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Richard Dawkins: Children with religious parents must be protected from 'indoctrination'
Prominent atheist Richard Dawkins has said children are being saddled with "religious labels" in a way they never would be with political or other opinions.
Homeless man given Vatican burial after no-one claims body
A homeless man has been buried in the exclusive Teutonic Cemetery within the Vatican after no one claimed his body.
Pew Research: One in four countries hostile to religious faith
One in four countries is hostile to people of religious faith with violent attacks including vandalism, desecration of sacred texts and violent assaults sometimes leading to death.
Mother of James Foley forgives Jihadi John for beheading her son
The mother of James Foley, the American journalist who was murdered in Syria last year, has reportedly forgiven his killer.
Christian musician's song used in Fifty Shades of Grey, author thought it was a rom-com
A Christian singer gave permission for one of his songs to be used in the 50 Shades of Grey film because he believed it was a romantic comedy.
Dean of St Paul's David Ison calls on CofE to consider gay marriage
The Dean of St Paul's has called for the Church of England to consider what accepting same-sex marriage would mean for the future.
The Francis effect: How fighting climate change has become a moral duty
A significant majority of Americans say combating climate change is a moral issue that obligates them â and world leaders â to reduce carbon emissions, a Reuters/IPSOS poll has found.
Boko Haram kills 23 people in Northern Nigeria
Boko Haram bombers killed 23 people on Thursday, authorities said, as the Islamist insurgents fight back against a military offensive launched by Nigeria and three neighbouring countries.
Life in Raqqa like 'a big prison' for women, activist says
A prominent activist has revealed to the world that life under the Islamic State is hardest in the stronghold of Raqqa.
U2's travelling pastor dies
U2's travelling pastor dies, band pays tribute through blog
Church moves into former strip club
Church turns former strip club into wholesome coffeehouse
Missionary kidnapped in Nigeria; FBI, State department start probe with local authorities
State department, FBI work with local authorities in probe as kidnappers demand $300K ransom
Pastor's wife in hot water for 'praying too loud'
Her family migrated from Africa to North Dakota to follow their faith but now a pastor's wife is in hot water with authorities after she was slapped with a $150 fine for praying too loudly in the streets.
What does Kari Jobe have to say about finding the right spouse?
Christian artist Kari Jobe has been blessed with a loving union with husband Cody Carnes, and she even described her marriage to him as "a taste of heaven." So when it comes to finding the right person to spend the rest of one's life with, Jobe sure knows a thing or two and she has even shared her thoughts about love on the new book by Jimmy Evans and Frank Martin entitled The Right One.
Thrice frontman Dustin Kensrue shares Mars Hill Church experience
Thrice frontman Dustin Kensrue became a worship pastor of Mars Hill Church's Bellevue campus when the band took a hiatus, but after a year or so, he stepped down from his position and switched to a smaller church in California following the Mark Driscoll scandal. He opened up about his experience during a talk with Toby Morrell and Matt Carter of Bad Christian Podcast, since both of them also served at Mars Hill Church at different times.
Taylor Swift donates $50,000 to NYC public schools
Taylor Swift is more than just a talented singer and a pretty face. The media darling has just donated $50,000 to New York City's public schools and she has even committed to do more to help the city's educational programme.