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Armenian tycoons donate millions to church-building programme
Super-rich Armenians have chosen to invest their millions in building churches, but some are questioning the sincerity of the donations.

Vatican accused of sending gay priests to be 'cured'
The Vatican has been sending gay priests to a monastery to "cure" them of homosexuality, a former clergyman has alleged.

Donald Trump: Has evangelical support for him peaked?
Evangelical support for Donald Trump appears to be waning, despite one prosperity preacher claiming anyone who opposes him will be "condemned".

The Gospel of Jesus' Wife: Was it forged by a hard-up East German industrialist?
The authenticity of an ancient papyrus known as the "Gospel of Jesus' Wife" has been brought into question as questions surrounding its origins remain unanswered, according to Living Science.

US Mosques step up security as anti-Islam protesters encouraged to bring guns
Mosques across the US have been urged to step up security in response to a number of planned protests by an anti-Muslim group this weekend.

Three men attack pastor with knife after asking to learn about Jesus
Fears of Islamic extremism in Bangladesh are increasing following a knife attack on a church pastor.

Bishop tells Tory fringe meeting benefits regime punishes the innocent
Rt Rev David Walker said that too many innocent people were being trapped in the drive to catch fraudsters.

Why the evangelical message doesn't always play well in Israel
While Sukkoth is popular with many Israel-supporting evangelicals, many Jews regarding their support for it as disguised missionary activity.

Gospel for Asia: 'Regret' at termination by financial watchdog, but no explanation yet
GFA expressed "regret and sadness" at the decision and pledged to improve its reporting of financial matters.

Huckabee hits out at gay-friendly Doritos
Huckabee's objection to food giant Frito-Lay is targeted at its choice of partner rather than at its colourful Doritos.

ISIS razes 2,000-year-old Arch of Triumph in continuing 'crime against civilisation'
Depraved jihadists of the Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) have reportedly razed the 2000 year-old Arch of Triumph in the captured city Palmyra as it continues its campaign to destroy heritage sites across Syria and Iraq, Syria's head of antiquities and activists, has said.

For husbands only: 5 ways to show you truly love your wife and want stronger ties
Men and women's brains are wired differently, and this is why married couples often find themselves arguing about the simplest things. Sometimes, when arguments escalate, fights ensue and once loving husbands and wives find themselves turning against each other.

Christians cannot truly be happy while immersed in sin, says former gay blogger
As far as homosexual Christians are concerned, it seems like different people share different views. Some people think that it's okay for people to be both homosexuals and Christians at the same time, while others do not think that being both is possible.

Christians urged to take inspiration from courage shown by Oregon shooting victims
While reflecting on the tragic Umpqua Community College shooting, Pastor Greg Laurie from Harvest Ministries thought about the great strength and bravery it must have taken students to confirm that they are truly Christians, even if it meant that they will be shot to death.

New 'dyslexia-friendly' Bible makes scripture accessible for all
One in 10 people in Briton have dyslexia, which can affect both reading and writing.

Carrie Underwood reveals the couple who inspired her to start a family of her own
Christian country singer Carrie Underwood is enjoying the bliss of being a mother now that she and her National Hockey League (NHL) player husband Mike Fisher welcomed their son Isaiah Michael Fisher into the world this year.