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China Cracks Down On Religious Parents
A further crackdown on Muslims living in China's Xinjiang region has been signalled by the government, as new rules mean that parents who encourage or force their children into religious activities will be reported to the police.

Catholic School Expels Student After His Parents Voiced Opposition to Sex-Ed Curriculum
When the parents of a young boy studying at a Catholic school in the Diocese of Nashville, Tennessee complained that the mandatory sex-ed course in the school is bordering on "erotic" and "near occasion of sin," they were shocked by the school's response.

Republicans In Chaos As Trump Slams 'Disloyal' Ryan, McCain
Trump, in a barrage of stinging Twitter posts, condemned the Republicans who have backed away from his White House run.

Rome's Chief Exorcist Says Demonic Interference 'Can Lead To Confusion About One's Gender'
Demonic interference has always had a negative impact on people's lives. Father Gabriele Amorth, who served as the chief exorcist of Rome, even said that diabolic possession "can lead to confusion about one's gender."

How Losing Her Voice Helped Natalie Grant Find Her True Voice in God
Singers treasure their voice because it's what makes their craft distinct, and Christian singer Natalie Grant used to feel the same way. However, when she lost her singing ability, Grant learned the hard way to look beyond the shallow demands of life and find her real voice in God.

Brian Houston on Why Hillsong Church Does Not Sing 'Shout to the Lord' and 'Oceans' Anymore
Hillsong Church became even more popular because of contemporary Christian songs such as "Shout to the Lord" and "Oceans," but senior pastor Brian Houston admits that the megachurch rarely plays these songs during service anymore.

Pastor Mark Driscoll Speaks of Jesus' Second Coming: 'Salvation Costs You Nothing'
When will Jesus Christ return? Pastor Mark Driscoll from The Trinity Church in Scottsdale discussed the Lord's second coming and said that people actually hold differing views regarding it.

How Should Christians Talk to Atheists? Here are Some Handy Tips
Christians and atheists don't see eye to eye, and have often engaged in debates regarding their faith - or lack of it. But despite these differences, Christians should still set a Christ-like example and look at their atheist brothers and sisters with understanding and compassion.

The Ten Commandments are Just as Relevant Today as They Were in the Time of Moses, Says Billy Graham
Are the Ten Commandments still relevant in today's world? One person does not think so, and told world-renowned evangelist Billy Graham that the Ten Commandments are actually "thousands of years out of date," so preachers should stop pushing it on people.

Christian Scientist Wins Court Case, Gets Hefty Payout After Getting Fired for Challenging Evolution
An evangelical Christian scientist got fired from his job because of a dinosaur's fossil and his findings about it that put a question mark on evolution.

Miracle Baby Turns 1, and Still Growing Up, Despite Having Heart and Intestines Outside His Body
A year ago, doctors gave the newborn with a peculiar disorder zero chance of survival.

Haiti's Christians Give Thanks to the Lord Despite Deaths and Devastation Caused by Matthew
Nothing can dampen the spirit of these hardy people.

Woman Recalls Mid-Air Explosion and How She and Others Survived: 'I Knew Jesus Was Sitting With Me'
She was ready to meet her Maker.

Why Married Christian Couples Don't Need More Marriage Advice
There seems to be no shortage of advice that couples can get. There's always another best practice to finance, intimacy, parenting, schedules, work and so on. But no matter how much advice we get, marriage advice will not necessarily give you a better marriage.

Pastors Arrested And Churches Set For Demolition As Persecution Increases In Sudan
The three pastors and three church members were arrested on 6 October in the town of Wad Medani when they refused to hand over a school run by their evangelical church

No Same Sex Marriage In Australia After Parliament Rejects Referendum
Australia's centre-right coalition government introduced legislation to parliament last month to hold a public vote in February 2017 on whether to legalise same-sex unions.