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Israel Folau homophobia row: Christian rugby star claims he's being persecuted for saying gay people are bound for hell

Australian Christian rugby star Israel Folau has suggested he is being persecuted for his faith after facing intense criticism for suggesting gay people were going to hell.

After chemical weapons attack, Syria alleges US struck air base

Syrian state TV said on Monday the United States was suspected of striking an air base hours after US President Donald Trump warned of a 'big price to pay' as aid groups said dozens of people were killed by poison gas in a rebel-held town.

Facebook says rejecting ad of Jesus on the cross was a 'mistake'

ï»¿Facebook has reversed a previous decision to reject an advertisement featuring an image of Jesus crucified on a cross, saying the removal had been a "mistake."

Pope Francis condemns use of chemical weapons in Syria

Pope Francis has condemned the use of chemical weapons in Syria and prayed for all who are suffering the consequences.

Britain aims to resettle poisoned Russian ex-spy in US reports Sunday Times

Britain is considering offering poisoned Russian ex-spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia new identities and a fresh life in the United States

Man drives van into restaurant in Germany, kills 2

A German man drove a van into a group of people sitting outside a restaurant in the old city centre of Muenster in western Germany on Saturday, killing two of them before shooting himself dead

Christian colleges and universities contribute $60 billion a year to U.S. economy, study finds

The economic impact of Christian colleges and universities in the U.S. is more than $60 billion each year, and these institutions generate more than $9.7 billion in taxes, a new study has found.

Retired military sergeant sues Air Force after he was removed mid-speech during ceremony after mentioning God

A retired military sergeant is suing the Air Force after he was removed mid-way through his speech at a ceremony two years ago. Senior Master Sgt. Oscar Rodriguez claims he was pulled out because he mentioned God.

Mark Driscoll returns with new book 'Spirit-Filled Jesus'

The former pastor of Trinity Church will release his new book in October.

Stephen Colbert testifies to Oprah how Matthew 6:27 turned his life around

Late-night talk show host Stephen Colbert appeared on Oprah Winfrey's "SuperSoul Conversations" program recently to discuss American politics, but instead he ended up testifying and sharing the Bible verse that changed his life.

Texas megachurch pays off $10.5 million in medical debts for over 4,000 families

A $100,000 donation from a megachurch in North Texas has been used to eliminate the debt of more than 4,000 families amounting to $10.5 million.

Franklin Graham calls for Target boycott after man exposes himself to little girl in female restroom

Evangelist Franklin Graham has asked his followers to boycott Target stores after a man reportedly exposed himself to a child in the ladies restroom at one of the retailer's locations in Chicago.

'13 Reasons Why' Season 2 release date delay requested by Parents Television Council

The release of "13 Reasons Why" Season 2 by Netflix is proving controversial, in particular due to its sensitive content about suicide and depression. While the network has already added viewer protections for its second season, the Parents Television Council (PTC) is still urging the streaming network to reconsider its release date.

Rick Warren on 'why some Christians find it so hard to hear God's voice?'