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Catholic sex education programme slammed by conservatives
Catholic sex education programme slammed by conservatives

A sex education programme produced by the Roman Catholic Church has been fiercely condemned by conservative Catholics who say it risks leading young people into immorality.

ISIS hostage Kayla Mueller stood up for her Christian faith while in captivity
ISIS hostage Kayla Mueller stood up for her Christian faith while in captivity

US aid worker Kayla Mueller stood up for her Christian faith during her horrific ordeal in ISIS captivity despite claims she had converted to Islam, according to an ABC broadcast.

Nuns barred from wearing habits on the beach, says deputy mayor of Nice
Nuns barred from wearing habits on the beach, says deputy mayor of Nice

Nuns' habits are also banned from some French beaches, the deputy mayor of Nice has confirmed, as the furore over a ban on burkinis continues to rage.

Italy earthquake: Priest hails \'great miracle\' after being rescued from collapsed home
Italy earthquake: Priest hails 'great miracle' after being rescued from collapsed home

A priest pulled from the rubble left by a devastating earthquake in Italy has hailed his survival as a "great miracle".

It\'s not Christian to be nice
It's not Christian to be nice

Somewhere along the way, Christianity has got itself entangled with a soapy, soft, non-offensive concept: 'niceness.'

Republican sources say Family Research Council head wanted gay cure therapy on party platform
Republican sources say Family Research Council head wanted gay cure therapy on party platform

Sources told The Daily Beast that Perkins read a proposal suggesting parents had the right to send their minor children to gay conversion therapy sessions.

Does money really stop us getting into heaven?
Does money really stop us getting into heaven?

Should we sell our possessions and give to the hungry, the destitute and the needy?

El Salvador pastor accused of fuelling gang violence
El Salvador pastor accused of fuelling gang violence

A pastor in El Salvador has been accused of being involved in gang violence and of using his religious duties as a front to meet drug lords in prison.

Two nuns stabbed to death in Mississippi
Two nuns stabbed to death in Mississippi

The bodies of two nuns who had been stabbed to death were found on Thursday at their home in Duant, Mississippi, police have confirmed.

Sarkozy tells comeback rally he would ban burkini across France
Sarkozy tells comeback rally he would ban burkini across France

Nicolas Sarkozy said on Thursday he would impose a nationwide ban on burkinis if elected back to the presidency in 2017.

Why you and your spouse need to have common goals
Why you and your spouse need to have common goals

When both the husband and wife choose to pursue God's desires for both of you, you'll find that marriage is a lot easier and more blessed than not.

Problems understanding Scripture? Here are 3 tips to help you
Problems understanding Scripture? Here are 3 tips to help you

It's best to ask the Holy Spirit's help in understanding and knowing Scripture properly.

3 ways to deal with criticisms – and help yourself grow through them
3 ways to deal with criticisms – and help yourself grow through them

Let your identity be founded on what God says you are, not what others say you are.

Christians who own burnt campground in Washington put faith in God as they pick up the pieces
Christians who own burnt campground in Washington put faith in God as they pick up the pieces

The Washington Advent Christian Camp has witnessed a lot of happy moments and friendships formed. Last Monday, however, the camp was reduced to rubble after a fire hit the area and destroyed six buildings.

Pastor Rick Warren tells Millennials that spiritual maturity has no shortcuts
Pastor Rick Warren tells Millennials that spiritual maturity has no shortcuts

Spiritual maturity does not happen overnight. Pastor Rick Warren from Saddleback Church says that everything that is truly worthwhile takes time to develop, so young Christians must learn how to be patient and work hard for their spiritual growth.

Do I really have to hate my family and even my own life to follow God?  Luke 14:26 explained
Do I really have to hate my family and even my own life to follow God? Luke 14:26 explained

What Jesus calls us to do in Luke 14:26 is not to detest people, but simply to hold Jesus as preeminent in all things.