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Iranian church pastor released from detention; three church members still held
An Iranian pastor arrested last week has been released along with his wife, but three members of their church remain in custody, according to Christian Solidarity Worldwide.
Whoopi Goldberg helps secure donation of new van, $10,000 cash to Harlem nuns
"The View" host Whoopi Goldberg, also known for her role as Deloris Van Cartier in the 90s film "Sister Act," surprised a group of Harlem nuns recently on the show.
DeVon Franklin says people must 'have a clear idea of who you are as an individual' before jumping into a relationship
American preacher and motivational speaker DeVon Franklin is encouraging people to figure out who they are as individuals first before jumping into a relationship.
Billy Graham on giving tithes: 'We're only returning to God a portion of what He has already given us'
Jesus Christ never pressured people into giving Him money. In fact, there is no evidence of Him ever asking people for money.
Christian artist Hollyn says TobyMac changed her life, taught her to 'love people well'
Breakout Christian artist Hollyn really impressed the faith community with her first No. 1 single "Alone" featuring TRU. The single climbed all the way up to the Hot AC/CHR in the first six weeks since its release, and the song even made it to the United States Viral 50 and Global Viral 50 chart playlists.
Islamic State's territory is shrinking, says US official
Islamic State "is shrinking so they are very much on the defensive", a news conference in Amman heard.
'God's Not Dead' director plans next faith film 'God Bless the Broken Road' about the struggles of a war widow
"God's Not Dead" and its sequel "God's Not Dead 2" director Harold Cronk has already set plans in motion for his next faith-based film, and it will be inspired by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band song called "God Bless the Broken Road."
Despite low ratings, offensive anti-Catholic show 'The Real O-Neal's' is renewed for 2nd season
Even though the comedy series "The Real O'Neals" received low ratings and was criticised heavily for offending people of faith, it has just been renewed by ABC network for a second season.
Tyrese Gibson says he's still a Christian after visiting mosque in Mideast to learn 'how to properly pray'
"The Fast & Furious" star Tyrese Gibson recently raised a lot of eyebrows concerning his faith when he visited a mosque in the Middle East in order to learn "how to properly pray."
NFL star Benjamin Watson says Jesus is the only solution for racial divide: 'His blood is what unites us'
NFL tight end Benjamin Watson, who plays for the Baltimore Ravens, cannot forget the first time he heard about the death of Michael Brown, an African-American living in Ferguson, Missouri who was shot down by a cop in a case that led to accusations it was because of the colour of his skin.
U.S. elections 2016: In Trump vs. Clinton tie-up, over quarter of born-again Christians ready to abstain
An ongoing interactive "polling explorer" by Reuters news agency indicated that as of May 13, 25.9 percent of "born again Christians" will neither vote for Donald Trump nor Hillary Clinton, and will vote for a third candidate or abstain from voting instead.
2 Christian leaders disagree on whether God made a special covenant relationship with America
At least two renowned Christian leaders are in disagreement on whether God's covenant includes America or on whether America was founded as a Christian nation.
ISIS news: Islamic State fighter tells captors: 'Kill me now, I have to be in heaven by 4 p.m.'
One captured Islamic State (ISIS) fighter appeared to show how the mind of an Islamic extremist works when he told his captors to kill him immediately since he had to be in "heaven by 4 p.m. for a religious ceremony."
'Bomb' at Old Trafford was a hoax, say police
The game against Bournemouth â the final one of the season â was called off and two stands, the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand and the Stretford End, were evacuated.
Joel Osteen gives advice on how to deal with 'alarmists': 'God didn't call you to keep everyone happy'
Pastor Joel Osteen of Lakewood Church is warning Christians against "alarmists," or people who treat everything as a major problem or crisis. These kinds of people are very demanding of other people's time and require others to drop everything else for them.
Holy Spirit works wonders in W. Virginia as thousands experience spiritual awakening
In southern West Virginia, thousands of residents are experiencing spiritual awakening, openly talking about God and even witnessing miracles right in front of their eyes.