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'Straight Pride Week' at Ohio university faces criticism
A non-sanctioned "Straight Pride Week" at an Ohio university is under fire from students and LGBT advocacy organisations for mocking gay pride events.

Sen. Ted Cruz proposes constitutional amendment to leave gay marriage up to states
Texas senator Ted Cruz introduced two bills this week to block gay marriage in states that define marriage between a man and a woman.

Creflo Dollar says there is 'no such thing' as prosperity gospel
Megachurch pastor Creflo Dollar defended his $27 million net worth in a promotional video for an upcoming episode of "Your World With Creflo."

Mars Hill: lawyers have told Sutton Turner to take down ResultSource blog posts
The former executive pastor has received a call asking him to remove his posts and refrain from writing more.

How black majority churches could swing the election
Britain's black majority church leaders are attempting to mobilise hundreds of thousands of voters.

A letter to my goddaughters as they turn 16
What advice can I pass on to you two from my own experience?

Spiritually numb: how do we cope when God is absent?
In the darkest moments I wondered if God had left me, writes Patrick Regan.

British and German warships head for Libya in migrant rescue bid
Prime Minister David Cameron says that few of those rescued will be allowed into Britain.
Five politicians walk into a church...
Fears about the apathy of Generation Y were dispelled as representatives from the five major political parties were quizzed on key issues including climate change, inequality, homelessness and immigration in London yesterday.

British Baptists and gay marriage: will it split the denomination?
Baptists could be facing a bruising controversy over homosexuality.

Christians called to join 'prayer surge' for General Election
Christians across Britain are being invited to join an "election prayer surge" on the eve of the general election in a bid to pray in "God's will" for the nation.

What Auschwitz survivor Eva Kor teaches us about forgiveness
A child victim of Joseph Mengele embraced a former concentration camp guard at his trial.

Billy Graham weighs in what it means when God says 'No'
The legendary evangelist says that God refuses prayers to keep faithful from harm

Suspected Al-Qaeda militants arrested in Italy for Vatican plot
Italian police were arresting 18 people on Friday suspected of belonging to an armed group linked to al Qaeda who were plotting attacks on the Vatican as well as in Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Minister warns of 'spiritual dark side' as first Pagan 'church' is recognised in Northern Ireland
A Presbyterian church minister has issued a warning following the first legal recognition of a Pagan church in Northern Ireland.

John Sentamu: Why we need more minority ethnic clergy
An increasingly diverse society calls for more minority ethnic Anglicans in ordained ministry, the Archbishop of York has said.