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Congressman to probe 'God's Not Dead 2' billboard rejection at GOP convention
A Republican congressman will conduct an inquiry why a billboard advertising the DVD release of "God's Not Dead 2" was rejected for display at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio.
Church asks U.S. federal court to stop Iowa from enforcing transgender bathroom rules even inside churches
A church in Iowa is asking a federal court to stop the state's civil rights commission from enforcing a law that prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
Atheists demand removal of Christian flag, Latin cross from Georgia state courthouse
An atheist group is demanding the removal of a Christian flag from a Georgia courthouse, saying it violates the U.S. Constitution.
Planned Parenthood to close 6 clinics â a move driven by abortion and profit, pro-life advocates say
Planed Parenthood will close six abortion clinics in Indiana this year as the number of patients dropped dramatically by half.
Christian charity funding cut over opposition to homosexual relationships
A Dutch Christian charity had its government funding withdrawn after pressure from MPs over its opposition to active homosexual relationships.
El Nino is forcing children in South Africa out of school and into work
Findings by a Child Protection Rapid Assessment (or CPRA, a consortium comprising of World Vision, Unicef and Plan International) found that El Niño was severely impacting on children, some of whom are also being forced into early marriages
Federal court stops Alabama laws banning child dismemberment, abortion clinics near schools
A federal court has blocked two Alabama laws that ban dismemberment abortions in the state and abortion clinics within 2,000 feet from schools.
Terrorist who murdered 84 in Nice Riviera truck attack 'could have been influenced by religion,' his ex-lawyer says
The Tunisian who drove a truck through a crowd, killing 84 people on the Nice Riviera in France on Bastille Day (July 14) "could have been influenced by religion," his former lawyer said.
Christians fined in Kazakhstan for meeting to worship Christ
It is thought to be the first case of its kind since the police acquired new powers against unrecognised religions last year.
Pakistan: Christian girl kidnapped, raped and forced into Muslim marriage, father murdered
A girl aged 14 has been abducted, raped and forced into an Islamic marriage in Pakistan. Her father was shot dead when he sold his house in an attempt to buy her freedom.
Guatemala: Army officer who murdered bishop dies in prison riot
The killing of the bishop was one of the most notorious crimes in recent Guatemalan history.
Egypt's Christians protest and pray after Christian murdered and building torched
Christians in Egypt joined in prayers and protests after a Christian man was murdered and three others injured, including one woman.
Internet evangelist tells Christians to carry guns 'to protect police officers'
An internet evangelist has urged Christians to carry guns in order to protect police officers.
Afghan refugee with axe attacks passengers on German train
The incident is likely to deepen worries about so-called "lone wolf" attacks in Europe and could put political pressure on German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Demonic activity running rampant in Christian homes and churches, says healing evangelist
Demons are active in Christian homes and churches, and the problem needs to be tackled openly "so that God's people can be delivered and set free."
Catholic faith shows steep decline in Germany, with over 180,000 leaving church in 2015
The numbers are alarming, but the bishops' conference in Germany insists that the Catholic Church in the most populous member of the European Union remains "a strong force, whose message is heard and accepted."