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'The Muppets' for kids features sex, liquor and other adult stuff every 3 minutes and 38 seconds, study shows
"The Muppets," which used to be a well-loved puppet show for kids is no longer suitable for children ages two to 11 to watch after it underwent a modern remake that now accommodates adult-themed content.
Five great ideas from Australia for Britain's churches
There are some excellent ideas from Australia that are worth the rest of us knowing about.
Oprah Winfrey accused of promoting false ideas about Christianity in 'Beliefs'
Christians aren't buying Oprah Winfrey's new miniseries called "Belief," and are even suspicious that her new television project would promote false ideas about religion.
What Jesus can tell us about being human...
Today's mixture of individualism and consumerism is, if you ask me, pretty toxic to our conception of self. We are told we must be the best, have the best and do the best.
Bethany Hamilton inspires disabled athletes: People can still do amazing things after going through difficult time
Hamilton once again recalled the day when her left arm was bitten by a shark. On Oct. 31, 2003, Hamilton, who was only 13 years old then, was surfing in Hawaii with her father, brother and best friend when a shark attacked her, biting off her arm.
'The Big Bang Theory' star Mayim Bialik wants to end sexual violence but admits women will never be truly safe
In an ideal world, "The Big Bang Theory" star Mayim Bialik says that women will face no threat against sexual violence and assault, and they will feel free walking down the street without being objectified as sexual objects.
Pastor warns Christians in US: Prepare for coming persecution, arm yourselves
"American Christians need to prepare for persecution" even to the point of acquiring weapons to defend themselves and their families, a law enforcer turned pastor told WND TV, warning that Christians in the US are now increasingly being "targeted" for both political harassment and outright violence.
US announces deal to tackle Israeli-Palestinian violence in Jerusalem
The United States on Saturday proposed steps, including 24-hour video surveillance, to end weeks of violence over a Jerusalem site holy to Muslims and Jews.
ISIS plot to kill Christians in refugee camps revealed; trained killers could find their way to UK, paper warns
The Islamic State jihadist organisation is sending teams of trained assassins into refugee camps disguised as refugees to either kidnap or kill Christians, aid workers at a UN-run camp in Jordan revealed, according to the Sunday Express.
Tony Blair: 'Elements of truth' that Iraq war caused rise of ISIS
For the first time, former British prime minister Tony Blair said he's sorry for the "mistakes" made in the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003. At the same time, he admitted partial responsibility for the rise of the Islamic State jihadist organisation.
Europe's leaders trade threats on eve of migrant talks
European leaders traded threats and reprimands on Saturday as thousands more migrants and refugees streamed into the Balkans on the eve of European Union talks aimed at agreeing on urgent action to tackle the crisis.
Strongest storm in history slams into Mexico but causes only minor damage
Hurricane Patricia, the strongest weather disturbance in recorded history, roared into the southwestern part of Mexico on Friday, bringing treacherous winds and rains to an area where luxury resorts and impoverished villages are located.
Final report from Synod urges 'pastoral discernment' on divorced and remarried Catholics
The Catholic Church moved to soften its stance banning remarried divorcees from Holy Communion and other sacraments. However, the three-week Synod on the Family in Rome has ended with no indications that a less hostile language on homosexuality is close to being adopted and with no change of mood on contraception.
US faith leaders sign pledge denouncing religious bigotry
Religious leaders from the Christian, Jewish and Muslim faiths called on the nation protect the rights of all believers.
Catholics who remarry after divorce should have access to sacraments, says Cardinal
Cardinal Schönborn was speaking as the controversial Synod on the Family in Rome draws to a close this weekend.
Britain must restore human rights to top of foreign policy agenda, say MPs
The Government is wrong to ask the Foreign Office to make savings of up to 40 per cent of its budget within the next five years, a committee of MPs has said.