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Supreme Court upholds Michigan affirmative action ban in college admissions
Supreme Court upholds Michigan affirmative action ban.

Pews save man's life after car barrels through church on Easter Sunday: 'Glory to God that nobody died'
Pews save man's life after car barrels through church on Easter Sunday

NJ school sued after atheists object to 'Under God' in the Pledge of Allegiance
NJ school sued after atheists object to 'Under God' in the Pledge of Allegiance

Church leaders in Nigeria: 'We will stand first for Christ'
"We don't only share the Gospel when things are rosy," says one pastor in a region being targeted in deadly attacks by Islamist militants Boko Haram

Cameron's 'doing' God: Does it reveal a shift in British politics?
Following David Cameron's recent declaration that the UK is a "Christian country", and the wave of criticism he has received, we look at the faith and politics debate, and whether opportunities are opening up for Christian politicians to be open about their faith.

Blind people describe how they see beauty: 'Losing my sight has been a blessing'
Blind people describe how they see beauty

Syrians facing starvation as aid fails to get through
The conflict in the Syrian capital city of Damascus is preventing food aid from reaching those who need it most, says the Vatican's envoy to Syria, Archbishop Mario Zenari.

Heaven is for Real debut success at $21.5 million; beats Johnny Depp's Transcendence film
Inspirational Christian film "Heaven is for Real" raked in a massive $21.5 million this weekend, beating Johnny Depp's "Transcendence."

Mars Hill Church's Citizens celebrate the resurrection in 'You Brought Me Back to Life'
The folks in Citizens - the music arm of Mars Hill Church - hope their song "You Brought Me Back to Life" will resonate with the desire of God's people to celebrate - and even boast in - the resurrection. Â

Criticism against foodbanks inspires over £50k in donations
Following an article in the Mail on Sunday this week that challenged the work of foodbanks and figures about the number of users, people have responded by donating thousands of pounds to the Trussell Trust.

The UK is one of the most negative countries about religion in public life
British people are divided over whether religion has a positive effect on society.

China to become most Christian country within a generation
China may soon be home to the world's largest Christian population, despite strict regulations on religious freedom

Most Americans support prayer at public meetings
A new survey shows that most Americans are supportive of public prayer before official meetings, but would prefer that it isn't denominational.

Bible won't become Louisiana state book
Thomas Carondy has withdrawn his proposal to make the Holy Bible Louisiana's State Book, a move which has been praised by those who claimed it would interfere with the Church-State divide.

Christian nursery nurse loses job over comments on homosexuality
A Christian nursery nurse is challenging her dismissal for gross misconduct following comments she made to a lesbian colleague about the Bible and homosexuality. Â

Francine Rivers: Writing a story is my way of worshipping and praising the Lord
Bestselling author Francine Rivers on her new story of Redemption: 'Bridge to Haven'