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Franklin Graham on Wheaton row: Muslims and Christians do NOT worship the same God
Franklin Graham on Wheaton row: Muslims and Christians do NOT worship the same God

Islam and Christianity "clearly do not worship the same God", according to leading preacher and evangelist Franklin Graham.

Christians have \'more sense\' in interpreting God\'s Word compared to Muslims, says atheist author
Christians have 'more sense' in interpreting God's Word compared to Muslims, says atheist author

For atheist evolutionary biologist and author Richard Dawkins, followers of Christianity have "more sense" compared to Muslims who take verses from their Scriptures literally, as in the case of a Muslim boy who cut off his own hand after he was publicly accused of blasphemy.

Chattanooga in Tennessee reclaims title as most \'Bible-minded\' city in America
Chattanooga in Tennessee reclaims title as most 'Bible-minded' city in America

Chattanooga reclaimed its title as the most "Bible-minded" city in the United States last year, after slipping to second place in 2014.

Islam may soon become the world\'s most dominant religion, eclipsing Christianity, Pew study says
Islam may soon become the world's most dominant religion, eclipsing Christianity, Pew study says

The Pew Research Center recently projected that Islam may soon become the most dominant religion in the world, eclipsing Christianity.

Disgraced paedophile Bishop Bell cannot be protected just because he did \'good deeds\', says diocese
Disgraced paedophile Bishop Bell cannot be protected just because he did 'good deeds', says diocese

A traditionalist diocese in the Church of England has defended its actions in exposing a long-dead and highly respected bishop as a paedophile.

One pastor released in Sudan but others still detained without charge
One pastor released in Sudan but others still detained without charge

A Sudanese pastor who was arrested in December has been released. However, another pastor and a Christian activist arrested at the same time are still in detention.

Pope Francis defends \'traditional\' marriage as Italy votes on civil unions
Pope Francis defends 'traditional' marriage as Italy votes on civil unions

Pope Francis issued a stern reminder of the Catholic Church's opposition to gay marriage on Friday as a fierce debate raged in Italy ahead of a vote that would give legal recognition to homosexual couples.

Divine intervention: \'Invisible force\' knocks down man about to stab priest inside church in Colombia
Divine intervention: 'Invisible force' knocks down man about to stab priest inside church in Colombia

A hooded man armed with a large knife suddenly leapt from his seat inside a church, rushed at the priest and was about to stab the man of God when he suddenly froze as if gripped by an invisible force and fell to the ground convulsing as churchgoers quickly disarmed the assailant.

Why Christians shouldn\'t fear being labelled
Why Christians shouldn't fear being labelled

It is only when we recognise our differences that we can offer genuine respect, genuine interest, and a genuine willingness to listen and learn from others.

Public\'s trust in clergy plummets
Public's trust in clergy plummets

Clergy are now less trusted than ordinary people on the street - what was the most trusted profession a generation ago has plummeted in the public's eye.

Can a dead man pray? How the Catholic Church makes saints
Can a dead man pray? How the Catholic Church makes saints

The Vatican is investigating reports that the Blessed Cardinal John Henry Newman has been responsible for another miracle.

Justin Welby challenges Davos elite: Materialism will not help fight extremists
Justin Welby challenges Davos elite: Materialism will not help fight extremists

The Archbishop of Canterbury has given a stern warning to the world's elite gathered in Davos, saying materialism will not help in the fight against extremist ideologies.

Senior bishop speaks out against fixing the date of Easter
Senior bishop speaks out against fixing the date of Easter

A prominent conservative evangelical bishop has warned against fixing the date of Easter to the same Sunday each year.

Lutherans receive Holy Communion at the Vatican despite ban on intercommunion
Lutherans receive Holy Communion at the Vatican despite ban on intercommunion

A group of Lutherans have received Holy Communion at St Peter's after meeting Pope Francis, according to reports coming out of Rome.

Spotlight star Michael Keaton defends the Catholic faith
Spotlight star Michael Keaton defends the Catholic faith

Michael Keaton has spoken out about his Catholic upbringing, the value of faith and the danger of institutions ahead of the release of his new film, Spotlight, in the UK.

Faith leaders to hold conference on rights of religious minorities in Muslim countries
Faith leaders to hold conference on rights of religious minorities in Muslim countries

Christian leaders are set to attend a Muslim-led summit in Morocco seeking to reaffirm the rights of minority religious groups living in Muslim-majority countries.