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'The Shack', cosmic child abuse and 'Lies We Believe About God'
'Who originated the cross? If God did, then we worship a cosmic abuser, who in Divine Wisdom created a means to torture human beings in the most painful and abhorrent manner.'
Hillsong has a 'no tolerance' policy on paedophiles, Brian Houston tells Royal Commission
Houston's own father Frank, a Pentecostal Assenblies of God pastor, who died in 2004, confessed in 1999 and 2000 to sexually abusing boys in New Zealand three decades earlier.
Newly restored tomb of Christ may be on the brink of 'catastrophic' collapse
In just a few weeks Christians across the world will celebrate the resurrection of Christ, and the miracle of the empty tomb. However, the holy site venerated as Christ's tomb is standing on rocky ground, and may be on the brink of collapse.
Music in church can be a battlefield. So what's the point of it?
This question was raised recently by the evangelical writer Tim Challies, who outlined why he did not sing at a recent service he attended.
Pope Francis says he is 'deeply saddened' by Westminster attack, expresses 'prayerful solidarity' with victims
Pope Francis has said that he is 'deeply saddened' by the attack in Westminster yesterday and has expressed 'prayerful solidarity with all those affected by the tragedy'.
Theologian and philosopher Marilyn McCord Adams dies
Marilyn McCord Adams, one of the world's most prominent and respected philosopher-theologians, has died aged 73.
Jonathan Edwards: 11 quotes from the legendary American preacher
The legendary preacher Jonathan Edwards died on this day in 1758. Here are 11 quotes from the American Christian icon.
Worldwide Catholic Good Friday Collection to go to Christians in the Holy Land
The Vatican has announced that the Catholic annual Good Friday Collection will this year benefit the beleaguered Christian communities of the Holy Land.
Durham priest admits stealing £50,000 from church funds
A Catholic priest has admitted to taking fraudulently at least £50,000 of church money over more than four years.
President Donald Trump to deliver Liberty University graduation Commencement Address
President Donald Trump is to deliver the important 'commencement address' at Liberty, the Southern Baptist Christian university in Virginia.
Princeton Seminary under fire for award to complementarian theologian Tim Keller
One of the most prestigious seminaries in the US is facing criticism over a decision to honour conservative evangelical theologian Tim Keller with an award.
Archbishop of Canterbury to make high-level, 12 day trip to the Holy Land
The Archbishop of Canterbury will make a high-level 12 day visit to the Holy Land in May, Lambeth Palace confirmed today.
Do social media and TV show us the world as it really is? Not according to Pope Francis
Young people must not allow themselves to be led astray by a 'false image' of reality presented on social media and TV, the Pope has said in his latest message to young people to mark World Youth Day.
Flights into Egypt: Could the Holy Family's route from Bethlehem become a pilgrim trail again?
The vital Egyptian tourist trade has been devastated by terror attacks leading to countries including the UK recommending against all but essential travel to some areas.
Welsh MPs blast Church over 'homophobic' treatment of gay cleric Jeffrey John
Welsh MPs are urging the Church to rethink their rejection of senior gay cleric Jeffrey John after they blocked him from becoming a bishop amid allegations of homophobia.
Strive for Christian unity: Why the EA's Steve Clifford believes this is what God is saying to the Church
In a world that seems more divided than it has been for decades â think Brexit, the Scottish independence referendum and Donald Trump, aside from the wars that have created millions of refugees â Steve Clifford says he was 'ambushed' by Jesus' teaching on unity.