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Church of England issues warning against conservative minister consecrated as rebel bishop
A rebel minister consecrated a bishop in a breakaway move could face consequences, as the Church of England insisted no permission had been given.
Were the Pharisees in the New Testament as bad as we think they were?
The Pharisees in the New Testament get a very bad press. We think of them as being Jesus' enemies, relentlessly hostile and critical, determined to oppose and undermine him at every turn.
Indonesia sets out to dismantle Islamist group that advocates Shariah law
Indonesia is expected to disband an Islamist group that calls for state adherence to Shariah law, saying such ideology undermines the notion of a secular state.
Archbishop of Canterbury visits site of baptism of Jesus â surrounded by landmines
In sweltering heat nudging 40 degrees celsius, Justin Welby visited a Christian location with a difference this afternoon â the traditional site of Christ's baptism on the western bank of the River Jordan which is surrounded by thousands of landmines.
Why aren't people singing hymns at funerals any more â and does it matter?
Relatives are more likely to choose popular music they believe says something about the life of the deceased, and that leaves people in more of a feelgood mood.
Kidnapped priest in Yemen pleas for help in video as nation faces 'world's worst humanitarian crisis'
An Indian priest in Yemen kidnapped by gunmen last year has appealed for help in a video released online.
What's the difference between godly self-interest and sinful self-interest?
Many people equate self-interest with selfishness â a nasty, loveless thing. But this is an incorrect equation.
What happened when Donald Trump ditched protocol and gave evangelical leaders a guided tour of the White House
President Donald Trump did away with protocol by taking a large group of evangelical leaders up to the second floor of the White House for a tour the day before signing an executive order on religious liberty.
Donald Trump's Muslim ban grilled in courts
Donald Trump's proposed travel ban faced scrutiny in courts on Monday as judges grilled the President's attempt to ban immigrants from six-Muslim majority countries.
What does Genesis 2 tell us about keeping the Sabbath?
In many ways this day on which God did no work, and on which his people were to do no work, is the most significant of all the creation days in what it tells us about human beings and human flourishing.
The radical Christian aristocrat: Who was Count Nicholas von Zinzendorf?
Count Nicholas von Zinzendorf was a rare thing: both noble aristocrat and radical Christian missionary â and his work transformed the church.
Nabeel Qureshi reveals heart-breaking update about his terminal cancer
Celebrated Christian apologist and speaker Nabeel Qureshi revealed he has terminal cancer with doctors giving him an almost zero per cent chance of survival.
Why a single leaf from an ancient religious text is exciting historians
A unique example of 15th century printed text by English printer William Caxton has been unearthed at the University of Reading.
WATCH: Harry Styles can walk on water â is the pop star imitating Christ?
So, Harry Styles can now fly. He can walk on water too, bearing uncanny resemblance to one famous Messiah. Is his new music video trying to tell us something?
Rogue conservative bishop appointed in rebellion at Church of England liberal drift, parish confirms
A conservative cleric in Newcastle has been consecrated a renegade bishop without the authority of the Archbishop of Canterbury, his church has confirmed.
Christian governor of Jakarta gets 2 years in jail for blasphemy
The Christian governor of Jakarta has been sentenced to two years in prison by an Indonesian court that found him guilty of blasphemy.