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CMF praises 'climb-down' allowing UK medics religious exemption from contraception prescription
UK medical professionals who work in sexual health will now be free to 'conscientiously object' on religious or moral grounds to prescribing contraception, including the morning-after-pill, to patients. The move comes after the Christian Medical Fellowship (CMF) publicly lobbied for the exemption and warned of legal action.
Jesus is my coach: 9 of Our Saviour's favourite sports
As well as being a huge sports fan, God so loved the world that he sent his only son into the world in order to coach sport.
Trump's Jerusalem move branded a 'terrorist decision' as thousands of Muslims protest in 'day of rage'
Thousands of Palestinians are protesting in a 'day of rage' across the occupied West Bank, Gaza and in East Jerusalem against Donald Trump's recognition of the ancient city as Israel's capital.
Pope Francis wants to change the Lord's Prayer â but has he got his Greek wrong?
Pope Francis has encouraged Catholics to make a change to the Lord's Prayer, saying that the current form wrongly implies that God can lead humankind 'into temptation'. But looking at the original Greek prayer, is he right?
World Evangelical Alliance under fire for too close links with Roman Catholic Church
The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) is under pressure from member bodies in Catholic majority countries accusing it of abandoning its historic opposition to Roman Catholicism and theological liberalism.
Not the Virgin Birth: Why Christians get confused about the 'Immaculate Conception' of Mary
Today is the feast of the Immaculate Conception in the Catholic Church. It's a notable occasion not only as a marker of Marian theology, but also because the 'immaculate conception' is still confused on a regular basis with something similar but crucially different â the virgin birth of Christ.
7 Christian pastors arrested for 'forced conversions' in India
Seven Christian pastors in India were arrested this week, charged with alleged 'forced conversions' in the district of Mathura, Uttar Pradesh in Northern India.
'Tom Clancy's The Division' news: Ubisoft introduces game's biggest free update ever
It's been more than a year since "Tom Clancy's The Division" was released, but its popularity among players hasn't diminished quite yet. To make its loyal players happier, Ubisoft announced its biggest free update to the game ever.
Joanna and Chip Gaines on leaving 'Fixer Upper': 'It's the best thing for us right now'
Fans of the hit HGTV show "Fixer Upper" have to say goodbye soon. Joanna and Chip Gaines recently announced that the fifth season of the show will be the last, as they plan on retiring from HGTV afterward.
'Monster Hunter: World' news: Beta will kick off this Dec. 9
Those who can't wait until next year to get their hands on the upcoming action role-playing video game "Monster Hunter: World" can join in the game's beta test starting this Saturday, Dec. 9, until Tuesday, Dec. 12.
Channing Tatum posts sweet message for wife Jenna Dewan's 37th birthday
Jenna Dewan Tatum, wife of Hollywood star and dancer Channing Tatum, recently celebrated her birthday on Sunday, Dec. 3. In honor of her birthday, husband Channing dedicated a sweet message to his wife.
'Destiny 2: Curse of Osiris' news: New DLC released with update 1.1.0
True to their promise, Bungie released the first major expansion in "Destiny 2" on Dec. 5 since its launch in September. "The Curse of Osiris" DLC is now available for PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
December update for 'Assassin's Creed Origins' is going to be epic
A new update for "Assassin's Creed Origins" is hitting this month, with lots of cool new content headed in the game.
'Xenobladr Chronicles 2' celebrates launch with an all-new trailer
On Dec. 1, "Xenoblade Chronicles 2" was finally released worldwide exclusively on Nintendo Switch consoles, so to celebrate, Nintendo released a new trailer featuring both gameplay and story plot.
Learn Latin, says Pope Francis: Here are 7 words and phrases to make you look smart
Pope Francis this week urged the study of Latin for young people, encouraging scholars to promote it as a trusty tool in navigating life. Here are seven Latin phrases you should know.
Gospel fiction, ungodly truth? Why Christians should recover the art of storytelling
Christians should love stories. After all, the Bible â the 'greatest story ever told' â is full of them. But much 'Christian' fiction today can be poor. Is there hope for the imaginative enterprise?