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'Virgin Mary Should've Aborted' Facebook page shut down after pro-lifers protest
A Facebook page named "Virgin Mary Should've Aborted" has been removed by Facebook after a successful protest campaign by pro-lifers.

Nick Vujicic launches new video channel on Roku
The ministry's full library of life-affirming films and talks by Vujicic, who was born without arms or legs, will be accessible to fans via Roku streaming media players.

United Methodist Church faces schism over same-sex marriage and gay clergy issues
Last week, over 80 Methodist clergyârepresenting all five jurisdictions and more than 30 Annual Conferencesâreleased a statement saying that the church is in the midst of major crises, and proposing that the denomination be split into Traditional and Progressive sects.

Maya Angelou on Christian faith: 'If God loves me, what is it I can't do?'
Her only child, Guy B. Johnson, released a statement on behalf of the family confirming her death and celebrating her life.

David Crowder: New solo album Neon Steeple captures the longing for more
David Crowder has released his new solo album, Neon Steeple with its lead folk-country influenced single already reaching No 3 on the National Christian Audience in the US over the weekend.

Gay Christian worship artist to release book on faith and sexuality
Jennifer Knapp will be telling her story in Facing the Music: Discovering Real Life, Real Love, and Real Faith

Eight life lessons we learned from 'Friends'
This week is 20 years since Friends first aired. Time to look back at the best lessons the show taught us...

Inflatable whale gives London parks the hump
Public being called on to help 'free Willy'

Cathedrals and cupcakes for visitors to York this summer
Visitors to York Minster and its grounds are in for a sweet treat over the summer with the arrival of a cupcake caravan.

Justin Welby's 'War on Wonga' gets a boost
Church launches new scheme to support credit unions over payday lenders

National Affront: Why did France's extreme nationalist party come out on top?
How Marine Le Pen won round the French electorate

Meriam Yehya Ibrahim: Petition to stop execution of Sudan Christian woman reaches 500,000 #SaveMeriam
Her execution has been upheld by the court in Khartoum after she refused to recant her Christian faith but will not be carried out until Maya is two-years-old.

Seth Rogen fires back at movie critic who linked his movie 'Neighbors' with Elliot Rodger's killing spree
The assertion that the movie "Neighbors" and other films that glorify fraternity life contributed to deceased killer Elliot Rodger's delusions is offensive, according to actor Seth Rogen.

Teenager holding his breath while driving causes three-car crash
A teenager holding his breath while driving through an Oregon tunnel passed out behind the wheel Sunday and caused a three-car crash.

Pakistani woman stoned to death for choosing her own husband in 'honor killing'
Pakistani woman stoned to death for choosing her own husband.

Cornerstone Church pastor Charlie Stoumbaugh 'heartbroken' after wife of 8 months killed in car crash
The pastor of Cornerstone Church in Buena Vista, Colorado, has reportedly been left "heartbroken" after his wife was tragically killed in a car accident last Friday.Â