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Can we learn to disagree graciously?
What happens when seemingly faithful Christians disagree and fall out? It's not always pretty, writes David Baker.
Mosul Islamist take-over: Up to 1,000 Christian families have reportedly fled Iraq's second biggest city
A mass exodus is underway from Iraq's second largest city Mosul after its seizure by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, ISIS, an Iraq and Syria-based Sunni Muslim extremist group.
Boko Haram kidnaps 20 women and three men
Nigerian terrorist group Boko Haram kidnapped 20 women and girls and three men Thursday from Garkin Fulani, a nomadic community in Chibok, Borno State.
Jessa Duggar photo with gun posted by boyfriend Ben Seewald sparks controversy
The conservative Duggar family bans casual dating, and instead embark on 'courtships,' which is "dating with a purpose," meaning that physical contact is restricted and there is no-hand holding or kissing. The courtship is also chaperoned by adults, with their contact being monitored by their parents.
The 2014 Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting begins today
The 2014 Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) Annual Meeting begins today in Baltimore, Maryland. This year's theme is "Show Us Your Glory."
United Methodist pastors urge the church to remain unified in face of same-sex marriage debate
Several hundred Methodist pastors signed a petition Friday asking the United Methodist Church not to split over the same-sex marriage debate.
Melbourne churches feel let down by inflatable Jesus
Australians were met with an unusual sight this morning in Melbourne as a 46m tall inflatable Jesus - wearing the Australian football team's official kit emblazoned with #keepthefaith - floated serenely across the skies.
Five Special Ops soldiers killed in possible friendly fire incident in Afghanistan
Five Special Ops soldiers were killed Monday in a possible friendly fire incident in Afghanistan.
Michael Gove and the Trojan Horse: Faith groups are still essential for education
Rev Steve Chalke reflects on the 'Trojan Horse' scandal and what this means for Christians and other faith groups involved in education
Millions of children will stay trapped in poverty despite government strategy say UK experts
Following the publication of the government's strategy to end child poverty, The Children's Society has warned that it won't go far enough
Anti-homeless studs have been around for years and are part of a wider problem, say experts
Pictures of 'anti-homeless studs' went viral over the weekend, causing a furore on Twitter, but experts say they are nothing new - and we need to engage compassionately with the homeless community.
Angelina Jolie co-hosting Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in War
Actor and philanthropist Angelina Jolie is co-hosting a four-day summit in London this week which is to focus on combating the use of sexual violence and rape in war.
'They kept going until I lost consciousness'. The reality of rape as a weapon of war
Katie Harrison reports from Uganda and CAR about the impact of violence on communities
The Catholic League expands Guinness boycott
The Catholic League expands Guinness boycott
High school teacher charged with kidnapping three students
Arroyo Pacific Academy teacher John Maust was arrested Sunday on charges of kidnapping three students, falsely imprisoning them, and making criminal threats on Saturday night.
Big Brother 2014 contestants clash over gay marriage: Lingerie model Danielle McMahon says true marriage is 'through God'
Catholic housemate and lingerie model Danielle McMahon didn't see eye to eye with Playboy bunny Kimberly Kisselovich over gay marriage