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TD Jakes is asking big business to \'tie morality to money\' and make a real difference in communities
TD Jakes is asking big business to 'tie morality to money' and make a real difference in communities

Megachurch pastor Bishop T.D. Jakes of The Potter's House in Dallas, Texas is encouraging big businesses to add a "moral component" to money in order to create change and development in different communities all over America.

Royal Baby: Prayers, good wishes (and jokes) for William and Kate
Royal Baby: Prayers, good wishes (and jokes) for William and Kate

The Archbishop of Canterbury was among the first of society's leading figures to welcome the arrival of the daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. He immediately prayed God's blessings on the Princess.

Real life \'widow\'s mite\' story touches congregation: Homeless person leaves 18 cents with a note
Real life 'widow's mite' story touches congregation: Homeless person leaves 18 cents with a note

A real live "widow's mite" donation has been left at a church in the United States with an apologetic note.

18 cent donation by homeless person moves an entire congregation
18 cent donation by homeless person moves an entire congregation

Homeless man donates 18 cents to church and says the gift is between him, the church and God

Princeton professor claims the \'Christian nation\' idea was invented by corporate America
Princeton professor claims the 'Christian nation' idea was invented by corporate America

A Princeton history professor has claimed that the idea of America as a Christian nation was invented by corporations, and that the link between capitalism and religion is still strong until now.

Persecution of Christians has reached all time high in China, says rights group
Persecution of Christians has reached all time high in China, says rights group

The persecution of Christians has reached an all time high in China and the government is contributing to the suffering of the faithful, according to the 2014 annual report released last week by Christian human rights organisation China Aid.

Man apologises after hanging up on the Pope... twice!
Man apologises after hanging up on the Pope... twice!

An Italian man has apologised to the Pope after he hung up on him twice because he believed he was a prank caller.

Dean of Westminster defends inclusion of Muslim prayer in Abbey service
Dean of Westminster defends inclusion of Muslim prayer in Abbey service

The Dean of Westminster has defended the choice of a prayer in which the prophet Muhammed was described as 'The Chosen One' at the Abbey as "within orthodox Christian worship".

Vicar loses unfair dismissal case - court rules he is \'employed by God\'
Vicar loses unfair dismissal case - court rules he is 'employed by God'

A vicar has lost his claim for unfair dismissal against his Church of England diocese, as the courts upheld church law that implies he is 'employed by God'.

Westminster Abbey accused of \'denial of Christ\'s Lordship\' in Muhammad prayer row
Westminster Abbey accused of 'denial of Christ's Lordship' in Muhammad prayer row

Westminster Abbey has been accused of "denial of the Lordship of Jesus Christ" after the prophet Mohammed was described as "the chosen one" in a prayer at a First World War service.

Pope Francis: Gender pay gap is \'pure scandal\'
Pope Francis: Gender pay gap is 'pure scandal'

Pope Francis told his weekly audience yesterday that Christians should support the idea of equal pay.

Megachurch pastor Paula White marries \'Don\'t Stop Believin\' rocker Jonathan Cain
Megachurch pastor Paula White marries 'Don't Stop Believin' rocker Jonathan Cain

Evangelist and author Paula White quietly married rock guitarist Jonathan Cain over the weekend.

Explainer: How the Bible splits Christians on homosexuality
Explainer: How the Bible splits Christians on homosexuality

Martin Saunders explains how progressives and conservatives come to different conclusions as they interpret the Bible passages on homosexuality

Nepal earthquake deals a blow to Christians looking for improvement to country\'s religious freedom situation
Nepal earthquake deals a blow to Christians looking for improvement to country's religious freedom situation

Nepal earthquake deals huge blow to Christians with possible delay of Constitution

Church of England begins \'shared conversations\' on human sexuality - can it reach \'good disagreement\'?
Church of England begins 'shared conversations' on human sexuality - can it reach 'good disagreement'?

The Church of England begins its long process this week on how to avoid schism and reach "good disagreement" over the issue of homosexuality and same-sex marriage.

Creflo Dollar defends position on $65m jet issues; slams devil, critics for discrediting his church
Creflo Dollar defends position on $65m jet issues; slams devil, critics for discrediting his church

"If I want to believe God for a $65 million plane, you cannot stop me."