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Six facts about atheism in the US
Fewer Americans are now "absolutely certain" that God exists, the Pew Research centre recently found, despite religion remaining high on the agenda in the run up to the 2016 presidential election.

Rob Bell: 'Evangelical' has been hijacked to mean anti-gay
The word 'evangelical' has been hijacked to mean anti-gay, anti-science and anti-immigrant, Rob Bell has said, condemning the way it's used in the US to refer to a "very narrow voting block".

37 Assyrian Christians released from ISIS captivity
Almost 40 Assyrian Christians kidnapped by Islamic State were today released following negotiations by the Holy Apostolic Catholic Assyrian Church of the East.

Chris Tomlin on the real heart of Christmas: 'Come and see what God has done'
Chris Tomlin speaks to Christian Today about his latest Christmas album, Adore, and what the season means to him.

Sarah Bessey: Finding God where you least expect Him
Sarah Bessey speaks to Christian Today about faith, doubt, and finding God in the wilderness.

Religious freedom 'brutally under siege' - Congressman Chris Smith
Religious freedom is "constantly and brutally under siege" around the world, and the US must act decisively to end it, a top Congressman has said.

Archaeologists may have solved 'one of Jerusalem's greatest mysteries'
The ruins of an ancient fortress have been discovered in Jerusalem, possibly solving a mystery that has dumbfounded archaeologists for over 100 years.

Priest blesses football club... and it wins for the first time in eight months
After eight months without a home win, Leeds United beat Cardiff City 1-0 on Tuesday, all thanks â according to club chairman Massimo Cellino â to a Catholic priest.

Vincent Nichols criticises government's slow response to refugee crisis: 'Their plight doesn't wait'
The Archbishop of Westminster today criticised the British government's slow response to the refugee crisis, claiming that it is compromising the dignity of those in need.

Woman accused of adultery stoned to death in Afghanistan
A young woman was stoned to death in Afghanistan after being accused of having an adulterous relationship, officials said on Tuesday.

Feel like you're in a battle? 10 Bible verses to remind you that God has won
The Bible is clear that there's a spiritual realm.

Teenage Instagram star Essena O'Neill quits social media: 'It's not real life'
Teenage Instagram star Essena O'Neill who amassed hundreds of thousands of followers online has turned her back on social media, branding it "unhealthy".

Sex abuse claims have cost the US Catholic Church almost $4 billion
Sex abuse scandals that have rocked the Catholic Church in the US have cost the institution almost $4 billion over six decades, the National Catholic Register has found.

Women juggling work and family life 'must be protected' says Pope
Mothers who choose to work should have their maternity leave protected and be given opportunities to flourish both at home and in the workplace, the Pope has said.

China: 20 Christians sentenced to 'black jail' in last two months
At least 20 Christians are being held in 'black jail' in China, leading to accusations that the government is imposing a "totalitarian regime" on its citizens.

Undamaged goods: Why purity culture is twisted, dangerous and offensive
A bride's unusual gift to her dad on her wedding day has caused waves over the last few days.