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Gays go to hell, says Swedish Christian Democrat
Gays go to hell, says Swedish Christian Democrat

Gays go to hell, ex-Christian Democrat pronounces

Fears over Sharia law prompts Idaho lawmakers to withdraw bill on child support
Fears over Sharia law prompts Idaho lawmakers to withdraw bill on child support

Fears that Idaho may be compelled to observe Muslim Sharia law have prompted the state's lawmakers to reject a bill on child support.

Chibok schoolgirls might be released if negotiators use them as \'bargaining chips\', diplomats say
Chibok schoolgirls might be released if negotiators use them as 'bargaining chips', diplomats say

As forces from multiple countries launch joint offensives against Boko Haram, diplomats say that the group may yet be pressured into releasing the missing Chibok schoolgirls that they have held captive since last year.

Chibok schoolgirls frequently talked of escaping, former captive says
Chibok schoolgirls frequently talked of escaping, former captive says

A former captive who successfully escaped from the Nigerian Islamist group Boko Haram in December said that the Chibok schoolgirls abducted last year frequently discussed escaping the militants.

Iowa churches give copies of Bible to every home in the city
Iowa churches give copies of Bible to every home in the city

Over 20 churches in Marshalltown, Iowa distributed Bibles to 12,000 homes in the city on Saturday as part of a project called "Hope 4 You—Hope 4 Iowa."

Anti-abortion group invokes environmental law to close down Planned Parenthood clinic
Anti-abortion group invokes environmental law to close down Planned Parenthood clinic

An anti-abortion group in San Francisco is currently locked in a lawsuit against a Planned Parenthood clinic in the city that involves a long-standing enviromental law in the state of California.

Newly signed Arkansas law states abortion is \'reversible\'
Newly signed Arkansas law states abortion is 'reversible'

The State of Arkansas has passed into law a bill that aims to inform women that the effects of abortion are 'reversible.'

Cardinal Vincent Nichols: To have a stable future, Iraq needs Christians
Cardinal Vincent Nichols: To have a stable future, Iraq needs Christians

The leader of the Catholic Church in Britain has urged international leaders to see that the Christian communities have an essential role to play in rebuilding Iraq.

Joel Osteen says doubts don\'t drive away God
Joel Osteen says doubts don't drive away God

God is so merciful that even when people begin to doubt, nothing will keep Him away, says Joel Osteen.

India: Hindu nationalist politician calls for sterilisation of Christians and Muslims to control numbers
India: Hindu nationalist politician calls for sterilisation of Christians and Muslims to control numbers

The vice-president of the All India Hindu Mahasabha party says Christian and Muslim populations are growing.

A.D. The Bible Continues star Juan Pablo Di Pace says he will take crucifixion scene with him to the grave
A.D. The Bible Continues star Juan Pablo Di Pace says he will take crucifixion scene with him to the grave

Power couple Mark Burnett and Roma Downey's latest faith-based drama A.D. The Bible Continues aired to millions of eager TV viewers on Palm Sunday, and now they are talking about the most poignant scenes they filmed for the series.

JK Rowling doesn\'t think Harry Potter 8 is going to happen - but doesn\'t rule it out completely
JK Rowling doesn't think Harry Potter 8 is going to happen - but doesn't rule it out completely

Many fans had hoped that Harry Potter author JK Rowling would pick up her pen once again and start writing the next adventures of Harry, Ron, and Hermione, but Rowling has already said that the trio's stories are now a closed book.

Crowder is delighted to kick off his Neon Steeple Tour 2.0
Crowder is delighted to kick off his Neon Steeple Tour 2.0

Crowder has just announced that his Neon Steeple Tour 2.0 has begun, and he is excitedly calling on all his fans to join the tour if they can.

Surfing is in the core of our music, says Switchfoot guitarist Drew Shirley
Surfing is in the core of our music, says Switchfoot guitarist Drew Shirley

Christian rock band Switchfoot is all about the surfing scene. In fact, the band's guitarist Drew Shirley revealed that they all met because of the popular water sport.

Why Jill and Derick Dillard chose the name Israel David for their son
Why Jill and Derick Dillard chose the name Israel David for their son

The land of Israel holds so much significance to 19 Kids and Counting's Jill and Derick Dillard, and that is why they decided to name their first born son Israel David.

Ben Seewald gives more tough love: sometimes love is telling someone what they don\'t want to hear
Ben Seewald gives more tough love: sometimes love is telling someone what they don't want to hear

Ben Seewald, the deeply religious husband of 19 Kids and Counting star Jessa Duggar is known to give "tough love" to people, and often preaches the word of God not to gain popularity, but to share the truth.