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Indonesia sentences pastor to four years in prison over remarks about Quran during evangelism attempt
An Indonesian pastor has been sentenced to four years in prison after being convicted of religious defamation over remarks he allegedly made about the Quran when he shared the Gospel with a Muslim taxi driver.
Indian court orders compensation to be released to families of 14 Christians killed in 2008 riots
A court in eastern India has ordered the release of compensation that was slated for the widows of 14 victims in the anti-Christian riots in Kandhamal district in 2008.
Cardinal Dolan defends 2018 Met Gala, jokes 'Pope Rihanna' borrowed his miter
A miter is a headdress worn by bishops or cardinals during special masses.
Mormons drop partnership with Scouts a week after controversial name change
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, commonly known as the Mormon Church, has announced that it is ending its partnership with the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) before the start of 2020.
Majority of Christians say Bible works better than coffee in getting their day started
A recent study on Bible reading habits of Americans has revealed that a majority of Christians are picking the Bible over coffee to jump-start their mornings.
Chilean bishops to face Pope Francis in Rome over clerical abuse scandal
More than 30 bishops from Chile's Roman Catholic Church have said they will meet next week with Pope Francis in a bid to make amends over damage caused by the clerical sex abuse scandal that has long dominated the Chilean Catholic Church.
Paige Patterson apologises for 'failure to be thoughtful'
Paige Patterson, the under-fire president of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, has apologised for comments that have seen thousands of Southern Baptists call for him to be disciplined by his denomination.
The price paid by a Northern Irish pastor for friendship with IRA leader Martin McGuinness
A northern Irish Presbyterian minister has said that as many as 30 families left his church because of his friendship with former IRA leader and politician Martin McGuinness.
Willow Creek says 'We do not believe the stories were all lies' about Bill Hybels sexual misconduct allegations
Pam Orr, chair of Willow Creek Community Church's elder board in suburban Chicago, has apologized to multiple women who publicly accused the megachurch's founder, Bill Hybels, of sexual misconduct in recent months and revealed after listening to some of them, "we do not believe the stories were all lies."
The Jewishness of Jesus: Andy Stanley and why Christians can't 'unhitch' from the Old Testament
Popular US evangelical pastor Andy Stanley has reportedly said that Christians need to 'unhitch' the Old Testament from their faith. Whatever he meant by that, here's why the Jewishness of Scripture â and ultimately Jesus â can't be side-lined.
Christians Must 'Unhitch' Old Testament From Their Faith, Says North Point Church Pastor Andy Stanley
North Point Community Church Senior Pastor Andy Stanley has stated that Christians need to "unhitch" the Old Testament from their faith.
Indonesian pastor sentenced to 4 years for witnessing to Christian faith
An Indonesian court has sentenced a Protestant pastor to four years in prison for religious defamation after he discussed Christianity with a Muslim taxi driver.
'The goal of human life is not death but resurrection': 9 quotes from theologian Karl Barth
Today is the birthday of Karl Barth, a Swiss pastor, enigmatic thinker, and arguably the greatest theologian of the 20th century.
The last hot take: Is Christian blogging dead?
It's been revealed that the British Christian blog collective Threads UK will soon 'draw to a close'. Has Christian blogging died, and what's the future for 'Christian' media?
Paige Patterson controversy: Now Southern Baptist men add to growing pressure on former SBC leader
Dozens of Southern Baptist male leaders have added their voices to calls for Paige Patterson, the controversial former leader of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), to quit.
Willow Creek controversy: Elders apologise and admit Bill Hybels choices were 'inappropriate'
American megachurch Willow Creek have apologised for the way they responded to allegations of misconduct against former pastor Bill Hybels, admitting 'some of Bill's choices were inappropriate'.