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Pastor Rick Scarborough says he didn't mean he would set himself on fire after US Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage
Texas Pastor Rick Scarborough, who previously said that he would be willing to be burned to death in his campaign against gay marriage. clarified his statement after yesterday's Supreme Court ruling.

California's assisted death bill stalls as LA archbishop warns lawmakers
California's assisted death bill has been pulled out from a key committee after it failed to gain support.

Jill Duggard and Derick Dillard leave US to start new overseas ministry next month
Derick said the opportunity to serve the Lord came earlier this year, and even though he did not specify where they would be doing it, Derick and Jill said they really prayed about the choice "that would undoubtedly change the trajectory of our lives forever."

Bethany Hamilton's baby Tobias joins his surf-loving parents at sea â he didn't like it
"Soul Surfer" Bethany Hamilton loves the ocean. Even while she was pregnant with her first baby with husband Adam Dirks, nothing could keep her away from the water, and she spent a lot of time during her pregnancy either just swimming or riding the waves.

Mark Burnett, Roma Downey tackle challenges of doing faith-based films
Creating faith-based films and shows are no easy feat for Christian couple Mark Burnett and Roma Downey, and the two have admitted that they relied heavily on prayer and research in order to get the job done correctly.

Christian artist Matt Redman likens worship music to human nutrition
Christian artist Matt Redman believes that people respond better to worship music when it is relevant, understandable, and accessible, and that is what he tried to do with his music in new album "Unbroken Praise."

Feelings can deceive, Benham twins say on Bruce Jenner transformation
The hearts of Christian twins Jason and David Benham truly broke when they found out that former Olympic gold medalist Bruce Jenner transformed into a woman named Caitlyn, and they say that his story sadly reveals the truth about America's broken perception of reality.

Joyce Meyer says Christians should ask selves: 'Am I putting God first?'
People develop habits based on what they do every single day, and popular Christian speaker and author Joyce Meyer strongly believes that Christians need to make God a habit because His presence is vital in people's lives.

Climate change poses 'catastrophic risk to human health,' experts warn
An international commission of experts formed by the Lancet, a prestigious medical journal based in the United Kingdom, said climate change should already be considered a "medical emergency."

Terror attacks around the world underline influence of Islamic State
The ultra-radical group, which has claimed direct responsibility for the Kuwait attack, clearly now poses a threat far beyond its heartland in Syria and Iraq.

American churches receive record $114.9-B donations in 2014 â report
Churches may have been losing public trust in America, but that does not necessarily mean religious institutions have significantly lost support from individuals, corporations, and foundations in the United States.

At least 145 dead as Islamic State raids Kobani in deadly return
The incident is one of the worst massacres carried out by the hardline group in Syria.

Chariots of Fire sequel will honour Christian Olympian Eric Liddell
The Last Race depicts the life of Liddell after the 1924 Paris Olympics and his work as a missionary in China.

Why are Americans so suspicious of Muslims â and should they be?
A LifeWay survey has found that many Americans see Islam as a threat to religious freedom.

Why white US Christians are repenting for the Church's role in racism
The Church is reflecting on systemic issues that may be affecting race relations.

Why is Disney making a movie on Charles Darwin? Christian fans ask
With all the possible characters, fictional or otherwise Disney can choose to be their next action star, the studio decided to go with Charles Darwin.