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7 Things You (Probably) Didn't Know About The Longest Psalm In The Bible
What's the longest psalm in the Bible? Why is it special? Here are 7 things you probably didn't know about it.

Analysis: Trump's New Executive Order On Religious Freedom May Be Unconstitutional But It Is Not Surprising
Legal experts and LGBT campaigners have condemned the Trump administration's draft executive order on religious freedom as "unconstitutional" and "un-American".

As A Famous Christian Publisher Struggles, Here Are 4 Reasons Christians Need To Keep Reading
Lion Hudson is in serious difficulty. Is it time to reconsider the place of books in the Christian life?

Has The Episcopal Church Been Penalised For Its Support Of Gay Marriage â Or Not?
When is a vote on doctrine not a vote on doctrine? Disagreement on gay marriage continues to divide the Anglican Communion.

Trump's Refugee Ban Puts Christians In Danger, Warns UK's Top Catholic Leader
The head of the UK Catholic Church has called for "self-discipline" in public debate as he accused politicians of trading in fear and letting the UK down.

#ThisFlag Anti-Mugabe Pastor Evan Mawarire Arrested On Return To Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwean pastor who fled to the US after arrest for high profile protest against President Robert Mugabe, has been arrested upon his return home.

Church Not 'Reached End Of The Road' On Gay Marriage, Welby Says
The Archbishop of Canterbury has said the Church of England has not "reached the end of the road" over its position on gay marriage, raising the possibility of future change to doctrine.

Christians In Turkey: Attacked, Deported And Seen As A 'Threat Against National Security'
Churches face serious terror threats in Turkey, where hate speech against Christians in social and conventional media has increased and church figures are being deported, according to the country's Association of Protestant Churches.

Evangelical Jerry Falwell Jr To Head Education Task Force For Trump
Prominent Evangelical leader Jerry Falwell Jr. has been appointed to lead an education reform task force under U.S President Donald Trump. Falwell is keen to cut university regulations, including those that deal with campus sexual assault.

Atheist Ricky Gervais vs Christian Stephen Colbert â Who Came Out On Top?
When Gervais was a guest on Colbert last night, it was almost inevitable that they got round to talking about God...

Archbishop Of Canterbury 'Glad' To Meet Trump: 'I Would Try To Change His Mind'
The Archbishop of Canterbury would be "very glad" to meet Donald Trump and try and "persuade him to change his views" if the US president came to the UK on a state visit.

Griffith John: 8 Things You Didn't Know About A Pioneer Missionary To China
Griffith John set sail for China in 1855 and founded a hospital in Wuhan that is now one of the largest in the country.

Morgan Freeman Hears 'Extraordinary' 9/11 Survival Story As He Searches For Proof Of God
Academy award winning actor Morgan Freeman has met with a 9/11 survivor in a search for 'Proof of God', and called his survival story 'extraordinary'.

Chaldean Church Plans To Rebuild 10 Christian Villages In Northern Iraq
The Chaldean Church in Iraq has announced plans to help Christians rebuild their lives â in spite of the ongoing threat they face.

Leaked Trump Executive Order On Religious Freedom Threatens To Sweep Away Anti-Discrimination Protections For Minorities
A draft religious freedom executive order that will delight conservative evangelicals and outrage liberals reveals sweeping plans by Donald Trump's administration to overhaul anti-discrimination protection for various minority groups.

Archbishop Of Canterbury Apologises For Abuse Allegations
The Archbishop of Canterbury apologised unreservedly on Wednesday after it emerged he worked at a Christian youth camp where young boys were abused.