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Southern Baptist Convention cutting up to 800 jobs
The Southern Baptist Convention is to cut between 600 and 800 jobs from its international mission board, representing 15 per cent of the total.

Iraqi archbishop: 'I quarrel with God daily' over Islamic State crisis
An Iraqi archbishop has said his faith has been challenged by the ongoing crisis in Iraq.

Jozef Wesolowski: Former Vatican ambassador accused of child abuse found dead
A Catholic former archbishop accused of child sex offences was found dead on Friday, the Vatican said, a month after he was hospitalised on the eve of his trial.

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneer and wife won't abort baby with grave birth defect
Even though their baby has been diagnosed with Anencephaly, a condition that is usually fatal, former National Football League (NFL) player Evan Rodriguez and his wife Olivia refuse to abort their baby girl, already named Layla Sky.

Texas church responds to same-sex proposal with a standing ovation
A man who proposed to his boyfriend in front of their church received a standing ovation.

Abortions down by over 4,000 cases in Texas as a result of tough pro-life laws
Abortions in Texas decreased by more than 4,000 in 2013 from 2012, attributed to anti-abortion laws that are one of the toughest in the United States.

Evangelicals feel threatened by anti-terror policies
Four out of five evangelicals believe their ability to share their faith is being harmed by government policies to tackle extremism

Sadie Robertson to host 'Live Original LIVE' in Nashville, 46th Dove Awards
"Duck Dynasty" teenage star Sadie Robertson have a lot of exciting things lined up soon, starting with her sold out "Live Original" event this weekend followed by her hosting gig during the 46th annual GMA Dove Awards in October.

God can never forgive person who refuses to seek His forgiveness, says Billy Graham
Whatever sins people might have committed in their lives, legendary American evangelist Billy Graham says that there is no sin too big or too small for God to forgive, and all people have to do is repent with open hearts and accept his forgiveness.

'Urgency' to pray for America: 424 days of continuous worship set in Washington D.C.
A team of intercessors from the group "David's Tent D.C." is calling on all Americans to participate in 424 days, 10,000 hours of continuous worship to God from September 11, 2015 to November 8, 2016 on the National Mall beside the Washington Monument in the nation's capital.

Patient sings '10,000 Reasons' during brain surgery
A young man undergoing pioneering brain surgery was woken up during the operation and asked to sing and talk so surgeons could ensure this part of the brain was not harmed.

US same-sex marriage ruling used to back appeal against polygamy ban
"This case is about criminalisation of consensual relations," said attorney Jonathan Turley.

Home invasion: Man asks God to forgive robbers who shot him, attacked his family
Mike Lash, a father from Atlanta, asked for forgiveness from Good for his attackers who shot him on the leg and robbed his family's house.

Lorry full of corpses and new shipwreck highlight migrant crisis
The abandoned refrigerated lorry was found by an Austrian motorway patrol.

Virginia shootings: I'll campaign for gun control, says victim's father
Andy Parker has urged state and federal lawmakers to take action on gun control.

Comedian John Oliver creates fake church, gets thousands of real dollars in donations
British comedian John Oliver revealed in the latest episode of his show that donations have been pouring in for his fake church, "Our Lady of Perpetual Exemption."