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Orlando gunman told police he was an \'Islamic soldier\'
Orlando gunman told police he was an 'Islamic soldier'

Omar Mateen called himself an "Islamic soldier" and threatened to strap hostages into explosive vests in calls with police during the three-hour siege, according to transcripts released by the FBI on Monday.

One Million Moms happy ABC has cancelled \'The Muppets\' after just one season of inappropriate content
One Million Moms happy ABC has cancelled 'The Muppets' after just one season of inappropriate content

As far as victories are concerned, the Christian watchdog group One Million Moms scored a pretty good one after the ABC network cancelled the TV series for kids called "The Muppets."

What prompted Kevin Loibl to kill \'The Voice\' singer Christina Grimmie? Gunman\'s ex-colleagues provide clues
What prompted Kevin Loibl to kill 'The Voice' singer Christina Grimmie? Gunman's ex-colleagues provide clues

People were curious why Kevin James Loibl, the 27-year-old man who fatally shot "The Voice" singer Christina Grimmie in the head in Orlando, Florida last June 9, singled her out as his victim. They wondered whether she was attacked because of her Christian faith.

Derick and Jill Dillard reveal how people can prepare for the \'day of the Lord\'
Derick and Jill Dillard reveal how people can prepare for the 'day of the Lord'

Christian couple Derick and Jill Dillard from "Jill and Jessa: Counting On" believe the "day of the Lord" is drawing near because people are now living in a time of increased violence and terrorism, not just in America but the rest of the world.

Joel Osteen tells people not to worry about things that haven\'t happened
Joel Osteen tells people not to worry about things that haven't happened

Pastor Joel Osteen of Lakewood Church says people waste a lot of their time worrying about things that haven't even happened, and wonder "what if" things do not work out the way they hoped.

\'Let Hope Rise\': Hillsong to showcase their craft, share their success story in big screen
'Let Hope Rise': Hillsong to showcase their craft, share their success story in big screen

Hillsong's highly anticipated feature film "Let Hope Rise" will showcase the spectacular performances of the Australia-based band Hillsong UNITED while they share their journey towards success.

Josh Duggar sex scandal: Another girl steps forward to say she was also a victim
Josh Duggar sex scandal: Another girl steps forward to say she was also a victim

Just when Josh Duggar from "19 Kids and Counting" thought that his scandals were all behind him, another one of his reported victims has surfaced and is dragging him back to his rocky past.

Gospel singer James Fortune shares serenity prayer to overcome domestic violence issue
Gospel singer James Fortune shares serenity prayer to overcome domestic violence issue

Gospel singer James Fortune has shared a prayer as he continues to heal from his domestic violence problem in 2014. On Instagram, he shared "The OTHER Serenity Prayer" that he got in class.

Satanic Temple backs Planned Parenthood in pro-abortion movement
Satanic Temple backs Planned Parenthood in pro-abortion movement

The Satanic Temple is giving abortion provider Planned Parenthood assistance in the pro-abortion crusade in the U.S.

Churches in Sweden offering \'drop-in weddings\' struggle to keep up with demand
Churches in Sweden offering 'drop-in weddings' struggle to keep up with demand

Want to get married without the tedious preparations including sending invitations and hiring a caterer for your ceremony?

Evangelicals set to meet  Donald Trump in NYC dialogue \'to know him better\'
Evangelicals set to meet Donald Trump in NYC dialogue 'to know him better'

Ahead of the U.S. elections in November, evangelical groups will be meeting presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump on June 21 in a dialogue to know him better.

MPs attend church service in memory of Jo Cox MP
MPs attend church service in memory of Jo Cox MP

The House of Commons and Lords have paid moving tributes to Jo Cox MP who was killed in her constituency last week.

Britain has a duty to help refugees says Christian human rights lawyer
Britain has a duty to help refugees says Christian human rights lawyer

Baroness Helena Kennedy said the campaign around the refugee crisis has been "a horrible toxic brew".

\'You can be gay and Christian\', says Orlando church leader
'You can be gay and Christian', says Orlando church leader

"For so long the message has been wrong out there that we can't be both gay and Christian, and you really can. It's not oxymoronic," said Rev Terri Steed Pierce.

Pope donates thousands in cash to new campaign to help refugees
Pope donates thousands in cash to new campaign to help refugees

The Pope has given more than £75,000 to a new campaign to help refugees, prisoners, battered women and victims of terror attacks and persecution.

North Korea warns Christian former detainee Kenneth Bae to stop \'babbling\' about prison
North Korea warns Christian former detainee Kenneth Bae to stop 'babbling' about prison

North Korea has demanded former detainee and Christian missionary Kenneth Bae stop "babbling" about his time in prison, warning that if he does not do so, it will not negotiate with the US over two American citizens it is still holding.