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Duggar family pastor slams Bruce Jenner's transition to Caitlyn: 'It's a sin against God'
The Duggar family pastor Ronnie Floyd believes that Bruce Jenner's transition into becoming a woman named Caitlyn is a "sin against God," and even thinks it's sad that Jenner claims to think like a woman now.

Religious leaders call on US to support abortions for ISIS and Boko Haram rape victims
A group of religious leaders and health experts yesterday called on President Obama to provide access to funding so that women who have been raped by terrorists abroad can have abortions.

Secularists condemn Blair's anti-extremism proposals
Anti-extremism proposals backed by Tony Blair would have a "massive chilling effect on free speech," the National Secular Society (NSS) has warned.

Catholic Church 'flourishing' as African and Asian priests become missionaries to the UK
Thriving churches in the developing world are sending clergy to Europe to help meet a growing shortage.

Richard Dawkins: Deepak Chopra's New Age spirituality even worse than organised religion
Evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins has welcomed the news that religious practice in America has declined, but said those who profess to have no religion often take up "something even worse".

Princess Charlotte's Christening: Justin Welby to conduct service in July
Princess Charlotte will be christened by the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby on July 5, Kensington Palace announced today.

Christian pastor on trial in Sudan: 'God chose me to suffer'
Two Christian pastors currently on trial in Sudan have said they are not afraid, despite the fact that they could face the death penalty, because of their faith in God.

Church of England bans lobby groups from interfering over women bishops
Lobby groups and special interest organisations in the Church of England will be barred from complaining about clergy or bishops over the new rules on make and female bishops.

Pastor who ran Kardashian youth group backs Caitlyn Jenner
Caitlyn knows who Jesus is, and Jesus knows her by name, says Josh Cobia.

Catholic charity attacks 'hurtful' campaign that forced executive out over same-sex marriage
Rick Estridge was targeted online by The Lepanto Institute, which posted personal details about him.

Libya: ISIS take 6-year-olds to watch beheading
Children as young as six years old were told to look on as a man was beheaded by an ISIS militant, new pictures from the jihadist group reveal.

Mark Wahlberg: 'My faith in God makes me a better man'
Actor, producer and former rapper Mark Wahlberg has spoken out about his faith, telling Square Mile magazine that his relationship with God is the "most important part" of his life.

Jill and Jessa Duggar, 2 of Josh's victims, cry out: 'They don't have a right to do this'
The Duggar family from "19 Kids and Counting" have finally broken their silence on Josh Duggar's child molestation accusations, with two of Josh's victims - his sisters Jill and Jessa tearfully speaking out: "They don't have a right to do this."

US Supreme Court asserts right to religious practice with hijab verdict
The right to religious practice has prevailed as the Supreme Court on Monday ruled that a clothing store wrongly discriminated against a job applicant whose Islamic beliefs required her to don a hijab.

Same-sex marriage advocates pose 'real and present danger' to Christianity, Sen. Marco Rubio warns
In an interview with the Christian Broadcasting Network this week, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio decisively stated that same sex-marriage supporters pose a "real and present danger" to Christianity.

Church that worships marijuana granted tax-exempt status by IRS
The Internal Revenue Service "blesses" Indianapolis' First Church of Cannabis by granting its request for a tax-exempt status, says Fox News.