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Most Americans think church attendance is admirable, even if they don't go themselves
Despite fears about a decline in church attendance, the majority of Americans believe that going to church is an admirable thing to do, a new study has found.

Enoch Powell 'satanic cult' claims: CofE defends decision to pass name to police
The Church of England has defended its actions in passing the name of the late Enoch Powell, the well-known orator and Conservative MP, to the police in connection with allegations of historic sex abuse.

Supreme Court preserves New York ban on worship services in schools
The US Supreme Court on Monday left intact New York City's ban on religious worship services inside school buildings after hours.

Singapore teen faces charges for insulting Lee Kuan Yew and making 'insensitive' comments about Christians
A Singapore teenager has been charged with harassment and insulting a religious group for comments he made on social media about former premier Lee Kuan Yew and Christians soon after Lee's death.

Nigeria elections: Muhammadu Buhari builds on early lead over Goodluck Jonathan
Nigerian opposition leader Muhammadu Buhari built a lead of 2 million votes with three-quarters of states counted on Monday.

Germanwings crash: Andreas Lubitz was treated for suicidal tendencies
The German pilot suspected of deliberately crashing a plane in the French Alps last week was treated for suicidal tendencies years ago before he received his pilot's licence, German prosecutors said on Monday.

Sex, swearing and grisly black humour: why the writer of Bluestone 42 believes his work is deeply Christian
Sitcom writer James Cary reflected on his trade at Spring Harvest in Minehead.

How Jesus redefines friendship
"The most terrible poverty is loneliness, and the feeling of being unloved," so said Mother Theresa, and Care for the Family's Katherine Hill told a packed gathering at Spring Harvest this evening that we were never meant to live life by ourselves.

Apple head Tim Cook on Indiana religious freedom bill: 'Something very dangerous is happening'
The head of Apple, Tim Cook, has warned of "something very dangerous" happening in states across the US after Indiana's religious freedom bill was passed.
Christian singer Carman is living proof that 'God has a plan to surprise us'
Christian singer Carman hit a rough patch in his life and career several years ago when his career took a nosedive and he was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma Cancer.

Sean Lowe shares tips on how to make healthy eating more fun
Former Bachelor Sean Lowe has a strict fitness regimen in order to stay in shape, and while he has no problem exercising, he admittedly struggles with his diet.

Obama hangs out with Girl Scouts, gives them a confidence boost
US President Barack Obama just won the hearts of a team of Girl Scout Daisies after they spent some time together at the White House.

Jill Duggar shows biggest baby bump yet, husband Derick wonders if Baby Dilly will arrive on their one year engagement anniversary
Jill Duggar of 19 Kids and Counting is still carrying Baby Dilly around after they missed his first due date on March 24, and her husband Derick Dillard is wondering when their new baby will decide to arrive.

Jeddiah Duggar witnesses gas explosion on family's property
19 Kids and Counting star Jeddiah Duggar just witnessed a gas explosion on one of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar's commercial properties that sits on the same plot of land as the family's house in Tontitown, Arkansas, but thankfully, no one was hurt in the accident.

Women shouldn't feel guilty for spending time on themselves
Women juggle so many roles - mother, wife, daughter, career woman, and so many more - that they feel guilty whenever they spend more time in one role than another.

Blake Coward missed Sadie Robertson's prom night, who did she go with?
Duck Dynasty's Sadie Robertson prom night just came and went, but her boyfriend Blake Coward had other commitments that night so Sadie was left without a prom date. Just who did the reality star end up choosing to accompany her to the special event?