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Terrorism will not divide us, say UK faith leaders
Terror attacks in the name of religion are an 'affront to faith', say 24 UK faith leaders.

'The Selfish Gospel': Why salvation isn't all about me
Have you ever considered the possibility that the gospel that we preach is different from the one that Jesus himself preached?

Man spends 24 years in prison for crime he didn't commit, becomes a pastor spreading message of forgiveness after his release
Formerly an inmate behind bars, Burton is now an associate pastor at the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, Kansas, preaching forgiveness at every opportunity he is given.

Why are American Christians so unhappy about America?
'Americans are generally dissatisfied with a variety of aspects of life in the US. In addition to their disenchantment with the morals and values of most Americans, adults also have widespread concerns about living conditions and circumstances in the country.'

#ThingsOnlyChristianWomenHear: How a Twitter hashtag reveals two very different worlds
This week many voices came together on a spontaneous Twitter hashtag to share what had been said to them in churches, Bible colleges, job interviews, and other situations where being Christian and a woman came with expectations.

Vicky Beeching tells of vile abuse by fellow-Christians that forced her off social media
Gay Christian rock star Vicky Beeching has spoken of the 'relentless' death threats and attacks that are forcing her off social media after a meme with her face on it was shared 20,000 times.

Does the Church in Wales have a future? 'Absolutely', says senior bishop
The most senior bishop in the Church in Wales says that despite declining attendance, he is optimistic about its future.

Who are the Jehovah's Witnesses? 5 things you should know
Russia's Supreme Court has formally banned Jehovah's Witnesses from the country, calling the religious community an extremist organisation. But who are they?

Christian campaigners horrified by Arkansas execution
Christian campaigners have been reacting to the news that Arkansas executed its first inmate in 12 years on Thursday after a protracted legal battle that brought into question aspects of the death penalty in the US.

Rowan Williams challenges politicians: Overseas aid is 'choice between Little Britain and Global Britain'
Former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams has made a passionate appeal for the preservation of Britain's foreign aid budget after Prime Minister Theresa May hinted on Wednesday she might cut it.

8 quotes on the Queen's Christian faith for her 91st birthday
The Queen will celebrate her 91st birthday in private today with her official birthday celebrations held in June.

Lambeth Palace to get 'state of the art' library â first new building in 200 years
Lambeth Palace, the historic home of England's Archbishop of Canterbury, is to receive a major update - its first in 200 years - with planning approved for a 'state of the art' new library building.

Russia's latest attack on religious freedom â banning Jehovah's Witnesses
Russia has banned the activities of Jehovah's Witnesses after a decision by its Supreme Court branded them 'extremist'.

Pray for Paris as policeman shot dead in latest terror attack
A French policeman was shot dead and two others wounded in central Paris on Thursday night in an attack described as 'cowardly' by President Francois Hollande.

What is the grace of God? Here's what it's not
Our own sin can get in the way of a right understanding of grace.

Christian husband of New York judge found floating in the Hudson River insists it wasn't a suicide
Sheila Abdus-Salaam, the first African-American woman to sit as an associate judge in New York State's highest court, was found floating in the Hudson River in New York City.