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Faith groups must work together in the face of 'brazen persecution' say religious leaders
Cardinal Vincent Nichols and Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis have written a joint article calling for people of different faiths to work together.

Jeremy Lin inspires bullied kids: Don't let anyone else tell you who you are or what you can or can't do
It might come as a surprise to most NBA fans, but Charlotte Hornets guard Jeremy Lin, whose basketball prowess created the term "Linsanity" actually dealt with a lot of bullies throughout his life and career.

Why BiblicalGenderRoles.com does not represent the true Christian view of sex
News outlets around the world have each picked up on a blog titled 'Biblical Gender Roles', a website which claims that men should not tolerate their wives refusing sex, and that husbands should invoke fear in their wives.

The camel and the needle: What did Jesus really mean?
It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.

Pastor Greg Laurie says the only way to find true happiness in a 'selfie culture' is to promote a 'selfless culture'
The problem with loving in a "selfie culture," according to Pastor Greg Laurie of Harvest Christian Fellowship is that people are all focused on themselves and are sadly missing out on the true essence of joy.

Can Christians still redeem holidays such as Halloween, Christmas and Easter? Pastor Shane Idleman answers
There are some Christians who refuse to participate during holidays such as Halloween, Christmas, and Easter since these events have become "saturated in paganism, superstitions, and the occult." But Pastor Shane Idleman from Westside Christian Fellowship said that there are actually ways Christians can still take part during the holidays, just as long as they keep in mind why, who, and how they celebrate.

North Korea: Catholic mass celebrated in Pyongyang as families reunite
South Korean priests have celebrated mass in North Korea's capital after some of the families split by the war were reunited after over 60 years.

Derick and Jill Dillard concerned over political instability, gang violence and elections in Central America
Derick and Jill Dillard did not waste any time working on their new ministry in Central America since travelling back from the United States. Not only did they busy themselves with Spanish language lessons, but they have also been exploring the local market and serving the community.

ISIS 'blows up three men tied to Roman columns' in Palmyra
ISIS have executed three captives by binding them to ancient columns in Palmyra and blowing them up, a monitoring group has said.

Tony Stark, aka Iron Man, becomes Tigger as Robert Downey Jr. cheers up ailing kid
Robert Downey Jr.'s on-screen persona Tony Stark, better known as Iron Man might be pretty cool since he gets to fly around and beat bad guys in a suit of armor, but the actor who portrays him is definitely way cooler since he gets to use his superstar status to spread optimism and cheer up bullied kids.

Philadelphia honours visiting Dalai Lama by making Oct. 27 as 'Day of Kindness'
When Philadelphia locals found out that their National Constitutional Center would be awarding the Liberty Medal to the Buddhist teacher Dalai Lama this month, they decided to start the Day of Kindness in honor of his teachings and fully embrace his message of peace and kindness.

Former bishop Heather Cook will serve seven years for fatal hit-and-run
Former Bishop of Maryland Heather Cook will serve seven years in prison for killing cyclist Tom Palermo

Sacked gay priest condemns 'homophobic hate' of Catholic Church
Poland-born Krzysztof Charamsa, 43, wrote: "Today, I side with the fantastic people who are homosexual, for centuries humiliated by a fanatical Church. I no longer accept the salvation that excludes â without any foundation whatsoever â a part of humanity."

Abortionist vows to get intact baby head in latest Planned Parenthood sting video
The undercover videos exposing the shocking operations of Planned Parenthood abortionists continue to make its way online, and now the 11th sting video released by the Center for Medical Progress (CMP) is showing just how desensitized their abortionists have become in gathering the parts of unborn babies.

Syrian allies unleash kamikaze drones vs. forces tied to al-Qaeda but backed by US
Suicide drones believed to be of Russian and Iranian orgin were reportedly unleashed to strike US-backed Syrian rebels near the western Syrian city of Ma'ara al Nuiman, causing extensive damage to rebel-held neighborhoods and the targeted location.

Taliban overrun district in quake-hit northern Afghanistan
The move underlines the security problems that have hampered relief efforts.