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4 in 10 Americans are 'unchurched'; dramatic change needed
Four in 10 Americans are unchurched. At 43 per cent, the number is significantly higher than the 30 per cent of Americans who did not go to church in 1990, according to data published in the book Churchless by George Barna and David Kinnaman.
21 Christians slain by ISIS to be declared martyrs by coptic church
The deaths of 21 Christians to ISIS will not be in vain as they will be declared martyrs by the Coptic Orthodox Church, the equivalent of canonisation in the Catholic Church.
Alabama is the most Bible minded state in US - survey
Alabama beats Tennessee as the most Bible minded area in US
Historic church being sold for $150K
Historical church being sold for $150,000 as city declines landmark petition
Florist who refused to provide flowers for gay wedding said she would never betray her religious beliefs
The Washington state florist who is currently under fire for refusing to provide flowers to a gay wedding is speaking up about her decision, saying she would never betray her religious beliefs the same way Judas betrayed Jesus
Black hole discovered from the beginning of the universe
Scientists recently discovered a mammoth black hole that was formed when the universe was only six per cent of its current age.
Boko Haram may be wooing ISIS
Nigerian terrorist group Boko Haram appear to be adopting the symbolism and methods of the Islamic State (IS), according to some experts.
US-Israel ties fraying over Netanyahu's planned Iran speech
Signs are growing that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's planned speech to Congress against a possible nuclear deal with Iran could damage his country's broad alliance with the United States.
Lebanese Army braces for retaliatory attacks by expelled Syrian jihadists
The Lebanese military is preparing for retaliatory attacks by Syrian-based jihadist forces that were pushed out of positions near the town of Ras Baalbek on the border with Syria.
Egypt's Christian communities brace for verdict in case for 2013 murder of Copts
Christian communities in Egypt's Luxor province are filled with fear and tension as the day of verdict approaches in a murder case involving four Egyptian Copts.
Indian NGO leader accuses Mother Teresa of serving poor people in India because she wanted to convert them
The comments of an Indian NGO against the late Mother Teresa has created an uproar among political and charitable organisations in India.
Fear of death is the reason behind religious faith - Larry King
Veteran American broadcaster Larry King has expressed his disbelief in religion and revealed what he thinks is the root of people's faith.
Baby that survived landslide continues to bring hope to community
A baby that survived the deadly Oso, Washington landslide last March continues to inspire a community still reeling from the loss.
Christian Assyrian hostages reaches 262: 'We pray all the time,' says one family member
The number of Christian Assyrian hostages taken by the Islamic State (IS) this week has increased to 262.
Teacher donates kidney to 6-year-old student
A Texas teacher is going the extra mile to help one of her students.
Robin Williams' daughter, Zelda, discusses the lives her father touched
Robin Williams' daughter, Zelda, opened up in an intimate interview this week about the sudden loss of her father to suicide last year.