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Man who survived Las Vegas shooting says he's a 'firm believer in God now'
Man who survived Las Vegas shooting says he's a 'firm believer in God now'

Taylor Benge said he was agnostic up until Sunday night's shooting in Las Vegas, which he managed to escape alive with his sister.

'Pray for Las Vegas': Jason Aldean, country music stars ask for prayers after at least 50 killed in mass shooting
'Pray for Las Vegas': Jason Aldean, country music stars ask for prayers after at least 50 killed in mass shooting

Jason Aldean, who was performing onstage when the gunman opened fire, shared an emotional message in the aftermath asking people to pray.

Archbishop of Canterbury says he cannot give 'straight answer' to question of whether gay sex is a sin
Archbishop of Canterbury says he cannot give 'straight answer' to question of whether gay sex is a sin

Asked why not, the Archbishop replied: 'Because I don't do blanket condemnation and I haven't got a good answer to the question. I'll be really honest about that. I know I haven't got a good answer to the question.'

Tens of Thousands join Pro-Choice march in Dublin
Tens of Thousands join Pro-Choice march in Dublin

An estimated 20,000 people marched in Dublin on Saturday in support of Ireland's abortion laws being relaxed in the 2018 referendum.

Rapturous homecoming given to freed priest Father Tom Uzhunnalil
Rapturous homecoming given to freed priest Father Tom Uzhunnalil

The freed priest Father Tom Uzhunnalil, who endured 18 months in captivity in Yemen, could not but help shed a tear of relief as he was welcomed home by Salesians in his native India, World Watch Monitor reports.

First Anglican same-sex marriage in UK takes place in Scotland

The ceremony took place shortly before next week's Primates' meeting in Canterbury, when the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby is attempting to heal divisions over sexuality with a gathering of Anglican archbishops from around the world.

Couple failed to call medics for baby because 'God makes no mistakes'
Couple failed to call medics for baby because 'God makes no mistakes'

A couple in Lansing, Michigan are facing charges of involuntary manslaughter after they failed to call for help when their daughter became ill because 'God makes no mistakes'.

'Selfless' Christian family burned to death in tragic suspected drunk driving crash; police officer arrested
'Selfless' Christian family burned to death in tragic suspected drunk driving crash; police officer arrested

The horrific crash claimed the lives of Mario Davila, his wife Maribel and their youngest son Oscar, who all served in their church. An off-duty police officer has been arrested on suspicion of causing the accident while driving under the influence of alcohol.

You reap what you sow: 7 Bible verses about harvest
You reap what you sow: 7 Bible verses about harvest

In Christian terms, the harvest is the time when you reap what you sow, and when you gather crops that are ripe. Harvest is rich with Christian meaning.

Turkey's President Erdogan hints at exchange deal for imprisoned Pastor Andrew Brunson
Turkey's President Erdogan hints at exchange deal for imprisoned Pastor Andrew Brunson

Thousands of people have been detained in a crackdown since the failed coup, including Brunson, who ran a small church in Izmir on Turkey's western coast.

Liam Gallagher reveals why he was kicked out of church
Liam Gallagher reveals why he was kicked out of church

Liam Gallagher was kicked out of church for sweating too much, he revealed ahead of his debut album release next week.

'In Satan we trust': Florida teacher plans demonic park display, pastor vows to destroy it
'In Satan we trust': Florida teacher plans demonic park display, pastor vows to destroy it

A Florida middle-school teacher has provoked fury in the local Christian community with plans for a public park display encouraging children to 'hail Satan' during the Christmas season. A local pastor has said he plans to demolish the display with a sledgehammer.

22-year-old 'hero' who stopped gunman in Nashville church shooting just wants Christians to pray for the shooter
22-year-old 'hero' who stopped gunman in Nashville church shooting just wants Christians to pray for the shooter

Robert Engle, who has attended the church since he was a child, asked Christians to pray for the shooter and his loved ones as 'they are hurting as well.'

Church youth group leader finds baby abandoned at side of the road with birth certificate and $5,500 in cash
Church youth group leader finds baby abandoned at side of the road with birth certificate and $5,500 in cash

Rodger Prater made the startling discovery while driving a bus load of church youth group members back from an amusement park.

Skeptical scientist's life changes forever after experiencing Jesus and Heaven as she was drowning
Skeptical scientist's life changes forever after experiencing Jesus and Heaven as she was drowning

Dr. Mary Neal used to have a nominal faith in Christianity but not much more than that. That is, until she had a profound experience of Jesus and Heaven when her kayak capsized.

Jordin Sparks displayed Bible verses on her hand as she sang national anthem at NFL game
Jordin Sparks displayed Bible verses on her hand as she sang national anthem at NFL game

The former American Idol winner had 'Prov.31-8-9' written on her hand during her performance before the game between the Dallas Cowboys and Arizona Cardinals.