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In defence of the Virgin birth (yes, it does need defending)

At the heart of the Christmas message is something the modern liberal mind resists: the idea of a revelation, of something we as humans could not have worked out on our own.

'Merry Christmas' banner at Texas veterans hospital removed for being 'overly religious and offensive'

A veterans hospital in San Antonio, Texas has removed a "Merry Christmas" banner from its facility, ending a 33-year tradition because several people found it offensive.

Church of England and Church of Scotland to move closer in historic agreement

The Church of Engand and presbyterian Church of Scotland have have moved towards an historic agreement to work more closely together.

Franklin Graham on why he left the GOP: 'I don't want political affiliation to mar my prayer campaign'

To make sure that his prayer campaign called Decision America Tour next year would not be marred by his political affiliations, Reverend Franklin Graham has decided to quit the Republican Party.

Miss Colombia shows grace under pressure as she yields Miss Universe crown to real winner Miss Philippines

Beauty pageants are not all pettiness and catfights. When Miss Universe host Steve Harvey made the mistake of announcing Miss Columbia as the winner of the 2015 pageant, the crown was placed on her head but it only lasted for a few minutes. It was later taken off then given to its rightful owner - Miss Philippines.

Astrology, breastfeeding, asylum seekers and invisible donkeys. Time to look again at the Christmas story.

The trouble with our favourite things is that we're prone to over-consuming them. What might we miss in the process?

Baby Jesus figurines most stolen item in Nativity scenes during Christmas, church pastors say

Churches in the United States are experiencing thefts targeting the baby Jesus in nativity scenes.

Eighteen drown after boat sinks off Turkey's western coast

Eighteen people including six children drowned on Thursday after a boat sank off Turkey's western coastal town of Dikili.

Satanists plan to pour costume blood on Virgin Mary statue on Christmas Eve in Oklahoma City

Satanists in Oklahoma City are planning to pour costume blood on a Virgin Mary statue on Christmas Eve, angering Catholics who are demanding the city hall to revoke the permit granted to the public desecration.

Having a tough Christmas? 5 verses to give you hope for the New Year

There can be many reasons why Christmas is tougher than we would want but God has a word for those who are suffering

Christmas miracle: Bomb explosion sends couple flying from their bed but unscathed in their Louisiana home

A bomb planted by a maintenance worker at an equestrian center in Benton, Louisiana sent the owners flying in the air Saturday but were not injured.

5 Bible verses to remember Christmas is not about you

Turkey and trimmings, gifts under the tree, fun with friends and family; Christmas is the season we let ourselves kick back and indulge, and it's easy to lose sight of who it's really about.

'Star Wars' movies fascinate Mormons, and it's not only because their leader resembled Yoda, the Jedi Master

Is Jedi Master Yoda in "Star Wars" actually a Mormon church leader? Surprisingly, there are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who believe this to be true, alleging that Yoda is actually Spencer Kimball, who led the church from 1974 to 1985, the Washington Post reported.