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Former Pope Angry That Germans Who Withdraw From Paying Church Tax Face Excommunication
The former Pope Benedict XVI has spoken out in damning terms against the "church tax" system which has made the German church one of the wealthiest Catholic churches in the world.
Why Do Men Rape and Abuse Women? Christianity's One-Word Answer
Theologian Elaine Storkey spoke of rape used as a weapon of war, child marriage, domestic violence, selective abortion and â graphically and horrifyingly â of female genital mutilation or FGM.
China Cracks Down On Religious Parents
A further crackdown on Muslims living in China's Xinjiang region has been signalled by the government, as new rules mean that parents who encourage or force their children into religious activities will be reported to the police.
Haiti's Christians Give Thanks to the Lord Despite Deaths and Devastation Caused by Matthew
Nothing can dampen the spirit of these hardy people.
Woman Recalls Mid-Air Explosion and How She and Others Survived: 'I Knew Jesus Was Sitting With Me'
She was ready to meet her Maker.
Pastors Arrested And Churches Set For Demolition As Persecution Increases In Sudan
The three pastors and three church members were arrested on 6 October in the town of Wad Medani when they refused to hand over a school run by their evangelical church
No Same Sex Marriage In Australia After Parliament Rejects Referendum
Australia's centre-right coalition government introduced legislation to parliament last month to hold a public vote in February 2017 on whether to legalise same-sex unions.
Be Careful Not To Stereotype Trump Supporters, Warns New York Times CEO
The chief executive of the New York Times has warned against writing off Donald Trump supporters as Brexit supporters were written-off in Britain
No Churches, Violence And Harassment: Life For Christians In Afghanistan
Non-Muslims in Afghanistan continue to suffer violence and harassment and there are still no public places of Christian worship.
When Is Yom Kippur 2016? 10 Things Every Christian Should Know
Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish Calendar, begins tonight â Tuesday 11 October at sunset. Ten days after Rosh Hashanah, the start of the Jewish New Year, it's a major holiday for members of the faith.
Millions Of Girls Forced Into Marriage Before The Age Of 15
More than 700 million women in the world today were married before their 18th birthday and one in three of these was women was married before the age of 15, a new report says today.
Babies Beaten, Girls Raped And Tortured: The Yazidis Suffering Under ISIS
After escaping rape, torture and enslavement at the hands of Islamic State, women and girls from the persecuted Yazidi community are being failed by the international community, Amnesty International said on Monday.
Tory MP Compares Russia's Bombardment Of Syria To Nazis
Andrew Mitchell, MP for Sutton Coldfield and the former secretary of state for international development, on Monday condemned last month's attack on a UN relief convoy near Aleppo.
Christian Pastor Seeks Help for Muslim Woman Attacked With Acid by Her Boyfriend
A Christian pastor in Nigeria is encouraging the faithful to extend financial aid to a local Muslim woman who suffered grave physical injuries after her boyfriend allegedly splashed acid on her body.
Christian Converts In Iran Appeal 80 Lash Sentence For Taking Holy Communion
Three Iranian men who converted to Christianity to Islam are appealing against criminal convictions for drinking alcohol.
Some Evangelical Christians Sticking With Donald Trump Despite Lewd Video: 'He Apologised; He Said He Was Wrong'
Several evangelical Christians are sticking with Donald Trump despite the latest controversy on his lewd remarks on women that have cost him the support of some of his party mates.