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Evangelical Christian wins $150k in compensation after claiming he was fired for refusing 'mark of the beast'

The jury ruled against Consol Energy/Consolidated Coal Co. on January 15 in a religious discrimination lawsuit filed against it by a former employee.

Mitt Romney\'s presidential bid is inspired by his faith, says friend
Mitt Romney's presidential bid is inspired by his faith, says friend

Republican Mitt Romney might run for President of the United States once again, and allies say that this third attempt is fuelled by his strong sense of faith.

Islamic State driven out of Kobani on Turkish-Syria border
Islamic State driven out of Kobani on Turkish-Syria border

Kurdish fighters have succeeded on Monday in pushing through parts of a key Syrian town that were held by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, virtually retaking the town from the extremist militant group.

More millennials are changing their views on abortion
More millennials are changing their views on abortion

The landscape of the battle between pro-abortion and pro-life activists is showing some change as trends reveal that millennial teenagers are leaning more towards a pro-life stance rather than favouring the practice of abortion.

Alabama\'s only gay legislator threatens to reveal her peers\' marital infidelity
Alabama's only gay legislator threatens to reveal her peers' marital infidelity

An Alabama congresswoman is threatening to reveal other legislators' extramarital affairs to lampoon their alleged commitments to "family values."

Dog that was to be euthanised as owner\'s dying wish gets second chance
Dog that was to be euthanised as owner's dying wish gets second chance

A dog sentenced to die at its deceased owner's request has been given a chance at life by Utah's Best Friends Animal Society.

Judge tells parents they cannot name their child Nutella
Judge tells parents they cannot name their child Nutella

Judge renames a child saying it is in the best interests of the child.

6 months after 15-year-old son\'s suicide, Christian college president steps down admitting he \'can\'t cope\'
6 months after 15-year-old son's suicide, Christian college president steps down admitting he 'can't cope'

President of Christian college resigns as he continues to come to terms with son's tragic death

Malawi hit by catastrophic floods; emergency aid on its way
Malawi hit by catastrophic floods; emergency aid on its way

More NGOs have sent emergency assistance to flooded areas of Malawi, Africa

Mom blames Target for son\'s suicide
Mom blames Target for son's suicide

A grieving mother filed suit against her son's former employer on Thursday, alleging that he committed suicide because of their cruel treatment.

Prince Charles: The Holocaust is a \'warning to all of us of all faiths in all times\'
Prince Charles: The Holocaust is a 'warning to all of us of all faiths in all times'

The Prince of Wales led Holocaust survivors and national leaders at a service to mark Holocaust Memorial Day.

Most Americans know \'nothing at all\' about Sikhs
Most Americans know 'nothing at all' about Sikhs

Almost two thirds of Americans admit they know nothing about Sikhism, a new survey has found – despite there being around half a million Sikhs living in the US.

#UseMeInstead: Clergy protest against use of mugshots for police target practice
#UseMeInstead: Clergy protest against use of mugshots for police target practice

North Miami Beach has now banned the practice, but protesters believe it exposes a worrying culture.

Libya: Eight dead as gunmen storm luxury hotel
Libya: Eight dead as gunmen storm luxury hotel

At least eight people, including five foreigners, were killed when gunmen stormed a luxury hotel in Tripoli.

Archbishop of York urges Cameron to grant visas for five-year-old\'s funeral
Archbishop of York urges Cameron to grant visas for five-year-old's funeral

John Sentamu has urged the Prime Minister to reverse a decision not to grant visas to the Zimbabwean family of a young girl killed last December.

Catholic MP Sarah Teather will join Jesuit Refugee Service on leaving Westminster
Catholic MP Sarah Teather will join Jesuit Refugee Service on leaving Westminster

The Liberal Democrat MP will become an advocacy adviser for children.