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Christian convert Meriam Ibrahim never questioned God \'Why me?\' while languishing in Sudan prison
Christian convert Meriam Ibrahim never questioned God 'Why me?' while languishing in Sudan prison

It has been a year since Meriam Ibrahim was freed by a Sudanese court of her imprisonment and death sentence - two things she faced for converting to Christianity and marrying a Christian man. Throughout her imprisonment, Ibrahim was told that she would be set free as long as she reounced her Christian faith, but never once did she let God down.

Pastor Saeed Abedini\'s 1,000th day in Iran prison: Christian leaders hold prayer vigil, urge US Congress to act
Pastor Saeed Abedini's 1,000th day in Iran prison: Christian leaders hold prayer vigil, urge US Congress to act

To mark Pastor Saeed Abedini's 1,000th day in an Iranian prison, Rev. Patrick Mahoney of the Church of the Hill, along with the Christian Defense Coalition has organized a prayer vigil for the persecuted pastor and urged other Christians to join in the prayer effort.

\'Audacity\' shows how Christians  should deal with homosexuality
'Audacity' shows how Christians should deal with homosexuality

Ray Comfort's new film project entitled "Audacity" will bravely tackle the topic of homosexuality from a Christian perspective and share how Christians today can still maintain their stand on gender issues and not come off as homophobic.

Michelle Duggar shares 5 reasons why hubby Jim Bob is a great dad
Michelle Duggar shares 5 reasons why hubby Jim Bob is a great dad

Michelle Duggar from "19 Kids and Counting" feels so honoured to be Jim Bob's wife because he is such a great and loving dad to all of their 19 children.

Derick, Jill Dillard celebrate 1st year anniversary with more love, kisses
Derick, Jill Dillard celebrate 1st year anniversary with more love, kisses

Derick and Jill Dillard have just recently celebrated their one year anniversary, and the loving Christian couple did it with lots of love and kisses.

ISIS gives away girls as prizes, forces  young boys to fight each other in ring
ISIS gives away girls as prizes, forces young boys to fight each other in ring

The Islamic State has reached a new low for their abominable deeds, including Yazidi and Christian women, as the group announced the giving away of female slaves captured in war as contest prizes to fighters who demonstrate mastery of the Koran.

Russell Moore says he\'s optimistic religious conservatives will win fight over same-sex marriage in long run
Russell Moore says he's optimistic religious conservatives will win fight over same-sex marriage in long run

The religious right will prevail over same-sex marriage, not at the Supreme Court but in the long run, according to a public policy arm of the Southern Baptist Convention.

Donations flood Charleston, other black churches after deadly shooting
Donations flood Charleston, other black churches after deadly shooting

Days following the shooting of its pastor and eight parishioners in South Carolina last week, donations continue to flood not only in Emmanuel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church but also other mainly African-American houses of worship in America.

Whoopi Goldberg fooled by fictional story about Pastor John Hagee\'s views on women using God\'s name during sex
Whoopi Goldberg fooled by fictional story about Pastor John Hagee's views on women using God's name during sex

The panel show had a discussion about a fake story about Pastor John Hagee from a satire news site.

John Sentamu calls for harmony as Church of England rows over sexuality escalate
John Sentamu calls for harmony as Church of England rows over sexuality escalate

The Archbishop of York has defended the right of Anglican clergy and laity to hold "varying" views on the contentious issue of homosexuality.

White supremacist who influenced Dylann Roof donated to 2016 Republican campaigns
White supremacist who influenced Dylann Roof donated to 2016 Republican campaigns

The Republican candidates, including Ted Cruz, Rand Paul and Rick Santorum, have said they will give campaign donations from a white supremacist to funds supporting the victims of the Charleston shooting.

SC Governor wants Confederate \'hate  sign\' flag removed from statehouse
SC Governor wants Confederate 'hate sign' flag removed from statehouse

Amid pressures from local protesters and national advocates, South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has finally raised a call to take down a Confederate flag that has been flown in front of the statehouse grounds for more than 50 years.

Jehovah\'s Witness sex abuse claim sounds warning note for Churches
Jehovah's Witness sex abuse claim sounds warning note for Churches

Religious and other institutions are increasingly being held vicariously liable for historic sexual abuse.

Obama hits raw nerve by uttering      \'N-word\' to point out racism in US
Obama hits raw nerve by uttering 'N-word' to point out racism in US

To make his point, U.S. President Barack Obama has invoked a painful slur in an interview released on Monday, igniting a heated discussion about racism which he said still casts "a long shadow" in America.

Franklin Graham: America needs spiritual healing, not more gun laws
Franklin Graham: America needs spiritual healing, not more gun laws

American evangelist Franklin Graham is one of the many Christians who is condemning the tragic Charleston church shooting that has claimed the lives of nine individuals, and he is urging President Barack Obama to take more action against the country's moral and spiritual decay rather than just create more gun laws.

Texas pastor Rick Scarborough says he will burn to death rather than accept gay marriage
Texas pastor Rick Scarborough says he will burn to death rather than accept gay marriage

"We are not going to bow, we are not going to bend, and we will burn."