Joseph Hartropp

• A Muslim superhero for the age of Trump? It's a deeply biblical idea

  A Muslim female superhero is joining the ranks of the US TV show 'DC's Legends of Tomorrow', in a bid for inclusivity in response to the divisive election of Donald Trump. The direction toward diverse representation is one increasingly common in popular culture, and is one Christians should applaud – because it's thoroughly biblical.

• Cameroon bishop was killed for opposing homosexual clergy, local priest alleges

  A Cameroon Bishop who was found dead in June was killed for his opposition to homosexual clergy, a local priest has alleged.

• Why has this Norwich church decided to run a pub?

  A pub in Norwich, England is being reopened and revitalised by a local church cultivating a 'public home' for the community. Christian Today spoke to the vicar behind the bar.

• 'Churches run on trust', but 1 in 10 US Protestant congregations have had donations embezzled

  One in 10 US Protestant churches have seen their donations embezzled, according to a new survey.

• Shining light or shrinking violet: Did Jesus contradict himself?

  There's a puzzle at the heart of Christian living: are good deeds meant to be public – a living light to the world – or purely private, as hidden and humble as can be? Jesus seems to have said both. Did Christ contradict himself?

• Selfie-obsessed tourists threaten church 'sacred space', says Oxford priest

  An Oxford priest at 'the most visited parish church in England' has hit out at selfie-obsessed tourists disturbing church worship in the 'sacred space' of the historic sanctuary.

• Franklin Graham among evangelicals who applaud Trump's transgender ban

  President Trump's controversial ban on transgender individuals serving in the US Military, announced this week, was discussed at a meeting with evangelical Christian leaders two weeks prior, and has won the approval of other high-profile evangelicals.

• Hundreds of Muslims converting to Christianity in Finland, churches say

  Finland has reportedly seen a flood of conversions from Islam to Christianity, with hundreds of asylum seekers from the Middle East turning to the Christian faith, officials in the Evangelical Lutheran community said.

• Russell Brand meets Oxford Christian apologist Alister McGrath to ask: 'Is there any point in God?'

  The popular comedian and provocative activist Russell Brand met this week with acclaimed Oxford professor and Christian apologist Alister McGrath, to together ask the question 'Is there any point in God?'

• Most US Muslims feel unwelcome there – but 9 in 10 are still 'proud' to be American

  Most American Muslims report feeling unwelcome in US society, are dissatisfied with the direction of the country and are worried about Donald Trump. However, nine in 10 are proud to be American, still believe in the 'American Dream', and have seen a dramatic shift in their acceptance of homosexuality.

• Palestinians celebrate as Israel removes barriers from Jerusalem mosque following bloody clashes

  Israel last night removed all security from Jerusalem's al-Asqa mosque, following intense protest and one of the bloodiest clashes with Palestine in years. Palestinians gathered this morning to celebrate.

• US churches are known for feeding the poor and hungry – but most 'good deeds' go unnoticed

  American Christians are known for feeding the hungry and giving clothes to the poor, but many of their other 'good deeds' go unnoticed to the average American, a new study suggests.