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Christian groups unbending in support of traditional marriage despite Campolo\'s change of heart
Christian groups unbending in support of traditional marriage despite Campolo's change of heart

Prominent religious leader Tony Campolo, leader of Red Letter Christians, has announced his support to gay marriage but Christian groups still maintain that they support traditional marriage.

'Kind, gentle and without cynicism': tributes pour in for murdered US pastor Clementa Pinckney

Rev Clementa Pinckney had been a prodigy and leading light within the Democratic Party and the African Methodist Church in which he served.

Pope Francis confronts climate change deniers, calls for cultural revolution
Pope Francis confronts climate change deniers, calls for cultural revolution

The Pope confronts climate change deniers and calls for a "cultural revolution" over climate change in his new encyclical today.

Arson attack guts part of Israel\'s Church of Loaves and Fishes
Arson attack guts part of Israel's Church of Loaves and Fishes

An arson attack on Thursday gutted part of the church at the site where Christians believe Jesus performed a miracle by feeding 5,000 people with five loaves of bread and two fish on the shore of the Sea of Galilee, the Israeli fire brigade said.

How to be a Progressive, Affirming, Accepting, Welcoming... and BIBLICAL church
How to be a Progressive, Affirming, Accepting, Welcoming... and BIBLICAL church

These labels should not be for liberals, says David Robertson.

Pope Francis encyclical: The digested read
Pope Francis encyclical: The digested read

Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato Si has been officially released. But what does it say?

Jessa Seewald pregnancy: Baby\'s gender not yet known, but twins ruled out
Jessa Seewald pregnancy: Baby's gender not yet known, but twins ruled out

It is now Ben and Jessa Seewald's turn to experience the joys of pregnancy, and the young couple is feeling "so grateful and blessed" since they have been surrounded by supportive family, friends, and fans during this wonderful moment in their lives.

Josiah Duggar and Marjorie are \'doing so well\' in their courtship
Josiah Duggar and Marjorie are 'doing so well' in their courtship

The Duggar family from "19 Kids and Counting" are focusing their attention on the brighter things in life amidst the Josh Duggar scandal, and this time, their spotlight is on Josiah Duggar and Marjorie Jackson, who are currently enjoying a courtship relationship.

Video of dancing half-naked young boy in Brazil raises concerns
Video of dancing half-naked young boy in Brazil raises concerns

A video of a young boy dancing in a sexual manner during a gay pride event as posted on YouTube has raised concerns ranging from disgust over early sexual behaviour of children to paedophilia.

Korie Robertson is grateful for how her children are growing up
Korie Robertson is grateful for how her children are growing up

Korie Robertson, one of the stars of A&E's hit show "Duck Dynasty" is really feeling the blessings of motherhood now that she is seeing her children grow up becoming kind-hearted individuals and God-fearing Christians who always have each other's backs.

Revelation TV under scrutiny as Charity Commission appoints interim manager
Revelation TV under scrutiny as Charity Commission appoints interim manager

The manager will conduct a review of the charity's governance, including its financial polices and accounts.

Kurds fight ISIS with outdated arms while foes have modern US, Russian weapons
Kurds fight ISIS with outdated arms while foes have modern US, Russian weapons

The Kurdish forces have asked the US-led coalition to send them good weapons as they fight the Islamic State on the front line, relying mainly on weapons at least three decades-old and their ingenuity.

\'Senseless tragedy at a place of worship\': Pastor, state senator among 9 dead in South Carolina church shooting
'Senseless tragedy at a place of worship': Pastor, state senator among 9 dead in South Carolina church shooting

Nine people were killed including a pastor and state senator when a gunman entered and opened fire at a church in Charleston, South Carolina Wednesday.

NBA star Stephen Curry\'s deep-rooted Christian faith impresses Franklin Graham the most
NBA star Stephen Curry's deep-rooted Christian faith impresses Franklin Graham the most

American evangelist Franklin Graham is extremely proud of National Basketball Association (NBA) star Stephen Curry, who helped his team win the NBA Championship recently. Graham is really impressed with Curry's athletic skills, but he is even more impressed with his deep-rooted Christian faith.

New York student arrested for alleged plan to launch terror attack
New York student arrested for alleged plan to launch terror attack

The number of US citizens and residents charged for supporting the Islamic State has risen to 52 after authorities arrested a New York City college student for allegedly planning to carry out a terror-related attack.

Greece may leave European Union as well as eurozone, bank warns
Greece may leave European Union as well as eurozone, bank warns

The country may be left without support if it fails to strike a swift aid-for-reforms deal with its creditors.