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Indian court orders compensation to be released to families of 14 Christians killed in 2008 riots
Indian court orders compensation to be released to families of 14 Christians killed in 2008 riots

A court in eastern India has ordered the release of compensation that was slated for the widows of 14 victims in the anti-Christian riots in Kandhamal district in 2008.

Hungary PM Viktor Orban vows to preserve Christian culture as he begins third term
Hungary PM Viktor Orban vows to preserve Christian culture as he begins third term

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has vowed to protect the country's Christian culture in his new government following his re-election last month.

Mormons drop partnership with Scouts a week after controversial name change
Mormons drop partnership with Scouts a week after controversial name change

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, commonly known as the Mormon Church, has announced that it is ending its partnership with the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) before the start of 2020.

More than three-quarters of publications in Christian colleges have faced censorship, survey finds
More than three-quarters of publications in Christian colleges have faced censorship, survey finds

A new survey has found that about three out of four student newspapers in Christian colleges have faced pressure from officials to edit or drop articles shortly after publication.

Nutmeg health benefits: New research reveals it can help protect against liver damage
Nutmeg health benefits: New research reveals it can help protect against liver damage

Nutmeg has long been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of illnesses, but scientists from various universities in China and the U.S. only recently confirmed that the spice can help protect against liver damage.

Woody Harrelson reveals he once thought about becoming a minister as he talks about friendship with Mike Pence
Woody Harrelson reveals he once thought about becoming a minister as he talks about friendship with Mike Pence

Actor Woody Harrelson joked that he abandoned the plans to embrace 'hedonism' instead

Majority of Christians say Bible works better than coffee in getting their day started
Majority of Christians say Bible works better than coffee in getting their day started

A recent study on Bible reading habits of Americans has revealed that a majority of Christians are picking the Bible over coffee to jump-start their mornings.

Methodist bishops endorse proposal to allow individual pastors to decide on same-sex marriage
Methodist bishops endorse proposal to allow individual pastors to decide on same-sex marriage

The bishops of the United Methodist Church (UMC) have expressed support for a proposal to allow individual pastors to decide on issues related to homosexuality.

Man without arms shares how Bible's Psalms changed his life
Man without arms shares how Bible's Psalms changed his life

Daniel Ritchie, a man who was born without arms, had almost completely lost his self-esteem because of how strangers treated him. However, he has testified that after reading the word of God, he began to see the true value of his life and realized that he is "fearfully and wonderfully made."

Pulse Nightclub Shooting Survivor says media coverage about gay conversion therapy is 'fake news'
Pulse Nightclub Shooting Survivor says media coverage about gay conversion therapy is 'fake news'

Luis Javier Ruiz, who was at the LGBT nightclub when a gunman shot 49 people dead on June 12, 2016, has recently drawn headlines after he proclaimed that he has been "changed" and is no longer a homosexual.

Sutherland Springs church breaks ground for new worship center next to site of mass shooting
Sutherland Springs church breaks ground for new worship center next to site of mass shooting

The First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs held a groundbreaking ceremony on Saturday for the new 250-seat worship center that will be built next to the building where a mass shooting took place six months ago.

Indian state arrests two Pentecostal Christians over accusations of forced conversions
Indian state arrests two Pentecostal Christians over accusations of forced conversions

Authorities in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh have arrested two men who were accused of conducting forced conversions.

African Americans more likely to view Bible as God's word & read Scriptures regularly than other ethnic groups
African Americans more likely to view Bible as God's word & read Scriptures regularly than other ethnic groups

African Americans are more likely to read the Bible on a regular basis and view it as the word of God compared to other ethnic groups, according to recent analysis of a study conducted by the Pew Research Center.

Oklahoma passes bill allowing installation of Ten Commandments monument on public property
Oklahoma passes bill allowing installation of Ten Commandments monument on public property

The Oklahoma legislature has approved a measure that would allow local governments to display historically significant documents, including the Ten Commandments, on public grounds.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles explains comments about wanting to become pastor
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles explains comments about wanting to become pastor

Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles has explained his past comments about his wish to become a pastor after he retires from playing football.

Iowa governor signs bill banning abortions after detection of fetal heartbeat
Iowa governor signs bill banning abortions after detection of fetal heartbeat

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has approved legislation that bans abortions after the detection of the unborn baby's heartbeat.