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Grand Imam denounces American Christians who accept gay marriage
Grand Imam denounces American Christians who accept gay marriage

The former Grand Mufti of Egypt has rejected the bishops of the Episcopal Church of the USA for endorsing gay marriage, calling it un-Biblical, according to the Anglican Ink.

Swedish teen rescued from ISIS-run Mosul speaks out
Swedish teen rescued from ISIS-run Mosul speaks out

A 16-year-old Swedish girl rescued from ISIS-controlled territory near Mosul last week by Kurdish forces has spoken out about the "hard life" she endured under Islamic State.

Bruce Springsteen: 10 of his best songs about faith
Bruce Springsteen: 10 of his best songs about faith

While his work has always carried themes of faith and belief, some of his recent albums have contained his most explicit references to Christian faith. Here we look at 10 songs from throughout The Boss' career which explore faith, doubt, God, Jesus and more...

Archbishop of Uganda condemns \'deep betrayal\' of biblical standards in Anglican Communion
Archbishop of Uganda condemns 'deep betrayal' of biblical standards in Anglican Communion

Archbishop of Uganda: "A spirit of defiance against Biblical faith and order has infected the structures and leadership of the Anglican Communion."

Essure female contraceptive device has killed over 300 unborn children and should no longer be sold — U.S. lawmaker
Essure female contraceptive device has killed over 300 unborn children and should no longer be sold — U.S. lawmaker

A contraceptive that is inserted to the female body has already caused the deaths of over 300 unborn children and should already be pulled out from the market, a Pennsylvania congressman recently revealed.

Marine dad seeks lifting of ban imposed on him by school after he questioned Islamic \'indoctrination\' of students
Marine dad seeks lifting of ban imposed on him by school after he questioned Islamic 'indoctrination' of students

A United States Marine veteran may not be able to see his daughter graduate after officials of a public school in Maryland decided to ban him from the campus for questioning how its students are supposedly being subjected to Islamic "indoctrination."

Another African nation declares itself an Islamic state, sparking public protests
Another African nation declares itself an Islamic state, sparking public protests

President Yahya Jammeh has recently declared the nation of Gambia as an Islamic state.

U.N. pushes countries to prioritise LGBT rights, abortion as part of its global plan
U.N. pushes countries to prioritise LGBT rights, abortion as part of its global plan

The United Nations is urging countries to prioritise LGBT rights and to include abortion as part of the grand plan to tackle the global humanitarian crisis.

Government\'s misleading advice fuels persecution of Pakistani Christians, says report
Government's misleading advice fuels persecution of Pakistani Christians, says report

Misleading government guidance is fuelling the persecution of Christians fleeing Pakistan, according to a report released on Wednesday.

TB Joshua\'s church sued by children of man killed in building collapse
TB Joshua's church sued by children of man killed in building collapse

The church of popular evangelist TB Joshua is being sued following the collapse of one of its buildings in 2014, which killed 116 people.

Christian-run refugee camp torched in Philippines
Christian-run refugee camp torched in Philippines

A Christian-run refugee camp in the Philippines was torched early on Wednesday morning, leaving at least five injured, including two children.

\'Why should I study? I\'m going to die\': Heartbreaking words of a 13-year-old in Aleppo
'Why should I study? I'm going to die': Heartbreaking words of a 13-year-old in Aleppo

The Catholic Bishop of Aleppo, which has been a battleground since 2012, has spoken out about the horrific conditions his community faces.

China puts more Christians on trial as pressure on religion mounts
China puts more Christians on trial as pressure on religion mounts

Protestant Christians in the Chinese province of Guizhou are facing prosecution in signs of an increasingly harsh clampdown on religion.

Muslims converting to Christianity in Nigeria, despite brutal persecution
Muslims converting to Christianity in Nigeria, despite brutal persecution

Muslims are converting to Christianity in northern Nigeria amid rapidly rising levels of Christian persecution, which has seen more than ten thousand Christians killed in five years, according to a new report released today.

Turkey: Christians face eviction in town\'s last remaining church
Turkey: Christians face eviction in town's last remaining church

Christians in the last remaining church in a Turkish town face eviction after the city council refused the permit them to continue worshipping.

Donald Trump dominates Nevada caucuses, winning in all demographics — surprisingly even the Hispanic votes
Donald Trump dominates Nevada caucuses, winning in all demographics — surprisingly even the Hispanic votes

Donald Trump emphatically scored his third consecutive victory in an early-voting state, winning the Nevada caucuses on Tuesday night to further strengthen his position in the Republican presidential race heading to the Super Tuesday elections in 15 states on March 1.