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Filmmaker makes journey of faith to prove reality of Exodus story as told in the Bible
Filmmaker Tim Mahoney set out on a journey of faith to examine the truth behind the story of the Israelites' escape from Egypt. He himself was astounded by the amount of evidence he gathered that supports the fact that the Exodus story indeed happened.

US Postal Service won't issue new holiday stamps but denies bid to stamp out religion
The US Postal Service has decided not to issue new religious-themed holiday stamps this year because of a "business decision" and not because it wants to "silence religious views" as its critics have been claiming.

Archbishop of Canterbury moves to heal Anglican divide
The Archbishop of Canterbury is to restructure the worldwide Anglican Communion to allow it to function still while allowing for deep divisions over issues such as women priests and gay ordination.

US House chief threatens to sue Obama for failure to disclose secret Iran agreements
US House Speaker John Boehner threatened to sue President Barack Obama over the Iran deal, which is pending in US Congress.

Alabama set to replace marriage licence with civil contract for same-sex union
A bill is likely to be passed by the Alabama legislature that will abolish marriage licenses and replace it with civil contract in response to the US Supreme Court ruling last June that legalized gay marriage in the country.

How to stay sane in church
When you join a new church it is easy to become overstretched and realise that after that first flush of enthusiasm, burnout sets in.

Bobby Jindal calls Donald Trump 'madman' in fiercest attack yet on GOP frontrunner
As he struggles with low poll ratings, Governor Bobby Jindal of Louisiana has taken a swipe at fellow presidential hopeful Donald Trump and called him a "madman" who would self-destruct in the White House and hand over the presidency to Democrat Hillary Clinton.

Arab refugees find unlikely allies in American Jews
Syrian refugees have found unexpected allies in Jewish Americans who have called Obama to open America's gates to the arab asylum seekers.

I'm a Christian but I'm just not feeling it - advice for new converts
It's not surprising if there's been a bit of a come-down since your conversion, writes Mark Woods.

Sunday Trading: The stability of families must not be sacrificed on the altar of profit
For the sake of the future we are opposing Sunday trading, writes Nola Leach.

John Oliver shuts church after receiving semen as 'seed' donation
John Oliver has closed his spoof church after some viewers took his request for "seed donations" too literally.

Boy arrested in alleged ISIS-inspired plot to attack Pope Francis during his US visit
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested a 15-year-old boy outside Philadelphia last August for alleged threats to launch an ISIS-inspired attack against Pope Francis when he visits the United States next week.

The 75 thoughts you have while trying to have a Quiet Time
The 75 thoughts you have while trying to have a Quiet Time

Government survives a rebellion as MPs back tax credit cuts
George Osborne averted a rebellion from his own backbenches last night as Conservative plans to cut tax credits passed by 35 votes.

Nigerian Army rescues at least 12 women and children from Boko Haram
Nigeria's army claims to have rescued at least a dozen women and children kidnapped by Boko Haram.

ISIS used social media to radicalise boy who tried to kill Pope Francis
A 15-year-old boy was arrested for allegedly threatening to launch an attack on Pope Francis inspired by ISIS, according to ABC News.