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Explainer: How the Bible splits Christians on homosexuality
Martin Saunders explains how progressives and conservatives come to different conclusions as they interpret the Bible passages on homosexuality
Nepal earthquake deals a blow to Christians looking for improvement to country's religious freedom situation
Nepal earthquake deals huge blow to Christians with possible delay of Constitution
Baltimore riots: The church must be a 'moral voice' says pastor as leaders urge peace
Religious leaders have formed a united front as tensions rise in Baltimore following the death of Freddie Gray, a 25-year-old black man who suffered a spinal-injury while in the custody of city police.
Christian critics enraged by Clinton's 'pro-gay' campaign
Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign has been taking a hit from religious conservatives for promoting the "H-agenda" above what they consider to be more important matters.
Church of England begins 'shared conversations' on human sexuality - can it reach 'good disagreement'?
The Church of England begins its long process this week on how to avoid schism and reach "good disagreement" over the issue of homosexuality and same-sex marriage.
Ukrainian Church leaders: The West must wake up to the threat of Russia
The Western Church must recognise the seriousness of the conflict in Ukraine, a group of Ukrainian religious leaders said at Lambeth Palace in London yesterday.
Pope Francis named most influential tweeter in the world
Thousands flock to see him at his general audiences at the Vatican, but Pope Francis has also solidified his online presence â being named the most influential tweeter in the world.
Indonesia executions: Convicts praised God, sang Christian hymns before death by firing squad
The eight men executed in Indonesia overnight recited the Lord's Prayer and worshipped God in the moments before their deaths, witnesses say.
World's smallest Bible goes on display in Jerusalem
A copy of the Hebrew Bible etched onto a chip the size of a grain of sugar has gone on display for the first time at the Israel Museum.
Nick Clegg: 'I'm not a true atheist'
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has revealed that he is not an atheist and that he is still searching for religion.
Vatican summit highlights moral importance of action on climate change
The world could be on the verge of eviction from another "Garden of Eden" because of catastrophic neglect of the environment, a Vatican summit has been told.
Syria: Islamic State has killed more than 2,000 people since June
Ultra-radical Islamic State insurgents have killed at least 2,154 people off the battlefield in Syria since the end of June when the group declared a caliphate in territory it controls
Nigerian army rescues hundreds of girls from Boko Haram
Nigeria's army has rescued 200 girls and 93 women during a military operation to wrest back the Sambisa Forest from the Boko Haram Islamist militant group, it said on Tuesday.
Willie Robertson says the 'Duck Commander Musical' is surreal
Willie and Korie Robertson were in awe after watching their musical, "Duck Commander Musical: How Faith, Family and Ducks Built a Dynasty," come to life.
NFL player William Gay says football took him away from 'evil' of domestic violence
Pittsburgh Steelers player William Gay recently opened up about his troubled childhood in order to help others who have experienced domestic violence.
Hundreds of bodies found in town held by Boko HaramÂ
Hundreds of bodies were found in Damasak, Nigeria last weekend after government officials reclaimed the town from the militant Muslim group Boko Haram.