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Wedding Bible readings: Why 1 Corinthians 13 may not be the best choice, and what you could have instead
Wedding Bible readings: Why 1 Corinthians 13 may not be the best choice, and what you could have instead

Criticising someone's choice of Bible reading at a wedding is like criticising the bride's dress or the groom's haircut.

Church of England is \'borderline racist\', bishop tells Synod
Church of England is 'borderline racist', bishop tells Synod

There is still racism in the Church of England, according Rt Rev Stephen Cotterell.

Women Bishops one year on: The women who have broken the stained glass ceiling
Women Bishops one year on: The women who have broken the stained glass ceiling

It's been one year since the Church of England's General Synod voted to approve women bishops in a landmark move that some feared would cause insurmountable division.

Christian football star Tim Tebow urges Christians to take a stand for their faith
Christian football star Tim Tebow urges Christians to take a stand for their faith

Christian football star Tim Tebow spoke during an event held at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee recently and encouraged fellow Christians to take a stand for their faith.

Jessa Duggar\'s husband Ben Seewald gives dating advice to young women: Be careful
Jessa Duggar's husband Ben Seewald gives dating advice to young women: Be careful

Ben Seewald, the husband of Jessa Duggar from "19 Kids and Counting" is giving some sage dating advice for women, and he highly encouraged women to be careful who they give their hearts out to.

Iran, world powers reach historic nuke deal, but Israel calls it West\'s \'historic surrender\'
Iran, world powers reach historic nuke deal, but Israel calls it West's 'historic surrender'

Iran and six major world powers have finally ironed out a landmark nuclear accord that could likely transform the Middle East following more than 10 years of on-off dialogue, and which US-ally Israel angrily described as a "historic surrender by the West," according to reports.

Missouri county decides to lower flags to mourn legalisation of same-sex marriage

A county in southern Missouri will lower flags in front of certain buildings during a particular date for an entire year to mourn the United States Supreme Court's recent decision to legalise same-sex marriage across the country.

Justin Bieber removes butt photo on Instagram, apologises for offending fans
Justin Bieber removes butt photo on Instagram, apologises for offending fans

Canadian singer Justin Bieber has done a lot of crazy things in the past that truly upset and offended some people, and while many believe that Bieber exhibits a devil-may-care attitude regarding his past mistakes, the singer is actually sincere about atoning for his misdeeds.

Bethany Hamilton thankful her husband  Adam Dirks is such a great dad to Tobias
Bethany Hamilton thankful her husband Adam Dirks is such a great dad to Tobias

"Soul Surfer" Bethany Hamilton is one lucky lady. Not only is her husband Adam Dirks really good to her, but he is also amazing as a father.

Christian group opposes allowing gay leaders for Boy Scouts of America
Christian group opposes allowing gay leaders for Boy Scouts of America

A Christian group is opposing a recent resolution from the Boy Scouts of America's executive committee that allows individuals who are openly homosexuals to lead the organization.

Franklin Graham finds it \'hard to swallow\' that Caitlyn Jenner got \'Courage Award\'
Franklin Graham finds it 'hard to swallow' that Caitlyn Jenner got 'Courage Award'

American evangelist Franklin Graham still cannot believe that Caitlyn Jenner, who is formerly Olympic gold medalist Bruce Jenner is being honored with the ESPN ESPY Award for Courage for undergoing a sex change.

Religious groups press opposition to  Obamacare contraceptive mandate
Religious groups press opposition to Obamacare contraceptive mandate

Despite the changes made to address religious concerns about contraceptive mandate under Obamacare last week, several religious groups continue to oppose the signature healhcare law of the Obama administration.

Kentucky governor orders county clerk: Quit or issue same-sex marriage licenses
Kentucky governor orders county clerk: Quit or issue same-sex marriage licenses

A Southeastern governor has ordered a county court clerk to resign if he continues to cite religious reasons for his refusal to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples who want to wed and seek legal acknowledgement of their union.

Iranian diplomats say a nuclear deal has been agreed after marathon talks
Iranian diplomats say a nuclear deal has been agreed after marathon talks

"All the hard work has paid off and we sealed a deal. God bless our people," a diplomat said.

Eric Garner settlement: New York City to pay $5.9 million to family of man choked by police
Eric Garner settlement: New York City to pay $5.9 million to family of man choked by police

Garner's death a year ago at the hands of police sparked protests around the country.

Greece: Tsipras\' next battle is selling the deal to his own party
Greece: Tsipras' next battle is selling the deal to his own party

Greece's Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras faces a showdown with rebels in his own party today.