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Mormons could be expelled from Brigham Young University for losing faith
Students at Brigham Young University who are part of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LSD) could face expulsion from the university for "losing faith."
California court affirms school's firing of two teachers over church attendance
A court in California ruled that the Little Oaks School in Thousand Oaks, Los Angeles, was within its right to fire two teachers over church attendance.
We did not advocate disobedience to the police, Franklin Graham's critic says
A critic of prominent preacher Franklin Graham denied that she and other co-authors of an open letter had advocated public disobedience against the police.
European Union pledges 1.1 billion euros in aid to Syria
The European Union has pledged 1.1 billion euros in aid to Syria during the Third International Pledging Conference for Syria.
TB Joshua predicts death of politician after Nigerian elections
Prominent Nigerian preacher TB Joshua has predicted the death of a politician following the Nigerian presidential elections.
Mother of Colorado shooter James Holmes prays daily for victims
The mother of James Holmes, who is awaiting trial for the Colorado cinema shooting that killed 12 people and injured 70, has said she prays for her son's victims every day.
Influential black-led coalition breaks with US Presbyterians over gay marriage
One of the world's most influential black-led church coalitions has broken with the US Presbyterian Church over its endorsement of gay marriage.
ISIS seize majority of Palestinian refugee camp in Damascus
Islamic State militants have seized control of large parts of a refugee camp in Damascus, where 18,000 Palestinians are living, reports say.
The wheat and the weed? First church of cannabis approved in Indiana
When the head of Apple, Tim Cook, warned of "something very dangerous" happening in states across the US after Indiana passed its controversial religious freedom bill last week, this was probably not what he had in mind.
Creflo Dollar gets shy about his finances
The American televangelist has repeatedly refused to be open about his finances.
Should Christians celebrate Passover?
A growing number of churches hold 'seders' based on the Jewish Passover in Holy Week. But is it right?
Hugh Jackman to play St Paul in new film
It has been announced that Hugh Jackman will play the lead in Apostle Paul, a film produced by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon.
Church fires linked to paedophile priests investigated
Police have launched investigations into three arson attacks on churches linked to paedophile priests in Melbourne.
Fans praying for Joni Mitchell after singer found unconscious in her home
Fans are praying for Joni Mitchell after it was announced that the singer is in intensive care, having been found unconscious in her home on Tuesday.
Killing free speech: second atheist blogger murdered in a month in Dhaka
Blogger Washiqur Rahman was hacked to death with machetes on Monday, allegedly for his criticism of Islam.
Politicians have forgotten what people care about, say leading Labour and Tory thinkers
Family and community need to be put back at at the heart of politics, say Maurice Glasman and Tim Montgomerie