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'The Poor You Will Always Have With You': Did Jesus Care About Poverty?
A US congressman earned considerable scorn last week when he used the teachings of Jesus to argue that some people, frequently the poor and the homeless, 'just don't want healthcare'. But what did Jesus mean when he said: 'the poor you will always have with you?'
How Southwark Cathedral's 'Corrodere' Speaks Of The Excluded Christ
For the last five years Southwark Cathedral has hosted an installation for the season of Lent, from Ash Wednesday until Holy Saturday.
Bishops In The Philippines 'Overcome With Grief' After Vote Approves Capital Punishment
Catholic Bishops in the Philippines have said they are 'overcome with grief' after the House of Representatives, the lower house in Congress, overwhelmingly voted in favour of reinstating capital punishment for serious drug offences.
Should Shows Like 'Homeland' And '24' Portray Muslims As Terrorists?
Should television dramas show Muslims as terrorists? In a divided world, do such series have a wider duty than merely to entertain? These are among the questions being asked after the star of Homeland, Mandy Patinkin, said that the programme had made an 'error' in its coverage of Muslims so far.
Tragedy In Lewis â A Pastoral Response
Rev Dr Iain Campbell, a Free Church of Scotland minister, committed suicide and was posthumously accused of having had affairs with several women. David Robertson offers a pastoral response.
Portuguese Evangelicals Have Planted New Churches, But Their Numbers Are Still Falling
Evangelical churches in Portugal are on the decline, according to recent reports.
WATCH: Judge women by more than how they look, says Bishop Rachel Treweek on International Women's Day
Women must be valued for more than what they look like, Engand's first diocesan woman bishop says today in a film released to mark International Women's Day.
WikiLeaks Releases Thousands Of Files On CIA Hacking Tools
Anti-secrecy group WikiLeaks on Tuesday published what it said were thousands of pages of internal CIA discussions about hacking techniques used over several years.
Catholic Commentator Bill Donohue Says Tuam Baby Deaths Are 'Fake News'
A right-wing Catholic commentator has dismissed the Tuam mother and baby home atrocity as 'fake news', as the Irish Prime Minister said the home was a 'chamber of horrors'.
4 Ways Christians Going Through Tough Times Can Still Be A Blessing To Others
Here are four ways that you can be a blessing to others even if you're going through tough times.
6 Things The Bible Tells Us About Our Relationship With God
The Bible is filled with scripture, truth, and principles that will help us be grounded in a thriving relationship with God. Here are six things that the Bible tells us about our relationship with God.
Is The Peace Of Christ Missing In Your Family? If Yes, Here's What To Do
Peace is staying calm in the midst of a raging storm. We can go through all sorts of problems and still be able to stay at peace when we are in the Lord Jesus Christ. Since He gave His peace to us, we are assured to have peace in times of trouble wherever we are.
Blind Christian Woman Held By ISIS Refuses To Convert To Islam Before Managing To Escape
Even though she was blind, a Christian woman named Mariyam Petrayus from western Mosul bravely stood up to Islamic State (ISIS) militants and refused to convert to Islam despite the threat of death.
Joy-Anna Duggar And Austin Forsyth Hold Hands For First Time After Getting Engaged
"Counting On" star Joy-Anna Duggar is clearly enjoying her engagement to long-time friend Austin Forsyth, especially now that they are allowed to be more intimate with one another and hold hands.
3 Ways The Fear Of God Helps Us
The fear of the Lord is a precious thing essential to the life of a Christian. Those who desire to follow Christ and grow in His character will do well to cultivate the fear of God and live in it.
7 Bible Verses About The Importance Of Right Friendships
The Bible cautions us against having a common ground â a friendship â with the wrong people. While the right friend can help you in your relationship with God and others, the wrong friend can slowly drain you so that he or she can take advantage of you, even without you knowing it