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Decline in charitable giving linked to fall in churchgoing
Decline in charitable giving linked to fall in churchgoing

A drop in charitable giving by Americans has been blamed on the continued decline in church attendance.

'Jesus Christ inspires us to love one another,' says Trump at National Tree Lighting Ceremony
'Jesus Christ inspires us to love one another,' says Trump at National Tree Lighting Ceremony

It was all about Jesus at the 97th National Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington DC on Thursday.

Kanye West and Joel Osteen are planning supersize event at Yankee Stadium
Kanye West and Joel Osteen are planning supersize event at Yankee Stadium

Joel Osteen's 40,000-seater megachurch wasn't big enough for Kanye West, if TMZ's reports are to be believed.

Many Americans have a positive view of the church but want it to stay out of politics
Many Americans have a positive view of the church but want it to stay out of politics

New research by Pew reveals that many Americans have a positive view of the role played by the church in society, but less so when it comes to the nation's political life.

Megachurch Pastor Jarrid Wilson is in Heaven despite suicide - Greg Laurie
Megachurch Pastor Jarrid Wilson is in Heaven despite suicide - Greg Laurie

Greg Laurie is standing by his belief that Jarrid Wilson is in Heaven despite his suicide after receiving "angry messages" from other Christians who disagree with his point of view.

Westboro Baptist Church defector Megan Phelps-Roper says she no longer believes in God
Westboro Baptist Church defector Megan Phelps-Roper says she no longer believes in God

Megan Phelps-Roper grew up in the fundamentalist Westboro Baptist Church but defected in 2012 at the age of 27. She says the experience was "abusive" and that she no longer believes in God.

Franklin Graham claims 'demonic power' is behind opposition to Donald Trump

Donald Trump is one of the most divisive presidents in American history but evangelist Franklin Graham believes that a "demonic power" is behind the negativity.

Despite culture wars, most Americans support religious freedom
Despite culture wars, most Americans support religious freedom

This included religious freedom in the workplace, with support being the strongest among young people.

Boy, 5, thrown from balcony at Mall is now walking and credits angels, Jesus for saving him
Boy, 5, thrown from balcony at Mall is now walking and credits angels, Jesus for saving him

A 5-year-old boy, who was shockingly thrown from a third-floor balcony at Minnesota's Mall of America, has testified the love of Jesus and the help of angels who caught him as he continues his recovery, and is now miraculously said to be walking "perfectly" again.

Newlywed pastor found shot dead in bed with church elder husband
Newlywed pastor found shot dead in bed with church elder husband

A newlywed pastor of a church has been found shot dead in her bed alongside her church elder husband in a shocking incident in Connecticut, USA.

Research sheds light on why some people don't like evangelicals
Research sheds light on why some people don't like evangelicals

New research by the Barna Group offers fresh insights into why some people are turned off by evangelicals.

Chick-fil-A 'have not bowed down to anyone's demands', says Franklin Graham
Chick-fil-A 'have not bowed down to anyone's demands', says Franklin Graham

Evangelist Franklin Graham says he has been assured by Chick-fil-A CEO Dan Cathy that the fast food chain "remains committed to Christian values".

Salvation Army says it is victim of 'misinformation' after Chick-fil-A ends funding partnership
Salvation Army says it is victim of 'misinformation' after Chick-fil-A ends funding partnership

The Salvation Army has said it is "saddened" by the decision of Chick-fil-A to cancel funding for the organisation's social projects after coming under pressure from LGBT campaigners.

'The only superstar is Jesus,' says Kanye West during Sunday Service at Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church
'The only superstar is Jesus,' says Kanye West during Sunday Service at Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church

Lakewood, the church of Joel Osteen, was packed on Sunday for a special performance by recently converted rapper Kanye West.

Women pastors 'are a disgrace', says John MacArthur
Women pastors 'are a disgrace', says John MacArthur

John MacArthur is standing by controversial comments he recently made about women preachers.

Ellie Goulding going ahead with Dallas Cowboys show after Salvation Army criticism

Ellie Goulding has agreed to go ahead with a performance at the Dallas Cowboys' Thanksgiving half time show after threatening to pull out because the proceeds were going towards The Salvation Army's Red Kettle appeal.