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The story of #SBC14 in ten tweets
A lot happened during the Southern Baptist Convention's two-day conference. Here's all you need to know in a few bite-sized tweets.
Angelina Jolie and rape in war: Does celebrity endorsement of a 'cause' actually do any good?
She's wooed the press this week, but what difference will Angelina Jolie's endorsement make in the long term?
Federal employee union wants 'Duck Dynasty' fan fired for 'I support Phil' decal
American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Executive Vice President Alan Cooper wants two civilian supervisors at a Florida Air Force base fired for their outward support of "Duck Dynasty" star Phil Robertson.
Priest killed in attack during Catholic church robbery in Phoenix
Two Arizona priests were attacked Wednesday evening in what appears to be a robbery. One priest died at the scene from a gunshot wound, and the other is in critical condition.
Christians have a positive view of Hollywood, but they prize biblical accuracy
A new poll has found that more Christians view Hollywood favourably than don't, but accuracy is a factor for most when it comes to deciding whether they will go to see a film or not.
The World Cup by Numbers: A Bluffer's Guide (to help with your evangelism)
If football's not your thing but you want to get in on the action over the next few weeks then fear not â we're here to help.
Scotland's Named Person law: A boost for children's wellbeing or a threat to religious liberty?
There is a palpable disquiet in Christian circles around a new mandate in Scotland for every child to have a state-appointed 'Named Person'.
Can Christians support the right to bear arms?
Despite a recent spate of gun violence in the US, the pro-gun movement is affiliated closely with the Christian Right. Can believers really support the right to bear arms?
Angelina Jolie on rape in war: 'Our outrage does nothing. Sorrow and compassion are not enough'
Angelina Jolie on rape in war: 'Our outrage does nothing. Sorrow and compassion are not enough'
Recession raises suicide rate by over 10,000 - but where are our chaplains?
Horror stories of Wall Street bankers jumping to their deaths made headlines in the wake of the 2008 recession, and shocking new research reveals that the economic crisis resulted in more than 10,000 suicides.
Senior CofE priest: Why I am pro assisted dying
Canon Rosie Harper tells Ruth Gledhill how she has reconciled assisted dying with her Christian faith.
Fourth woman in three weeks found hanging in India
Another young woman has been found dead; hung from a tree in a village in northern India â the fourth to undergo such horrific treatment in the past three weeks.
11 World Cup stars who are also Christians...
As the World Cup kicks off in Brazil Christian Today presents a (very attacking) XI of players who'll be representing their countries there, and are open - to varying degrees - about their Christian Faith.
Judah Smith on money: 'God wants you to sow, not spend'
"Before you make money and use money you need to learn how to think about money, and God wants you think a particular way about your money and resources," says the City Church pastor
Jared Michael Padgett: Police search for motive in Oregon school shooting
There appears to be no link between deceased gunman Jared Michael Padgett and the student he killed at an Oregon high school on Tuesday, Troutdale police reported today.
Meriam Ibrahim supporters re-release video of Sudanese woman being flogged
A human rights organization re-released a video today of a Sudanese woman being flogged in order to draw further attention to the case of Meriam Ibrahim â sentenced to 100 lashes and death for apostasy.