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5 Things Every Church Should Know About Students
They might only be with you for a few years, but students are an invaluable resource for churches.
Thousands Of Polish Women Protest Against Total Ban On Abortion
Thousands of women dressed in black today went on strike across Poland protesting against plans for a total ban on abortion, causing restaurants, government offices and university classes to close down and blocking access to the ruling party headquarters in Warsaw.
Out Of Your Depth? This Is The Bible Story You Need To Read
Even for experienced Galilee fishermen, a sudden tempest could be a terrifying experience. Jesus not only calms the storm, he calms the disciples, too.
Those Tube Chat Badges: Some Lesser Known Examples
Not all English people hate public interaction. It's a particularly southern, big city phenomenon â some would say a London phenomenon.
Can We Still Call Britain A 'Christian' Country?
Christianity is on schedule soon to lose its place as the majority faith in Britain, a new poll reveals.
Chinese Church Pastor 'Tortured' In Prison Now Suffering From Serious Diseases
A jailed church leader in China has been tortured by authorities to extort a confession and is now suffering from serious diseases, his lawyers claim.
Drug Addict Detoxes Within Weeks After Turning To God
The Evangelical Alliance (EA) will later this month launch a new website aimed at sharing conversion stories from across the UK.
8 Fascinating Facts About Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah, one of the holiest days in the Hebrew calendar, has begun. Marking the start of the Jewish new year, the celebration lasts two days and this year kicked off at sundown on Sunday. Here's everything you need to know.
Mel Gibson's New Christian Film Gets 10 Minute Standing Ovation At World Premiere
Actor-director Mel Gibson has returned to strong Christian territory with his new movie.
Hillary Clinton Calls For Gun Control: 'Protect All God's Children'
"Protecting all of God's children is America's calling," Hillary Clinton declared on Sunday, as she addressed a church in Charlotte less than two weeks after violent protests broke out in the city following the police shooting of a black man.
'No More Violence In God's Name': At A Mosque, Pope Makes Passionate Plea For Peace
God should never be used to justify fundamentalism, said Pope Francis on his visit to the mainly Muslim country of Azerbaijan yesterday.
Why This Archbishop Wept When His Church Rejected Same-Sex Blessings
"I was glad I wear glasses or the Synod would have seen the tears." Those were the words of the Archbishop of Cape Town Thabo Makgoba after the Church of Southern Africa's rejected a proposal to bless the the unions of gay couples.
Fast-track Sainthood Process Begins For Fr Jacques Hamel
The official process has begun for the beatification of Fr Jacques Hamel, the French priest who was killed by Islamic extremists while celebrating mass at his church in Normandy in July.
Colombia In Shock As Referendum Rejects Peace With FARC Rebels
Voters rejected the hard-negotiated deal as too lenient on the rebels in a shock result that plunged the nation into uncertainty.
Christians In China Face Further Persecution With Tougher Rules Effective This Month
Christian human rights organisation China Aid recently raised concerns over the release of a draft of a new set of religious restrictions by the State Council of the People's Republic of China.
Christian School In Chicago Consider Arming Campus Security Officers, Prompting Debate
Christian schools in the United States used to be seen as safe spaces, where young minds learn their professions as well as God's Word with no threats facing their students whatsoever. However, this perception has changed, with some Christian universities opting to arm their campus security officers amid rising security concerns, prompting a debate about gun safety.