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Why are white people silent on racial  injustice? Christian rapper Lecrae asks
Why are white people silent on racial injustice? Christian rapper Lecrae asks

Christian rapper Lecrae cannot understand why people are brave about confronting controversial topics such as the shocking violence committed by ISIS against Christianity and other religion, or about the hair-raising sale of foetal body parts being conducted by Planned Parenthood, but they turn eerily silent when it comes to any talks related to racial injustice.

Does Bible forbid tattoos? Religion prof says 'no,' but warns: 'Think before you ink'

For religion professor Will Honeycutt of Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, the Holy Bible does not forbid Christians from getting tattoos. In fact, he explained that the Holy Scriptures do not say anything about getting ink

Women shouldn\'t be conscious about their  post-birth bodies, says Bethany Hamilton
Women shouldn't be conscious about their post-birth bodies, says Bethany Hamilton

Unlike most mothers out there, "Soul Surfer" Bethany Hamilton is proud of her post-baby weight and she is not going to jump on any diet fad or crazy exercise routine anytime soon just to get her body back to its pre-pregnancy stage.

5 minutes with Jesus can help transform  world—Women of Faith\'s Sheila Walsh
5 minutes with Jesus can help transform world—Women of Faith's Sheila Walsh

Christian speaker and author Sheila Walsh believes that women can change the world just be praying, and by devoting at least five minutes of their day to God, they will have the right weapon to face the challenges of the world.

\'Churchianity\': More Christians turning \'grace of God into license for immorality\'
'Churchianity': More Christians turning 'grace of God into license for immorality'

Many people believe that they are Christians even though they are not, and Reverend Bert Farias of Holy Fire Ministries is expressing concern that more and more people have forgotten what it truly means to be a child of God.

Joel Osteen preaches forgiveness: \'No mistake is too much for mercy of God\'
Joel Osteen preaches forgiveness: 'No mistake is too much for mercy of God'

Popular Christian Pastor Joel Osteen spoke to thousands of people during "America's Night of Hope" in AT&T Park in San Francisco and inspired them to forgive others just as God would forgive any sinner.

T.D. Jakes affirms opposition to same-sex marriage, says media twisted his words
T.D. Jakes affirms opposition to same-sex marriage, says media twisted his words

Bishop T.D. Jakes could not believe that the comments he made on HuffPo TV regarding same-sex marriage have been played around with and made to sound like he is supporting same-sex marriage, and he is urging people to "investigate" sources first before believing in other people's half-baked truths.

Pope Francis to donate rare Bible to Library of Congress
Pope Francis to donate rare Bible to Library of Congress

The Pope is to present a rare illuminated modern edition of the Bible to the American people when he visits Capitol Hill to deliver his anticipated address to Congress next month.

Patrick Sookhdeo: Why the Barnabas Fund\'s founder should keep silence
Patrick Sookhdeo: Why the Barnabas Fund's founder should keep silence

Sookhdeo has been convicted of a sexual assault and of two charges of intimidating witnesses.

Franklin Graham admires Donald Trump for shaking up GOP and politics overall
Franklin Graham admires Donald Trump for shaking up GOP and politics overall

Reverend Franklin Graham does not want to be misconstrued for endorsing any political candidate, but he cannot help but express his admiration for Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump for bravely tackling hot-button topics and proudly proclaiming his Christian faith.

Christianity facing threat of being rendered illegal under Nepal\'s new constitution
Christianity facing threat of being rendered illegal under Nepal's new constitution

Christians may soon be prohibited to participate in Church services and other religious activities in Nepal after the predominantly Hindu nation adopted a new constitution on Monday.

Top US scientists and engineers support President Obama\'s nuke deal with Iran
Top US scientists and engineers support President Obama's nuke deal with Iran

Twenty-nine US scientists, including Nobel Prize winners and nuclear experts, have expressed their support on Saturday to the historic nuclear deal struck by world powers led by the US with Iran.

Over £2 billion in UK aid sent to countries where Christians face persecution
Over £2 billion in UK aid sent to countries where Christians face persecution

The British taxpayer is helping alleviate suffering in four out of five of the countries listed as where Christians are most persecuted.

ISIS \'cannot be reconciled with Islam\' says Turkey\'s religious authority
ISIS 'cannot be reconciled with Islam' says Turkey's religious authority

The actions of Islamic State can never be reconciled with Islam, according to a report from the Turkish government.

Politicians using \'rancorous, prejudicial and callous\' language about migrants, says rights campaigner
Politicians using 'rancorous, prejudicial and callous' language about migrants, says rights campaigner

The director of Human Rights Watch's refugee programme has launched a stinging attack on politicians for their language about migrants.

Do unto others… How The Gift puts a nasty twist on Jesus\' Golden Rule
Do unto others… How The Gift puts a nasty twist on Jesus' Golden Rule

Hidden among this summer's cinematic triumphs and turkeys is one of 2015's most surprisingly brilliant movies, says Martin Saunders.