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Bob Coy and the idolatry of leadership: If we put our hope in earthly leaders, we'll struggle when they mess up

The recent revelation that US megapastor Bob Coy has stepped down from leadership amidst allegations of "moral failings" leads me to wonder whether we idolise our leaders.

Does the cross affect gender roles?

"You need a man to be a man and a woman to be a woman," says the actress, but a 'man makes money while woman cooks meat' theology just doesn't sit right with me

Craig James, sports analyst fired for opposing gay marriage, hired by conservative Christian group

Former Fox Sports broadcaster Craig James hired by the Family Research Council.

Alex Hribal PHOTO, Facebook: 16-YO is the Pennsylvania stabbing suspect at Franklin Regional High School

UPDATE: Alex Hibral has been named as the suspect in today's grisly rampage. So far, investigators have not found a motive for his violent attack. His alleged Facebook page has photos of Kurt Cobain, who committed suicide nearly 20 years ago.

Christian photographers lose last chance appeal over same-sex wedding case

Two New Mexico photographers have been told that the US Supreme Court will not hear their case against the lesbian couple who sued them for refusing to photograph their wedding.

Wonga TV ad ban was right, say bishops: Â£33.49 APR is 'huge'

The Advertising Standard's Agency has banned a Wonga TV advert on the grounds that it was confusing; bishop warns that traditional payday lenders are hooking people "into ruinous cycles of credit card debt".

Salvation Army responds to 8.2-magnitude earthquake in Chile

The Salvation Army is on the ground helping victims who suffered the effects of an 8.2 magnitude earthquake in northern Chile on 1 April.

Vatican to mediate in Venezuela amid protests over high crime rates and economic stagnation

As the government and opposition sit down for talks in Venezuela, Vatican officials are invited to facilitate the negotiations.

A letter - and prayer - to those suffering loss and uncertainty

There is no established way to grieve

Rights of victims must be at heart of Modern Slavery Bill - Archbishop

The Archbishop of Canterbury has welcomed the publication of a draft bill on modern slavery which he says "sets a high standard for governments around the world".

Spinal cord therapy breakthrough? Four men paralyzed for years are now able to move their legs [Video]

Thanks to the help of a breakthrough therapy involving epidural electrical stimulation of the spinal cord, growing research is providing hope for those who suffer from paralysis, Healthline News reports.

Supermarkets blamed for astronomical food waste

A new report reveals the shocking levels of waste coming from our food retailers.

Two-headed conjoined twins die after 20 days; Family devastated but says "God had a different plan" [Video]

Two-headed conjoined twins died at 20 days old.

Westboro Baptist Church protesters chased out of Oklahoma town by angry residents [Video]

Local residents who disagree also joined the picket lines to counter-protest against the church.

Bob Coy sermons deleted after scandal; Megachurch members 'disappointed' after pastor's messages get removed

The church members' reaction was swift and nearly unanimous-- an overwhelming majority of the posts on the church's Facebook page demonstrate that parishioners want the media content restored.

Church of Norway unclear on same-sex marriage

With two seemingly contradictory votes from the synod of the Church of Norway, their position on same sex marriage is unclear.