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India's Dalits protest as laws protecting them are rolled back
A ruling by India's Supreme Court that threatens to reduce protection for its marginalised Dalit people could be overturned after the court agreed to hear an appeal.

#PunishAMuslimDay: 3 of the best responses
Communities around the UK are united to combat what was dubbed as 'Punish a Muslim' day on April 3.

The Christian who made a covenant in blood with God: 8 quotes from Gerhard Tersteegen
Gerhard Tersteegen, who died on this day in 1769, was a spiritual writer and speaker who wore himself out in the service of God.

Pope Francis could still visit Northern Ireland, archbishop suggests
Pope Francis could still visit Northern Ireland, despite a stop not part of his scheduled itinerary in August, Irish bishops have suggested.

Martin Luther King's last sermon: 'I've seen the promised land'
Today, April 3, is the anniversary of the last sermon he ever preached. It was at the the Mason Temple, the World Headquarters of the Church of God in Christ in Memphis.

Bill Hybels controversy: Willow Creek women 'must not be silenced', says John Ortberg
John Ortberg, the former Willow Creek pastor who accused church leaders of failures over allegations senior pastor Bill Hybels had behaved inappropriately with women, has said the women concerned 'must not be silenced'.

Archbishop of Uganda distances Church from Anglican MP defending domestic violence
The archbishop of Uganda has distanced himself from an Anglican MP who defended men beating their wives.

Frank Page resignation: 'No legal impropriety' suspected, Southern Baptists told
A special meeting of the executive committee of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) has been called to consider the resignation of former president Frank Page last month.

Labour's antisemitism row: Corbyn criticised for attending left-wing Jewish Passover
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has been criticised for sharing a Passover meal with a radical left-wing Jewish group which is strongly opposed to mainstream Jewish groups and the state of Israel.

ISIS claims Easter Monday murders of Pakistani Christians
ISIS has claimed responsibility for an attack that left four Christians dead in southwestern Pakistan on Easter Monday.

Winnie Mandela: 'mother', then 'mugger', of new South Africa
Hailed as mother of the 'new' South Africa, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela's legacy as an anti-apartheid heroine was undone when she was revealed to be a ruthless ideologue prepared to sacrifice laws and lives in pursuit of revolution and redress.

Duggar family news: Jinger Vuolo reveals pregnancy side effect that most women can relate to
"Counting On" star Jinger Duggar is happily awaiting for the arrival of her first child with husband, Jeremy Vuolo. However, her pregnancy journey has not been smooth-sailing.

Christian actor Corbin Bernsen says films should not sugarcoat faith struggles
Hollywood seems to be embracing more and more faith-based movies, and Christian actor Corbin Bernsen believes these movies have a responsibility to portray faith in a truthful light.

Pastor who gave benediction at Bush inauguration faces 20 years in prison after allegedly defrauding investors of $3.5 million
A pastor of a megachurch in Houston, Texas is facing 20 years in prison after he was indicted on charges of defrauding investors by allegedly selling them worthless Chinese bonds.

Why pretending to be someone you're not is not a good thing -- especially if you're a Christian
Some Christians don't know it, but they live their lives pretending to be someone else. They don't live in the identity that God gave to them.