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Bills aimed at protecting born-alive aborted babies, barring dismemberment abortions rejected in New Hampshire
Bills aimed at protecting born-alive aborted babies, barring dismemberment abortions rejected in New Hampshire

The New Hampshire House Judiciary Committee has rejected on February 2 two pro-life bills that would require abortionists to provide medical care to born-alive infant and prohibit dismemberment abortions in the state.

School in Colorado sued for rejecting \'Lord\' in locker room decides to remove all donor nameplates
School in Colorado sued for rejecting 'Lord' in locker room decides to remove all donor nameplates

A Colorado college has decided to remove all donor plaques from its football locker room to avoid including an inscription of a Bible verse from a former student who sued for violation of free speech and Establishment Clause under the U.S. Constitution.

Pastor facing sex crime allegations states his innocence
Pastor facing sex crime allegations states his innocence

Toronto pastor Brent Hawkes who is facing allegations of sex crimes from four decades ago has addressed his congregation for the first time.

Dillon and Amy Duggar King get matching tattoos for them \'to remember to focus on God\'s promise\'
Dillon and Amy Duggar King get matching tattoos for them 'to remember to focus on God's promise'

Despite just tying the knot late last year, Dillon and Amy Duggar King have decided to do something sweet to tie themselves to one another even further.

Questions asked over Mexican president\'s marriage to soap star
Questions asked over Mexican president's marriage to soap star

On the eve of the visit this week by Pope Francis, the Catholic church in Mexico has been accused of bending the rules on marriage for Mexico President Enrique Peña Nieto and his wife, soap star Angélica Rivera.

Pope appeals again for greater effort to bring peace in Syria
Pope appeals again for greater effort to bring peace in Syria

The Pope has made another urgent appeal for peace in Syria, calling on the international community to spare no effort to bring all the parties in conflict to the negotiating table.

\'America\'s noisiest Christians\' Mark Burnett and Roma Downey feel humbled by their film success
'America's noisiest Christians' Mark Burnett and Roma Downey feel humbled by their film success

Hollywood power couple Mark Burnett and Roma Downey have redefined the landscape of faith-based films and shows, and during the 2016 National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, they discussed the challenges they faced and their plans for future projects.

Joel Osteen does not believe in prosperity gospel, says he does not receive a salary
Joel Osteen does not believe in prosperity gospel, says he does not receive a salary

Popular Christian speaker and bestselling author Joel Osteen does not believe in prosperity gospel, but that does not stop his naysayers from accusing him of taking advantage of other people's generosity.

Why Billy Graham considers himself \'the greatest failure of all men\': \'Too much with men and too little with God\'
Why Billy Graham considers himself 'the greatest failure of all men': 'Too much with men and too little with God'

Despite gaining worldwide recognition for his inspiring speeches and devotion to God, legendary American evangelist Billy Graham still considers himself as a failure.

Pastor Tullian Tchividjian gives updates on his new life: \'When it seems God is killing you, He\'s actually making you alive\'
Pastor Tullian Tchividjian gives updates on his new life: 'When it seems God is killing you, He's actually making you alive'

Former Coral Ridge Church Pastor Tullian Tchividjian, who is also the grandson of legendary American evangelist Billy Graham, has come a long way since he resigned from his position over marital infidelity. He has now moved to Orlando and is serving the Willow Creek Presbyterian Church, all the while moving on from his divorce with wife Kim.

Kirk Franklin talks about his music and why he wants people to \'lose\' their religion
Kirk Franklin talks about his music and why he wants people to 'lose' their religion

Gospel singer Kirk Franklin raised quite a few eyebrows when he released his new album called "Losing My Religion." Some people assumed that it means he has lost his faith in God, but Franklin is explaining that it's all about people strengthening their relationships with God as opposed to just abiding by religion.

Sunday trading: Why it\'s back on the agenda, and why it shouldn\'t be
Sunday trading: Why it's back on the agenda, and why it shouldn't be

According to the Sun on Sunday, which has campaigned on the issue, at least 150 local councils have said they believe widespread opening will be good for them and create jobs.

Obama: Islam is a religion of \'peace, charity and justice\'
Obama: Islam is a religion of 'peace, charity and justice'

President Barack Obama has called on Americans to "reach out" to their Muslim neighbours and even visit a mosque to break down stereotypes.

Divisions emerge over Mark Driscoll\'s new church
Divisions emerge over Mark Driscoll's new church

The saga of Mars Hill and its aftermath is continuing to generate division in the evangelical Christian community as sharp differences emerged in response to Mark Driscoll's decision to plant a new church.

Georgia\'s new \'blasphemy law\' seeks to ban religious insults
Georgia's new 'blasphemy law' seeks to ban religious insults

The bill has been approved at the committee stage and will be debated on the floor of the parliament.

After Larycia Hawkins, what next for Wheaton College?
After Larycia Hawkins, what next for Wheaton College?

The professor who sent the evangelical world into theological meltdown by saying on Facebook that Christians and Muslims "worship the same God" and was facing the termination of her employment is indeed leaving, but with her head held high.