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Vicar 'likens homosexuality to child abuse' in Facebook comments
The vicar who has threatened the Church of England with a split over homosexuality has been embroiled in a row over comments he made allegedly appearing to compare a church-led Gay Pride event with child abuse.
Rethinking Hell: What happens to non-Christians when they die?
The doctrine of hell as eternal conscious torment is one that is being increasingly criticised by modern evangelicals who are uncomfortable with the ethics of this position and unconvinced by the scriptural arguments for it.
The one commandment that almost all Christians break, and why it matters
It's time we remembered this often-ignored commandment in the midst of our busy lives. It's there for us â if only we'd give it the chance...
In defence of Justin Welby: mediator, not homophobe
The Archbishop of Canterbury's comments at Greenbelt on sexuality have been misrepresented. Here is what he actually said.
Italy: Evangelicals unite to offer support after earthquake
Following the tragic earthquake which claimed 294 lives in Central Italy five days ago, a coalition of evangelicals have united at a summit in Borbona, nearby Amatrice, to offer support and relief.
US missionary's work ended by Russia's anti-evangelism law
The American missionary who fell foul of Russia's draconian anti-evangelism law is bringing his ministry there to a close.
Scottish Catholic priest under fire for preaching in favour of independence
A Catholic priest in Glasgow has been criticised by parishioners and had formal complaints lodged against him to the city's Archbishop for preaching in favour of Scottish independence.
US churches warned of 'lone wolf' terror threat
US churches are being told to arm themselves in preparation for potential terror attacks, following rising threat levels in the UK and growing fears that churches could be targeted.
Green Christianity: Thousands of UK churches convert to renewable energy
More than 3,500 UK churches have switched â or have registered to switch - their electricity source from fossil fuels to renewable energies.
Church defies Chinese government orders to stop meetings, remove religious signage
A house church in China dared to defy government officials who tried to intimidate the members of the church into submission. In the end though, the officials appeared to have been the ones who got cowed by the Christians' show of resolve and unity, prompting them to step back.
Pastor to be deported to possible death in Kenya
A pastor may be sent to his death next week after Scottish immigration officials rejected his application for asylum.
Christians, Muslims unite against terrorism, weapons of mass destruction
American Catholic bishops joined hands with Shia Muslim religious leaders in recently releasing a joint statement condemning terrorism and weapons of mass destruction.
Brazilian who experienced miraculous healing says he's sure Mother Teresa did it
Brazilian Marcilio Haddad Andrino had eight brain abscesses, which made him suffer from intense headaches. He, however, found miraculous healing for his rare ailment, and he is certain who to thank for this miracle: the Blessed Teresa of Calcutta.
Muslim-turned-Christian apologist Nabeel Qureshi says there's no basis for claiming Muhammad is a prophet
Is Muhammad really a Muslim prophet? A former believer who converted to Christianity does not think so, based on a careful study of both religions.
Allowing Christians to enjoy pre-marital sex is misrepresenting God, says Pastor Greg Laurie
Rev. Bromleigh McCleneghan from the Union Church of Hinsdale in Illinois raised a lot of eyebrows after she promoted pre-marital sex in her new book "Good Christian Sex: Why Chastity Isn't the Only Option - And Other Things the Bible Says About Sex."
Mother Teresa and her critics: Should she really be made a saint?
Mother Teresa's work has not been without its critics, some of them fiercely antagonistic to her and everything she stood for.