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ISIS uses Iraqi families as 'human shield wall' in Mosul in preparation for looming siege
Thousands of Iraqi families are being used as human shields by the Islamic State (ISIS), according to a Christian charity organisation.
U.S. professor accused of pushing religious beliefs in class
A professor in a public college in Wisconsin is being accused by an atheist group of promoting religious beliefs in class.
Whistleblower in Anglican church child sex abuse case in Australia claims attacks by vandals
A church official in Newcastle, New South Wales who exposed the sex abuse cover-ups in a Catholic diocese has suffered attacks by vandals.
U.S. military appeals court upholds dismissal of Christian Marine over Bible verse
The United States military's appeals court has upheld the bad-conduct discharge of a Christian Marine who posted Bible verses at her computer desk but was ordered to remove it.
California senator drops controversial provision in anti-religious freedom bill
Religious colleges in California have claimed victory after a California senator announced that he would amend a bill that threatens religious freedom.
Need to move on from hate? These 5 Bible verses can help
In the heat of the moment or after a sustained attack on our spirit by others, we can feel as though we have every right to hate. How is it possible that those who do us wrong and have no regrets are deserving of our love and compassion?
Seattle Seahawks' Russell Wilson says he always listens to gospel music before games; says marriage to wife Ciara is a 'blessing'
To prepare himself for a game Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has revealed that he listens to gospel music.
Adele invites Christian singer Jamie Grace on stage and is visibly moved by her incredible solo
Adele was left visibly impressed by a Christian fan who spontaneously joined her on stage during her US tour and sang for her.
Calais camp charities win court case to keep providing food for refugees
Attempts by French authorities to close down services at the Calais Jungle refugee camp were rejected by a local court today, as numbers in the camp reach an all-time high.
5 countries where you might not know that Christians face persecution
Religious persecution is prevalent around the world. Heather Tomlinson looks at five countries where it can be difficult for Christians to live.
Aleppo: Church provides hope to Christians and Muslims amid the carnage
A Jesuit priest in Aleppo has described how the Catholic Church is continuing to help those remaining in Syria's city despite an upsurge of intense fighting.
Religious freedom: 3 ways Christianity threatens dictatorships
Why do repressive regimes fear religious freedom so much? Because Christianity undermines them at every turn...
Five things all churches should teach children
Mark Woods spent his childhood going to church every Sunday. Here are five things he wishes he'd been taught.
What's not so amazing about grace
Krish Kandiah on how Christians can get grace wrong.
eBay embroiled in row after relic of Catholic saint found for sale
A Catholic has started a petition against eBay after discovering a first class relic of the bone of a saint for sale on the auction website.
Australia: Archbishop condemns 'callous cruelty' of government asylum policy
The Anglican Primate of Australia has condemned the maltreatment of asylum seekers on the remote Pacific island of Nauru as "shocking and saddening".