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Target is 'off-target' for promoting gender neutrality in its stores â Franklin Graham
Reverend Franklin Graham believes that American retail company Target is ironically "off-target" when they decided to stop using gender-specific signages in their stores in order to promote gender neutrality.

Defector reveals life in North Korea, 'the most dangerous place to be a Christian'
Christians in North Korea have been forced to worship God in secret as authorities tell people there is no God and order them to praise the state leaders instead, a woman who managed to escape the Communist country said.

Syria church growing as Christian leaders risk lives amid ISIS persecution â pastor
While Christians have been targeted for their faith in Syria, a pastor who now co-heads a church planting ministry said it is important to know that the Church is not losing the fight.

Christian pastor blames President Obama for 'perfect storm' of troubles facing US
For Christian pastor Larry Tomczak, United States President Barack Obama is guilty of wrecking America's moral fiber.

Islamic State frees 22 abducted Assyrian Christians
The Christians were taken from villages in northeastern Syria earlier this year.

Kerry: Walking away from Iran deal would threaten US dollar
The US Secretary of State warned of a potential loss of US financial and political clout.

Europe wastes tonnes of food every year and UK is the worst offender, study finds
Researchers said educating people about shopping more carefully would help cut what they discard.

Ferguson shooting: Police release video they say shows suspect with gun
Tyrone Harris, 18, was shot by police and is in critical condition.

Why are white people silent on racial injustice? Christian rapper Lecrae asks
Christian rapper Lecrae cannot understand why people are brave about confronting controversial topics such as the shocking violence committed by ISIS against Christianity and other religion, or about the hair-raising sale of foetal body parts being conducted by Planned Parenthood, but they turn eerily silent when it comes to any talks related to racial injustice.
Does Bible forbid tattoos? Religion prof says 'no,' but warns: 'Think before you ink'
For religion professor Will Honeycutt of Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, the Holy Bible does not forbid Christians from getting tattoos. In fact, he explained that the Holy Scriptures do not say anything about getting ink

Women shouldn't be conscious about their post-birth bodies, says Bethany Hamilton
Unlike most mothers out there, "Soul Surfer" Bethany Hamilton is proud of her post-baby weight and she is not going to jump on any diet fad or crazy exercise routine anytime soon just to get her body back to its pre-pregnancy stage.

5 minutes with Jesus can help transform worldâWomen of Faith's Sheila Walsh
Christian speaker and author Sheila Walsh believes that women can change the world just be praying, and by devoting at least five minutes of their day to God, they will have the right weapon to face the challenges of the world.

'Churchianity': More Christians turning 'grace of God into license for immorality'
Many people believe that they are Christians even though they are not, and Reverend Bert Farias of Holy Fire Ministries is expressing concern that more and more people have forgotten what it truly means to be a child of God.

Joel Osteen preaches forgiveness: 'No mistake is too much for mercy of God'
Popular Christian Pastor Joel Osteen spoke to thousands of people during "America's Night of Hope" in AT&T Park in San Francisco and inspired them to forgive others just as God would forgive any sinner.

T.D. Jakes affirms opposition to same-sex marriage, says media twisted his words
Bishop T.D. Jakes could not believe that the comments he made on HuffPo TV regarding same-sex marriage have been played around with and made to sound like he is supporting same-sex marriage, and he is urging people to "investigate" sources first before believing in other people's half-baked truths.

Pope Francis to donate rare Bible to Library of Congress
The Pope is to present a rare illuminated modern edition of the Bible to the American people when he visits Capitol Hill to deliver his anticipated address to Congress next month.