Jonah Hicap
Silicon Valley church targets Facebook, Google workers who have great jobs but can't feel any meaning
A new church has emerged in Silicon Valley in the San Francisco Bay Area and it is targeting tech workers at Facebook, Google and other companies.
Retired bus driver claiming healing powers changes name to Jesus Christ
Retired bus driver John Edward Birtwhistle, 77, changed his name to Jesus Christ after claiming that he had healing powers to cure the sick.
Large number of Australians list 'Jedi' as their religion
On August 9, millions of Australians will be filling out forms to complete the 17th national Census of Population and Housing, which the Australian Bureau of Statistics dubbed as the "country's largest and most significant online event."
Harvard studies show religion helps people treat others fairly
Religion helps people live in communities and treat others fairly, according to two Harvard University studies.
Dallas public charter school faces complaint for pushing religion
A public charter school in Dallas, Texas is facing a complaint from an atheist group for promoting religion in the classroom.
ISIS brands slain Muslim American soldier an 'apostate'
The Islamic State (ISIS) has branded as an "apostate" a Muslim American soldier who was killed in Iraq whose story became a heated subject of debate in the U.S. presidential election.
Gwen Stefani says the bullied boy she pulled up onstage was an 'answer to my prayers'
Singer Gwen Stefani fulfilled perhaps a boy's dream to meet her and highlight the issue of bullying when she called him on stage during her concert in Florida on July 27.
Satanic Temple wants to establish Satan clubs in U.S. public schools
After targeting invocations at city council meetings, Satanists are eyeing to establish After School Satan Clubs in public schools across the U.S., aiming to be like the Christian The Good News Clubs.
'Soul' leaving a body in China hospital captured on video?
A surveillance camera captured what appeared to be soul leaving a woman's body in a hospital in China.
North Korea bans imports with markings resembling a cross
North Korea is confiscating products from China that enter its border that have markings resembling a cross.
How do you spot someone who is lying? Former FBI agent cites 3 techniques
Former FBI special agent Dr. Jack Schafer, who specialises in behavioural analysis, said there are three signs that one can use to detect if a person is lying.
New poll shows 8 in 10 Americans favour abortion restrictions
Majority of Americans support abortion restrictions including allowing the procedure only in cases of rape, incest or to save the life of a mother.
U.S. school district changes mind, allows band to perform 'Amazing Grace' at football halftime show
A school district in Elmore County, Alabama has changed its decision and will allow a high school band to play "Amazing Grace" at halftime during football games.
Religious accommodations available at Rio Olympics: 5 major faiths to have their own space for worship
An estimated 17,000 athletes and officials will gather for the 2016 Rio Olympics in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil from August 5 to 21 coming from different countries and faiths.
Atheists sue Missouri city over Baptist Convention, charging that grant of funds violates First Amendment
A group of atheists filed a lawsuit against Kansas City in Missouri seeking to stop it from providing funds for the Baptist Convention that will be held in September.
Tim Kaine returns to Richmond church after being chosen as Hillary Clinton's vice presidential bet
U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine returned to the St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Richmond, Virginia for Sunday mass after being picked as Hillary Clinton's vice presidential bet. He found things to be a little different this time.