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World needs stronger Christian voice - Jeb Bush
The Christian Voice is not being heard enough in the world and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush is accusing the Obama administration of using its federal power to limit religious freedom in the country.

'For the Love of Ruth' film gives the Biblical story of Ruth a modern twist
New film on television For the Love of Ruth is offering viewers a modern retelling of the story of Ruth, who was known as "a woman of noble character" in the Bible.

Justin Bieber thanks mum for not giving up on him during 'stupid phase'
Canadian pop star Justin Bieber definitely underwent a "stupid phase" when he got involved in drugs, booze, and women, and now the young singer is taking the opportunity to thank his mother Pattie Mallette for not giving up on him during that painful stage of his life and for shaping him up to be the person he is today.

Duggars by the numbers: '19 Kids and Counting' family work out crazy numbers when they calculate if every Duggar child had 10 kids of their own
Jim Bob and Michelle's first three grandchildren are Mackynzie, Michael, and Marcus, the kids of their first-born son Josh and his wife Anna.

Derick Dillard shares throwback picture in Nepal: Time flies, don't waste it
New dad Derick Dillard and husband of Jill Duggar from 19 Kids and Counting has shared a throwback photo of himself and Jill while they were just starting their courtship stage in Nepal, and he urged the show's fans to not waste every single moment of their lives.

Sadie sends her 'prince charming' Blake Coward a sweet happy birthday message
Sadie Robertson's boyfriend Blake Coward just turned 19, and the young Duck Dynasty star is not passing up the chance to greet her beau a happy birthday and shower her "prince charming" with love.

Faith-based films get consistently low ratings on Rotten Tomatoes
Faith-based films have received consistently low ratings on the popular movie review website Rotten Tomatoes despite receiving positive feedback from fans, and it is making some Christians wonder if the themes presented in the films are too offensive for mainstream viewers.

Shane Claiborne to the church: Stop trying so hard to reach the people at the top and care more about the ordinary and outcast
Jesus's model for evangelism was bottom-up, not top-down, says The Simple Way founder

Meriam Ibrahim says unauthorised book about her life is 'a new persecution'
Meriam Ibrahim, who refused to deny her faith in a Sudanese prison, objects to books being written about her without her consent.

Church of Ireland 'might as well close' if it can't stop decline, says Archbishop
A survey shows that only a fraction of its members actually attend services.

Sex traffickers prey on vulnerable Nepali girls in aftermath of earthquake
Thousands of women and children affected by Nepal's devastating earthquake are now at risk from sex traffickers, aid workers have warned.

Pope Francis makes me want to go back to church, says Castro
Cuban President Raul Castro said on Sunday that Pope Francis' wisdom and modesty was making him think about returning to the Catholic faith.

Boko Haram survivors now face severe food shortages
Since Nigeria's army began clearing large areas of the country's northeast from Boko Haram, some of the 1.5 million internally displaced people have started returning home.

Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson says his tax plan is based on biblical tithing
Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson said on Sunday his proposed flat-tax plan of about 10 per cent was inspired by the biblical practice of tithing.

Afghanistan: Religious leaders nervous as civil rights protests gain momentum
Powerful religious leaders in Afghanistan are growing uneasy about the challenge to their authority posed by rare civil rights protests in Kabul.

Victorious Cameron to name new cabinet, brief party on EU
Buoyed by a surprisingly clear-cut election victory, Prime Minister David Cameron will name his new cabinet on Monday.