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Former Catholic seminarian arrested in California in foiled attempt to have sex with infants, toddlers
Former Catholic seminarian arrested in California in foiled attempt to have sex with infants, toddlers

A former Ohio seminarian was arrested by authorities in San Diego, California on Friday for allegedly seeking to have sex with infants and toddlers in Mexico.

Zika virus update: First non-traveler, sexually transmitted Zika virus case reported
Zika virus update: First non-traveler, sexually transmitted Zika virus case reported

Zika virus is usually transmitted through the bite of mosquitoes, but there were rare cases reported that the virus can be transmitted through sex and blood transfusion.

Pastor asks God to strike down \'wicked\' UFC fighter with a lightning bolt for saying that he would \'whoop\' Jesus Christ
Pastor asks God to strike down 'wicked' UFC fighter with a lightning bolt for saying that he would 'whoop' Jesus Christ

A Texas pastor is asking God to strike a UFC fighter with a lightning bolt after he said he would "woop" Jesus Christ if he were alive.

Xbox Games with Gold February 2016 free games: Xbox One, Xbox 360 titles revealed; don\'t miss out on updates with Community Calendar
Xbox Games with Gold February 2016 free games: Xbox One, Xbox 360 titles revealed; don't miss out on updates with Community Calendar

The Games with Gold program grants free game titles to Xbox users who are part of the Gold-level memberships of Xbox Live each month. This free offer runs for a limited time each month. However, once a user adds the game titles into their library, such will remain there permanently.

Googling God: What autocomplete tells us about modern faith-seeking
Googling God: What autocomplete tells us about modern faith-seeking

Internet giant Google's automatic search suggestion function has been in the news this week, after allegations of mysterious political bias.

Westminster Abbey to host Gucci fashion show
Westminster Abbey to host Gucci fashion show

Westminster Abbey has opened its doors to hosting Gucci's cruise collection fashion show in its cloisters in June, sparking mixed reactions in the church.

Can a bronze serpent cure snakebite? What a Bible story tells us about grace
Can a bronze serpent cure snakebite? What a Bible story tells us about grace

It's a strange tale, and it's a world away from anything in our own experience.

Pope gives two children the ride of their lives – in his Popemobile
Pope gives two children the ride of their lives – in his Popemobile

A family vacationing in Rome who had planned to make just a quick stop at the Vatican were surprised when the Pope invited two of their children for a 10-minute ride on the Popemobile.

Why should Christians care about theology?
Why should Christians care about theology?

Theology can often seem dense and unappealing, but Krish Kandiah believes it's an essential companion to our flourishing as Christian disciples.

Do you feel like a failure? Don\'t worry - when we are weak God is strong
Do you feel like a failure? Don't worry - when we are weak God is strong

We look at society and the things around us and it's obvious that most of the things around us teach us to be afraid of failure.

Helmets of Salvation, or Hat Crimes? 10 amazing Christian baseball caps
Helmets of Salvation, or Hat Crimes? 10 amazing Christian baseball caps

Martin Saunders has discovered a whole new world: Christian hats. Here, he offers us 10 of his favourites.

Is your job helping you fulfill God\'s purpose for your life?
Is your job helping you fulfill God's purpose for your life?

How are we to view work, and is your current job helping you fulfill God's call?

Why simply dating your wife might not save your marriage
Why simply dating your wife might not save your marriage

When God designed marriage, He didn't mean for it to be good the first three years and then unbearable for the rest of your life. He meant for it to be beautiful, enjoyable and God-Honouring.

5 things spouses should say to each other everyday
5 things spouses should say to each other everyday

Words are powerful and can either build or demolish, and the same holds true in a marriage. Here are some things that spouses should say to each other everyday.

Why invest in relationships when they are messy and flawed?
Why invest in relationships when they are messy and flawed?

Relationships can be messy and painful. People are flawed, sinful and selfish apart from the grace of God, but because of the grace of God we can still enjoy and invest into relationships full of meaning and purpose.

Middle school kids in San Francisco to be given condoms soon — with no exemption — in drive to prevent teen pregnancy
Middle school kids in San Francisco to be given condoms soon — with no exemption — in drive to prevent teen pregnancy

This might sound like every parent's nightmare, but it can possibly happen soon: middle school students in San Francisco, California may soon be handed with condoms.