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University of California adds 6 choices on 'gender identity' of student applicants
The University of California is offering six choices on gender identity for undergraduate applicants but will not be used in making decisions on admission.
Christian sites need more protection, Israeli church leaders say
The Israeli government needs to do more than simply condemn attacks against Christian sites, church leaders have urged, amid rising tensions between religions groups.
Hysterical reaction to the gay scout leaders decision is a terrible witness
The decision by the Boy Scouts of America to allow gay people to lead its groups has been criticised by conservatives.
Why is it so hard to talk about our faith with friends, and how do we get over it?
Talking to our family friends, work colleagues seems simple in theory, but apologist Simon Edwards asks why it is so often a challenge in practice.
North Korea: Official mocks Christian evangelism, denies persecution
A North Korean official has denied that Christians are systematically persecuted in the country, branding such accusations as "absolutely false".
Nearly year-long military campaign against ISIS cost US more than $3 B â Pentagon
âThe price tag of the fight against the Islamist extremist group Islamic State by the US armed forces now reached more than $3 billion, the US Department of Defence said.
Christian retreat centre 'heartbroken' over fatal missionary stabbing
The stabbing of two Christians at a retreat centre in Maryland has left workers "heartbroken", a board member said.
Why God wants to both inform and baffle us
God speaks to us, but he also sometimes hides himself. Ian Paul looks at how we can hold those two things together.
Young Syrians marry in the ruins of church in devastated city of Homs
The church of St George posted pictures of their wedding on its Facebook page.
Pope Francis sees Christian 'genocide' as persecution affects 200 million Christians
The increasing persecution against Christians around the world has reached a point leading Pope Francis and other groups to start calling the problem a "genocide."
Lecrae shares view on how Christians can develop deeper relationship with people
Christian rapper Lecrae believes that Christians should learn how to embrace people who have different cultural backgrounds as them and stop criticizing things they are not even familiar with in order to develop a deeper and more meaningful relationship with people.
Turkey: Kurdish peace process in crisis after President launches air strikes
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been accused of political maneuvering.
Occult beliefs on the rise among China's communist leaders
Underground belief in occult practices such as sorcery is spreading.
Father of Colorado gunman pleads for his son's life in court
Bob Holmes said his son James was "a really excellent kid" who became mentally ill.
Confounding pundits: Donald Trump doubles lead over Jeb Bush in latest poll
Republican presidential aspirant Donald Trump has been stirring controversy over the past weeks due to his unfiltered views about divisive issues, but a recent survey revealed he is still favored among other candidates, especially by dissatisfied voters.
Boy Scouts of America faces protests from religious groups after allowing gay leaders
The Boy Scouts of America is facing protests from religious groups after its decision to allow homosexuals to lead the youth organizationâone of the biggest in the United States.