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Oklahoma ban on gay marriage ruled 'unconstitutional'
A federal court recently ruled that the ban on gay marriage in the state of Oklahoma is unconstitutional.

Christians in northern Mali experiencing insecurity 'in all aspects of life'
Christians in a city in northern Mali, already forced to hold services in a school classroom because their church was looted and not ready to host meetings, had a bomb scare on Sunday.

Fresh expressions bucking church decline
Archbishop of Canterbury sees "every reason to be hopeful about the future of the Church of England"

Jerusalem: uncovering the cradle of civilisation
A new 3D film is coming to IMAX theatres depicting the story of the Holy City of Jerusalem and its interlocking faiths in a fresh and intimate way.

Senior Tory says Britons should be more 'judgemental' of divorce
Gerald Howarth, MP for Aldershot and former defence minister, said that family breakdown was a drain on government finances and that people should be less afraid of condemning couples who separate.

Working for peace in South Sudan
World Vision's David Thomson speaks to Christian Today about his hopes for the future stability of South Sudan

Beyoncé's feminism â is it a help or a hindrance to women?
Some would argue that Beyoncé's raunchier videos are an expression of feminism but the consequences can hardly be ignored

From darkness to light - A soldier's story
Phillip Davidson speaks about the difference faith can make in recovering from post-traumatic stress disorder

Rebecca Robertson to join Phil Robertson, Uncle Si, Willie and Korie on Duck Dynasty season 5 premiere episode tonight
Duck Dynasty will be returning for with all new episodes in its season 5 premiere tonight at 10pm ET on A&E television. The Robertson family clan, including Uncle Si, will be returning to the small screen with two new cast members. One new cast member is Rebecca Robertson, Willie and Korie's adopted foster daughter from Taiwan. She will be making her television debut in tonight's premiere, along with another mysterious newcomer who has not been named.

EU should be more open to Syrian refugees - bishop
Bishop Patrick Lynch is calling on the UK and other European governments to "find a way in which countries within the EU can receive at least some of the refugees" who have fled Syria as a result of the escalating violence.

Hostility towards religious groups increasing worldwide
A new survey has concluded that the number of countries where religious individuals experience high levels of social hostility reached a six year high in 2012.

Men more likely to stick to diets and fitness regimes than women
Though it is women who are often accused of being obsessive dieters, men are actually more likely to achieve their weight loss goals

I fear for freedom of speech in the UK
How long will it be before we have to watch what we say in church services?

Mission to Seafarers looks to increase efficiency
An international maritime welfare charity caring for those who work at sea has announced a "strategic reorganisation" to regionalise its efforts and increase efficiency.

Scottish secularists want church reps removed from education committees
A petition to remove Church representatives from local authority education committees has been submitted by a coalition of secular groups to the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood.

Sri Lanka: Churches attacked and vandalised
Violent protests interrupted Sunday morning services on January 12, at two churches in Hikkaduwa, a small coastal town in southern Sri Lanka.