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Christian minister performs risky baptism ritual as Storm Katie batters U.K. beach
Christian minister performs risky baptism ritual as Storm Katie batters U.K. beach

A Christian minister has come under fire after performing baptism on children on a beach despite extreme winds and strong waves.

Bones of a Christian saint uncovered in rubble of ISIS-destroyed monastery
Bones of a Christian saint uncovered in rubble of ISIS-destroyed monastery

The bones of a saint have been discovered among the ruins of an ancient monastery in the Christian town of al-Qaryatain, liberated from ISIS control on Sunday.

Louisiana Senate panel rejects proposed repeal of law requiring equal lessons on Creation, evolution
Louisiana Senate panel rejects proposed repeal of law requiring equal lessons on Creation, evolution

Students in Louisiana will still continue to be taught how God created Earth and mankind as told in the Holy Bible's Book of Genesis, thanks to the courageous effort of some state senators to reject the repeal of an existing law that requires equal lessons on Creation and evolution.

Even an atheist agrees: ISIS terrorist attacks on Christians are all about religion
Even an atheist agrees: ISIS terrorist attacks on Christians are all about religion

Even though he does not personally believe in the existence of God, it is clear for prominent atheist Richard Dawkins that the attacks launched by the terrorist group Islamic State' (ISIS) on Christians are all about religion.

European governments now consider killing babies as \'essential condition\' for women\'s rights
European governments now consider killing babies as 'essential condition' for women's rights

European countries are not just openly discussing the prospect of killing babies; they are also considering it as an "essential condition" for the full realization of women's rights.

Armenia warns Nagorno-Karabakh clashes could turn into all-out war
Armenia warns Nagorno-Karabakh clashes could turn into all-out war

Armenia's president warned on Monday that an outbreak of violence in breakaway Nagorno-Karabakh risked spiralling into all-out war.

Pastor claims to have seen heaven, takes pics to prove it
Pastor claims to have seen heaven, takes pics to prove it

A South African preacher is claiming that he was able to go to heaven and take pictures of paradise but his story is not being received in the way that he expects. In fact, he is being ridiculed online for trying to sell photos of heaven.

Mass protests in Poland over plans for strict new abortion law
Mass protests in Poland over plans for strict new abortion law

Poland has seen demonstrations by many thousands of people after the ruling Law and Justice party disclosed it is to bring abortion law into line with Catholic Church teachings.

129 children disappear from Calais refugee camp
129 children disappear from Calais refugee camp

More than 100 children have vanished from the Calais refugee camp according to a recent census. Charities have expressed shock and concern, particularly following evidence of the abuse and rape of boys in the camp.

Max Lucado fears Donald Trump in the White House would put non-believers off Christianity
Max Lucado fears Donald Trump in the White House would put non-believers off Christianity

While Christian leaders from other denominations have been vocal about their support for Donald Trump's bid for the presidency, Pastor Max Lucado also remains vocal about his reservations about the business tycoon, saying he believes Trump is giving Christians a bad name.

Church attendance in Scotland at lowest level ever
Church attendance in Scotland at lowest level ever

Two thirds of people in Scotland with a religious background never or practically never go to services, according to new research.

\'2,800 ticking time bombs\': Mosques in U.S. offer terrorists \'short cut to salvation,\' expert says
'2,800 ticking time bombs': Mosques in U.S. offer terrorists 'short cut to salvation,' expert says

The estimated 2,800 mosques in the United States are 'ticking time bombs" for Islamic terrorism, according to experts.

Christian refugees from Iraq returned home by Czech Republic after \'abuse\' of hospitality
Christian refugees from Iraq returned home by Czech Republic after 'abuse' of hospitality

A group of Christian refugees said to have "abused the goodwill" of the Czech Republic and its people are to be deported to Iraq.

Are Chinese leaders using American tactics to subvert Christianity?
Are Chinese leaders using American tactics to subvert Christianity?

The government of China appears to be shifting its approach toward Christians, and this change could prove highly problematic in the years to come for the Chinese church.

Syrian forces liberate Christian town from Islamic State
Syrian forces liberate Christian town from Islamic State

Syrian and allied forces backed by Russian air strikes drove Islamic State militants out of the Christian town of al Qaryatain on Sunday.

Artistic expression? Catholic school officials allow men dressed as women to perform in campus
Artistic expression? Catholic school officials allow men dressed as women to perform in campus

Roman Catholic teachings are against homosexuality, including the act of inappropriately dressing up like the opposite sex. A Catholic college in Ohio, however, allowed men dressed in flashy women's clothes to perform in its campus last Easter Wednesday.