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Science and faith have exchanged places but God is not dead among the philosophers
Philosopher and Catholic Gary Gutting has spent the past year interviewing 12 fellow philosophers on the reasonableness of faith in God and, conversely, the rationale for non-belief.
Duck Dynasty's John Luke Robertson on fiancee Mary Kate: 'She never gave me the time of day until I started talking about Jesus'
"Duck Dynasty" star John Luke Robertson is grateful that his fiancée Mary Kate keeps him close to Jesus.
'Dancing With the Stars' contestant Sadie Robertson says God keeps her calm before show performances
Sadie Robertson from "Duck Dynasty" reveals that her secret to calming her nerves before performances on "Dancing With the Stars" is simple: turning to God.
Cocaine-using philandering pastor refuses to leave his church
Despite having been ousted by board members, an Alabama pastor who has admitted to taking drugs and sleeping with members of his congregation has refused to step down.
Pro-alcohol revelers soaked John Wesley figurines in ale
Models of the famous evangelist were allegedly dunked in ale as a protest against his anti-alcohol stance.
Welby backs military action against Islamic State, but says 'violence by itself resolves nothing'
The Archbishop of Canterbury says a "global strategy" is needed to combat the threat of the Islamic State, insisting that "to be effective we must not look for quick fixes."
Blair: We must 'root out teaching that inspires hatred or hostility'
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair has urged schools across the globe to teach 'the virtue of religious respect'.
Hong Kong government is 'sitting on its hands', warns Catholic editor
As tensions flare in the city once more, authorities and protesters are deadlocked.
Justin Welby praises 'long overdue' move as House of Lords approves women bishops
The House of Lords yesterday approved plans to allow women to become bishops in the Church of England.
Vatican denies claims of doctrinal shifts on divorce and homosexuality
Comments in the mid-term report of the Synod on the Family have been over-interpreted, it says.
No charges for Bishop of Gloucester over sex abuse allegations
Rt Rev Michael Perham is expected to return to ministry.
Liberian bishop: 'We have once again become the abandoned and scum of the earth'
Bishop Anthony Borwah says his people are being treated like "scum" in a world gripped by the Ebola crisis.
Five reasons to love (and learn from) The Apprentice
Martin Saunders takes a look at Alan Sugar's latest intake, and what we might be able to learn from their mistakes.
Are you listening? God wants your full attention
Feeling restless is a sign we need to learn to be at peace, writes Claire Musters.
Joni Eareckson Tada's plea to terminal cancer sufferer Brittany Maynard: 'Open your heart to the only One who can do something about your pain'
Joni Eareckson Tada has made a heartfelt appeal to terminal cancer sufferer Brittany Maynard who has spoken openly about her decision to end her life by physician-assisted suicide on November 1.
Jennifer Knapp says her girlfriend has given her a 'greater understanding of the Gospel' but they don't go to church together
The Christian artist who came out as gay four years ago told the Religion News Service that her relationship with her partner was "not about sex or gender" but about "complete utter compassion for another human being".