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Westboro Baptist Church protesters chased out of Oklahoma town by angry residents [Video]

Local residents who disagree also joined the picket lines to counter-protest against the church.

Bob Coy sermons deleted after scandal; Megachurch members 'disappointed' after pastor's messages get removed

The church members' reaction was swift and nearly unanimous-- an overwhelming majority of the posts on the church's Facebook page demonstrate that parishioners want the media content restored.

Church of Norway unclear on same-sex marriage

With two seemingly contradictory votes from the synod of the Church of Norway, their position on same sex marriage is unclear.

After Brendan Eich, people won't be so willing to express their opinions on homosexuality

How free can our speech be if we can get fired for what we say?

9-month-old baby charged with attempted murder in Pakistan, family takes boy into hiding (Video)

9-month-old Musa Khan has been released on bail, but is expected to return to court for a second hearing on April 12.

When the role models in pop culture aren't great, it's time to find better ones

Roz Thomas is a Christian heading up a UK project designed to celebrate those who have overcome difficulties to achieve their goals in life.

Where will the lines of freedom of religion and freedom from religion fall in a new Scottish constitution?

What is the future for religious groups and individuals under a new Scottish-written constitution?

Sex Pistols frontman John Lydon takes on role of Herod in Jesus Christ Superstar

John Lydon will take on the formidable role of King Herod in a 50-city US tour.

How important is churchgoing to Americans?

A new survey shows how many Americans are going to church, and more importantly, why many in the younger generation are choosing to stay home.

Chinese Christians defend church from demolition

Thousands of believers have begun a 24 hour guard to protect their church from being torn down by city officials.

Rwanda: 'Many people are blaming God for what happened' in the Genocide

Alex Nsengimana lost almost his entire family in the Rwandan genocide when he was just six years old, but years later he has found the strength to forgive those who shattered his childhood.

Kevin Sorbo calls for donations to 'true crime' Kermit Gosnell film project

Christian actor Kevin Sorbo and his wife Sam have lent their support to the campaign to make a film about the crimes of abortionist Kermit Gosnell

'Most Christian films are bad': Howie Klausner on film and faith

Filmmaker and Christian Howie Klausner says believers must maintain the highest standards of the art or else be cast off into the realm of "irrelevant" and "preaching to the choir"

Martyn Atkins to step down as Methodist General Secretary

The General Secretary of the Methodist Church, the Reverend Dr Martyn Atkins, is to step down from his post in August 2015.

Dutch priest shot dead in Syria

A Dutch priest has been shot dead by a gunman in the Syrian city of Homs.

Nigeria: 20 killed in mosque attack

20 people are thought to have died after gunmen opened fire at a mosque in north-eastern Nigeria on 5 April.