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Carrie Underwood\'s baptism-themed song \'Something in the Water\' tops Billboard Christian chart
Carrie Underwood's baptism-themed song 'Something in the Water' tops Billboard Christian chart

Carrie Underwood's song about life-changing conversion to the Christian faith, "Something in the Water", has soared to the top of the Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart.

Phil Robertson: People who have Bible-based sex won\'t catch STDs
Phil Robertson: People who have Bible-based sex won't catch STDs

Phil Robertson isn't one to shy away from controversy or tow the popular line, especially where it concerns human sexuality and sex.

AIDS-infected pastor shocks congregation with admission of sex with parishioners and cocaine-use
AIDS-infected pastor shocks congregation with admission of sex with parishioners and cocaine-use

An Alabama church has been left reeling after its pastor of 23 years reportedly admitted to taking cocaine and having sex with parishioners in church grounds.

\'19 Kids and Counting\': Jessa Duggar\'s fiance Ben Seewald\'s dad defends abortion Holocaust comparison: \'Bravo Jessa\'
'19 Kids and Counting': Jessa Duggar's fiance Ben Seewald's dad defends abortion Holocaust comparison: 'Bravo Jessa'

Jessa found herself on the receiving end of criticism after she posted comments against abortion on her Instagram page.

Ebola patient Thomas Eric Duncan\'s last wish revealed by Wilshire Baptist Church Senior Pastor
Ebola patient Thomas Eric Duncan's last wish revealed by Wilshire Baptist Church Senior Pastor

Thomas Eric Duncan, who succumbed to Ebola virus expressed his last desire to see his estranged 19-year-old son Karsiah Eric Duncan.

Ukraine: Evangelicals call for aid and prayer as pro-Russian militants destroy cities
Ukraine: Evangelicals call for aid and prayer as pro-Russian militants destroy cities

Local churches are trying to help, but need resources.

Justin Bieber makes Vatican football faux pas
Justin Bieber makes Vatican football faux pas

There's a time and a place for everything.

Katharine Welby-Roberts: \'My mental health has deteriorated, but I\'m stronger in myself\'
Katharine Welby-Roberts: 'My mental health has deteriorated, but I'm stronger in myself'

Katharine Welby-Roberts on mental health, stigma, and how the Church can engage.

Malala Yousafzai wins Nobel Peace Prize
Malala Yousafzai wins Nobel Peace Prize

The Pakistani schoolgirl shot by the Taliban is rewarded for her courageous campaigning.

Brian Houston denies abuse compensation cover-up
Brian Houston denies abuse compensation cover-up

Hillsong senior pastor Brian Houston has today denied claims that he deliberately tried to mask his involvement paying compensation over his father's sexual abuse.

CofE denies changes to \'shared conversations\' on sex and scripture
CofE denies changes to 'shared conversations' on sex and scripture

The Church of England has denied strongly that any change has been made to the objectives of the so-called 'shared conversations' on sex and Scripture.

Rick and Kay Warren to host free mental health conference
Rick and Kay Warren to host free mental health conference

Rick and Kay Warren are set to host a 24 hour online conference looking at issues surrounding mental health and the Church.

Arianna Walker: How a family trauma inspired me to tackle women\'s mental health issues
Arianna Walker: How a family trauma inspired me to tackle women's mental health issues

Claire Musters speaks to Arianna Walker, the head of Mercy Ministries.

Will van der Hart: Mental health problems aren\'t demonic attacks
Will van der Hart: Mental health problems aren't demonic attacks

The Church needs to start taking the issue seriously, he tells Claire Musters.

St Louis teenager shot 17 times, church leaders say police need to change the way they view black men
St Louis teenager shot 17 times, church leaders say police need to change the way they view black men

Church leaders are 'hopeful but extremely prayerful' after Vonderrit Myers death.

Islamic State hostage Peter Kassig says Muslim faith gives him strength
Islamic State hostage Peter Kassig says Muslim faith gives him strength

New faith is a source of strength, says fellow-captive