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No \'biblical worldview\' for US Millennials – and most support same-sex marriage
No 'biblical worldview' for US Millennials – and most support same-sex marriage

Increasing numbers of young adults in the United States do not consider themselves to be Christian. Many do not take a biblical world view on key social and moral issues. And large numbers support developments such as same-sex marriage.

How to be an encourager: 7 ways you can build people up
How to be an encourager: 7 ways you can build people up

While I often have kind and appreciative thoughts about the people around me, I don't always share them.

Why is East Africa in crisis? The three key reasons famine is spreading across the region
Why is East Africa in crisis? The three key reasons famine is spreading across the region

The East Africa Food Crisis Appeal by 13 charities comprising the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) includes the Christian groups Christian Aid, Cafod, Tearfund and World Vision. But why is famine spreading across the region?

Christian pastor finds massive diamond worth millions of dollars
Christian pastor finds massive diamond worth millions of dollars

A Christian pastor has found one of the largest diamonds discovered in the world so far.

France issues terror warning as eight injured in school shooting
France issues terror warning as eight injured in school shooting

France has issued a terror attack warning after eight people were injured in a school shooting in the southern town of Grasse on Thursday.

Church of Scotland accused of \'Nationalist opinions\' over independence referendum
Church of Scotland accused of 'Nationalist opinions' over independence referendum

The Church of Scotland is being accused of 'Nationalist opinions' after a senior Kirk spokesman called on Theresa May to allow an independence vote.

Theresa May hints she will block second Scottish independence vote

Theresa May has said 'now is not the time' for a second referendum on Scottish independence.

Street preaching: why it\'s vital to protect it (even if you really hate it)
Street preaching: why it's vital to protect it (even if you really hate it)

I wonder what your reaction is when you pass a street preacher. Shy away? Stop and listen? Sidle over for a discussion? Explain to your friends that this isn't 'your kind of Christianity'?

The Devil goes missing: why aren\'t we talking about demonic activity?
The Devil goes missing: why aren't we talking about demonic activity?

When I was teaching mathematics at Winchester College or at theological college, the idea of deliverance, and indeed of the Devil, seemed distinctly medieval.

Trump's first budget tells the world about his priorities

President Donald Trump will ask the US Congress for dramatic cuts to many federal programmes as he seeks to bulk up defence spending, start building a wall on the border with Mexico and spend more money deporting illegal immigrants.

Colton Dixon\'s new album \'Identity\' set for March 24 release; singer seeks to challenge Christians to reassess their lives
Colton Dixon's new album 'Identity' set for March 24 release; singer seeks to challenge Christians to reassess their lives

With his brand-new album called "Identity" set for release, "American Idol" alum Colton Dixon is hoping that people will listen to it and be inspired to reflect on their personal lives, focusing on what really matters to them.

Kirk Cameron to host Season 2 of Christian game show \'National Bible Bee\', says he\'s always been a fan of the show
Kirk Cameron to host Season 2 of Christian game show 'National Bible Bee', says he's always been a fan of the show

"Growing Pains" star Kirk Cameron has taken on a new role. This time, he will be the host of Season 2 of "The National Bible Bee Game Show," a competition that highlights kids' Bible memorisation skills.

Christians denied vital aid as famine sweeps sub-Saharan Africa
Christians denied vital aid as famine sweeps sub-Saharan Africa

Christians in Sub-Saharan Africa are being denied access to vital aid as a famine affecting millions sweeps across the region.

Trump\'s travel ban in chaos as it is blocked by federal judge and new figures show more Muslims than Christians are entering US
Trump's travel ban in chaos as it is blocked by federal judge and new figures show more Muslims than Christians are entering US

As Donald Trump's new immigration executive order goes into effect today, it has emerged that a total of 2,466 refugees from the remaining six countries on his 'travel ban' have resettled in the US since Trump became president.

\'Gay moment\' in Beauty and the Beast will mean boycott, claims conservative group
'Gay moment' in Beauty and the Beast will mean boycott, claims conservative group

A conservative Christian group says its supporters are far less likely to see a hit movie than they would have been because of a passing reference to homosexuality.

UK will not ban religious symbols at work, insists Theresa May after EU court ruling
UK will not ban religious symbols at work, insists Theresa May after EU court ruling

Theresa May has insisted the government will not enforce a hijab ban after an EU court ruled that employers can ban workers from wearing religious symbols.