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Miranda Kerr: \'I\'m Christian...praying is something my grandmother taught me\'
Miranda Kerr: 'I'm Christian...praying is something my grandmother taught me'

The Australian supermodel confirmed to a reporter that she was not Buddhist, as many have believed

\'Outrageous\' Jews for Jesus holocaust video removed
'Outrageous' Jews for Jesus holocaust video removed

A video depicting Jesus being sentenced to death at a Nazi concentration camp has been removed from the Australian Jews for Jesus website after causing outrage

Ian McEwan: Church leaders\' views on right to die are \'medieval\'
Ian McEwan: Church leaders' views on right to die are 'medieval'

The Atonement author says it is "ridiculous" that the law does not allow people to be assisted in dying when they are suffering extreme pain

Boko Haram preparing to release kidnapped schoolgirls
Boko Haram preparing to release kidnapped schoolgirls

Extremist group Boko Haram may release kidnapped schoolgirls this week

God\'s anger over gay marriage may be behind floods, says politician
God's anger over gay marriage may be behind floods, says politician

Sid Cordle, leader of the Christian People's Alliance said it is possible the storms that caused widespread flooding in the UK last winter were the result of God's anger over gay marriage.

High Court rules 13-year-old can choose abortion
High Court rules 13-year-old can choose abortion

The High Court has ruled in favour of a 13 year old's attempts to have an abortion.

UK Christians urged to vote in European Parliamentary elections
UK Christians urged to vote in European Parliamentary elections

A multi-denominational group of church leaders in Merseyside have come together to encourage Britons to get out to vote.

India\'s Christians fear rise in persecution under BJP
India's Christians fear rise in persecution under BJP

One pastor said Christians in India have been "gripped with fear and concern" after the BJP swept to power this week

Pregnant Christian woman will be allowed to give birth before being hanged
Pregnant Christian woman will be allowed to give birth before being hanged

Meriam Yehya Ibrahim is to be executed for apostasy; Britain's Minister for Africa has said he is "truly appalled" by the sentence

\'The role of religion in conflict is exaggerated,\' says Blair\'s chief of staff
'The role of religion in conflict is exaggerated,' says Blair's chief of staff

Jonathan Powell told the Westminster Faith Debates that wars are so often not about issues of religion but "about identity and economics"

SunTrust Banks reverses decision to end business with Benham Brothers after uproar from conservative customers
SunTrust Banks reverses decision to end business with Benham Brothers after uproar from conservative customers

SunTrust Banks has reversed its decision to end its business relationship with the Benham brothers after fierce backlash from customers.

Obama: 9/11 museum is \'a sacred place of healing and hope\'
Obama: 9/11 museum is 'a sacred place of healing and hope'

A 9/11 museum has been called "a sacred place of healing and of hope" by US President Barack Obama

Widow forgives and hugs woman who killed her husband in car accident
Widow forgives and hugs woman who killed her husband in car accident

In a touching moment of forgiveness, an Atlanta woman whose husband was killed in a tragic car accident embraced the woman who was responsible for the crash.

Disgraced Clippers owner Donald Sterling refuses to pay NBA fine, threatens to sue
Disgraced Clippers owner Donald Sterling refuses to pay NBA fine, threatens to sue

Disgraced Clippers owner Donald Sterling refuses to pay NBA fine, threatens to sue.

Jeff Lucas on faith, doubt and why the idea of the Christian celebrity is \'dreadful\'
Jeff Lucas on faith, doubt and why the idea of the Christian celebrity is 'dreadful'

International speaker, author and pastor Jeff Lucas opens up about his faith journey, the pressures of leading a church and being honest when faith is hard

Justin Welby on South Sudan: \
Justin Welby on South Sudan: "We must batter the gates of heaven in prayer"

The Archbishop of Canterbury has called for "remorseless, unceasing prayer" to end the conflict in South Sudan