News
IRS chief vows not to remove tax-exempt status of religious universities, colleges
The head of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) promised that he will not initiate any move to remove the tax-exempt status of religious universities and colleges which oppose same-sex marriage.
Marriage created by God, and not even Church can change that, says theologian
Even though there are some Catholic groups that have consented that same-sex marriage should be recognized as a sacrament, a professor of moral theology from the Catholic University of America is saying that this cannot happen because marriage is created by God, and not even the Church has a right to change that.
God has 'major effect' on lyrical content of tunes sung by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
American hip hop band Bone Thugs-n-Harmony really made it big during the 90s and the early 2000s with songs such as "Crossroad" and "Resurrection," and even up to now, people are still eager to hear the band sing and see them perform on stage.
Could targeting 'non-violent extremism' just attack passionate belief?
Anti-extremism measures run the risk of simply being "an attack on thinking big, thinking differently and arguing passionately," a prominent London priest has said.
'Amazing Grace' to tell inspiring story of slave trader John Newton on Broadway
A lot of people have found peace, love, and inspiration from the song "Amazing Grace," but do they know how that song came to be written, or more precisely, who wrote the song?
US Catholic leaders seek minimum wage hike to help workers cope with poverty
Catholic leaders have asked members of the US Congress to pass legislation that will raise minimum wage "to lift up the struggles of low-wage workers and their families."
Former Imam who attacked churches converts to Christianity, 'The Bible became my weapon'
A former Muslim cleric who converted to Christianity after meeting Jesus in a dream was abandoned by his family and brutally beaten. He now says his faith taught him how to forgive.
Former trader Tom Hayes found guilty in world's first Libor trial
Tom Hayes, a former UBS and Citigroup trader, was found guilty of charges of conspiracy to defraud.
Police watchdog to investigate Ted Heath child abuse claim
Britain's police watchdog said on Monday it will investigate allegations that detectives failed to pursue a complaint of child sexual abuse made against former Prime Minister Edward Heath in the 1990s.
Alien life does not undermine the gospel - Vatican
The Vatican's top astronomer says that alien life probably exists â but that there would not be 'another Jesus' on the foreign planet.
Bishop blasts UK response to migrant crisis: 'Every human being matters'
The Bishop of Dover has issued a damning response to the ongoing migrant crisis in Calais amid accusations that those trying to reach safety are being demonised by politicians.
John Piper: Mark Driscoll's fall was a 'colossal Satanic victory'
John Piper has described the scandal that hit megachurch pastor Mark Driscoll as a "colossal Satanic victory" and compared it to Muslims taking over North Africa and the Middle East from Christians.
Twin blasts at New Mexico churches may be linked
Two bombs went off within 20 minutes of each other yesterday, while people gathered for their Sunday worship at nearby churches in the US state of New Mexico.
Boko Haram crisis: 178 captives freed
Nigerian troops say they have rescued 178 people, mostly children, from their captivity by Islamic militants Boko Haram.
10 tips for talking about Jesus
Apologist Simon Edwards offers his top ten tips for evangelism.
North Korea shows captive Canadian pastor confessing before congregation
North Korea released video footage on Monday of a Canadian pastor confessing before a Pyongyang church congregation that he had committed crimes against the state.