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Astrology, breastfeeding, asylum seekers and invisible donkeys. Time to look again at the Christmas story.
The trouble with our favourite things is that we're prone to over-consuming them. What might we miss in the process?
'Star Wars' movies fascinate Mormons, and it's not only because their leader resembled Yoda, the Jedi Master
Is Jedi Master Yoda in "Star Wars" actually a Mormon church leader? Surprisingly, there are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who believe this to be true, alleging that Yoda is actually Spencer Kimball, who led the church from 1974 to 1985, the Washington Post reported.
David Cameron: Britain is a Christian country that must remember birth of Christ
David Cameron has delivered his most explicitly Christian Christmas message yet, stating that Britain is a "Christian country" whose people must remember what the birth of Christ represents.
John Piper rebukes Liberty University's Jerry Falwell over call for students to carry guns
Jerry Falwell, president of Liberty University, urged students to carry concealed weapons on campus after the San Bernadino shootings.
Hijab-wearing Wheaton professor could lose her job as talks break down
Hawkins was suspended as a teacher at Wheaton after saying on social media that Muslims and Christians worship the same God.
What do Old Testament prophets have to say about Jesus' birth?
Looking back to look forward: Florence Taylor examines the Old Testament prophecies that are fulfilled in the birth of Christ.
Christmas Starts With Christ ad campaign banned from cinemas
Digital Cinema Media has decided not to approve the Christmas Starts With Christ short video because it constitutes "religious advertising".
Imprisoned Iranian pastor Farshid Fathi freed after five years
Farshid Fathi was arrested on Boxing Day, 2010 during raids targeting Christian churches.
It came upon the midnight clear: The story behind the hymn
This carol has been condemned as not really a hymn at all, just an ethical song.
Acceptance of homosexuality growing in churches
More Christian denominations across America are becoming accepting of homosexuality, showing increase in percentages between studies done in 2007 and 2015.
Liberia and Ebola: A story of courage that turned heartbreak to hope
Cris Rogers visited Liberia and found a "new normal" there, inspired by the stories he heard.
Battle recommences over same-sex marriage in military chapels
No same-sex couple in the Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force has yet been married in a military chapel.
What do we really know about the Three Wise Men?
Florence Taylor is on the trail of the Magi.
What 2015 tells us about following Christ: 2. Generosity, evangelism and bravery
it's easy to get depressed when we read headlines about horror. But how should Christians react to them and what do they say to us about God?
Pope Francis warns Vatican: I will reform 'diseased' bureaucracy
The Church's central administration has been rocked by scandals and charges of greed and corruption.
Church minister recalls personal encounter with an angel: 'They're here, protecting us, serving us, helping us'
Angels have been described in the Bible including the captivating roles they play in the Christmas story. But still, some people believe angels are just myths and unreal since they don't see winged creatures around them taking off on rescue missions.