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Priest who survived fatal shooting feels \'no ill will\' towards killer
Priest who survived fatal shooting feels 'no ill will' towards killer

Fr Joseph Terra has said "nothing evil" about the person who shot his young colleague, 28-year-old Father Kenneth Walker, dead

Why Christians are under pressure to exit Iraq
Why Christians are under pressure to exit Iraq

A population of 1.2 million in the 1990's reduced to 300,000

Jesus beaten to Wikipedia\'s most influential by Carl Linnaeus
Jesus beaten to Wikipedia's most influential by Carl Linnaeus

Researchers at the University of Toulouse concluded that the 18th century Swedish botanist is more influential than Jesus and Hitler.

Joel Hunter pleads with Iranian officials to release Saeed Abedini
Joel Hunter pleads with Iranian officials to release Saeed Abedini

The spiritual advisor to Barack Obama appealed for "clemency" during a recent visit to Iran

Florida mother forgives and hugs daughter\'s killer, spares him from prison
Florida mother forgives and hugs daughter's killer, spares him from prison

A Florida mother agreed to a plea deal Tuesday sparing her daughter's killer from prison, and stated that she has found peace with her child's death.

Former Muslim sues Oklahoma church for announcing his baptism
Former Muslim sues Oklahoma church for announcing his baptism

A former Muslim filed suit Monday against First Presbyterian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma for publishing an online notice announcing that he had been baptized.

World Cup USA goalkeeper Brad Guzan testifies Jesus: \'We all need Christ in our lives\'
World Cup USA goalkeeper Brad Guzan testifies Jesus: 'We all need Christ in our lives'

Internationally-recognized goalkeeper and proud Christian Brad Guzan will travel with the United States Men's National Soccer Team to Brazil in their first 2014 FIFA World Cup group match on June 16.

Christian faith-based waterpark that \'glorifies God\' to be opened by Splash Kingdom owner
Christian faith-based waterpark that 'glorifies God' to be opened by Splash Kingdom owner

Splash Kingdom Family Waterparks President and CEO Johnny Blevins announced Tuesday that he plans to open another waterpark that will be centered on his Christian faith.

Did Hillary Clinton begin supporting gay marriage for political reasons?
Did Hillary Clinton begin supporting gay marriage for political reasons?

Did Hillary Clinton begin supporting gay marriage for political reasons?

Bishop of Leeds prays for England\'s football team: \'Oh God...\'
Bishop of Leeds prays for England's football team: 'Oh God...'

As football fans across the UK prepare for England's opening match against Italy tomorrow night, Revd. Nick Baines, Bishop of Leeds, has published a series of prayers calling for divine intervention.

Belle hits UK cinemas
Belle hits UK cinemas

Inspired by the real-life story of Dido Elizabeth Belle, a young, illegitimate mixed-race woman bought up in an aristocratic family in 18th Century England, 'Belle' opens in UK cinemas today.

God\'s Not Dead producer: People of faith are \'waiting\' for movies that align with their values
God's Not Dead producer: People of faith are 'waiting' for movies that align with their values

The producer of God's Not Dead believes the demand is there for Hollywood to make even more faith-based films.

Israel\'s force-feeding bill \'a violation of human rights\' says Christian Aid partner
Israel's force-feeding bill 'a violation of human rights' says Christian Aid partner

A Christian Aid partner in Israel has condemned a proposed law that would see Palestinian hunger-strikers force-fed.

Why Pope Francis loves football
Why Pope Francis loves football

Pope Francis joined in the mass hysteria surrounding the FIFA World Cup in a video message broadcast on Brazilian television

Are you too busy for love?
Are you too busy for love?

Is your day so weighed down with the urgent, that you overlook the important? Sarah Abell has some tips for refocusing.

Krish Kandiah: \'How not to evangelise\'
Krish Kandiah: 'How not to evangelise'

Are we too quick to rely on formulaic answers, or even too scared to mention Jesus at all? Krish Kandiah has four ways NOT to evangelise.