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Hindu statue next to Ten Commandments monument? No way, says Arkansas gov\'t
Hindu statue next to Ten Commandments monument? No way, says Arkansas gov't

The Arkansas Secretary of State's office has denied a request from a Hindu society to erect a Hindu statue on Capitol grounds in Little Rock.

John Oliver\'s spoof \'church\' receives thousands of dollars in donations
John Oliver's spoof 'church' receives thousands of dollars in donations

John Oliver's spoof church has received thousands of dollars in donations after targeting televangelists preaching the prosperity gospel.

Merkel condemns \'disgusting\' message of hate toward refugees
Merkel condemns 'disgusting' message of hate toward refugees

Chancellor Angela Merkel condemned on Monday violent protests against refugees that erupted over the weekend in eastern Germany, blaming them on far-right extremists who were bent on spreading a "disgusting" message of hatred.

Assisted suicide safeguards under threat, new evidence suggests
Assisted suicide safeguards under threat, new evidence suggests

The safeguards surrounding assisted suicide are unstable and impermanent, a recent report has suggested.

Burma: Religious freedom is under threat, warns rights group
Burma: Religious freedom is under threat, warns rights group

Anyone wishing to change their religion will have to be over 18 and will be required to file an application.

ISIS blows up ancient temple in Palmyra
ISIS blows up ancient temple in Palmyra

Islamic State militants have destroyed a temple in Syria that dates back to the time of Christ.

Franklin Graham asks: By building airport mosque, isn\'t US gov\'t coddling Muslims?
Franklin Graham asks: By building airport mosque, isn't US gov't coddling Muslims?

Reverend Franklin Graham is lamenting how the United States coddles Muslims and disregards the needs of other religious groups such as Christians, and this is quite evident, he said, when an airport decided to spend thousands of dollars just to accommodate the prayer needs of Muslims.

How did Judas Iscariot die? Why two biblical stories can\'t both be right, and why it matters
How did Judas Iscariot die? Why two biblical stories can't both be right, and why it matters

Is there a way of believing the Bible to be inspired by God which doesn't require us to do violence to history, science and reason?

\'Underground railroad\' transports Christian refugees fleeing ISIS into the US
'Underground railroad' transports Christian refugees fleeing ISIS into the US

A first generation American of Iraqi origin has set up an "underground railroad" to help Christians escape the terror in Iraq.

Christians should not be defined by right-wing issues like abortion, MSP says
Christians should not be defined by right-wing issues like abortion, MSP says

Christians have damaged their ability to evangelise by allowing their faith to be defined by right-wing issues such as abortion and same-sex marriage, a leading member of the Scottish Parliament has warned.

Modern technology is ruining everything
Modern technology is ruining everything

No it isn't, don't be stupid. Things change. Get over it.

Why are churches still being demolished in China?
Why are churches still being demolished in China?

Up to 1,700 churches have had their crosses removed or been demolished in the past two years. China Aid's Bob Fu spoke to Christian Today about the future of Christianity in the country.

Where did Franklin Graham come from?
Where did Franklin Graham come from?

While Billy Graham was known for building coalitions around sharing the Gospel and became the figurehead for uniting diverse groups under the banner of evangelicalism in America, the story of his son Franklin suggest that parts of the elder Graham's legacy are in danger of being lost.

Carrie Underwood shares personal stories  behind her brand-new album \'Storyteller\'
Carrie Underwood shares personal stories behind her brand-new album 'Storyteller'

Christian country singer Carrie Underwood has a brand new album out and it's called "Storyteller," and the new mom and fitness junkie is excitedly talking to fans about her new work on her social media page.

Will people who commit suicide go to hell? Most Christians in America don\'t think so
Will people who commit suicide go to hell? Most Christians in America don't think so

Although Christian teachings say that only God can decide when and how a person should die, most Americans believe that suicide will not send a person to hell.

US 'most vulnerable' to ISIS terror attack using tunnel network, war veteran warns

Dan Gordon, an author and a veteran of six Israeli wars, said the jihadist group Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) may use an existing underground network of tunnels to sow terror in the US.