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Why aren\'t US evangelicals out protesting the deportation of Iraqi Christians?
Why aren't US evangelicals out protesting the deportation of Iraqi Christians?

114 Iraqi believers are set to be deported to Iraq from Michigan. Where are their friends now?

Why discipleship is the cure for spiritual delirium
Why discipleship is the cure for spiritual delirium

We may have a few scattered grains of truth rooted deep in our memories, but we seem to have missed the bigger picture, says Christian doctor Freddie Pimm.

SBC\'s alt-right vote is \'strongest statement yet\' condemning racism, say African American pastors
SBC's alt-right vote is 'strongest statement yet' condemning racism, say African American pastors

African American pastors have welcomed the resolution passed by the Southern Baptist Convention condemned the racism associated with the so-called alt-right movement.

Church of England considering transgender re-naming services
Church of England considering transgender re-naming services

The Church of England is examining ways to mark gender transition with the prospect of special services being considered.

Grenfell Tower: How the Church responded to tragedy – as it always does
Grenfell Tower: How the Church responded to tragedy – as it always does

Churches have poured themselves out in respnse to the deep tragedy of the Grenfell Tower fire.

Strengthening the ties that bind: How MP Jo Cox\'s murder is bringing millions together this weekend
Strengthening the ties that bind: How MP Jo Cox's murder is bringing millions together this weekend

Not since the Queen's Jubilee has an event bought the UK together as much as the death of Jo Cox.

YouTube is dominating youth culture – so how will the Church respond?
YouTube is dominating youth culture – so how will the Church respond?

Many young people spend hours every night on the platform, watching, sharing, making and curating content.

When words fail us: 5 ancient prayers that could change your spiritual life
When words fail us: 5 ancient prayers that could change your spiritual life

In a busy, stressed and cynical world, prayer can be heard. Do we even have the words? A classical church tradition – praying the prayers of others – may be able to help.

Archbishop of York: Tim Farron\'s \'tormentors\' should be \'ashamed of themselves\'
Archbishop of York: Tim Farron's 'tormentors' should be 'ashamed of themselves'

The Archbishop of York has said Tim Farron's 'tormentors' who questioned him repeatedly about gay sex should be 'ashamed of themselves'.

Former Lib Dem Peer: My old party has become a narrow and intolerant sect
Former Lib Dem Peer: My old party has become a narrow and intolerant sect

David Alton, a crossbench peer and former Liberal Democrat MP, is warning his party has become 'narrow and intolerant' after Tim Farron resigned as leader claiming it was 'impossible' to be a 'faithful Christian' and political leader.

Huge rise in number of young people wanting to be clergy in the Church of England
Huge rise in number of young people wanting to be clergy in the Church of England

The Church of England is reporting a 14 per cent increase in numbers training for the priesthood, including a 17 per cent increase in women.

Does Tim Farron\'s resignation mean the end for Christians in politics?
Does Tim Farron's resignation mean the end for Christians in politics?

Tim Farron's resignation claiming that being a political leader and a 'faithful Christian' has been 'impossible' is sparking questions over whether Christians can ever enter play a leading role in politics.

Archbishop of Nigeria condemns \'sin\' of gay sex, offers conservative \'missionary bishops\' to any who want them
Archbishop of Nigeria condemns 'sin' of gay sex, offers conservative 'missionary bishops' to any who want them

The era of 'European Christendom' has passed and it is time for a new Reformation to wipe out the 'sinful' practices of gay sex and gay marriage, according to the leader of the Anglican church's largest evangelical province.

Don\'t believe the bad press: Refugees are good for communities
Don't believe the bad press: Refugees are good for communities

Disparate communities and divided religious groups can unite around sponsoring refugee families, churches are being told.

Conservative parishes declare \'no confidence\' in Archbishop of Canterbury
Conservative parishes declare 'no confidence' in Archbishop of Canterbury

Two churches have declared 'no confidence' in the Archbishops of Canterbury and York in the latest feud over Anglican teaching on sexuality.

Security or serenity? How London\'s churches are battling terrorism\'s culture of fear
Security or serenity? How London's churches are battling terrorism's culture of fear

After March's terrorist attacks in Westminster, London, how should the city's churches respond? Christian Today spoke with churches across Westminster about the crucial balance of security, serenity, and not giving in to a culture of fear.