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H&M 'Coolest Monkey' racial scandal: Mother of boy model tells critics to 'get over it'
H&M 'Coolest Monkey' racial scandal: Mother of boy model tells critics to 'get over it'

Swedish clothing giant H&M was placed in hot water after it featured a black child model wearing a green hoodie which carried the words "coolest monkey in the jungle."

Duggar family news: Jill Duggar veers away from family dress code, opts to wear pants
Duggar family news: Jill Duggar veers away from family dress code, opts to wear pants

The Duggar family from "Counting On" adhere to strict fashion rules. The ladies are not allowed to wear pants or tight-fitting clothes that show off their cleavage, and their dress and skirt length should always fall below the knee.

Morgan Freeman's 'The Story of God' renewed for third season
Morgan Freeman's 'The Story of God' renewed for third season

National Geographic's Emmy-nominated series, "The Story of God" has proven so successful that the show has just been renewed for a third season.

Duggar family news: Josiah Duggar courting Lauren Swanson?
Duggar family news: Josiah Duggar courting Lauren Swanson?

Another courtship might soon be announced by the Duggar family from "Counting On," since Josiah Duggar is reportedly seeing a new girl - Lauren Swanson.

Who is Elijah and what can we learn from him?
Who is Elijah and what can we learn from him?

One of the most famous men of God in the Bible, Elijah, is a man known for his miracles and mighty exploits. While he did have many miracles, there's so much more to learn from his very person, and his character.

How to find hope in the midst of trying times
How to find hope in the midst of trying times

We all go through trying times, periods when our mettle is tested and our capacities are stretched to the max. We all desire to avoid such periods of stress and possible pain, but it's a fact of life that they do come.

What does the Bible say about greed and how do we stop it?
What does the Bible say about greed and how do we stop it?

The Bible is very straightforward when it comes to greed. This intense and very selfish desire for anything, particularly money and wealth, is a dangerous thing and should not be found in any Christian.

Why did Jesus say He came bringing a sword and not peace?
Why did Jesus say He came bringing a sword and not peace?

While we all know Him to be the loving Son of God who died and saved all who would believe in Him, not as many of us know that He wasn't really all about peace.

What we can learn about God from how He reacted to Sarah's laugh
What we can learn about God from how He reacted to Sarah's laugh

Genesis 18 gives to us one peculiar account where we get to see God in a different light. What happened here and what can we learn from it?

World Evangelical Alliance responds to charges it has a secret 'ecumenical agenda'
World Evangelical Alliance responds to charges it has a secret 'ecumenical agenda'

The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) has responded to charges from three of its member bodies that it has an 'ecumenical agenda' inconsistent with its historic evangelical roots.

Trump says no American, from nun to baker, should have to choose between faith and the law
Trump says no American, from nun to baker, should have to choose between faith and the law

Donald Trump's campaign to keep evangelicals onside with his troubled presidency continued yesterday when he officially proclaimed January 16 'Religious Freedom Day' in the US, declaring that no American should have to choose between faith and the law.

We can reach millennials and this is how, says Church Army
We can reach millennials and this is how, says Church Army

The Church Army is releasing guidance on how to evangelise millennials in an attempt to reverse a worrying lack of young people in the pews.

Cathedral installs gender-neutral toilets to be more 'inclusive' and 'accepting' of LGBT people
Cathedral installs gender-neutral toilets to be more 'inclusive' and 'accepting' of LGBT people

A Cathedral in Wales has installed gender-neutral toilets in order to be 'more accepting' and help LGBT people.

The Landscape of Faith: How the ancient Creeds speak to us of Christ
The Landscape of Faith: How the ancient Creeds speak to us of Christ

I had been one of those brash and overconfident atheists who happily dismissed people with religious commitments as mad, bad, or sad.

Nigerian student 'arrested after converting to Christianity from Islam'
Nigerian student 'arrested after converting to Christianity from Islam'

A Nigerian university student who converted from Islam to Christianity has been arrested by state security forces along with the man who introduced her to Christianity, according to World Watch Monitor (WWM).

New monasticism: Why are so many young people choosing to become temporary monks?
New monasticism: Why are so many young people choosing to become temporary monks?

This month another new monastic community joins many others springing up across the Church of England. What is behind this trend?