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Pastor Terry Jones and bikers plan 'Dearborn Freedom Rally' outside biggest mosque

Named the "Dearborn Freedom Rally," Jones will join the American Patriotic Bikers and others who believe the United States is persecuting non-Muslims and spreading Sharia law across the country.

VA hospital orders Christian symbols to be covered inside its chapel

A Veterans Affairs hospital in Michigan was told last month to cover up all Christian symbols inside of its chapel.

Church of England bans clergy from joining BNP

The Church of England has warned clergy they may be subject to disciplinary measures if they support or join the British National Party.

Joel Osteen gets his own SiriusXM channel

The channel will feature call-in programs hosted by Osteen and his wife, Victoria, as well as rebroadcasts of his sermons. Sirius did not announce when the channel will go live.

Christian baker says he will no longer sell wedding cakes after losing gay discrimination case

A baker in Lakewood, Colorado, has decided to stop selling wedding cakes after losing a discrimination case brought against his business by a gay couple.

Is this the most daring selfie ever?

We've discussed whether Jesus would take a selfie before, but Brazil's famous Christ the Redeemer statue didn't have a choice in the matter after photographer Lee Thompson climbed to its top and took a series of stomach-lurching snaps.

The loneliness epidemic - can churches help?

A helpline for lonely old people has been inundated with calls since its launch 6 months ago. Can the church help to reach this need?

Pope Francis blasts cardinal's extravagant penthouse

Pope Francis is reportedly "furious" at the extravagant, four-storey penthouse that Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone is set to retire in at the Vatican.

Almighty God: Our security and our stay

We can so easily feel tossed around and despondent when life doesn't go our way but it is the certainty of God and his sovereignty over our lives that can keep us steadfast and in a place of hope and peace

Mass migration helping stem church decline in Britain

Mass migration and new forms of church have been significant in stemming church decline in Britain

Joel Osteen denies being a 'prosperity' preacher

Megapastor Joel Osteen has denied accusations that he believes in the prosperity gospel; a doctrine that teaches God offers financial blessing in return for large tithing and sure faith.

Maya Angelou's memorial service to be held on Saturday

A memorial service for celebrated civil rights activist, author and poet Dr Maya Angelou is scheduled to take place on Saturday 7 June

Destiny's Child singer Michelle Williams' new Christian single 'Say Yes' feat. Beyonce and Kelly Rowland [LISTEN]

Destiny's Child songstress Michelle Williams released a new Christian contemporary single Monday, featuring DC members BeyoncÃ© Knowles and Kelly Rowland, called "Say Yes."

Indian girl raped, forced to drink acid, before being murdered

Police are searching for clues in the case of an Indian woman who was raped, mutilated, and found dead in a field in Aithpura village on Saturday.

New Facebook patent would allow kids under 13 to join

A Facebook patent made public on Thursday would allow the social media giant to sign up members under the age of 13.

South Korean missionary who founded church in North Korea sentenced to life in prison

South Korea released a statement Sunday insisting that Baptist missionary Kim Jong Uk be released from a North Korean prison.