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A former Christian school teacher who faces charges including sodomy, rape and contributing to the sexual delinquency of a minor after having an affair with a 15-year-old student once said she believed "God opened the door for her" to become a teacher.

The wife of one of three Ohio pastors accused of engaging in repeated sexual acts and the trafficking of teenage girls has been indicted on federal charges accusing her of interfering in her husband's investigation.

Dr. Julius Zant, a Maryland pastor, has shared how he deflected a robbery attempt by invoking the name of Jesus - an incident he said proves "the power of God is real."

A Jewish extremist was sentenced to four years in prison for a 2015 arson attack that damaged a church in northern Israel where Christians believe Jesus performed the miracle of the loaves and fishes.

A Christian teacher and pastor suspended for "misgendering" a transgender student is suing his school for religious discrimination and said his case reflects "an increasing trend of Christians being marginalized in the public square."

Two Utah girls have been found safely three months after they were kidnapped by their father, a cult member who betrothed the little girls to the leader of the sect, a self-identified "prophet"

Today, the case of Colorado Christian baker Jack Phillips will finally be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court - and the Alliance Defending Freedom, the group representing Phillips, has said that what the high court decides "could dramatically impact freedom for us all."

A 21-year-old Salvation Army worker who was shot and killed while preaching the Gospel has been remembered as a devout Christian who had "no problem with the idea of being persecuted for the Gospel."

The Pakistan government's surrender to demands of an Islamic extremist group jeopardizes the last chances for Christian mother Aasiya Noreen (Asia Bibi) to overturn her death sentence for "blasphemy," sources said.

Franklin Graham is urging prayers as the Supreme Court prepares to hear oral arguments in a landmark case regarding a Christian baker who refused to bake a cake for a same-sex wedding - a case Graham says "has huge repercussions for freedom of expression and religious liberty in our country."

Apologist Ravi Zacharias had admitted he "failed to exercise wise caution and to protect myself from even the appearance of impropriety" when addressing a personal lawsuit involving a married woman who sent him nude photos.

A Christian couple who lost eight members of their family - including their pastor son - in a Texas church shooting has filed a legal claim with the US Air Force, saying the military branch is partially responsible for their deaths.

Debra Tate, the sister of Charles Manson murder victim Sharon Tate, has revealed she "said a prayer" for Manson's soul and asked God to forgive her sister's killer after learning of his death.

A teenager has been arrested after decapitating statues of Jesus Christ and Mary outside a church -- and then posting images of himself holding the severed heads on social media.

Three Ohio pastors already facing individual charges of sex trafficking underage girls have now been accused of working together to entice underage girls with money in exchange for sex.

A Tennessee grandfather is hitting back after coming under fire from local authorities because he read the Bible on a public sidewalk without the city's permission.

A Colorado preacher has been sentenced to thirteen years in prison after he was found guilty of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old congregation member who was also home-schooled at his residence.

A judge failed to show up at a hearing for a pastor facing accusations of child abuse in a case in Zanzibar that Muslims have kept alive after charges were twice dismissed, sources said.

A private Christian school is fighting back after a government organization refused to allow students to pray over loudspeaker before championship football game.

A Christian magistrate in the UK who was fired from his position due to his opposition to same-sex couples adopting children has criticized the "homosexual agenda" after losinghis appeals court case.

A Baptist pastor in Indiana has been arrested on child molestation charges after sexually assaulting at least five girls under the age of 10.

A U.S. appeals court has ordered the removal of a cross-shaped monument dedicated to the memory of 49 men killed in World War I, claiming the 90-year old "Peace Cross" violates the U.S. Constitution.

A Christian printer has been accused of discrimination after refusing to produce business cards for a transgender "diversity consultant" because he didn't want to promote a cause that could be used to "marginalize" other believers.

A former pastor who told six female members of his congregation he would "rid them of evil spirits" before sexually abusing them in his church's prayer room has been sentenced to 21 years in prison.

The Burnette Chapel Church of Christ has asked for "continued prayers and support" after a masked gunman stormed into the Nashville-area church on Sunday, shooting seven people, including the pastor, before being subdued by a church usher.