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Ricky Gervais: 'With praying I feel I may as well be talking to myself'

The atheist comedian found his conversation with 'God' on Twitter more engaging than praying

Bethany Hamilton features in newly released Dolphin Tale 2 trailer [WATCH]

The Christian surfer who lost her arm in a shark attack and overcame the odds to pursue her dreams features in the Dolphin Tale sequel set for release this autumn.

Christianity is being 'airbrushed out' of Scotland, says Free Church

The Scottish Government's interim constitution, which will come into effect should 'Yes' vote win in September, has come under fire from the Free Church.

Over 20 killed in Nigerian World Cup screening blast

A suicide bomber has killed at least 21 people and seriously injured dozens more during a televised screening of a World Cup match in Yobe, northern Nigera.

'I'm going home to be with Jesus': Georgia prisoner's last words before execution

Two death-row prisoners have been executed, the first since the botched lethal injection of Oklahoma prisoner Clayton Lockett on April 29.

Women in ministry: why equality is still a long way off

Even for denominations which claim to have embraced women in ministry are finding reasons not to practise what they preach, writes Mark Woods

Why we must not let fundamentalist atheism destroy our Christian education system

The way to deal with Islamic fundamentalism in schools is not to remove faith from education altogether, writes David Robertson

Alabama appeals court reverses anti-sodomy law

The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals unanimously ruled on Friday that the state's law banning consensual sodomy is unconstitutional.

Christian salutatorian defies school officials in graduation speech

Brawley Union High School salutatorian Brooks Hamby defied school officials Thursday by delivering a speech that expressed his Christian faith.

Suspect in murder of priest and Catholic church robbery arrested

A suspect was arrested Monday in the case of a priest murdered last week in Phoenix.

Supreme Court rules that graduation ceremonies cannot be held in churches

Three prisoners to die by lethal injection within 24 hours

Inmates in Florida, Georgia, and Missouri are scheduled to be killed by lethal injection in the next 24 hours.

Zach Dasher, nephew of Phil Robertson of 'Duck Dynasty', running for Louisiana congressional seat

A relative of "Duck Dynasty" star Phil Robertson may end up on Capitol Hill come this November. Zach Dasher, Robertson's nephew, announced Monday that he will run for Louisiana's 5th Congressional District.

David Cameron: Christianity should inspire our politicians

Prime Minister David Cameron stands by his assertion that Britain is a "Christian country", writing today that he believes "very deeply that we should be confident" in that status as a nation.

Iraqi Christians appeal for prayer amid militant takeover

Christians are being urged to pray amid the chaos of a violent extremist takeover in Iraq.

Tornadoes hit Nebraska: 'It Was Like God Dragged 2 Fingernails'

Two tornadoes touch down in Nebraska; 19 injured, one dead