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Does Christian music have a future?
There are noticeably fewer Christian artists and events being promoted in the UK. Why is this?

Music inspired by the Action Bible
Worship songs by Israel Houghton, Martin Smith, Rend Collective and Worship Central feature in new collection
Has King David's citadel been found?
Israeli archaeologist Eli Shukron believes he has found the citadel described in 2 Samuel during David's conquest of Jerusalem
Argentina´s fight to hold onto religious freedom
Baptist pastor says pressure on Church is increasing

Rick Warren: 'I wish we were as united in everything as we are in grief'
On the first day of the HTB Leadership Conference in London, US mega pastor Rick Warren and his wife Kay - who together lead Saddleback church in Orange County, California - gave a candid interview in which they discussed their journey through grief and forgiveness in the past year following the suicide of their son.

Nicky Gumbel: 'People come to church for many reasons, they stay for one - friendship'
Nicky Gumbel opened this year's HTB Leadership Conference with an impassioned speech about friendship.
Canadian provinces block accreditation of Christian law school over homosexuality views
A new Christian law school is being denied accreditation by law societies in Ontario and Nova Scotia

8-year old killed trying to protect his sister from rape; 16-year old charged
A 16-year old Virginian was charged Saturday with murder and strangulation after killing an eight-year old boy who was trying to protect his 12-year old sister.

Kirk Cameron says fornication and adultery are bigger problems than gay marriage
Former child star Kirk Cameron says that fornication and adultery are far bigger threats to the institution of marriage than gay marriage is.

'American Idol' winner Scotty McCreery robbed at gunpoint during home invasion
American Idol winner Scotty McCreery was robbed at an apartment near North Carolina State University's campus this morning

'Gospel of Jesus' Wife' documentary to air on Smithsonian Channel tonight; Papyrus authenticity is very questionable
The fragment, presented in an April 10 research paper, contains the controversial lines "Jesus said to them, 'My wife...'" and "she will be able to be my disciple.'"

Bishop Gene Robinson to divorce partner of 25 years
Bishop Gene Robinson has announced he is to divorce his partner of more than 25 years, Mark Andrews.

Justin Bieber worships with Pastor Judah Smith and NFL quarterback Russell Wilson at Seattle's City Church
The pop superstar tweeted yesterday that he enjoyed the church service, and included a photo of himself, City Church Pastor Judah Smith, NFL quarterback Russell Wilson, and several children at bowling alley Lucky Strike. He captioned the photo: "Blessed to hear one of the best @judahsmith speak today about our Lord in church today. #JesusIs"

Satanic Baphomet statue nearly finished, may be placed next to Ten Commandments monument
The Ten Commandments statue was erected in 2012 by Oklahoma Rep. Mike Ritze because of the passage's significance to Oklahoma residents.

Supreme Court rules that prayer in town meetings is constitutional in New York
The 5-4 ruling was in favor of Greece, New Yorkâa small town outside of Rochester. The Court found that prayers are often ceremonial, and not used to convert meeting attendees.

Will the UK's Bible colleges survive into the future?
With the closure of two large and well established Bible colleges, the International Christian College in Glasgow, and St Michael's in Cardiff, the overall situation of Bible colleges in the UK is in question. Has it reached crisis point and if so, why?