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University student rep faces calls to resign after saying she does not believe gender is a choice

A student senator at the University of California-Berkeley says she is determined to represent the Christian view on gender despite calls for her resignation
Woods 'exploded': California pastor tells of surviving deadly Camp Fire by sheltering in church

A pastor who has survived one of the deadly wildfires ravaging parts of California has spoken of how he and others escaped by taking refuge in his church building.
Carpenter erects wooden crosses in honour of shooting rampage victims

Greg Zanis has been building crosses to remember shooting victims for more than two decades.
Church warns of fundraising scams as California wildfires wreak havoc

A church caught up in the devastating California wildfires is urging people to be cautious in giving to online fundraising campaigns.
Migrant caravan needs a 'holistic and comprehensive human rights approach'

Christian Aid is calling for a human rights-based approach to the migrant caravan making its way from Honduras to the US.
It's a daily choice: How adoption shaped my view of love

I would like to be able to say that love for my children happened all at once, but instead I'm learning what true love really means â and it has nothing to do with feelings.
More than 200 still missing in California's deadliest wildfire on record

The so-called Camp Fire 40 miles northwest of Sacramento burned down more than 6,700 homes and businesses in the town of Paradise.
Mother of man killed in California bar shooting says she doesn't want any more prayers

Susan Orfanos, the mother of 27-year-old Telemachus Orfanos who was killed in Wednesday's mass shooting in Thousand Oaks, California, after surviving last year's shooting in Las Vegas, said in a recent interview that she wants no more thoughts and prayers.
Christians praying as out-of-control California wildfires bring devastation

Churches in California are praying for an end to the devastating wildfires that have burned thousands of homes to the ground.
Popular church worker among the victims of California bar shooting

A young church worker who 'loved serving people' has been confirmed as one of the victims of Wednesday's mass shooting at a bar in Thousand Oaks, California.
Satanic Temple sues Netflix over 'Sabrina' use of Baphomet deity

The Satanic Temple accused the defendants of copyright infringement, trademark violations and injury to its reputation.
Call for prayer after gunman kills 12 people in attack on bar in California

Pastor Greg Laurie said 'America needs to pray' after a gunman stormed a student night at a bar in Thousand Oaks, California, on Wednesday night, killing 12 people before turning the gun on himself.
Evangelist Billy Graham remembered on 100th birthday

The late Billy Graham was being remembered today by his family on what would have been his 100th birthday.
RT Kendall asks for prayers as wife suffers crippling pain

Theologian RT Kendall is asking supporters for prayers as his wife battles severe back pain.
Trump and his Christian allies remain upbeat despite losing House

He may have lost the House in the heated midterms but Donald Trump is declaring Tuesday's election outcome a 'big win' despite losing the House of Representatives.