James Macintyre
Two Texas Baptist Churches Face Expulsion Over Pro-Gay Stance
Wilshire Baptist in Dallas and First Baptist in Austin could be expelled from their governing body, the Baptist General Convention of Texas, over their welcoming position towards gay people.
'A Clear Attack On Freedom Of Religion': Israeli Government Backs Bill To Quieten Muslim Call To Prayer
A bill to ban mosques from using loudspeakers for the Muslim call to prayer won support from the coalition government in Israel last night, after the controversial measure was backed by the country's right-wing Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu.
Who Is Stephen Bannon? Trump Appoints Far-Right Controversialist As Head Of Strategy
Any doubts over whether Donald Trump intends to implement the most extreme, politically incorrect and, frankly sexist agenda set out by any presidential candidate have been laid to rest with the appointment of Stephen Bannon as his head of strategy
Ancient Jerusalem Tombs Damaged In Suspected Arson Attack
Two ancient tombs were severely damaged by fires outside Jerusalem's Old City in suspected arson attacks on Friday.
Five Suspected Islamic Militants Arrested After Indonesian Church Attack That Killed Toddler
Indonesian police today arrested five people in connection with a suspected militant attack on a church on Sunday that killed one infant and injured three others.
Is BBC Coverage Too Christian? Corporation To 'Revamp Output For Other Faiths'
The BBC is planning to increase its coverage of non-Christian religions and could broadcast Muslim Friday prayers after claims that its output is too Christian, according to the Times.
Girls As Young As 11 In War-Torn Syria Forced To Marry In Exchange For Money
Syrian girls as young as 11 are being married off by their families in exchange for money, and children as young as seven recruited to fight in the war that has been raging since 2011, according to Christian persecution charity Open Doors.
'We're Keeping Our Spirits High': Indonesian Christians Still Worshiping A Year After Churches Destroyed By Islamic Extremists
Christians are still gathering for worship in Aceh Singkil â a rural 'regency' in Indonesia's only Sharia-ruled province â a year after the churches there were destroyed by Islamic extremists and police, according to World Watch Monitor (WWM).
Trump And The Middle East: Are There Any Signs Of Hope?
On paper at least, the signs of peace in the Middle East remain as elusive as ever.
Russian Orthodox Church Welcomes Trump Victory, Blasts Obama's Foreign Policy
The head of the Russian Orthodox Church's external relations department has said the election of Donald Trump as US president "gives hope for improvement of the entire system of international relations".
Christians Dismayed As Colorado Votes To Legalise Assisted Suicide
Catholics in Colorado have reacted with dismay after the state voted to legalise assisted suicide.
Hillary Clinton Quotes Passage From Galatians In Concession Speech
Hillary Clinton quoted from scripture today in her first speech since she lost the presidency to Donald Trump.
Hillary Got It Wrong: Now Democrats Must Reassess Their Relationship With Christians
Former Barack Obama adviser Michael Wear's assertion this morning to Christian Today that Donald Trump's victory should partly at least be blamed on Hillary Clinton's "almost complete disregard" for engaging with faith communities â especially white evangelicals and Catholics â represents a real tension between the outgoing President and his former Secretary of State.
Exclusive: Obama Faith Adviser Blasts Hillary Clinton's 'Disregard' For White Evangelicals And Catholics
Barack Obama's former faith adviser has blamed the high Christian support for Donald Trump in last night's election victory on Hillary Clinton's "almost complete disregard" for engaging with faith communities â especially white evangelicals and Catholics.
As Christians Flee The Middle East, The Church Is Full Of New Believers
As Christians flee war and persecution in Syria, a Christian from Aleppo says new believers are coming to faith in the country's churches.
Archbishop Of Canterbury: Government Has 'No Grip' On What It Is To Be Religious
The Archbishop of Canterbury has said that the Government "can't see really the difference" between Muslim extremist groups and those from the conservative evangelical wing of the Church of England.