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Regent University, Founded By Religious Right Leader Pat Robertson, Hits 10,000 Students
Regent University, the institution founded by Pat Robertson, has more than 10,000 students studying there for the first time.

Herpes Outbreak Among Baby Boys Connected To Ultra-Orthodox Jewish Circumcision Ritual
An ultra-Orthodox Jewish circumcision ritual is reportedly causing herpes among young infants in New York.

World Council Of Churches Voices 'Grave Concern' Over Israel Clampdown On Boycott Support
The World Council of Churches has issued a statement describing its 'grave concern' over a new law passed in Israel this week.

'Do Not Fear:' 10 Bible Verses About Confidence
Courage can be hard to find, but Scripture is constantly encouraging God's people to have confidence, not because they are great, but because their maker is. Here are 10 Bible verses about confidence.

Malaysian Pastor Raymond Koh Kidnapping: Man Arrested After He Asked For Ransom Money
According to Channel NewsAsia, the 32-year-old man was arrested after he asked Koh's family for ransom money and has been remanded in custody.

Becoming Inhuman? How Our Cellphones Are Making Us Dumber
What if we loved the Bible like we love our mobile phones? Our digital distraction is damaging not just to our spirituality, but our humanity. Here are three ways our mobile obsession is making us dumber, and one thing we can do about it.

'It Is Devastating For Families': How Compassion International Is Being Forced Out Of India
There are just five days to go until Compassion India will pack up more than 500 projects in India and leave around 145,000 children without support.

Bishops Behind Blocked Sexuality Report: No Biblical Mandate For Gay Marriage
Bishops behind the Church's recent report on sexuality are warning against expecting a change in its teaching on sexuality.

World Vision Warns Of Millions At Risk In East Africa, Launches Hunger Crisis Appeal
Tens of thousands of children across East Africa could die from starvation unless the world acts soon to stop the famine affecting millions in the region, a charity has warned.

Philip North 'Hounded' Out Of Role, Claims Key Conservative Bishop
Philip North was 'hounded' out of office, a key conservative bishop has said, claiming the loss was a 'body blow' to the Church of England.

How To Help Syrian Refugees: Church Led Group Becomes One Of First To Welcome Family To UK
A Christian-led community group is becoming one of the first to welcome a Syrian refugee family into the UK under the government's new sponsorship scheme.

Can Chronic Feelings Of Loneliness Actually Kill You?
Feeling lonely is all in the mind â right? It's not what you'd choose, but it's just one of those things and life goes on, regardless.

The Resignation That Rocked The Church: How The CofE Reacted To Philip North's Decision
Philip North has step back from his appointed role as Bishop of Sheffield amid a furious row over women bishops.

How (Not) To Write A Christian Leader Bio
Should Christian leaders parade their various credentials in an effort to explain why they're fit to lead? Or should they just hope their unspoken qualities shine through?

Why Judges 4 Is A Problem If You Don't Believe In Women Leaders
The Israelites â male and female â didn't look down on Deborah because of her gender or assume she couldn't do the job God had called her to do.

Australia's Third Largest Denomination Has Paid Out 17m Dollars To Child Abuse Victims
The scale of child abuse reports in one of Australia's largest Christian denominations has been made clear.