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World's moral compass gone amid Islamic terrorism, laments 'Lord of the Rings' actor
Actor John Rhys-Davies, 71 best known for his role as the dwarf Gimli in the "Lord of the Rings" movies said in a recent interview that the world has sadly lost its moral compass, given the threat of Islamic terrorism and political correctness.
Kayla Mueller was raped by Islamic State leader, US confirms
Mueller's parents were told by US officials that their daughter had been raped and tortured.
Willie Nelson's music helps save life of baby who endured a series of 12 surgeries
Without realizing it, country singer Willie Nelson and his songs helped save the life of a four-year-old girl named Ava Adams, who was born over two months premature.
Chopping and selling of baby parts have become routine? Christian author wonders
People waste so much time and energy fuming over the violent acts of ISIS, and yet they keep silent over the cruel fate of aborted babies and the sale of their foetal parts, laments Christian author Victoria Boyson.
'I don't blame God,' says Florida pastor after losing 3 daughters in car accident
A family and a community are mourning after five people were killed in a car accident in DeSoto Country, Florida Sunday night.
'It's not about money': Georgia church hit for expelling woman, 92, for failure to tithe
Different churches employ different approaches to tithing nowadays, a custom that dates back to the Bible of offering God a part of one's livelihood or income in order to give Him thanks. But a church in Georgia seems to take tithing even more seriously than the others when they kicked out a 92-year-old woman from their congregation for failing to do so.
Kentucky clerk's office defies court order, refuses to issue same-sex marriage license
A Kentucky clerk's office refused to issue marriage license to gay couples Thursday, despite a court ruling that ordered officials to follow the law and not their religious beliefs.
Democrats supporting Planned Parenthood found to be recipients of $25-M donations
Planned Parenthood workers and political action committees (PACs) have donated at least $25 million to Democrats over the past 15 years.
Islamic State's 'theology of rape' used to justify systematic abuse
Islamic State is systematically sexually exploiting captured women and children.
Hong Kong bishop urges end to cross removal campaign
A senior prelate of the Chinese Catholic church has called for prayer and fasting in support of the Christians of Zhejiang province where more than a thousand crosses and buildings have been removed or demolished.
Church of England 'on the margins of extinction', analyst claims
The turn of the next century will witness the extinction of the Church of England, according to new analysis of churchgoing trends.
Azerbaijan: Outrage at 'politically motivated' prison sentences for rights activists
An Azerbaijani couple were sentenced yesterday to eight-and-a-half and seven years in prison respectively.
Ukraine: Gay pride march banned after church leaders' protest
The court said the march "may pose a real danger and a threat to public order in the city".
10 ways the Church needs to rethink its social media usage
While critics of social media see unashamed exhibitionism or a nascent loneliness, Krish Kandiah sees an opportunity to increase our engagement with culture.
10 powerful quotes from Maximilian Kolbe, the priest who gave his life in Auschwitz
Father Maximilian Kolbe was a Polish priest who died in 1941 in Auschwitz. A theologian and teacher noted for his devotion to Mary, he undertook missionary work in China and Japan before returning to Poland because of ill-health before the war.
Baby on way, Jessa Seewald finds belly button looking like 'pop-up turkey timer'
Jessa Seewald from the now-cancelled The Learning Channel (TLC) show "19 Kids and Counting" is currently travelling with her husband Ben Seewald, and in her latest pregnancy update, she poked fun of her growing belly and belly button.