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Is it wrong to refer to God in the female?
Is it wrong to refer to God in the female?

Richard Dawkins: I believed until I was 8 or 9
It's not often that Cinderella, Goldilocks and their fairytale friends come under fire, but Richard Dawkins has taken aim at fantastical children's books, claiming that they 'inculcate a view of the world which includes supernaturalism'.

Queen's Speech recognises 'brutal realities' of sexual violence; 'People will often go first to local church for help,' says Tearfund
The Queen yesterday opened the new session of Parliament, outlining the British government's legislation proposals for the coming year.

#AddAWordRuinATheologian - the best of
#AddAWordRuinATheologian has swept through Twitter over the past couple of days, so we've pulled together some of our favourites. Enjoy!

Justin Welby on evangelism: 'Prayer has to be our first priority'
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has written exclusively for Christian Today to launch a website designed to resource and equip Christians in evangelism.

Steps towards a political landscape which isn't dominated by the white, middle-class male
Last night saw the launch of a partnership between Christians on the Left and Black, Minority and Ethnic (BME) churches in the UK.

Nigeria is most violent country for Christians
Charity reveals the countries in which Christians are most violently persecuted for their faith.

Leaving for love: Portuguese priests quit ministry in favour of marriage
More than 400 practicing priests in Portugal have recently left their vocation in the Church, many because they want to get married.

Kurt Willems: Muslims have been 'demonised'
US Anabaptist preacher and writer Kurt Willems has challenged Christians to build community and relationships with their Muslim neighbours

Is this the most daring selfie ever?
We've discussed whether Jesus would take a selfie before, but Brazil's famous Christ the Redeemer statue didn't have a choice in the matter after photographer Lee Thompson climbed to its top and took a series of stomach-lurching snaps.

Pope Francis blasts cardinal's extravagant penthouse
Pope Francis is reportedly "furious" at the extravagant, four-storey penthouse that Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone is set to retire in at the Vatican.

Joel Osteen denies being a 'prosperity' preacher
Megapastor Joel Osteen has denied accusations that he believes in the prosperity gospel; a doctrine that teaches God offers financial blessing in return for large tithing and sure faith.

Maya Angelou's memorial service to be held on Saturday
A memorial service for celebrated civil rights activist, author and poet Dr Maya Angelou is scheduled to take place on Saturday 7 June

Are you single? The TV show hoping to help you find love in church
Gospel singer Natalie Grant hosts a new TV show that finds potential dates for America's Christian singletons.

Persecution in India will continue under BJP, says Christian leader
Following the landslide victory of India's right-wing BJP party in May, fears have been mounting about the fate of religious minorities across the country.

Sudanese authorities deny Meriam Ibrahim's release
Despite reports that Sudanese Christian Meriam Ibrahim will be freed as early as this week, Sudanese government authorities have now denied this is certain.