Andy Walton

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  Rio 2016: First ever Olympic Gold for Fiji – team gives the glory to God

  The island nation of Fiji has won its first ever Olympic medal – a gold – and the players have given the glory to God.

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  Roman Catholics seek unity with Protestants 499 years after the Reformation

  They've released a new report, which speaks warmly about Martin Luther – the founder of the German Reformation – while also addressing some of the key theological disputes between Catholics and Lutherans.

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  We need to learn our history – otherwise our country will make the same mistakes again

  'Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it," George Santayana is supposed to have said. Though it may be a well-worn cliché we'd do well to pay attention to it now more than ever. In the UK and the USA there are countless examples of historical ignorance affecting the national debate.

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  The biggest question: Why is there something rather than nothing?

  We humans, the land we stand on, the sea we swim in and the air we breathe don't HAVE to exist. The same goes for the billions of stars, planets and other celestial bodies in the universe. They are contingent - in other words, they're are not there because they are 'necesarry'. So we are bound to ask why...

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  Evangelicals form new group within United Methodist Church over homosexuality

  The Wesleyan Covenant Association says that it is forming at a time of "great uncertainty about the future of The United Methodist Church, the Wesleyan Covenant Association stands together as an alliance to advance vibrant, scriptural Christianity within Methodism."

• As the Rio Olympics starts, here are the best pictures of Christ The Redeemer

  This week, sports stars have flocked to the feet of one of the best-know depictions of Jesus. Here we look at some of the most stunning photographs of this beautiful monument.

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  How does our use of money affect our hearts?

  Instead of operating on a principle of giving a part of our income, possessions and wealth to God and then doing as we please with the rest, Jesus is challenging us to do something far more radical. He's suggesting we give it all to God.

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  Muslim Brotherhood members from Egypt may be eligible for UK asylum

  Members of the Muslim Brotherhood from Egypt could be eligible for asylum in the UK. The Sunni political organisation once boasted over two million member in Egypt alone.

• The most crucial factor in growing your church? ATTITUDE

  How to grow a church is one of the major questions facing Christian leaders today. New research suggests that it isn't primarily a question of theology or style, but instead it's about having an attitude of growth.

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  Nigeria: Split emerges in Boko Haram - world's deadliest Islamist group

  It's reported that a split has emerged among one of the most deadly Islamist groups in the world. Boko Haram has been responsible for numerous atrocities in several African countries - including the mass kidnap of Nigerian schoolgirls.

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  The Great Banquet: What is Jesus telling us in this famous parable?

  Jesus tells the story in response to a challenge to offer His thoughts on the great banquet at the end of time – the coming kingdom.

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  Belfast Anglican Cathedral appoints Catholic priest for first time ever

  A Roman Catholic Preist has been appointed as one of the clergy at Belfast's Anglican Cathedral for the first time ever.