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Florida teacher bans student from reading Bible: \'He\'s not permitted to read those books in my classroom\'
Florida teacher bans student from reading Bible: 'He's not permitted to read those books in my classroom'

Florida teacher bans fifth-grader from reading his Bible during 'free reading' time.

South Korean ferry diver dies trying to recover missing passengers; 19 people arrested as investigations continue
South Korean ferry diver dies trying to recover missing passengers; 19 people arrested as investigations continue

A civilian diver died Tuesday morning in the recovery mission for the missing South Korean Sewol ferry passengers.

Bereaved family calls for national resuscitation policy

The Tracey family, who lost their mother following disputes over the use of a 'Do Not Resuscitate' notice is calling for a national policy on their use.

Does Christian music have a future?
Does Christian music have a future?

There are noticeably fewer Christian artists and events being promoted in the UK. Why is this?

Music inspired by the Action Bible
Music inspired by the Action Bible

Worship songs by Israel Houghton, Martin Smith, Rend Collective and Worship Central feature in new collection

Has King David's citadel been found?

Israeli archaeologist Eli Shukron believes he has found the citadel described in 2 Samuel during David's conquest of Jerusalem

Argentina´s fight to hold onto religious freedom

Baptist pastor says pressure on Church is increasing

Rick Warren: \'I wish we were as united in everything as we are in grief\'
Rick Warren: 'I wish we were as united in everything as we are in grief'

On the first day of the HTB Leadership Conference in London, US mega pastor Rick Warren and his wife Kay - who together lead Saddleback church in Orange County, California - gave a candid interview in which they discussed their journey through grief and forgiveness in the past year following the suicide of their son.

Nicky Gumbel: \'People come to church for many reasons, they stay for one - friendship\'
Nicky Gumbel: 'People come to church for many reasons, they stay for one - friendship'

Nicky Gumbel opened this year's HTB Leadership Conference with an impassioned speech about friendship.

Canadian provinces block accreditation of Christian law school over homosexuality views

A new Christian law school is being denied accreditation by law societies in Ontario and Nova Scotia

8-year old killed trying to protect his sister from rape; 16-year old charged
8-year old killed trying to protect his sister from rape; 16-year old charged

A 16-year old Virginian was charged Saturday with murder and strangulation after killing an eight-year old boy who was trying to protect his 12-year old sister.

Kirk Cameron says fornication and adultery are bigger problems than gay marriage
Kirk Cameron says fornication and adultery are bigger problems than gay marriage

Former child star Kirk Cameron says that fornication and adultery are far bigger threats to the institution of marriage than gay marriage is.

\'American Idol\' winner Scotty McCreery robbed at gunpoint during home invasion
'American Idol' winner Scotty McCreery robbed at gunpoint during home invasion

American Idol winner Scotty McCreery was robbed at an apartment near North Carolina State University's campus this morning

\'Gospel of Jesus\' Wife\' documentary to air on Smithsonian Channel tonight; Papyrus authenticity is very questionable
'Gospel of Jesus' Wife' documentary to air on Smithsonian Channel tonight; Papyrus authenticity is very questionable

The fragment, presented in an April 10 research paper, contains the controversial lines "Jesus said to them, 'My wife...'" and "she will be able to be my disciple.'"

Bishop Gene Robinson to divorce partner of 25 years
Bishop Gene Robinson to divorce partner of 25 years

Bishop Gene Robinson has announced he is to divorce his partner of more than 25 years, Mark Andrews.