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Osborne faces second defeat as Christian Tories join rebellion on disability cuts
George Osborne risks another parliamentary defeat only a week after the government lost a vote over plans to liberalise Sunday trading laws.

Jewish groups set to boycott Trump for inciting violence and hatred
Several groups of rabbis are planning to boycott Donald Trump's speech at a major pro-Israel meeting in Washington on Monday, accusing the GOP front runner of encouraging hatred.

Ancient Crucifix discovered by amateur treasure hunter 'may change Christian history'
A 1,000-year-old gold crucifix discovered in Denmark may change our understanding of the history of Christianity in the country.

Ted Cruz slammed for adopting 'notorious Islamophobe' Frank Gaffney as advisor
Ted Cruz has been lambasted after his team of national security advisor included Frank Gaffney, best known for his extreme views on Islam.

US churchgoing in decline as young people leave the faith
Religion in the United States is in decline, according to new research from University College London (UCL) and Duke University in the US.

Burma: Christian charities urge freedom for religious minorites
The Burmese government have been urged to repeal laws which hinder religious freedom by a coalition of groups at the United Nations human rights council (HRC).

Franklin Graham urges Christians to vote for 'least heathen' candidate
As the Presidential race heats up, evangelist Franklin Graham has urged Christians to vote, even if it means they have to "decide which is the least heathen" candidate.

Christian couple Marius and Ruth Bodnariu pray and fast for return of 5 children
The Christian couple who had their five children removed by Norway's child protection services are undertaking a 40-day fast as they wait to hear whether their children will be returned to their custody.

Willow Creek fired Tullian Tchividjian over unconfessed affair
Willow Creek Church has confirmed it fired Tullian Tchividjian because of a "previously unconfessed relationship with another woman".

7 tips to affair-proof your marriage
However strong you feel your marriage is, no one is completely affair proof. Sarah Abell has some advice.

Chancellor is running out of options for budget surplus plan
Chancellor George Osborne is running out of room to keep his centrepiece budget surplus plan on track, economists said on Thursday.

Albert Einstein 'absolutely not an atheist,' believed in God who brings 'harmony' in the universe
One of the greatest scientists to have ever lived, physicist and the brains behind the Theority of Relativity Albert Einstein, believed in God, and even once admitted anger towards atheists.

California set to become 5th state in U.S. to permit physician-assisted suicide
Starting this summer, terminally ill people who wish to request life-ending medication from their physician may already be allowed to do so in California.

Persecution of Christians spreading in India; Hindu radicals enjoying immunity, humanitarian groups say
Attacks against Christians in India are increasing alarmingly this year, with about 30 incidents of religiously motivated violence reported in just two months.

James Fortune says he's 'not a supporter of domestic violence' after pleading guilty of physically abusing his wife
Even though he recently pleaded guilty to physically abusing his wife Cheryl and accepted a third-degree felony assault charge plea deal, Gospel singer James Fortune said that he is in no way supporting nor promoting domestic violence.

Kirk Franklin airs disappointment at pastors backing Trump: 'I hope you now see why we're losing respect as Christians'
Gospel singer Kirk Franklin knows that Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has a lot of supporters. However, Franklin thinks that they are supporting the candidate blindly, since they are overlooking some key things about his character.