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U.S. high school girls using IUDs less likely to use condoms, exposing them to STDs, new study shows

High school girls who use intrauterine device and hormone implants are less likely to use condoms, exposing them to sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

2 crisis pregnancy centres defy California law requiring them to post abortion signage

Two Sacramento crisis pregnancy centres in California are defying a new state law that requires them to post signs to inform clients of abortion services.

Michigan Catholic groups agree to extend healthcare benefits even to their employees' same-sex partners

Catholic organizations in Michigan have decided to extend health care benefits to "legally domiciled adult" or LDA, or anyone over 18 years old who are living with an employee.

Facebook draws ire of Christian users in Australia for adding feature in support of gay marriage

Social media giant Facebook is currently in hot water after it endorsed same-sex marriage in Australia, now that the country is going to make an important vote on the issue.

Fearful of what may happen after this year's U.S. presidential election? As a Christian, you shouldn't, says Jim Daly

Given the horrible news surrounding the 2016 American presidential elections, Focus On the Family president and CEO Jim Daly said that it's understandable if people feel discouraged about the future.

Carrie Underwood recalls painful rejection as an artist before 'American Idol'

Even before she joined the singing competition "American Idol," Christian country songstress Carrie Underwood revealed that she was already considering a singing career.

My confidence comes from the Lord

Actually, to be more accurate, my confidence comes from other people.

Holy days are here again: a short explanation of Passover

Jesus made salvation available by the shedding of His blood, a gesture directly linked to ancient traditions.

Christian education association encourages teachers to show faith without violating the law

There is a way for teachers to live their faith without violating the Constitutional tenets in proselytising, according to the Christian Educators Association International.

'Bringing Up Bates' showrunner says people shouldn't dismiss the show just because the family are religious

"You don't have to be religious to see the benefits of how this family treats each other and we're a society that can learn a lot from that," said Timothy Kuryak, Senior Vice-President of Unscripted Programming at UP TV.

LGBT groups want the National Collegiate Athletic Association to divest from Christian colleges

More than 80 LGBT sports, religious and youth advocacy groups are asking the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to divest from Christian colleges who have sought Title IX waivers against LGBT youth.

Meagan Good defends her style choices; suggests concepts of modesty are relative

The topic is making headlines almost a month on from the event as Good has discussed it in a new interview with Essence magazine. In her defence, Good said...

Josh Duggar may go on public speaking tour, join Jill and Jessa in family's new reality TV show

After his stint in the faith-based rehab facility Reformers Unanimous, Josh Duggar from the former TLC show "19 Kids and Counting" is reportedly thinking about going back to work. Since he was forced to step down from his position as executive director of the conservative Family Research Council, he now has to think of doing something else to support his family.

End times are here and Christians need to prepare themselves from looming woes, warns Pastor Carl Gallups