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8-year old killed trying to protect his sister from rape; 16-year old charged
A 16-year old Virginian was charged Saturday with murder and strangulation after killing an eight-year old boy who was trying to protect his 12-year old sister.

Kirk Cameron says fornication and adultery are bigger problems than gay marriage
Former child star Kirk Cameron says that fornication and adultery are far bigger threats to the institution of marriage than gay marriage is.

'American Idol' winner Scotty McCreery robbed at gunpoint during home invasion
American Idol winner Scotty McCreery was robbed at an apartment near North Carolina State University's campus this morning

'Gospel of Jesus' Wife' documentary to air on Smithsonian Channel tonight; Papyrus authenticity is very questionable
The fragment, presented in an April 10 research paper, contains the controversial lines "Jesus said to them, 'My wife...'" and "she will be able to be my disciple.'"

Bishop Gene Robinson to divorce partner of 25 years
Bishop Gene Robinson has announced he is to divorce his partner of more than 25 years, Mark Andrews.

Justin Bieber worships with Pastor Judah Smith and NFL quarterback Russell Wilson at Seattle's City Church
The pop superstar tweeted yesterday that he enjoyed the church service, and included a photo of himself, City Church Pastor Judah Smith, NFL quarterback Russell Wilson, and several children at bowling alley Lucky Strike. He captioned the photo: "Blessed to hear one of the best @judahsmith speak today about our Lord in church today. #JesusIs"

Satanic Baphomet statue nearly finished, may be placed next to Ten Commandments monument
The Ten Commandments statue was erected in 2012 by Oklahoma Rep. Mike Ritze because of the passage's significance to Oklahoma residents.

Supreme Court rules that prayer in town meetings is constitutional in New York
The 5-4 ruling was in favor of Greece, New Yorkâa small town outside of Rochester. The Court found that prayers are often ceremonial, and not used to convert meeting attendees.

Will the UK's Bible colleges survive into the future?
With the closure of two large and well established Bible colleges, the International Christian College in Glasgow, and St Michael's in Cardiff, the overall situation of Bible colleges in the UK is in question. Has it reached crisis point and if so, why?

Asia Bibi appeal trial date set for fourth time in Pakistan
Following the news that Asia Bibi, the Pakistani Christian mother-of-five, has now been given a yet new date for her appeal, the fourth, against her death sentence for alleged blasphemy, a Pakistani Christian group based in the UK has launched a petition to help gain her freedom.

Engagement is not utopia
My experience of engagement has been a joyful yet sobering one because God in His mercy continually brings me to a place where I see my desperate need to die to myself, repent concerning the idols I have put in place of God to satisfy and complete me, and have my eyes fixed on the author of life Jesus Christ.

Hillsong Colour Conference reminds women of God's unique love for each of His daughters
Women were encouraged at Wembley Arena with a reminder of God's love for them: "There is no portion control, no lack."

Fundamentalist takeover 'isn't much of a danger' in CofE schools - Archbishop
Faith schools in Birmingham are being investigated over a supposed fundamentalist takeover but the Archbishop of Canterbury does not think it is an issue for Church of England schools

What makes us human? Limited in ourselves, made whole in Christ, says Archbishop
The Archbishop of Canterbury shared his thoughts on humanity with Radio 2

Are young people curious about Christianity?
As more and more is heard of Biblical illiteracy in schools, is there a curiosity about the Bible, Christianity, and above all Jesus, that the Church can nurture?
Pakistan: Autopsy raises questions over whether Christian's death was suicide
Haroon Haidar, a 24-year-old Christian father of two, supposedly killed himself