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Obama appoints transgender woman, Sikh and Baha'i to faith advisory council
A transgender woman, and Sikh and Baha'i representatives will advise President Obama on faith-based issues.
Why Syria's refugees need trauma counselling as much as food and shelter
"When I first came here I was so broken and so aggressive. I had no-one to turn to and no-one to talk to," says Saraa.
Christian pastor apologises to Whole Foods, withdraws lawsuit over anti-gay cake
A gay pastor who claimed Whole Foods sold him a cake with a homophobic slur on has withdrawn his lawsuit and apologised.
British trust called in to clear mines from site of Jesus' baptism
A British charity is appealing for nearly £3 million to help remove more 1000 mines surrounding churches at Qasr Al-Yahud near Jericho on the West Bank, one of the most sacred sites in the Christian world.
Bodnariu children removed 'illegally' from Christian family, 100 lawyers tell Norway PM
More than 100 lawyers and politicians have written to the Norwegian Prime Minister to ask for the immediate release of children seized from the Christian Bodnariu family.
Megachurch pastor stabbed and robbed during home invasion in North Carolina
A pastor at a North Carolina megachurch has been robbed and stabbed in his home by an intruder and is recovering from the vicious attack, according to reports.
Pakistan: Christian woman abducted and forced to marry Muslim kidnapper
A 24-year-old Christian woman has been abducted and forced to marry her kidnapper in Pakistan, according to BPCA.
Man shot by female suspect after his baptism at Seventh-Day Adventist Church
A man was shot at a church courtyard by a female member of the congregation after his baptism Saturday.
Going to church helps you live longer, Harvard study says
Going to church might be the key to living longer, according to a new Harvard study.
Paralysed US Supreme Court dodges decision on Obamacare birth control
The justices handed at least a short-term victory to the religious employers, primarily Roman Catholic organisations.
Archbishop of York on EU Referendum: I haven't heard a cogent argument for Brexit
The Archbishop of York is set to support the Remain camp in European Union debate, according to the Times.
Texas, Arkansas officials defy Obama admin order for public schools to allow transgender boys in girls' restrooms
Top state officials in Texas and Arkansas will not follow the policy of the Obama administration urging public schools to allow transgenders to use restrooms according to their gender identity.
Pope Francis: States should be secular, but protect religious freedom
"Everyone must have the freedom to externalise his or her own faith," said the Pope.
Alabama becomes 5th state to outlaw dismemberment abortion, leaves other foetus killing methods legal
Alabama has passed a law that bans dismemberment abortion, otherwise known as dilation and extraction (D&E) abortion.
Lifeway director Ed Stetzer to head Billy Graham Center for Evangelism
Stetzer is currently executive director of the Southern Baptist Convention's LifeWay Research.
Man chokes 8-year-girl unconscious inside women's restroom in Chicago restaurant
A 33-year-old man is facing charges of aggravated kidnapping and battery of a child after he is accused of choking an eight-year-old girl until she passed out at a restaurant restroom in Chicago.