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Church discipline rare in US Protestant churches, survey shows
US Protestant churches rarely discipline their members, according to a survey released this week by LifeWay Research.
Are evangelical leaders really planning to quiz Trump over Stormy Daniels?
The spokesman for a group of unofficial advisers to President Donald Trump has denied reports he is to be quizzed on his alleged relationship with adult film star Stormy Daniels.
Mothers helped by abortion protesters plead against clinic buffer zones
A group of mothers persuaded against having an abortion by protesters are set to oppose a ruling that could ban prayer vigils outside clinics.
Christian woman kidnapped by ISIS reunited with father after three years
A Christian woman from Qaraqosh, kidnapped by ISIS in 2014, has been reunited with her father who is the only surviving member of her family after three years apart.
Franklin Graham: Christians shouldn't vote for 'progressive' candidates
Franklin Graham has warned followers away from political candidates who describe themselves as 'progressives' indicating it is impossible to be a Christian and progressive.
#Hellgate: Cardinal Burke accuses Pope Francis of 'increasing confusion' over Church teaching
One of Pope Francis' most high-profile critics, Cardinal Raymond Burke, has accused him of 'increasing the confusion' in the Catholic Church following the pope's reported denial of the existence of hell.
Joanna Gaines reveals 'bigger plan' behind the end of HGTV's 'Fixer Upper'
With every ending comes another beginning. This is what "Fixer Upper" star Joanna Gaines believes after her highly popular HGTV show with husband Chip finally aired its last episode this April.
Young boy trapped in sewer pipes prayed to God not to let him die
During the darkest hours of one's life, a conversation with God can help do wonders for one's wellbeing. This is what 13-year-old Jesse Hernandez experienced as he spent 12 hours trapped inside Los Angeles' sewer pipes.
Jerry Falwell responds to Shane Claiborne's invitation to pray with threat of year in jail and $2,500 fine
Jerry Falwell Jnr, one of Donald Trump's most prominent faith advisers, has threatened legal action against progressive Christian leader Shane Claiborne in response to being invited to pray with him.
Indian Christians charged with 'hurting religious sentiments' for handing out tracts during Easter procession
Four Indian Christians have been charged with 'hurting religious sentiments' for handing out Christian tracts during an Easter procession.
Christian rugby star Israel Folau could be banned from New Zealand for saying gay people are going to 'hell'
Australian rugby star and devout Christian Israel Folau could be banned from entering New Zealand amid the fallout after he said gay people are going to hell.
Sherlock Holmes and the Mystery of the Missing Gospel Fragment
Of all the cases which my friend Mr Sherlock Holmes undertook, one of the most curious presented itself to him, as I recall, shortly after one Easter Sunday.
Behind the badge: Why Jesus wasn't one for labels
Before I was a priest I was an entrepreneur and ran a brand agency. I am not at all ashamed of this.
Child benefit cap will increase abortions, faith leaders warn
Sixty Church of England bishops have joined Muslim and Jewish leaders in calling for the two-child limit on benefits to be scrapped.
A tiny injustice that eats away at society: who gets the tip?
On a trip to the USA I was once pursued from a restaurant because I had mistakenly not given the correct amount of tip. It was humiliating and, I have to say, frightening. The waiter was a big fella.
Sydney archbishop: Priests will be martyred before they break the seal of confession
The archbishop of Sydney has said that Catholic priests will suffer martyrdom before they break the seal of confession. It comes during increasing debate about the political place of religious freedom when it comes to combatting sexual abuse and â through the seal of confession â shielding or revealing abusers.