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1.5 million Christians have fled Iraq in an exodus that could lead to the extinction of the faith in the land
As many as 1.5 million Christians have fled Iraq since the rise of Islamic State, according to an Iraqi MP.
'The most beautiful things in life are to be lived': 9 quotes from Christian Søren Kierkegaard
The enigmatic, iconic theologian Søren Kierkegaard was born on this day. He was a divisive thinker who challenged the nominal Christianity of his day with the power of a radical, life-changing gospel.
'My identity is in Jesus Christ.' The Archbishop of Canterbury talks to Krish Kandiah
It didn't matter that there was no mitre, no bishop's crook. Here was a man dressed in the humility of Jesus, who found his identity in Christ not in his clothes, his DNA or his position. All of the Spring Harvest guests left the venue that day a little closer to God.
Young evangelicals more liberal than parents on gay rights, remain conservative on abortion
An influential religious research group says young evangelicals have more liberal opinions than their parents' generation on some social issues â but remain conservative on others.
Jerry Falwell 'divides American Christians on racial lines' says Sojourners' Jim Wallis
Jim Wallis, celebrated evangelical author and speaker, has turned on Jerry Falwell Jr accusing him of preaching a false gospel.
Why God's sovereignty does not make him responsible for tragedy
Things happen to us that we don't understand and can't control. We look for someone to blame. If it's God, or the gods, it's somehow more bearable.
New Bishop of Sodor and Man announced as 'focus of unity' for Church
Downing Street has announced the new Bishop of Sodor and Man as the Ven Peter Eagles, currently archdeacon for the army.
John Piper's message about hell to six-year-olds is dangerous â and perhaps even abusive
John Piper suggests that talking with an anxious six year-old about hell is a 'golden opportunity'. A wonderful chance to reach into those fears and anxieties to point to the great darkness behind them, and then to illustrate the contrast with God's offer of eternal life with him.
WATCH: Christians in Iraq dance to celebrate starting to rebuild Qaraqosh
Christians in Iraq are celebrating the rebuilding of Qaraqosh with music and dancing as Iraqis return to the town previously devastated by ISIS' occupation.
Paedophile priest escapes jail after posting fantasy stories about child sex through neighbours' letterboxes
A paedophile vicar who posted explicit handwritten fantasy stories about child sex through neighbours letterboxes has been spared a jail sentence.
Right-wing 'anti-intellectual bigotry' puts scholarly study of Bible at risk, warns professor
A biblical studies teacher at a prestigious US university has warned teachers in his field are still subject to charges of 'treason and heresy' even in the 21st century.
Church of Ireland set to vote on same-sex relationship motion
The Anglican Church in Ireland will debate a motion on same-sex relationships this week, calling on bishops to approve thanksgiving prayers for gay couples.
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.
Mark Driscoll's former elders deny his account of how Mars Hill folded
Former elders at Mark Driscoll's Mars Hill Church in Seattle have contradicted his account of the events that led to his acrimonious departure and the church's closure.
Archbishop of Canterbury in Jordan: 'Christians are the past, present and must be the future'
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby appealed for Christians to stay in the Middle East yesterday while meeting Iraqi refugees in Jordan on the first leg of his pilgrimage to the Holy Land.
GAFCON should stay out of our territory, says Scottish Anglican leader
Bishop of St Andrew's David Chillingworth was speaking in response to an announcement by the conservative group GAFCON that it is to appoint a special bishop' for conservative Christians in Europe.