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Abortion survivor shares how she became friends with the mother who had thought she was dead
Abortion survivor shares how she became friends with the mother who had thought she was dead

Melissa Ohden was already 14-years-old when she found from her adoptive family that her birth mother had tried to abort her. Years later, she was able to meet with her birth mother who had spent most of her life believing that her daughter did not survive the abortion procedure.

Sexuality expert Deanne Carson ridiculed for telling parents to seek consent from their baby before changing diapers
Sexuality expert Deanne Carson ridiculed for telling parents to seek consent from their baby before changing diapers

Comments by the CEO of Body Safety Australia on diaper changes and consent sparked a heated debate online.

Philippine president Duterte sparks outrage for kissing woman on lips while giving away book about sex in Catholic church
Philippine president Duterte sparks outrage for kissing woman on lips while giving away book about sex in Catholic church

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has angered women's rights advocates and social media users after he was seen on video kissing a woman on the lips during his visit with the Filipino community in South Korea last Sunday.

Over 100 European Parliamentarians call for release of Pastor Andrew Brunson from Turkish jail
Over 100 European Parliamentarians call for release of Pastor Andrew Brunson from Turkish jail

More than 100 European Parliamentarians are reportedly demanding the release of American Pastor Andrew Brunson, who has been incarcerated for 21 months over accusations that he participated in a conspiracy to overthrow the Turkish government.

Report: Membership in PCUSA dropped by 5 percent in 2017
Report: Membership in PCUSA dropped by 5 percent in 2017

The Presbyterian Church USA (PCUSA) has released its latest report showing a five percent drop in membership in 2017.

American Bible Society employees resign over new rule prohibiting premarital sex
American Bible Society employees resign over new rule prohibiting premarital sex

Several employees of the American Bible Society have reportedly resigned over new regulations that include a prohibition on premarital sex.

Toddler dies of suspected overheating in hot car two hours after church trip
Toddler dies of suspected overheating in hot car two hours after church trip

A 3-year-old girl from Indiana was found dead after apparently being left in a hot car for two hours after her family returned home from church.

Ebola outbreak in DRC prompts Catholic Church to suspend sacraments
Ebola outbreak in DRC prompts Catholic Church to suspend sacraments

The Catholic Church in the Democratic Republic of Congo has decided to suspend several sacraments due to the outbreak of the Ebola virus last month.

Pastor holds on to church pulpit before perishing in volcanic eruption in Guatemala
Pastor holds on to church pulpit before perishing in volcanic eruption in Guatemala

A pastor who died during the recent volcanic eruption in Guatemala was found holding on to the pulpit of his church.

iPhone X Plus release date rumors: Apple tipped to release upcoming device with much lower price tag
iPhone X Plus release date rumors: Apple tipped to release upcoming device with much lower price tag

Apple insider Ming-Chi Kuo is a reporting a significant price drop on upcoming Apple iPhones

Google Pixel 3 XL rumors: Google reportedly working on third 'mid-range' Pixel 3 smartphone with more affordable price tag
Google Pixel 3 XL rumors: Google reportedly working on third 'mid-range' Pixel 3 smartphone with more affordable price tag

Rumor has it that Google is actually planning on releasing three Pixel 3 smartphones, not two.

Christian TV presenter Simon Thomas says wife's cancer death was 'hardest test' of faith
Christian TV presenter Simon Thomas says wife's cancer death was 'hardest test' of faith

Former Blue Peter and Sky Sports presenter Simon Thomas was at times hanging on to his faith "by one finger" after the death of his wife three days after she was diagnosed with cancer.

Minister and family charged with 12 counts of assault after brawl with police
Minister and family charged with 12 counts of assault after brawl with police

A minister, his wife and his 17-year-old son have been charged with 12 counts of aggravated assault after an altercation with police officers at a church in Lilburn, Georgia last month.

Having more children increases risk of heart disease in mothers, study finds
Having more children increases risk of heart disease in mothers, study finds

Mothers who have more than two children are more likely to suffer from heart disease in the future, according to a recent study.

Psychiatrist says demonic possession is real, recalls encounter with cult priestess
Psychiatrist says demonic possession is real, recalls encounter with cult priestess

Columbia University professor Dr. Richard Gallagher said he once met the high priestess of a cult who was able to say exactly what a priest was doing even though she was nowhere near him at the time

Joel Osteen holds back tears as Lakewood pastor moves on to new home at Relentless Church
Joel Osteen holds back tears as Lakewood pastor moves on to new home at Relentless Church

Joel Osteen tried to hold back tears as he lauded John Gray and his wife Aventer, who are the new leaders of Relentless Church in Greenville, South Carolina.