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Obama challenges Communist-led Cuba with call for democracy
US President Barack Obama challenged Cuba's Communist government with an impassioned call for democracy and economic reforms on Tuesday, addressing the Cuban people directly in a historic speech broadcast throughout the island.
Franklin Graham calls Donald Trump a 'political phenomenon' that beats even March Madness
Hardly anything beats the popularity of basketball every March, but Reverend Franklin Graham has noticed something else that has caught people's attention - Trump Madness.
More Christians in U.S. support Israel than Christians in Israel itself, survey shows
A new survey by Pew Research Center showed more Christians in the United States are supporting Israel than Israeli Christians.
$400-M Museum of the Bible showcasing rare artefacts, manuscripts to rise in D.C. in 2017
The Museum of the Bible is currently being constructed in Washington and once completed in 2017, it will offer more than 40,000 artifacts, manuscripts and texts related to the Holy Scripture.
Christian Prayer Center ordered to return $7.75M to 165,000 consumers in Seattle pay-to-pray scams
A Seattle-based man and his three companies were ordered to pay as much as $7.75 million to 165,000 consumers worldwide in pay-to-pray scams.
Despite lawsuits, prosperity gospel pastor persists in offering 'miracles' at a price â $1,000 per request
A self-proclaimed prophet who is into prosperity gospel is offering to raise the dead, predict the future and heal the sick for a price of $1,000.
What the Bible tells us about angels
Angels are a subject of fascination inside and outside Christianity. These heavenly beings have been portrayed in countless ways, with artists reimagining them in all manner of forms from innocent winged babies to ordinary looking adult humans with concealed wings.
8 Bible verses explaining the importance of confession and repentance
As we remember how Jesus died for our sins, it's natural for our thoughts to turn to our individual wrongdoings. Throughout Lent, Catholics are encouraged to take part in the Sacrament of Reconciliation and confess their sins and reconcile with God and the church. For Christians who don't take participate in this sacrament, repentance is still a necessary act, and not just during the Easter period.
Six Bible verses to inspire you if you are finding it hard forgive
Lent is arguably the time when we weigh up the significance of our sin and forgiveness more than any other. As we Good Friday draws ever-closer, thoughts about sin and the forgiveness of sins are both paramount in the minds of Christians around the world.
Christian MPs hit back at #StopIslam, say religious freedoms must be protected for Muslims
Christian MPs hit back at calls to reduce freedoms for Muslims after terrorist attacks hit Brussels on Tuesday.
Government moves towards declaring ISIS atrocities in Middle East 'genocide'
The government has moved towards admitting ISIS has committed genocide against Christians and other religious minorities in the Middle East.
Women more religious than men, especially Christian women
Many religious denominations, such as Roman Catholics, allow only men to be clergy. "Yet it often appears that the ranks of the faithful are dominated by women," says the report.
Brussels attack: Grand Mufti of Egypt condemns 'plague' of terrorism
The Grand Mufti of Egypt has condemned the terrorist attacks claimed by ISIS in Brussels, saying that such heinous acts can never be justified by religion.
Just 50 Jews left in Yemen after covert airlift operation
Just 50 Jews remain in Yemen, after 19 were airlifted to Israel in the final covert rescue mission, marking the end of a Jewish community dating 2,000 years.
850 Palestinian Christians granted visas to visit Jerusalem for Easter
Israeli authorities have granted 850 Palestinian Christians living in Gaza permits to travel to Jerusalem and Bethlehem over Easter.
'Love the sinner, hate the sin' and other Christian clichés one writer wants to correct
Christian writer Jonathan Merritt wants to set the record straight. What are perceived to be inspirational passages from the Bible are not a "one size fits all" statements even if they are well intended, and they shouldn't always be used to give comfort to the downtrodden. In his view, when they are used in the wrong context , they could even do more harm than good.