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Admitting you\'re a conservative evangelical Christian is harder than coming out as gay, says author
Admitting you're a conservative evangelical Christian is harder than coming out as gay, says author

It's hard to admit today that you are a conservative evangelical Christian than come out as gay, lesbian or transgender.

Swiss police hunt 4 ISIS suspects, raise alert level after CIA bares new terror plot
Swiss police hunt 4 ISIS suspects, raise alert level after CIA bares new terror plot

The Geneva police is hunting for at least four suspects linked to the Islamic State (ISIS) and possibly involved directly in the November 13 deadly attacks in Paris after government raised its level of alert and intensified collaboration with other European nations facing threats from the terror group.

U.S.-led coalition shifts focus to moving targets in Iraq and Syria to disrupt ISIS oil smuggling
U.S.-led coalition shifts focus to moving targets in Iraq and Syria to disrupt ISIS oil smuggling

The U.S.-led coalition against the Islamic State has shifted its strategy in the past months, attacking not just infrastructure and destination sites but as well moving targets in Iraq and Syria, according to data obtained by the USA Today.

Canada\'s Trudeau tells first batch of Syrian refugees: \'You\'re safe and home now\'
Canada's Trudeau tells first batch of Syrian refugees: 'You're safe and home now'

At least 163 Syrian refugees who landed recently in Toronto received warm welcome from no less than Prime Minister Justin Trudeau who handed them winter coats while assuring of their safety in their "new home,'' CNN reported.

\'Satanic\' Islam sermon trial: Verdict expected in January
'Satanic' Islam sermon trial: Verdict expected in January

The verdict on Pastor James McConnell, who is accused of making "grossly offensive" remarks about Islam, will not be delivered until next month.

Pop-cultural appropriation: how the church is using Star Wars to spread the gospel
Pop-cultural appropriation: how the church is using Star Wars to spread the gospel

Star Wars. In the build up to the latest episode, The Force Awakens, the world has gone mad for the sci-fi epic. And so has the church.

Young Iraqi girl forgives ISIS: \'God\'s blessing will be greater for those who forgive\'
Young Iraqi girl forgives ISIS: 'God's blessing will be greater for those who forgive'

A powerful Christmas message has been delivered a young Iraqi refugee calling for the forgiveness of ISIS.

Vatican watchdog calls for laundered money to be confiscated
Vatican watchdog calls for laundered money to be confiscated

A financial watchdog has praised the Vatican for improving its financial management.

Live ammo found in luggage of Philippines clergy, extortion suspected
Live ammo found in luggage of Philippines clergy, extortion suspected

The head of the Episcopal Church of the Philippines was the target of a suspected extortion attempt.

Zimbabwean pastor arrested for criticising Mugabe
Zimbabwean pastor arrested for criticising Mugabe

A Zimbabwean pastor has been arrested and charged after protesting against president Robert Mugabe.

Repent of how Church has treated gay people, top Oxford cleric tells Archbishop
Repent of how Church has treated gay people, top Oxford cleric tells Archbishop

"The Church of England's stance on sexuality is deeply alienating and quite incomprehensible for most young people in the UK. It confirms their view of religion as being backward- looking and bigoted."

Ugandan policeman killed after converting from Islam to Christianity
Ugandan policeman killed after converting from Islam to Christianity

A policeman has been killed after converting from Islam to Christianity in eastern Uganda.

Baptist college faces backlash against move to ban gay people and unmarried mothers
Baptist college faces backlash against move to ban gay people and unmarried mothers

Carson-Newman University filed for a waiver that would remove the protection students have against discrimination.

Politician\'s \'black Jesus\' Nativity scene labelled \'offensive\'
Politician's 'black Jesus' Nativity scene labelled 'offensive'

Lizzie Blandthorn, an Australian Labor MP, displayed a black doll as the infant Christ in her office window.

Seven-year-old Yazidi girls bleed to death after multiple rapes, US Congress hears
Seven-year-old Yazidi girls bleed to death after multiple rapes, US Congress hears

Yazidis are "being burned alive" simply because they aren't Muslim, the US Congress heard this week.

ISIS beheads three Imams for refusing to recruit jihadis
ISIS beheads three Imams for refusing to recruit jihadis

ISIS has executed three Imams in Mosul after they refused to recruit young people to the jihadists' cause.