work are feeling sidelined - but they also recognise they've made some mistakes
Evangelicals are providing humanitarian assistance to broken and impoverished communities around the world, but there are two things they desperately want from their secular counterparts: greater understanding about what their intentions are - and are not; and greater recognition of the contribution they are making.

Kentucky clerk in gay marriage case released from jail
Kim Davis, the Kentucky county clerk who refused to issue same-sex marriage licenses, walked out of jail on Tuesday after the U.S. district court judge who found her in contempt said he was satisfied licenses were being issued in accordance with a U.S. Supreme Court decision.

Nigerian Primate says kidnapping 'rampant' as another bishop disappears
The car of a Nigerian bishop kidnapped earlier this week has been discovered, prompting 'fervent prayers for his immediate release' from the most senior Nigerian church leader.

'Divorce is not the unpardonable sin, but rejecting Christ is' â Pastor Shane Idleman
The question whether or not Christian divorcees have the right to remarry is something that church leaders have a difficult time answering, especially since people hold strong opposing views regarding it.

Vincent Nichols: We will rise to the Pope's challenge to host refugees
Cardinal Vincent Nichols has called on the Catholic Church to respond to the refugee crisis "in prayer and in real, practical action."

Christian missionaries reunited with newborn son after he was swapped at birth
Christians missionaries in El Salvador have been reunited with their baby after it was swapped at birth.

More than 9,000 Brits offer to take in children fleeing Syria
More than 9,000 people have volunteered in under five days to foster refugee and migrant children fleeing the crisis in the Middle East.

Why a 'Christians first' refugee policy is the wrong answer
A toxic brew of nationalism and xenophobia has come into play, not just in the UK but all around the world.

Pope Francis is wrong in appealing for aid to sea of refugees; this is actually a Muslim invasion of Europe, says Hungarian bishop
Pope Francis called on Roman Catholic churches in Europe to provide shelter to hundreds of thousands of refugees from strife-torn parts of Middle East and Africa.

Former Bishop of Gloucester pleads guilty to sex abuse
A former Church of England bishop is facing jail after losing long legal battle to avoid sex abuse charges.
Kim Davis' lawyer asks: How come murder suspects can post bail while my client, who hasn't done any crime, is in jail sans bail?
Many people were surprised when Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis was jailed without bail since Thursday, after she refused to sign marriage license certificates for same-sex couples.

Bear Grylls: My Christian faith is my backbone
TV adventurer and chief scout Bear Grylls starts every day by kneeling in prayer and says he "desperately" needs his Christian faith.