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Elementary school principal who banned Christmas has resigned
A Nebraska elementary school principal who sent an internal memo to teachers warning them not to use any Christmas-related messaging and activities in the classroom in December has resigned.
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Gillette's opinion-splitting 'We Believe' advert is 'hypocritical', says church minister
Gillette's new advert on toxic masculinity is 'hypocritical', even if it does raise some important issues, says the former Moderator of the Free Church of Scotland.
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Most young Christians drop out of church in college years
New research from LifeWay has revealed the challenge churches face in keeping young people in the pews as they head off to college.
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Donald Trump says religious freedom is 'under attack'
Donald Trump has pledged to do more to protect freedom of conscience and belief at home and overseas on Religious Freedom Day.
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Christians defend Karen Pence over teaching job at Christian school
The wife of US Vice President Mike Pence has come under fire for teaching at a Christian school that requires employees to adhere to traditional views on marriage and sexuality.
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Pastor steps down over 'Bruce Jenner is still a man' church sign
The pastor of a church in northern California has resigned after posting a controversial sign saying that transgender reality star Caitlyn Jenner was still a man.
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Bishop refusing to allow same-sex marriage ceremonies says he will appeal disciplinary action
Bishop Michael Curry, who last year wed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, has partially restricted the ministry of Bishop William Love over his refusal to perform same-sex marriage ceremonies.
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Most millennials support restrictions on abortion as NY Governor Cuomo pushes for greater liberalisation
New research into the views of millennials on abortion has found that most oppose the termination of pregnancies without any legal restrictions.
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Trump threatens Turkey with 'economic devastation' if it attacks US-allied Kurds
President Donald Trump threatened Turkey with economic devastation if it attacks a US-allied Kurdish militia in Syria.
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Pathologizing masculinity
The American Psychological Association diagnoses men as the problem
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Church raising money to help workers affected by US government shutdown
As the partial federal government shutdown moves toward a fourth week, a historic church in Memphis, Tennessee, has stepped in to help their affected members weather an uncertain period of missed paychecks.
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Franklin Graham slams Christian Bale for Golden Globes quip: 'Satan is a real being'
Welsh-born actor Bale portrayed former US vice president Dick Cheney in the film Vice, saying in his speech: 'Thank you to Satan for giving me inspiration on how to play this role.'
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Christian baker allowed to proceed with lawsuit against Colorado state
A federal judge ruled Masterpiece Cakeshop owner Jack Phillips could continue with his lawsuit against the Colorado Civil Rights Commission over claims of religious discrimination
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Fund Trump's wall, Hispanic evangelical leader tells Democrats
Parts of the US government have been shut down in an impasse over funding the wall, a key Trump campaign promise.
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In chilling move, Chinese official erases First Commandment
'This is a national policy. You should have a clear understanding of the situation. Don't go against the government.'