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Atheist Barry A Hazle Jr wins $2m In settlement over faith-based rehab programme
A Shasta County atheist has won a settlement worth $2 million after being sent to jail when he refused to participate in a religious drug-treatment program on his parole
Australia repeals Parliamentary burqa ban
Australia has today reversed a proposal to segregate women who wish to wear a Muslim veil in Parliament in Canberra.
Houston mayor backs down but Bathroom Bill controversy still rages
City pastors may not have to turn in sermons but critics are unpersuaded.
Trojan horse guidelines having 'disturbing consequences' for faith schools says Christian Institute
Schools are at risk of "infringing the rights of children, parents and teachers" to practise their religious beliefs, the Christian Institute has warned.
Brian Houston clears up rumours, says he holds 'traditional' view on gay marriage
Hillsong senior pastor Brian Houston says he holds a "traditional" view on same-sex marriage, insisting: "I believe the writings of Paul are clear on this subject".
Catholic Synod closes without any major shift on homosexuality or divorcees
The Pope hit out at "traditionalists" yesterday after his attempt to make the Catholic Church less hostile to the homosexual community failed.
Archbishop joins 40,000 Christians to pray for Nigerian schoolgirls
Following news of a deal to release the kidnapped schoolgirls, tens of thousands of Christians joined together on Saturday evening to pray for their safety.
Will '19 Kids and Counting' stars Jill Duggar and husband Derick Dillard announce their baby's gender on October 21?
The couple said they have a "really big" announcement to make on October 21
'Game of Thrones's' Pedro Pascal linked to the role of Pontius Pilate in new Ben-Hur remake
"Game of Thrones" actor Pedro Pascal is said to be tapped for the role of Pontius Pilate in an upcoming Ben-Hur remake
Christian parents have no regrets that they didn't abort their son born with clefted eyes
Christian parents Chris and Lacey Buchanan were thrilled upon hearing that they were going to have a son but they had no idea of the challenges they and their child would have to go through.
Christian couple who lost septuplets graciously accept their loss: It 'wasn't God's will'
A Charlotte couple was surprised to hear that they were going to have septuplets but their joy turned to tragedy when all seven died.
Iraq's hard-pressed Christians face additional difficulties as winter approaches
Christians in parts of Iraq have been chased out of their towns and cities by Islamic State militants but winter will bring its own set of challenges, warns Aid to the Church in Need.
World Vision says none of its sponsored children has Ebola but the fear of infection is 'pervasive'
While West Africa grapples with one of its worst health crises in recent times, World Vision says the outbreak of Ebola has "infected" people's lives in other ways.
Families of slain hostages David Haines and Alan Henning ask people of faith to take part in 'acts of unity'
The families of murdered hostages David Haines and Alan Henning have appealed to churches, synagogues and mosques to open their doors to everyone.
Further signs of change in the Catholic Church as conservative US archbishop reveals impending transfer
Change to Catholic pastoral practice on issues such as marriage and divorce inched closer as a leading conservative confessed he is to be ousted from his position as one of the most powerful prelates in the Church.
Asia Bibi's husband distraught after court upholds death sentence: 'How can I tell my children their mother is not free?'
Christians around the world have reacted with dismay to the news this week that the death sentence of a Christian mother in Pakistan still stands.