Joseph Hartropp

Gun instructor quotes Bible as he trains Oklahoma Christians in armed self-defence

A gun instructor is teaching church members across Oklahoma the essentials of armed self-defence, and says his approach is based on the Bible.

Christian college demands staff sign statement opposing gay marriage, faculty threaten to leave

Faculty members of a Christian college once attended by Franklin Graham are threatening to resign after they were asked to sign a statement affirming their opposition to same-sex marriage and abortion.

Franklin Graham hits out at anti conversion therapy bill, calls homosexuality an 'abomination'

Franklin Graham has hit back at a legislative bill that pledges to ban 'conversion therapy', the controversial practice whereby one can change their sexual orientation from homosexual to heterosexual.

What is the Coptic Orthodox Church? 6 things you should know

Egypt's Coptic Orthodox Church has made frequent appearance in the news of late, but who are Coptic Christians?

Is Marvel's new Avengers film secretly being filmed at Durham Cathedral?

Speculation has spread on social media that Marvel's next Avengers movie is being secretly filmed at England's historic Durham Cathedral.

Royal stamp of approval for Scripture Union as Prince Edward opens its new headquarters

Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex has officially opened a new headquarters for Scripture Union, a Christian children's charity seeking new ways to reach out to the young and unchurched.

'He gives wisdom to the wise': 11 Bible verses about leadership

Christians often implore each other to 'pray for our leaders', but what is good leadership? The Bible doesn't feature democracies or political elections, but it has plenty of leaders: pharoahs, kings and emperors to name a few. Scripture has much wisdom and warning for such figures. Here are 11 Bible verses about leadership.

US megachurch restores Southern Baptist commitment after it suspended financial support following Russell Moore's Trump attacks

A US megachurch which said it would cease its $1m contributions to the Southern Baptist Convention after criticism of Donald Trump by Southern Baptist leader Russell Moore, has said it will now restore its financial support.

Christians aren't reading the Bible. Why not, and what can we do about it?

New research suggests that while many Americans may have a positive view of the Bible, they hardly read it. The 'Good Book' is one many Christians struggle to find time or energy for. Why is that, and what can be done?

White, churchgoing evangelicals still overwhelmingly back Trump, research confirms

White, regular-churchgoing evangelicals in the US overwhelming supported and continue to support Donald Trump, research has confirmed.

Presbytery of Scottish Free Church completes 'thorough investigation' into minister who committed suicide after alleged affairs

The presbytery of a Scottish Free Church minister who committed suicide after allegedly being accused of a string of extra-marital affairs, has said his actions were contrary to those expected of a Christian minister.

World-changing faith: Seven leaders who won the prestigious Templeton Prize

Yesterday saw the announcement of the latest winner of the prestigious Templeton Prize, a Â£1.1m award that celebrates what its founder called 'marvellous new things going on in religion'. Here are seven of the faith-icons who have received the honour since 1972.

Christian philosopher Alvin Plantinga wins Â£1.1m Templeton Prize: 7 quotes from an intellectual giant