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Doctor Strange director says Christians are not the solution but the 'core problem' in America
Doctor Strange director says Christians are not the solution but the 'core problem' in America

Despite being a Christian himself, Hollywood director Scott Derrickson isn't so happy with American Christianity.

Chris Pratt says he's 'proud to live boldly in faith' with fiancée Katherine Schwarzenegger
Chris Pratt says he's 'proud to live boldly in faith' with fiancée Katherine Schwarzenegger

Chris Pratt has announced his engagement to Katherine Schwarzenegger after seven months of dating and attending church together.

Arab Christians furious at 'McJesus' artwork depicting crucified Ronald McDonald
Arab Christians furious at 'McJesus' artwork depicting crucified Ronald McDonald

Hundreds of Arab Christians have clashed with police in the Israeli town of Haifa over a 'blasphemous' piece in the town's Museum of Art.

Justin Bieber's wife Hailey tells her 16.9m Instagram followers: 'God makes no mistakes'
Justin Bieber's wife Hailey tells her 16.9m Instagram followers: 'God makes no mistakes'

Supermodel Hailey Bieber took to Instagram over the weekend to share her vulnerabilities and feelings of inadequacy when she looks at images of other women, but then declared that "God makes no mistakes."

Blue tooth: Plaque analysis shows medieval nun illustrated precious manuscripts
Blue tooth: Plaque analysis shows medieval nun illustrated precious manuscripts

Beautiful illustrations that adorn treasured medieval manuscripts might have been created not by men, as is usually assumed, but by women.

Franklin Graham slams Christian Bale for Golden Globes quip: 'Satan is a real being'
Franklin Graham slams Christian Bale for Golden Globes quip: 'Satan is a real being'

Welsh-born actor Bale portrayed former US vice president Dick Cheney in the film Vice, saying in his speech: 'Thank you to Satan for giving me inspiration on how to play this role.'

Christian Bale thanks Satan for his Golden Globes win
Christian Bale thanks Satan for his Golden Globes win

Evidently spoofing actors who thank God for their wins, Bale said: 'Thank you to Satan for giving me inspiration on how to play this role.'

'This Is My Story':  Paul Beasley-Murray on a life in ministry
'This Is My Story': Paul Beasley-Murray on a life in ministry

If there's a collective noun for British Baptists it would be something like 'an argument'.

Justin Bieber alludes to Christian faith in new face tattoo
Justin Bieber alludes to Christian faith in new face tattoo

Justin Bieber has added to his extensive collection of tattoos with a new facial inking that alludes to his Christian faith.

Pat Boone asks for prayers for seriously ill wife
Pat Boone asks for prayers for seriously ill wife

Christian singer and actor Pat Boone has asked for prayers for his wife of 65 years as she battles a life-threatening illness.

Tributes paid to Sister Wendy Beckett, hermit and art historian
Tributes paid to Sister Wendy Beckett, hermit and art historian

Tributes have been paid to Sister Wendy Beckett, the nun and art historian who became an unlikely television star in Britain in the 1990s.

O come, all ye faithful: 5 reasons to sing Christmas carols
O come, all ye faithful: 5 reasons to sing Christmas carols

From Australia to Argentina to Anchorage, the message of Jesus will resonate from the mouths of his people in the same melodies and lyrics that his people have been singing for centuries.

Why 'Joy to the World' is for life, not just for Christmas
Why 'Joy to the World' is for life, not just for Christmas

Isaac Watts (1674-1748), the writer of the song, didn't intend the song to be sung only at Christmas; it was originally written to be sung all year round.

The extraordinary prayer life of Thomas Cochrane, missionary to China
The extraordinary prayer life of Thomas Cochrane, missionary to China

Towards the end of his life, missionary Thomas Cochrane declared: 'All my prayers have been answered.'

Boxing's Dereck Chisora: 'I was born again, I've been going to church'
Boxing's Dereck Chisora: 'I was born again, I've been going to church'

Boxing hard man Dereck Chisora is known for his violence out of the ring as well as in it.

Questions and answers: Two Christmas gifts to change your life
Questions and answers: Two Christmas gifts to change your life

Looking for Christmas stocking-fillers that could change your life's direction? Or make your church a place where members eagerly seek their calling from God?