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Satanist leader: We don't subscribe to the Judeo-Christian concept of evil or Satan

Satanist leader says their group is criticized mainly by those who have preconceived notions about Satan

Saudi Blogger Raif Badawi could face death sentence

The Saudi blogger Raif Badawi who was sentenced to 1,000 lashes over accusations he insulted Islam could now be put on trial for apostasy resulting in a death sentence.

Group slams Bible distribution in Oklahoma public schools as 'unconstituional'

Freedom from Religion Foundation calls Bible distribution in Oklahoma public schools as 'unconstituional'; lodges complaint in 26 school districts

Pastors think faith will become an increasingly online experience in the next decade

According to a survey conducted by the Barna Group, 55 per cent of Protestant pastors believe it will be common practice for people to rely on the internet for their faith experiences in the next decade.

4 in 10 Americans are 'unchurched'; dramatic change needed

Four in 10 Americans are unchurched. At 43 per cent, the number is significantly higher than the 30 per cent of Americans who did not go to church in 1990, according to data published in the book Churchless by George Barna and David Kinnaman.

21 Christians slain by ISIS to be declared martyrs by coptic church

The deaths of 21 Christians to ISIS will not be in vain as they will be declared martyrs by the Coptic Orthodox Church, the equivalent of canonisation in the Catholic Church.

Alabama is the most Bible minded state in US - survey

Alabama beats Tennessee as the most Bible minded area in US

Boko Haram may be wooing ISIS

Nigerian terrorist group Boko Haram appear to be adopting the symbolism and methods of the Islamic State (IS), according to some experts.

US-Israel ties fraying over Netanyahu's planned Iran speech

Signs are growing that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's planned speech to Congress against a possible nuclear deal with Iran could damage his country's broad alliance with the United States.

Baby that survived landslide continues to bring hope to community

A baby that survived the deadly Oso, Washington landslide last March continues to inspire a community still reeling from the loss.

Christian Assyrian hostages reaches 262: 'We pray all the time,' says one family member

The number of Christian Assyrian hostages taken by the Islamic State (IS) this week has increased to 262.

Teacher donates kidney to 6-year-old student

A Texas teacher is going the extra mile to help one of her students.

70 Syrian and Iraqi migrants rescued from sinking boat

Romania's coast guard rescued 70 migrants - mostly Syrians and Iraqis - packed on to a small fishing boat that was in danger of sinking

Boris Nemtsov shooting: Police hunt for killers of Russian opposition leader

Boris Nemtsov, an outspoken critic of President Vladimir Putin and Russia's role in the Ukraine crisis, was shot dead steps from the Kremlin in a murder that underscored the risks taken by the Russian opposition.

'Jihadi John' photo: First adult picture in baseball cap revealed

British television broadcast the first picture of Mohammed Emwazi as a student on Friday, showing the man identified as the Islamic State "Jihadi John" killer with a mustache and goatee beard wearing a large baseball cap.