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Thomas More: Torturer Or Saint?
Thomas More, born on this day, has developed into one of the most controversial figures in Reformation history.

Sufjan Stevens: Idea Of 'A Christian Nation' Is Absolutely Heretical
Continuing a trend begun last week, Sufjan Stevens has lunched another online statement, in which he declares that the idea of a 'Christian Nation' is 'absolutely heretical'.

Is Divorce An Unforgivable Sin? Billy Graham Answers
Even Christians suffer from unhappy marriages, and many of them have ended up in divorce. But does God, who upholds the sanctity of marriage, allow divorce?

'I Am Nothing Without Him.' How Jesus Spoke To This Young Woman And Saved Her From Alcoholism
It is more than 10 years since she had a drink of alcohol - thanks to the power of Christ. Now Leila helps others into recovery. Today she drinks from the 'Cup of Grace'.

LGBT Campaigners Plot Shock Defeat Of Church's Gay Marriage Stance
LGBT campaigners are plotting an unprecedented defeat of the Church of England's attempt to resist change on its teaching that marriage is exclusively between one man and one woman.

Why Being On Donald Trump's Travel Ban Is The Least Of Somalia's Worries
Somalia is in a state of "pre-famine" the UN's food and agriculture organisation (FAO) said last week.

A New Way To Read God's Word? Why You Should Try #BibleBookClub
The Bible Society has launched #BibleBookClub, an initiative that encourages people to invite their friends to join them in reading a book of the Bible together.

TV Land Show 'Teachers' Mocks Christians, Gets Criticised By One Million Moms
The Christian watchdog group One Million Moms is appalled by the TV Land show "Teachers" because it is a "vile" program that continuously attacks Christianity and sends the wrong message to young viewers.

Museum Of The Bible Makes Forbes' Top 100 List Of Nonprofits In The US
The Washington-based Museum of the Bible features for the first time on the Forbes list of top 100 nonprofits in the US, having received $153 million from private donations in the fiscal year ending in June 2015.

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby: 'The Most Important Thing I've Ever Done Is Become A Follower Of Jesus.'
The Archbishop of Canterbury has described how Jesus has walked beside him for more than 40 years - even when he has not wanted him there. Justin Welby says the most important thing he's ever done in his life is become a follower of Jesus.

Jessa Duggar Seewald Gives Birth To Second Baby, Still Has No Name For Son
"Counting On" star Jessa Duggar and her husband Ben Seewald has just welcomed their second son!

Trump Administration Condemns Mugabe Regime For Arresting Christian Pastors
Donald Trump's administration has called on Robert Mugabe to respect human rights within and outside Zimbabwe's borders following the arrest of the campaigning pastor Evan Mawarire.

Italian Priest Faces The Sack After Allegations Of Filmed Orgies On Church Property
The Catholic Bishop of Padua in Italy has said a Catholic priest is likely to be defrocked over claims that he organised orgies on church property, had over 30 lovers and took some to French nudist retreats.

I Wanted To Die Rather Than Face Another John Smyth Beating: Abuse Victim Pens Open Letter To The Archbishop Of Canterbury
An abuse victim who suffered years of savage beatings at the hands of John Smyth, a Christian youth camp leader, has written an open letter to the Archbishop of Canterbury outlining the scale at which Smyth's activities were ignored and covered up by several organisations including the Church.

Would Dietrich Bonhoeffer Have Resisted Donald Trump?
The German pastor and theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer is famous for his rich, profound, provocative writings, and the challenge his own life presents as the pacifist who was killed for his involvement in a plot to assassinate Hitler. What can Christians learn from him today?

Exclusive: Prime Minister To Meet Pope Francis 'Sooner Rather Than Later'
Theresa May is planning to meet Pope Francis in the coming weeks, Christian Today has learned.