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Atheist's application to be US Navy's first humanist chaplain gets turned down

Jason Heap, an atheist, was unsuccessful in his bid to become the first 'nontheist' chaplain in the US Navy

The CrossFit by Jesus parody that takes the concept literally [WATCH]

The CrossFit parody shows CrossFit by Jesus founder "JC" running with a wooden cross strapped to his back

Maya Angelou: Five gifts she left the world

Transgender priest Rachel Mann made minor canon at Manchester Cathedral: 'God did not reject me,' she says

A person's view on sexuality, a 'test' used by many in evangelical circles to determine whether a Christian is 'sound' or 'saved', could soon be a thing of the past, according to the lesbian cleric recently made a minor canon of Manchester Cathedral.

Bob Dylan is still a Christian, says man who prayed sinner's prayer with iconic artist

His last album Tempest was full of Christian references but there have always been rumours circulating that Bob Dylan lost his faith. Now the man who prayed the sinners prayer with the singer back in 1978 says the iconic singer is still very much a Christian.

Evangelicals top religious affiliation of cheaters

The number of Christians using the Ashley Madison dating website for cheaters dwarfs that of other faith affiliates and atheists

Renowned Christian psychologist Rev Richard Dobbins dead at 86

Christian psychologist Rev Richard Dobbins dead at 86

Christian dating show 'It Takes a Church' garners mixed reviews

Religious freedom linked to economic growth and innovation

Researchers have found that countries with low levels of religious hostility and government restrictions on religion are more likely to be strong in innovation.

Pakistani girl survives attempted 'honour killing'

Pakistani girl survives attempted "honour killing"

Former '16 and Pregnant' star Farrah Abraham to pen Christian parenting book

"It would help them and their children," she says

Meriam Ibrahim apostasy death sentence leaves Sudan's Christians feeling unsafe

Christians in Sudan are not attending church services like they used to in the wake of the Meriam Ibrahim apostasy case, activists have reported.

Pope Francis condemns 'contempt' towards Gypsies

Pope Francis has denounced the way that Gypsies are treated in Italy, underlining once again the importance of reaching out to those 'at the margins of society'.

Stars of Duck Dynasty to release Bible

In a surprise expansion from their usual duck callers, the Robertson family of Duck Dynasty fame are set to release a study Bible later this year.

Seattle Pacific University shooting leaves one dead and three injured

One student was killed and several more injured in a shooting at Seattle Pacific University (SPU) yesterday.

Might we forget? Is D-Day becoming a distant memory?

With distance comes detachment, writes Martin Saunders. How do we make sure this doesn't happen?