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Blogger surprised by people's reaction after 'coming out' as a Christian
When popular blogger Ana Marie Cox "came out" as a Christian, she thought that she would receive tons of backlash and hate mail. But instead, the 42-year-old blogger was surprised by all the love and support she received.
Seven of the best (and weirdest) Christian parody accounts
The internet is teeming with parody accounts of all kinds, so we've rounded up some of the best of the Christian lot.
George Clooney's wife Amal Alamuddin urges UN to act on case of Philippines' detained ex-President
George Clooney's wife, lawyer Amal Alamuddin urges UN to release former President Arroyo to seek medical treatment abroad
Entire community learns sign language to surpise deaf man
An entire community learned sign language to surprise a deaf man in Istanbul, Turkey.
ISIS defector reveals how Jihadi John prepares victims before execution
Prisoners tricked into thinking executions were only for show
Home for Good to feature on Mother's Day Songs of Praise
A church-based fostering and adoption campaign is set to feature on BBC1's Songs of Praise this weekend as part of its Mother's Day celebrations.
Leading liberal vicar defends right to hold Muslim prayer services
A leading liberal clergyman in London has defended his right to offer services of thanksgiving after gay weddings and to hold a full Muslim prayer service in his church.
Kanye West gets Virgin Mary tattoo
Kanye West gets tattoo symbolising Virgin Mary, tribute ink for mum and daughter
'ISIS is destroying the heritage of mankind,' says Iraqi cultural activist
Over 100 cultural activists demonstrated outside of the White House on Tuesday to protest the destruction of historically and culturally significant relics by the Islamic State (IS).
Franklin Graham: Muslims who kill Christians are 'emulating Muhammed'
The head of Samaritan's Purse has said that the teachings of Islam are "militant".
Hacked to death for unbelief: The rise of atheist persecution
Atheists and secularists are calling on the international community to act to reverse a growing trend of persecution of the non-religious.
Islamic State ransacks ancient Iraqi city of Khorsabad
Islamic State militants have razed parts of the 2,700-year-old city of Khorsabad, famed for its colossal statues of human-headed winged bulls.
Arizona church says infants should be smacked with cardboard, former staff members allege
Faith Christian Church has been described as a "cult" and is under investigation.
London church criticised for holding Muslim prayers
A church in London has come under fire after holding Friday prayers for Muslims last week.
Syria crisis: Not just about ISIS, and worse than you imagined
This weekend marks the fourth anniversary of the Syrian conflict, which has resulted in the "worst humanitarian crisis of our time.
Discrimination revealed: UK Christians have to keep faith hidden
A major consultation has uncovered stories of discrimination against Christians.