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Social media and the 'selfie' linked to negative body image
A new report suggests that spending time on Facebook can lead to a negative body image. Are we obsessed by the selfie?

Prosperity theology is 'false' and a 'parody of the grace of God', says Lausanne
American televangelists are a factor in the spread of prosperity theology, a Lausanne Movement consultation has heard
Two pastors in Bhutan detained without charge
Christians are not legally recognised in the South Asian country and only Buddhists and Hindus can register their communities as legal entities
Noah film is 'Noah without God': Darren Aronofsky's version gets the thumbs down from the Vatican
The Noah film is a "lost opportunity", Vatican-affiliated newspaper concludes
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Virgin Mary 'miracle' tear? Believers flock to Indiana to witness for themselves [video]
St. Mary's Church in Griffith's Indiana is the site of a 'miracle' not even the Pastor believes really happened.
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Kindergartener identifies lunchroom teacher who told her she's not allowed to pray [Video]
School launches investigation in the case of a kindergartner told not to pray.

Rep. John Becker calls for impeachment of Ohio judge following gay marriage ruling
Ohio Rep. John Becker is calling for Judge Black to be impeached over his gay marriage ruling.

Heaven is for Real movie about Colton Burpo's near death experience to hit US cinemas; dad wants people to know Heaven can be real for them too
'Heaven is for real' documents how an American family came to terms with their son's near death experience.
'Burger King Baby' reunites with mother and their lives coincide with same name, car and job! [Video]
Social media brings a mother and daughter together after 27 years.

Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini release date, specs, rumors: Specs similar to S4 Mini; Possible release June 2014
The big headline grabber this week is the long-awaited Samsung Galaxy S5 but just because it's not big, doesn't mean we can't get excited.

'Gospel of Jesus' Wife' not a forgery, claim scientists, while Vatican says it is fake
Debate over legitimacy of "Gospel of Jesus' Wife" papyrus fragment.

Peaches Geldof's body released to family for funeral; Toxicology results pending
The coroner has released Peaches' body to her family for burial.

David Cameron: 'We should stand up against persecution of Christians'
The Prime Minister has attributed his social policies to Christ himself, calling him "our saviour".
Singing Irish priest Youtube video: Father Kelly's Hallelujah rendition at couple's wedding
Father Ray Kelly shows that secular songs can have a special place in church

Saeed Abedini's wife: It's very hard but God is holding me up and him up too
Naghmeh Abedini is continuing to walk in faith despite her husband Saeed Abedini's incarceration in an Iranian prison because of his faith

Quarter of 12-year-olds admit watching porn
With explicit content available at the touch of a button, just how vulnerable are our young people?