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Mormons drop partnership with Scouts a week after controversial name change
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, commonly known as the Mormon Church, has announced that it is ending its partnership with the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) before the start of 2020.

More than three-quarters of publications in Christian colleges have faced censorship, survey finds
A new survey has found that about three out of four student newspapers in Christian colleges have faced pressure from officials to edit or drop articles shortly after publication.

Reba McEntire's heartfelt prayer for America goes viral on Facebook
The country singer's prayer has been shared nearly 30,000 times since posting it on Facebook.

Woody Harrelson reveals he once thought about becoming a minister as he talks about friendship with Mike Pence
Actor Woody Harrelson joked that he abandoned the plans to embrace 'hedonism' instead

Majority of Christians say Bible works better than coffee in getting their day started
A recent study on Bible reading habits of Americans has revealed that a majority of Christians are picking the Bible over coffee to jump-start their mornings.

Willow Creek says 'We do not believe the stories were all lies' about Bill Hybels sexual misconduct allegations
Pam Orr, chair of Willow Creek Community Church's elder board in suburban Chicago, has apologized to multiple women who publicly accused the megachurch's founder, Bill Hybels, of sexual misconduct in recent months and revealed after listening to some of them, "we do not believe the stories were all lies."

Christians Must 'Unhitch' Old Testament From Their Faith, Says North Point Church Pastor Andy Stanley
North Point Community Church Senior Pastor Andy Stanley has stated that Christians need to "unhitch" the Old Testament from their faith.

Methodist bishops endorse proposal to allow individual pastors to decide on same-sex marriage
The bishops of the United Methodist Church (UMC) have expressed support for a proposal to allow individual pastors to decide on issues related to homosexuality.

Man without arms shares how Bible's Psalms changed his life
Daniel Ritchie, a man who was born without arms, had almost completely lost his self-esteem because of how strangers treated him. However, he has testified that after reading the word of God, he began to see the true value of his life and realized that he is "fearfully and wonderfully made."

Pulse Nightclub Shooting Survivor says media coverage about gay conversion therapy is 'fake news'
Luis Javier Ruiz, who was at the LGBT nightclub when a gunman shot 49 people dead on June 12, 2016, has recently drawn headlines after he proclaimed that he has been "changed" and is no longer a homosexual.

Sutherland Springs church breaks ground for new worship center next to site of mass shooting
The First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs held a groundbreaking ceremony on Saturday for the new 250-seat worship center that will be built next to the building where a mass shooting took place six months ago.

'Final Fantasy 7' remake release date, news, rumors: Square Enix to have a special presentation at E3 2018 this June
It has been a while since Square Enix announced its plans to remake one of its most successful video games in the 90's. The Japanese game studio confirmed that the "Final Fantasy 7" remake is on the way, although there is no certainty yet regarding the title's release. Only a little information is also known regarding the remake's new gameplay features, although the people behind the huge game project couldn't help but spill a few details. For one, it was teased that the fans should not miss the

Cut cancer, diabetes, heart disease risks with Mediterranean or Nordic diet, WHO says
Fish, vegetables, berries, nuts, olive oil or rapeseed oil are staples of these diets.

Indian state arrests two Pentecostal Christians over accusations of forced conversions
Authorities in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh have arrested two men who were accused of conducting forced conversions.

Dementia risk increases due to age, marital status, low weight and lack of sleep, according to a Boston study
There is no cure or treatment to stop dementia but there could be ways to slow down its development if people are aware of the risk factors.

2018 Met Gala: Jared Leto dresses up like Jesus Christ; Christians slam 'blasphemous' Catholic theme
One of the biggest fashion events this year had the theme "Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination."