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\'SNL\' skit forces Christian to proclaim that God is gay
'SNL' skit forces Christian to proclaim that God is gay

The comedy show "Saturday Night Live" took a swipe against Christianity when it featured a skit called "God Is A Boob Man," which mocked the decision made by Christian business owners to turn down their services for same-sex couples because homosexuality and same-sex marriages run contrary to their faith.

Forced marriage in the UK: Only a fraction of cases lead to conviction
Forced marriage in the UK: Only a fraction of cases lead to conviction

Only a fraction of investigations into forced marriage in the UK result in suspects being charged, according to police figures obtained by the Guardian.

Conservative Christian blogger offers to adopt unborn child of Jewish woman planning to get an abortion
Conservative Christian blogger offers to adopt unborn child of Jewish woman planning to get an abortion

Christian blogger Matt Barber, who has repeatedly voiced out against abortion, is going to pull out all the stops just to get a woman to cancel her planned abortion.

Pope brings hope of reconciliation to war-torn Central African Republic
Pope brings hope of reconciliation to war-torn Central African Republic

Pope Francis' visit to the Central African Republic has inspired 'reconciliation' in the war-torn country, according to the newly elected president.

The Servant Queen, the Sovereign Disciple: How the Queen models Christ
The Servant Queen, the Sovereign Disciple: How the Queen models Christ

Mark Greene reflects on the Queen's faith, and how she relentlessly demonstrates grace, love and kindness.

Author claims famed atheist Christopher Hitchens contemplated accepting Jesus Christ before he died
Author claims famed atheist Christopher Hitchens contemplated accepting Jesus Christ before he died

If Christian author Larry Taunton, the man who wrote the biography entitled "The Faith of Christopher Hitchens," is to be believed, then the famed atheist Hitchens contemplated accepting Jesus Christ right before he died of esophogeal cancer back in 2011.

Miley Cyrus plans to sell racy images of herself to raise \'big bucks\' for Planned Parenthood
Miley Cyrus plans to sell racy images of herself to raise 'big bucks' for Planned Parenthood

Controversial singer and actress Miley Cyrus is using her popularity to help raise funds for abortion service provider Planned Parenthood. She teamed up with photographer Marilyn Minter to capture racy images of herself, which they plan on selling for thousands of dollars each to raise "big bucks for Planned Parenthood."

Rapper Snoop Dogg says religion changed his \'gangsta\' lifestyle and now he\'d \'rather have Jesus than silver and gold\'
Rapper Snoop Dogg says religion changed his 'gangsta' lifestyle and now he'd 'rather have Jesus than silver and gold'

Rapper Snoop Dogg spent his Sunday singing songs to glorify God, and he even shared a video featuring him singing along to the Gospel song, "I'd Rather Have Jesus."

Suspects bailed in \'blasphemy\' killing in Pakistan
Suspects bailed in 'blasphemy' killing in Pakistan

The main suspects in the murder of a Christian couple, thrown into a fire by a mob for alleged 'blasphemy', have been bailed, according to reports.

Pat Boone slams \'SNL\' parody of \'God\'s Not Dead 2,\' says it\'s \'outright sacrilege\' and \'diabolical\'
Pat Boone slams 'SNL' parody of 'God's Not Dead 2,' says it's 'outright sacrilege' and 'diabolical'

The comedy show "Saturday Night Live" had a lot of laughs at the expense of the faith-based film "God's Not Dead 2," which stars Melissa Joan Hart as the Christian teacher Grace Wesley.

Pressure mounts on government to clamp down on \'toxic\' gambling machines
Pressure mounts on government to clamp down on 'toxic' gambling machines

Pressure is mounting for the government to clamp down on highly addictive fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs), after figures show over two-thirds of MPs want action.

London Mayoral election: How should Christians vote?
London Mayoral election: How should Christians vote?

Christians packed into Kensington Temple last night to hear five candidates for the London Mayoral election. Harry Farley offers some reflections.

Evangelicals scoff at Donald Trump for saying his favourite Bible verse is \'eye for an eye\'
Evangelicals scoff at Donald Trump for saying his favourite Bible verse is 'eye for an eye'

Members of the Evangelical community are once again shaking their heads in disapproval after Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump revealed that his favourite Bible verse is "an eye for an eye" from the Old Testament.

9 out of 10 Americans turn to prayer for healing themselves and others, new study shows
9 out of 10 Americans turn to prayer for healing themselves and others, new study shows

Nine out of 10 Americans have turned to God to pray for their own healing and for the healing of other people including their loved ones at some point in their lives, according to a new study.

Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton get closer to U.S. presidential nomination with huge wins in New York
Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton get closer to U.S. presidential nomination with huge wins in New York

Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump and his Democratic counterpart Hillary Clinton scored huge victories in New York's presidential nominating contests on Tuesday as both candidates took giant steps towards capturing their respective parties' nominations.

Muslims converting to Christianity on the rise in Vienna
Muslims converting to Christianity on the rise in Vienna

So far this year, around half of converts to Christianity in Vienna have been Muslim, according to reports.