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Florida university professor triggers uproar after citing benefits of Sharia law he himself described as 'barbaric'
Sharia law in the United States? The idea sounds preposterous if not incredible in the country considered as the world's bastion of democracy.
Frustration grows as more Muslim refugees from Syria pour into U.S. while Christian asylum seekers come in trickles
Why is the United States taking in mostly Muslim Syrian refugees whose numbers eclipse that of the very few Christians who managed to join the stream of people fleeing their war-torn country?
Life saved with a promise of free tacos: Depressed man about to jump off bridge couldn't resist craving for Mexican dish
In Mexico, a human life was recently saved with a promise of tacos.
Satirical website dismays Christian readers for mocking TBN founder Jan Crouch on day she passed away
A satirical website drew rebuke from Christian readers after it came out with an article mocking Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) co-founder Jan Crouch on Tuesday, the day the famous evangelist passed away at the age of 78.
Series of new Marian apparitions approved in Argentina: Glowing rosaries, miraculous healings, woman's stigmata seen as proof
A series of apparitions by the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ, has been approved by a bishop in Argentina as worthy of belief, owing to its "supernational origin," the Catholic News Agency (CNA) reports.
Pope Francis issues edict making it easier to oust bishops found 'negligent' in church sex abuse cases
Pope Francis has toughened his campaign against the sexual abuse of minors and vulnerable adults involving Catholic prelates and workers, issuing an edict on Saturday that makes it easier for the Vatican to remove "negligent" bishops.
Why God remains faithful even though we don't
Many people think that Christianity is about being as faithful as we can to God by keeping rituals, images and expectations of a "Christian." However the faith of a Christian has been and will always be based on the faithfulness of God through Jesus Christ, not ours.
Jesus' Christ finished work goes beyond just the pardon of sin: 8 scriptures on being transformed by God
His life, death and resurrection also give us the power and ability through the Holy Spirit to now live completely different lives from before.
Being clear about what we value most: why it makes all the difference to fruitfulness in faith
When it comes to being clear with values, it starts first by getting clear about what or who is of highest value. We know for a fact that as Christians, the highest value is and will always be Jesus Christ.
Why a struggle in generosity is a struggle in making Jesus Lord in our lives
Generosity is hard to say the least. No matter how selfless and generous you are, giving is not easy. But when we realise just how much God has blessed us through Jesus Christ, we will find it easier than usual.
Your facial features play into how trustworthy people think you are
A team of New York University psychology researchers have found that people can adjust their expressions to earn the trust of others but they cannot change how people judge their competence.
The downside to veggies
Vegetables are a healthy source of nutrients and minerals that boost energy. They can also help counter the risk of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, obesity and other health problems. However, while they have their benefits, they also have their fair share of disadvantages, especially when taken in excess.
5 food myths busted: late night snacking and other things we may have got wrong
We grow up with all kinds of assumptions, from drinking milk to make our bones stronger, to avoiding late night snacks. But just how much truth is there in these assumptions?
The myth behind knowing God's will
Many Christians today are on a quest to know the full extent of God's will, but thing is that God never promises us that He will reveal His whole plan to us overnight.
Three things we must do if we have strayed into the occult or other forms of darkness
The reality we face is that in the world exists both the physical and spiritual realm, and as believers we battle not only things of this world but even forces in the spiritual realm. But God has promised us that we now have victory over the kingdom of darkness through Jesus Christ.
Why Bible verse memorisation is beneficial to spiritual growth
We find it easy to memorise recipes, love songs, lines from movies, and poems but we think that memorising scripture is pointless or even boring.