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Hillary Clinton: Bible was and is biggest influence on my thinking
Hillary Clinton: Bible was and is biggest influence on my thinking

Hillary Clinton has been more personal than ever lately with the release of her new memoir, Hard Choices.

Islamist takeover may be \'death knell\' for Iraq\'s Christians
Islamist takeover may be 'death knell' for Iraq's Christians

The takeover by Islamist militants is leaving Christians in Iraq and Syria "even more endangered" as they face strict sharia law and brutal penalties if they refuse to comply

Scottish police drop charges against Christian street preacher
Scottish police drop charges against Christian street preacher

A former LA deputy sheriff arrested while street preaching in Scotland has been told by police he will no longer face charges.

Priest who survived fatal shooting feels \'no ill will\' towards killer
Priest who survived fatal shooting feels 'no ill will' towards killer

Fr Joseph Terra has said "nothing evil" about the person who shot his young colleague, 28-year-old Father Kenneth Walker, dead

Jesus beaten to Wikipedia\'s most influential by Carl Linnaeus
Jesus beaten to Wikipedia's most influential by Carl Linnaeus

Researchers at the University of Toulouse concluded that the 18th century Swedish botanist is more influential than Jesus and Hitler.

Joel Hunter pleads with Iranian officials to release Saeed Abedini
Joel Hunter pleads with Iranian officials to release Saeed Abedini

The spiritual advisor to Barack Obama appealed for "clemency" during a recent visit to Iran

God\'s Not Dead producer: People of faith are \'waiting\' for movies that align with their values
God's Not Dead producer: People of faith are 'waiting' for movies that align with their values

The producer of God's Not Dead believes the demand is there for Hollywood to make even more faith-based films.

Duck Dynasty producer not angry with Phil Robertson over gay comments
Duck Dynasty producer not angry with Phil Robertson over gay comments

Duck Dynasty producer Deirdre Gurney suggests that what is important is how Phil Robertson treats gay people, not what he thinks about their sexuality

Christians have a positive view of Hollywood, but they prize biblical accuracy
Christians have a positive view of Hollywood, but they prize biblical accuracy

A new poll has found that more Christians view Hollywood favourably than don't, but accuracy is a factor for most when it comes to deciding whether they will go to see a film or not.

Scotland\'s Named Person law: A boost for children\'s wellbeing or a threat to religious liberty?
Scotland's Named Person law: A boost for children's wellbeing or a threat to religious liberty?

There is a palpable disquiet in Christian circles around a new mandate in Scotland for every child to have a state-appointed 'Named Person'.

Judah Smith on money: \'God wants you to sow, not spend\'
Judah Smith on money: 'God wants you to sow, not spend'

"Before you make money and use money you need to learn how to think about money, and God wants you think a particular way about your money and resources," says the City Church pastor

Big Brother 2014 contestants clash over gay marriage: Lingerie model Danielle McMahon says true marriage is \'through God\'
Big Brother 2014 contestants clash over gay marriage: Lingerie model Danielle McMahon says true marriage is 'through God'

Catholic housemate and lingerie model Danielle McMahon didn't see eye to eye with Playboy bunny Kimberly Kisselovich over gay marriage

Britain can\'t be \'smug\' about Brazil poverty images in run-up to World Cup
Britain can't be 'smug' about Brazil poverty images in run-up to World Cup

Images of gorgeous beaches and terrible poverty may reflect two sides of Brazil, but the gap between rich and poor is gaping in Britain too, the Archbishop of York has warned

Bachelorette\'s Emily Maynard marries Tyler Johnson: \'God brought us together\'
Bachelorette's Emily Maynard marries Tyler Johnson: 'God brought us together'

Emily Maynard says she feels "peace" about her marriage to the automotive management consultant.

Transgender TV ad pulled for being 'offensive'; asked viewers to 'spot the stallions from the mares'

Betting chain Paddy Power has had its TV ad featuring transgender ladies pulled by the Advertising Standards Authority.

Nepal politicians called to ban religious conversions by India\'s BJP
Nepal politicians called to ban religious conversions by India's BJP

Concerns about India's new power-holders, the BJP, have been compounded by reports that its vice chairman has described religious conversion as a criminal offense and urged Nepal's political leaders to outlaw it immediately