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Killing of Nigerian Christians continues unabated in new year
Christians speak of "terrorism" and "religious cleansing" in northern Nigeria.
Franklin Graham warns Methodist Church is 'trying to edit the Word of God'
"Shame on the Methodist Church," Graham, CEO of Samaritan's Purse, wrote.
Indian pastors arrested under anti-conversion laws
Two Christians were arrested and booked under the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act for praying on New Year's Eve in Ayodhya district of Uttar Pradesh.
Indian Christian communities revitalising British churches amid declining congregations
"There are lots and lots of Christians coming from India."
Christian leaders and charities call for action on rising UK and international poverty
A coalition of churches and charities is urging politicians to take urgent action to address growing poverty in the UK and internationally.
The heart of worship
We sang this song many times in the 2000s. I loved its beautiful melody. However, I was only convicted by the lyrics' meaning and challenge when I slowed down, saying each word aloud.
Iranian woman faces imprisonment for converting to Christianity
In a disconcerting turn of events, a sixty year old Iranian Christian convert, Mina Khajavi, finds herself on the brink of a six year prison sentence, accused of "acting against national security by promoting 'Zionist' Christianity".
Religious freedom groups criticise Biden administration for leaving Nigeria off violators list
Religious freedom advocacy groups are criticizing the Biden administration for leaving Nigeria off the U.S. State Department list of the world's worst violators of religious freedom despite constant attacks and violence impacting Christian communities.
In praise of 'bus stop theology'
In our busy, rushing-around world, there are many people out there who are just longing for a chat.
Disturbing escalation in anti-christian violence
Disturbing data released by the United Christian Forum (UCF) reveals a concerning rise in targeted violence against Christians in India, with 687 incidents throughout 2023.
Abortion was the leading cause of death worldwide in 2023
Abortion has topped several infectious diseases as the world's leading cause of death for at least the fifth year in a row, even though multiple abortion restrictions have gone into place at the state level following the U.S. Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade.
Vatican issues 5-page clarification amid backlash to same-sex blessing guidance
The Vatican's doctrinal office issued a five-page statement Thursday clarifying last month's controversial "Fiducia Supplicans" guidance, which led to an eruption of pushback from theologically conservative Roman Catholic prelates worldwide.
Spiritual warfare
The devil is the great tempter and he puts temptations before us all the time.
If you could pray one prayer, what would it be?
If you were at the Western Wall and wanted to write one prayer to stick in the rocks, what would it be?
Do you see the grace in Deuteronomy?
You might have also thought Deuteronomy was dry or even worse, that it was just a book full of dreadful rules but if you zoom out you see a glorious picture of God's grace and care and how it all fits into the big picture of Jesus coming to set all things right and that is why I find Deuteronomy not dry or dreadful but delightful!
Seeds of faith and hope in crisis-hit Lebanon
Christian Today speaks to Ali Wood, Tearfund's country director for Lebanon, about how Christians are responding to the many challenges affecting the crisis-hit country.