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North Carolina OKs bill seeking to curb abortion with extended 72-hour waiting period
North Carolina OKs bill seeking to curb abortion with extended 72-hour waiting period

On Wednesday, North Carolina's state legislature approved a bill that extends the state's abortion waiting period to 72 hours, uniting with four other states that have passed a similar law.

New dating app caters to people who prefer \'unconventional\' relationships
New dating app caters to people who prefer 'unconventional' relationships

A new dating app designed for people who want non-monogamous, open relationships has taken the internet since its launch last month, drawing 70,000 users.

US Christian education leaders seek protection for opposing same-sex marriage
US Christian education leaders seek protection for opposing same-sex marriage

Just this week, more than 70 leaders in Christian education petitioned for a law that seeks to protect schools from government discrimination based on their opinions about the biblical definition of marriage.

Woman turns down boyfriend\'s proposal after he presents her with ring on a bun
Woman turns down boyfriend's proposal after he presents her with ring on a bun

A man thought he was being pretty clever and funny when he proposed to his girlfriend at McDonald's, and even stuffed the engagement ring in the bun of a Crispy Chicken Deluxe meal. Sadly, his girlfriend did not think so and instead of the "yes" he was expecting, she gave him an incredulous look and said, "You're not serious."

Pope Francis says there is divine reason why man and woman are different
Pope Francis says there is divine reason why man and woman are different

Pope Francis warned Puerto Rico bishops on Monday that "The value and beauty of marriage, based on the complementarity of man and woman, is lamentably being challenged by "gender ideology."

Transgenders medically fit to serve military — largest US doctors\' group
Transgenders medically fit to serve military — largest US doctors' group

Seeking to overturn a ban imposed by the federal government, the American Medical Association (AMA) recently affirmed that transgender individals are medically fit to join the United States' military.

Former transgender tells Caitlyn Jenner: Suicide always a risk after gender change
Former transgender tells Caitlyn Jenner: Suicide always a risk after gender change

Ever since former Olympic medalist and Kardashian dad Bruce Jenner revealed his transformation from being a man into a woman named Caitlyn Jenner in the cover of Vanity Fair, a lot of people expressed strong views, and they either lauded or condemned his actions.

'It is time to confront Islamic State' - Middle East church leaders

It is time for the world to step in and confront the extremist ideology of Islamic State, the region's Christian leaders said this week.

With \'19 Kids and Counting\' out, focus is on TLC Network\'s \'The Willis Clan\'
With '19 Kids and Counting' out, focus is on TLC Network's 'The Willis Clan'

The scandal that rocked the Duggar family from "19 Kids and Counting" is pretty devastating, and TLC network has been forced to pull their episodes for the meantime. However, there is another large family reality show from the same network that hopes to give viewers their dose of wholesome entertainment - "The Willis Clan."

ISIS sell captured girls into sex slavery for the price of a packet of cigarettes
ISIS sell captured girls into sex slavery for the price of a packet of cigarettes

'This is a war that is being fought on the bodies of women', says UN envoy.

Iraq: Despite thousands fleeing ISIS, churches are full of new believers
Iraq: Despite thousands fleeing ISIS, churches are full of new believers

Hundreds of thousands of Christians have been forced to flee Iraq as Islamic State continues to tighten its grip, but still people are turning to Jesus, a church leader has told Christian Today.

Egypt: Coptic Christian families return home after being forced to flee
Egypt: Coptic Christian families return home after being forced to flee

A group of Coptic Christians forced to flee from their village in Egypt after facing allegations of blasphemy have now returned to their homes.

Jill and Derick celebrate 2nd month of Israel David in Pistol Pete onesie
Jill and Derick celebrate 2nd month of Israel David in Pistol Pete onesie

After weeks of having no activity on their social media accounts, new mother Jill Duggar has finally broken their silence by sharing a photo of her and husband Derick Dillard's smiling baby boy Israel David.

Lost CH Spurgeon sermon published for the first time
Lost CH Spurgeon sermon published for the first time

The notes for an early sermon preached by CH Spurgeon have been published more than 150 years after they were written.

An Open Letter to Tony Campolo
An Open Letter to Tony Campolo

David Robertson responds to Tony Campolo's change of mind on homosexuality.

After Tony Campolo\'s announcement, can evangelicals finally believe gay marriage is OK?
After Tony Campolo's announcement, can evangelicals finally believe gay marriage is OK?

'I am finally ready to call for the full acceptance of Christian gay couples into the Church,' he wrote yesterday.