Joseph Hartropp
5 lessons from Barna about the divided Christians of America
A recent extensive study by Barna Group has explored the ideological commitments of America's diverse faith communities. Assessing everything from theological conservatism to LGBT sympathies and gun ownership, the research shines an interesting light on some of America's most influential groups.
Aldersgate Day: How John Wesley's conversion transformed the Church
On this day in 1738 a man named John Wesley had a profound experience that changed his life â and arguably transformed the Church as well.
Catholic priest and parishioners held hostage by Islamist terrorists in the Philippines
A Filipino Catholic priest and some parishioners have been kidnapped and taken hostage by radical Islamic terrorists.
Religion, racism and nationalism are 'over' says The 1975's Matt Healy after Manchester attack
Matt Healy, the frontman of Manchester rock band The 1975, spoke out against the Manchester terror attack at a Detroit gig last night, saying religion, racism and nationalism are 'over'.
'Justice is all we want': Fight for American pastor jailed in Turkey continues
After a key meeting between President Trump and Turkish president ErdoÄan last week, Turkey's Protestant community fears that a jailed Christian pastor may be used by Turkey as a bargaining chip.
When Santa punched a heretic: Who was Saint Nicholas?
He's an ancient saint who this week has inspired a show of unity between historically divided churches. He's the inspiration for the legend of Father Christmas. It's said that he worked great wonders in his lifetime. Who was Saint Nicholas?
Thousands of Russian Orthodox faithful revere relics of St Nicholas in historic display
Thousands of faithful Russian Orthodox Christians gathered in Moscow yesterday to venerate the relics of the revered Saint Nicholas â in a landmark moment for Orthodox-Catholic relations.
Christian private school bans student from graduation ceremony because she's pregnant
A Christian student has been banned from attending graduation at her Christian private high school because she is pregnant.
Pope Francis pleas for peace in CAR, after Muslim-Christian clashes see 22 killed in a week
Pope Francis has offered prayers for peace and reconciliation for victims of sectarian violence in the Central African Republic, where 22 have been killed in the past week.
Martyred Archbishop Oscar Romero's murder case reopened
The murder case of revered Catholic archbishop Oscar Romero was reopened last week, in an attempt to properly prosecute the prelate's suspected killer.
Vice President Pence applauds free speech â as 100 Notre Dame students walk out of his graduation speech
US Vice President Mike Pence gave a graduation speech at the University of Notre Dame on Sunday, but more than 100 students staged a walk-out protest against him.
Egypt calls 48 suspected ISIS terrorists to court for Coptic church bombings
The Egyptian government has referred 48 people to its military courts on the charge of suspected involvement in three church bombing claimed by ISIS.
The most likely people to fight online are white, Christian, male millennials
A new study explores the phenomenon of online conflict - who does it and why?
Vice President Mike Pence under fire for calling Christian persecution 'genocide'
US Vice President Mike Pence has received criticism for describing Christian persecution by ISIS as 'genocide'.
Amoral America? Many in US fear its moral decline - but say right and wrong are relative
Recent surveys suggest that most Americans are concerned about moral decline in the country. However, many â particularly in younger generations, do not consider morality to be unchanging.
Marcus Mumford: 'I really love Jesus. I always have and I always will'
Famed musician and Mumford & Sons front-man Marcus Mumford has spoken up about his faith, saying, 'I really love Jesus. I always have and I always will'.