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For Kit Harrington who plays Jon Snow in 'Game of Thrones,' hunk label is 'demeaning'
"Game of Thrones" star Kit Harrington, 28 is not really pleased when people define him as a "hunk" since fans are placing more value on his physical appearance rather than his credibility as an actor.
'Atheist of the year' tells of exit from fundamentalist Quiverfull movement
A former leading light in the Christian "Quiverfull" movement made famous by the Duggar family, and recently named Atheist of the Year, has opened up about her experiences in the fundamental Christian community.
MP Sir Gerald Howarth: 'We are a Christian country: if you despise our Christian values go somewhere else'
Christian MP Sir Gerald Howarth said in a parliamentary debate on Monday that if immigrants did not like Britain's Christian values they should move elsewhere.
What does it take to be a 'consecrated virgin'?
They aren't nuns, but they do choose to remain celibate for their whole lives; around 3,500 Catholic women worldwide are known as 'consecrated virgins'.
Seeking status limits the potential for spiritual breakthrough
Platform building, stature and prestige are a key part of our celebrity-obsessed culture, but missional church leader Mike Breen says that spiritual breakthrough will only come when "we turn our backs on the usual ways of gaining status".
Skylanders SuperChargers announced, new preview videos released
Skylanders is the game that started the trend for collectable toys that unlock characters on the screen. This year's version, Skylanders SuperChargers, has just been announced.
Duggar family pastor defends '19 Kids and Counting' family: God is always forgiving
The Duggar family from "19 Kids and Counting" is getting another supporter in their Pastor Dr. Ronnie Floyd, 59 of the Pinnacle Cross Church in Roger, Arkansas.
Why is Emma Watson praising the men of Iceland?
Harry Potter alum Emma Watson has nothing but praises for the men of Iceland for being strong supporters of the HeForShe campaign for gender equality.
Creflo Dollar will get $70 million plane - says 'necessary' for ministry
The popular US televangelist Creflo Dollar is to get the $70 Million Gulfstream G650 jet plane because it is "necessary" for his ministry, his church board has decreed.
Canada: Ex-Muslim convert to Christianity says he will be killed if deported
A gay Christian Palestinian man born into a family of prominent Hamas supporters is appealing for help to save his life.
Teen hospital admissions for eating disorders nearly double in three years
There has been an unprecedented rise in the number of teenagers with eating disorders in the UK, figures from the NHS reveal.
Three surprising things God does in life's storms
Sometimes Jesus leads us into storms, says David Baker.
Rape, beatings and forced conversions... How Christian-run schools treated Aboriginal children
A Canadian policy of forcibly separating aboriginal children from their families and sending them to residential schools amounted to "cultural genocide,"
US says 10,000 Islamic State fighters have been killed in 9 months
More than 10,000 Islamic State fighters have been killed since the international coalition started its campaign against the militant group nine months ago in Iraq and Syria
Obama signs USA Freedom Act in major security policy reversal
In a a major security policy reversal, US intelligence agencies will no longer be allowed to spy on the phone calls made by millions of Americans as President Barack Obama signed the USA Freedom Act on Tuesday.
Asia migrant crisis: Rohingyas should be treated as citizens of Myanmar, says US
Washington is pressing Myanmar to tackle the underlying causes of an exodus of "boat people".