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Anti-migrant protest turns violent as German welcome falters
A police spokesman said roughly half of those at the PEGIDA protest were from the 'hooligan scene'. Some in the crowd threw bottles and fire crackers at officers, and riot police used water canon to disperse the protesters.

Pastor Shane Idleman: More Christian preachers needed to 'bring America, and the world, to their knees'
It is not easy to become a preacher in today's society because their teachings are not always embraced by the people. Just like the prophets found in the Old Testament, preachers nowadays "will confront compromise, condemn moral digression and powerfully denounce sin in the hope of reconciling man to God."

John Piper cites 7 reasons why it's wrong for Christians to play the lottery
Pastor John Piper, who is the chancellor of Minnesota-based Bethlehem College and Seminary believes it is wrong for Christians to play the lottery, even though it is now a $70 billion industry in the United States.

Planned Parenthood backs 'women's health champion' Hillary Clinton for White House
Democratic presidential bet Hillary Clinton has received the endorsement of abortion service provider Planned Parenthood, and they believe that she is the "nation's best presidential candidate for reproductive rights, hands down."

Ben Carson: 'There isn't anything that's non-mainstream Christian about Seventh-day Adventists'
It was previously reported that Republican presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson does not believe that hell exists, but now, the former neurosurgeon is setting things straight.

Celebrity preacher Rich Wilkerson Jr. says Justin Bieber truly has 'a heart of gold'
People can say what they like about Canadian pop star Justin Bieber, but for "celebrity pastor" Rich Wilkerson Jr., the "Love Yourself" hitmaker is tops on his book.

TLC exec opens up on Josh Duggar scandals: 'We have had our challenges'
Just how did the TLC network feel after news surfaced that Josh Duggar from the Christian reality show "19 Kids and Counting" molested several underage girls when he was a teenager, and later cheated on his wife Anna using the website Ashley Madison?

Muslim migrants' sexual attacks on women in Germany could also happen in America, warns Franklin Graham
Time and again, Reverend Franklin Graham has stressed the need for American leaders to be more careful about letting immigrants into the country. The recent German attack has only made Graham more convinced that immigration control must be heightened.

Joey Feek cancer latest update: Husband Rory Says 'She's Ready to Come Home' to Jesus
Rory and Joey Feek have celebrated Christmas together with their 22-month-old daughter Indiana and Joey, who has stage IV cervical cancer, has now said if God is ready to take her, she's "ready to come home."

Why this New Jersey church pastor made a personal decision to stop drinking
Some Christians think it is acceptable to drink on occasion while others believe that it is wrong. But for Pastor Jamie Morgan of Life Church, she would rather do away with alcohol in her life.

New York pastor caught stealing from his church rejects calls to step down, seeks more power
A New York City pastor who was caught stealing from his church's offering nine times tried to defend his actions by saying that he was not being paid enough.

Ryan Seacrest thinks Carrie Underwood is a bigger star compared to Kelly Clarkson
If you were to ask "American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest who the bigger star is between the show's alumni Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood, he would have to go with the latter.

Franklin Graham: 'Secularists want to take God away from government...I'm not going without a fight'
Reverend Franklin Graham has officially kicked off his Decision America Tour and one of the first things he encouraged Christians to do is to vote for leaders "who will lead this nation back to really be one nation under God."

Church must repent of "second class" treatment of gays, Anglican leaders warn Primates
More than 100 Anglicans including the Dean of St Paul's have written a letter to the Archbishops of Canterbury and York, urging repentance for "second class citizens" treatment of gay people. The letter is timed to coincide with the Primates' Meeting.

20 Colorado churches greet New Year by praying for 28 straight hours in 'David's Tent' gatherings
Around 20 Colorado churches greeted the New Year in the best way possible - by worshipping God.

Dean of St Paul's: Anglicans need each other despite deep split over homosexuality
One of the Church of England's most senior clergy, The Very Revd David Ison, writes exclusively for Christian Today ahead of the vital meeting of the world's top Anglican leaders this week.