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Hijab-wearing professor Larycia Hawkins backed by Wheaton colleagues
Hijab-wearing professor Larycia Hawkins backed by Wheaton colleagues

The Wheaton College professor facing termination for alleged theological unorthodoxy has won the backing of the college's faculty council in her fight to stay.

5 \'outdated\' dating tips from the author of every Christian love story — God
5 'outdated' dating tips from the author of every Christian love story — God

The Bible has a lot of guidelines for dating and marriage that some people might scoff at for being irrelevant nowadays, but Marshall Segal, executive assistant of Desiring God's John Piper, says that God is still the authority of every Christian's love story.

Poland to permanently host 1,000 British troops from 2017
Poland to permanently host 1,000 British troops from 2017

Poland's Antoni Macierewicz has said Poland and Britain have agreed that a number of troops will stay in Poland permanently.

Controversial Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr. gets warm welcome at Liberty University
Controversial Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr. gets warm welcome at Liberty University

Even though Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr. is not widely accepted in the Christian community because of his unorthodox views and beliefs, the world's largest Christian university still gave him a warm welcome recently when he was asked to join their convocation and give a speech.

Israel to seize more West Bank land and demolish EU-funded buildings
Israel to seize more West Bank land and demolish EU-funded buildings

The move is likely to exacerbate tensions with Western allies and is already drawing international condemnation.

Religious comedy \'Ave Maria\' gets Oscar nomination for Best Live Action Short Film
Religious comedy 'Ave Maria' gets Oscar nomination for Best Live Action Short Film

The Academy Awards might have been criticised heavily for ignoring the talents of Black actors and actresses, but the same cannot be said of films with religious content since the Palestinian short film "Ave Maria" was nominated this year for a Best Live Action Short Film Oscar.

Ted Cruz gets backing of Charisma founder Steve Strang who cites his \'courageous conservatism\'
Ted Cruz gets backing of Charisma founder Steve Strang who cites his 'courageous conservatism'

Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz is really raking in endorsements left and right. After securing the nod of "Duck Dynasty" star Phil Robertson, he has now gotten the support of Charisma founder Steve Strang.

Did Candace Cameron Bure walk out of \'The View\'? No, she was really sick, says Whoopi Goldberg
Did Candace Cameron Bure walk out of 'The View'? No, she was really sick, says Whoopi Goldberg

"The View" co-hosts Candace Cameron Bure and Whoopi Goldberg recently had a catty exchange on the show that left audiences wondering if Bure really walked out on it after a commercial break.

Franklin Graham says radical Islamists are causing the \'demise\' of Iraq
Franklin Graham says radical Islamists are causing the 'demise' of Iraq

Reverend Franklin Graham believes that the Islamic State would be the downfall of Iraq. If they are not put to a stop, Graham worries that the same atrocities they are implementing in the country would expand to other nations.

African-American and Latino churchgoers have happier relationships because of their Christian faith, study finds out
African-American and Latino churchgoers have happier relationships because of their Christian faith, study finds out

The relationships of African-American and Latino minorities are chiefly defined by their faith, according to the authors of the new book entitled "Soul Mates: Religion, Sex, Love, and Marriage Among African Americans and Latinos."

The world just keeps getting hotter: 2015 beats 2014 as warmest year on record
The world just keeps getting hotter: 2015 beats 2014 as warmest year on record

As widely expected, 2015 was declared the hottest year on record ever since the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) started keeping track of global temperatures in 1880.

Marco Rubio pledges to defend the unborn, saying \'a nation that can\'t guarantee a right to life cannot guarantee liberty\'
Marco Rubio pledges to defend the unborn, saying 'a nation that can't guarantee a right to life cannot guarantee liberty'

Republican presidential hopeful Marco Rubio has made a "pledge to defend the unborn" as the 43rd anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's opinion in the case of Roe v. Wade draws near.

Christian theology professor offers 5 tips for effective reading of the Holy Bible
Christian theology professor offers 5 tips for effective reading of the Holy Bible

Christians know how important it is to grow in God's Word and refer to the Bible as the authority of faith and practice. However, there are several believers who are unable to commit wholeheartedly to their daily Bible readings.

Steven Furtick preaches against prejudice, says \'essence of Gospel is acceptance\'
Steven Furtick preaches against prejudice, says 'essence of Gospel is acceptance'

Pastor Steven Furtick, lead pastor of Elevation Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, believes that prejudice can destroy people's lives. He encouraged Christian parents to reflect on the things they pass on to their children because prejudice is like a "poisonous snake" that can damage their way of living.

Amy Duggar decides to go on 21-day fast to strengthen her marriage with Dillon King
Amy Duggar decides to go on 21-day fast to strengthen her marriage with Dillon King

Amy Duggar is currently going on a 21-day fast with her husband Dillon King in hopes of strengthening their marriage and improve their spiritual growth.

Another photo of Derick and Jill Dillard\'s baby with a bruise on forehead lands couple in hot water again
Another photo of Derick and Jill Dillard's baby with a bruise on forehead lands couple in hot water again

A new photo of Derick and Jill Dillard and their infant son Israel David has landed the Christian couple in trouble once again, since people are raising tons of questions about their parenting skills.