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Breaking world records: 428.2 million scriptures given out â including 34 million Bibles â last year
Bible distribution around the world reached its peak in 2014 with over 34 million Bibles sold and given out, showing a six percent increase from the numbers from 2013.

Fidelity in marriage frees couples, not traps them, says Pope Francis
Some people are afraid to get married because they fear that fidelity will make them feel trapped, but Roman Catholic pontiff Pope Francis is saying that contrary to popular belief, fidelity in marriage actually gives couples personal freedom.

US evangelical group recognises Christian opposition to death penalty in major policy shift
For the first time, the National Association of Evangelicals has recognized Christian opposition to the state execution of criminals in its expanded resolution concerning the death penalty.

Pastor tells Christians: Halloween a 'celebration of evil'â don't observe it
Life Church Pastor Jamie Morgan strongly believes that Christians should not celebrate Halloween because a day that celebrates death, violence, and fear goes against everything God stands up for - life, peace, and light.

Russell Moore slams gambling, says it hurts the poor and causes a 'justice' issue
Southern Baptist Convention's Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission president Russell Moore is very disheartened to see that gambling has pervaded today's society - from television commercials to the state lottery, and even in advertisements for "daily fantasy sports" leagues.

Once again, it's Bure vs. Symone as 'The View' co-hosts clash over Coach Joe Kennedy's right to pray
"The View" co-hosts Candace Cameron Bure and Raven Symone do not always see eye to eye. They have already bumped heads earlier when Bure supported the Oregon Christian bakers' decision to refuse serving a same-sex wedding, much to the chagrin of Symone, who is a lesbian.

Christian voters strongly back Mike Huckabee as next US president: 'Closest to a King David running'
If Christian voters only had their way, then former Arkansas governor and Republican presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee would become the next president of the United States.

'Woodlawn' star Caleb Castille amazed at the use of sports to break down racial barriers
In the faith-based film "Woodlawn" directed by the Erwin brothers, newcomer Caleb Castille portrays football player Tony Nathan from Woodlawn High School in Birmingham, California, who went against government-imposed desegregation in the 70s and played the sport he loved best.

Franklin Graham tells Oprah Winfrey: Only one way towards God â Jesus
When media mogul Oprah Winfrey promoted her new television series called "Belief," the celebrated talk show host said that there are many ways people can connect to God. However, Reverend Franklin Graham begs to differ.

Churches in California refuse to pay for elective abortions, file lawsuit against health care department
The faith community is against abortion, and this is why when the California Department of Managed Health Care demanded that churches within its area pay for elective abortions in their health insurance plans, they decided that they will not tolerate it.

Jill and Derick Dillard fly back to El Salvador to continue ministry after US family visit
The Dillard family is headed back to Central America to continue their ministry work after visiting the United States recently to reconnect with family members and fulfill certain commitments, and they said that it will take several more months before they get to travel back to their hometown.

Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar seek to teach their kids that no matter what happens, they have a friend in Jesus
If there is one thing Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar from the former TLC reality show "19 Kids and Counting" would like their children to learn as they grow up, then that would be a deep love for Jesus Christ.

Franklin Graham says report about Christianity going extinct in Iraq is 'sobering'
It is no surprise that Christianity is under threat, not just in the United States but also in different parts of the world. So when a new report surfaced that Christianity might go extinct in Iraq within a span of five years, Reverend Franklin Graham expressed shock over the "sobering" fact.

Ken Ham wonders: Is Disney's 'The Good Dinosaur' promoting evolution?
Creationist Ken Ham is very concerned that Disney's new animated film called "The Good Dinosaur" would be out to promote the theory of evolution among children, and based on what he saw in the full-length trailer, his theories have been confirmed.

Like Kanye West, Lindsay Lohan says she also wants to run for president in 2020
Just like hip hop artist Kanye West, former child star Lindsay Lohan is also aspiring to become the next president of the United States.

Pope Francis says Bible is a 'highly dangerous book' that he loves and values above all else
Pope Francis believes that the Bible is "a highly dangerous book" that has caused countless deaths and wars, but it is still a book that he loves and values above all other books.