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Pastor, wife live out Easter message by forgiving truck driver responsible for death of 2 sons

A pastor and his wife are living out the meaning of Christ's resurrection by forgiving the truck driver responsible for the death of their two children.

Chicago church vandalised with swastika, hate messages; attack believed to be spurred by church support for immigration reform

A Chicago church has been vandalised with swastika and "Rape Mexico" graffiti for two consecutive mornings after Rev. Jessie Jackson delivered on Easter Sunday a powerful sermon underscoring the essence of immigration reform.

'God's Not Dead 2' fails to wow critics, gets lukewarm early reviews

While the original "God's Not Dead" movie proved to be a sleeper hit with critics and moviegoers alike, the sequel is finding it hard to find its footing among early reviewers of the film who levelled complaints about a heavy handed approach to defending the faith.

'The Passion Live' draws positive reviews from critics

Fox's "The Passion Live" narrated by Tyler Perry was a unique take on the classic Bible story and its huge gamble paid off as critics and reviewers have generally given the special glowing reviews.

Perry Noble issues 90 day tithing challenge with offer of refund: Reap God's blessings or get your money back

A megachurch pastor is asking his flock to join an experimental tithing challenge which guarantees a refund to anyone who does not receive God's blessing within 90 days.

Sadie Robertson breakup with boyfriend Blake Coward: April Fool's prank or for real?

The fans of "Duck Dynasty" teenage star Sadie Robertson hope that the news of her break-up with longtime boyfriend Blake Coward is nothing but a cruel April Fool's prank, but there have been several news outlets confirming their split.

God's Not Dead 2 star Melissa Joan Hart says she's 'getting grief' for role in the movie

How times change. While in her younger years, actress Melissa Joan Hart got flak from Christians for playing Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, supposedly for popularising magic and witchcraft, she is now playing a Christian woman who is being prosecuted for expressing her faith in class - and this time it's Christians fighting her corner.

Pastor Shane Idleman makes 'tear-stained plea' to fellow Pastor Joel Osteen: Preach both difficult and joyful truths

Pastor Shane Idleman of Westside Christian Fellowship has written a "tear stained plea" to fellow Pastor Joel Osteen of Lakewood Church, asking him to preach the truth about the Gospel, even if it's not something the congregation wants to hear.

Muslims most likely to be pro-Europe, while Christians back Brexit

Practising Christians are the most likely among faith communities in England to support the Eurosceptic "Brexit" position.

Decision to follow Christ most 'challenging, beautiful, costly, rewarding journey ever' says Archbishop

A background document for the upcoming Anglican leaders meeting in Zambia urges reconciliation and 'inclusion'.

Conservative US bishops urge liberals voluntarily to abide by gay marriage sanctions

Conservative bishops and clergy within the US Episcopal Church have called on their delegates to next week's Anglican meeting in Zambia to refrain from voting on "doctrine or polity".

'Jill and Jessa: Counting On' star Jana Duggar says twin brother John-David acting as her matchmaker

Duggar twins John-David and Jana from "Jill and Jessa: Counting On" are currently single and remain unsuccessful in finding their perfect matches. Jana believes that if they only work together, they might be able to help each other out in the love department.

'Jesus set me free': Lawyer shares how her new Christian faith vanquished the demons that tormented her for years

Demons are real and they could torment people no end. A woman from Uganda who is now a successful lawyer in the United States attested to this, saying her acceptance of Jesus Christ in her life finally vanquished the demons that haunted her for years.

Mother Angelica endured excruciating pain for days, refusing pain relievers, before she died on Easter, priest reveals