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Church etiquette: do we need rules on how to behave at Church?
A few weeks ago a note was inserted into every newsletter at my Church. The note listed a set of points on how to behave respectfully before, during and after Mass. It wasn't the first time I'd seen such a note and I doubt it will be the last.
Forgiveness can be tough. Here's why we must do it
CS Lewis once described "thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself" as the most unpopular of the Christian virtues because in Christian terms "neighbour" encompasses enemies and because of this the command requires that we forgive our enemies.
International Women's Day: Words of Wisdom from 4 Remarkable Christian Women
This International Women's Day, we take a look at four remarkable Christian women from various fields, of various time periods, and their words of wisdom.
Franklin Graham says American military is at its weakest, hopes next president will be able to restore its might
Reverend Franklin Graham is lamenting the current state of the U.S. military, and he is sincerely hoping that the country's next president would be able to drum up more support for them.
Christian mom doesn't want people to pray for her young daughter with facial tumour, citing this reason
Prayers are meant to honour and give thanks to God, or ask God for miracles and care for His children. As much as Christian mother Katie Crenshaw appreciates people's prayers for her daughter Charlie, who was born with a capillary hemangioma on her face, she would like it if people stop doing so.
Pastor Steven Andrew calls on American Christians to repent of '12 national sins'
Steven Andrew, who is the pastor of USA Christian Church and author of "God's Plan for the USA," is encouraging Christians from all over the world to repent of 12 national sins from now until May 5, 2016, which is the National Day of Prayer.
'Of Kings and Prophets' assailed by parents' group for its 'violent and sex-drenched' content
The Parents Television Council is objecting to the ABC show "Of Kings and Prophets," which would premiere on March 8. Even though the series is based on the story of King David from the Bible, the PTC is warning the nation's top 200 advertisers that there are lots of inappropriate content in the show.
Transgender Bruce Jenner supports evangelical Ted Cruz, not pro-LGBT Democrat Hillary Clinton
It seems like Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz has found a supporter in transgender Caitlyn Jenner, who is formerly known as Olympian Bruce Jenner of "Keeping Up With the Kardashians."
Alabama and Mississippi named as most religious states in U.S.; Massachusetts and New Hampshire least religious
There are many states in America that are religious, with Alabama, Mississippi, and other Southern states ranking high in the Pew Research Centre's latest study.
Jimmy Carter tells good news to Sunday School class: 'My cancer is gone and I no longer need treatment'
Former United States president Jimmy Carter shared some good news during his regular Sunday School class at the Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Georgia: He no longer needs cancer treatments.
Trump asks backers to swear their support amid taunts by protesters in Florida rally
Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump â apparently sensing trouble and feeling the heat of the Republican backlash against his campaign ahead of the key March 15 winner-take-all Florida primary â asked the crowd in Orlando on Saturday to take a pledge that they will vote for him "even if there are hurricanes or whatever."
More personalities liken Trump to Hitler, with both airing racist views and appealing to public's fear, anger
Donald Trump is drawing more comparison to Adolf Hitler with conservative talk radio host Glenn Beck and actor Louis C.K. adding to the growing list of personalities who have likened the Republican presidential front-runner to the globally despised German dictator who sparked World War II.
Rubio wins Puerto Rico but still badly trails Trump, Cruz as he sets sight on March 15 Florida winner-take-all race
In a consolation of sorts after getting drubbed on Super Saturday, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio easily won the Republican presidential primary in Puerto Rico on Sunday, getting all the 23 delegates at stake. He was the only candidate in the four-man GOP field to campaign on the island, whose residents cannot vote in the U.S. general election, Fox News reported.
Bible verses on the beautiful bond between grandparents and grandchildren
The relationship between grandchildren and grandparents is a very special one and in families where the grandparents step in to take care of their grandkids for regular or extended periods, the bond between the two generations can grow even stronger.
Why we need to stop waiting for our 'dream job'
Millennials have been told we can have it all, but what about when your job feels like it falls short?
Priest resigns after receiving racist abuse and death threats for defending refugees
A Catholic priest has resigned after receiving death threats and racist abuse in southern Germany.