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\'Ex Machina\' film alludes to the story of  Adam and Eve in the Bible, says priest
'Ex Machina' film alludes to the story of Adam and Eve in the Bible, says priest

Denver-based priest Father Nathan Goebel believes that the science fiction thriller film "Ex Machina" by Alex Garland is a new take on the Old Testament, since it has allusions to the garden of Eden and retells the story of Adam and Eve, but with a twist.

Allow unrepentant gays in church? That\'s  just plain wrong — Pastor Shane Idleman
Allow unrepentant gays in church? That's just plain wrong — Pastor Shane Idleman

Hillsong Church's senior Pastor Brian Houston might have welcomed all people, gay or straight into Hillsong Church, but Pastor Shane Idleman from Westside Christian Fellowship disagrees with his principle, saying that allowing homosexuals to engage in church activities all the while practicing a gay lifestyle is just wrong.

Hillary Clinton was \'keeping up with the  Kardashians\' during Republicans\' debate
Hillary Clinton was 'keeping up with the Kardashians' during Republicans' debate

Democratic presidential aspirant Hillary Clinton was seen "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" while Republic presidential hopefuls held their debate recently, and it looks like the family of reality stars will be casting their votes for her during the 2016 presidential race.

Pope Francis thanks Jordan for welcoming Christians escaping from ISIS persecution
Pope Francis thanks Jordan for welcoming Christians escaping from ISIS persecution

Catholic Pope Francis used the first anniversary of the arrival of Iraqi refugees in Jordan to thank the country for opening their arms to displaced people who suffered from death, poverty, and violence and urged the international community not to remain indifferent to their plight.

Bishop of North Dakota diocese cuts ties  with Boy Scouts for allowing gay leaders
Bishop of North Dakota diocese cuts ties with Boy Scouts for allowing gay leaders

For most of his life, Catholic Bishop David Kagan of Bismarck has been proud of his association with the Boy Scouts of America, and he is now heartbroken that he has to cut ties with the institution since they decided to welcome gay leaders into their ranks.

What are Christians doing to help alleviate Greece financial mess? Caritas shows way
What are Christians doing to help alleviate Greece financial mess? Caritas shows way

Greece might currently be weighed down by financial and political woes, but the Catholic non-profit organization Caritas is helping by offering food and refuge to the country's growing number of poor and migrants.

Duggars share a tip on raising large family: \'Buy used items and save the difference\'
Duggars share a tip on raising large family: 'Buy used items and save the difference'

Even though The Learning Channel (TLC) has already cancelled the Duggar family show "19 Kids and Counting," there is still quite a demand for more details about the Duggars' lives, and now Jim Bob and Michelle has decided to share how they manage to take care of the expenses of such a huge household.

\'Duck Dynasty\' star Uncle Si writes bucket  list after nearly getting crushed by a tree
'Duck Dynasty' star Uncle Si writes bucket list after nearly getting crushed by a tree

When reality star Si Robertson from "Duck Dynasty" had a near-death experience, he became inspired to create a bucket list and accomplish everything he has ever dreamed of doing.

Franklin Graham prays next US president would be like King David from the Bible
Franklin Graham prays next US president would be like King David from the Bible

If there is one thing America desperately needs, then that is prayer, according to Reverend Franklin Graham, and the evangelist hopes that people are already praying for a worthy person who would become the country's next president.

Ben Seewald joins Planned Parenthood debate, denounces abortion as murder
Ben Seewald joins Planned Parenthood debate, denounces abortion as murder

Ben Seewald, the religious husband of reality star Jessa Duggar of "19 Kids and Counting" have decided to open up a can of worms as he decided to take on the hot issue concerning the incriminating undercover videos released against abortion service provider Planned Parenthood.

Jessa Seewald shows latest pregnancy pic  at 27 weeks, 3 days: Is she carrying a girl?
Jessa Seewald shows latest pregnancy pic at 27 weeks, 3 days: Is she carrying a girl?

Did Jessa Seewald just tease about the gender of her new baby in her latest pregnancy photo?

It\'s been quite the adventure, Derick Dillard  says of family\'s Central American ministry
It's been quite the adventure, Derick Dillard says of family's Central American ministry

Derick Dillard, the husband of Jill Duggar from "19 Kids and Counting" has just shared the latest update of his family's new ministry in Central America, saying that it has been "quite the adventure" so far.

Rick Warren tells what Christians must do while waiting for answers to their prayers
Rick Warren tells what Christians must do while waiting for answers to their prayers

Pastor Rick Warren for Saddleback Church is sharing what God wants people to do as they wait for their prayers to be answered: Sit still and be patient.

Texas pastors suing Houston\'s lesbian mayor for violating religious freedom
Texas pastors suing Houston's lesbian mayor for violating religious freedom

A group of Texas pastors are now filing charges against Houston Mayor Annise Parker for violating their religious freedom, since they were subpoenaed last year from speaking against the mayor, homosexuality, or anything regarding the Houston "Bathroom Bill."

Mideast archbishops see US discrimination against Christian refugees in grant of visas
Mideast archbishops see US discrimination against Christian refugees in grant of visas

Catholic archbishops from Iraq and Syria are speaking out in defense of displaced Christians, who are having a difficult time acquiring United States visas.

Divorced and remarried couples deserve  understanding, leniency — Pope Francis
Divorced and remarried couples deserve understanding, leniency — Pope Francis

The Catholic Pope Francis is urging the Church and Christians to exhibit more understanding and leniency towards divorced couples as well as those who decide to remarry, since it is not right to excommunicate them.