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Hungary Wants A 'Giant Refugee City' In Libya To Keep Migrants Out
A "giant refugee city" should be built on the Libyan coast to process asylum claims before they reach Europe, the anti-immigration Prime Minister of Hungary has suggested.

Justin Welby: Antisemitism 'Entrenched' In UK Culture And Church Is Partly To Blame
The Archbishop of Canterbury has said that antisemitism is "entrenched in our thought and culture" and that historically the Church has "compounded the spread of this virus".

Can Christians Believe In Astrology?
Coming to faith today is a process, rather than an event. That means we must discuss disciplines that people may continue to hold on to as they become followers of Jesus, say Ross Clifford and Philip Johnson.

Christians Step Up Campaign To Save Asia Bibi From Blasphemy Death Sentence
Christian organisations are stepping up the pressure on Pakistan to acquit Asia Bibi and repeal the country's draconian blasphemy laws.

Why Friendship Is A Better Investment Than Romance
Friendship can be complicated, as complicated and painful as any other inter-human relationship. But what would life be without friends?

Christian Values Are Under Attack In America, Say White, Working-Class Evangelicals
The overwhelming majority of white, evangelical working-class evangelicals believe that Christian values are under attack in America, a new poll has revealed.

Kidnapped Priest Found Dead In Mexico; Third Killing In A Week
The priest, identified as Jose Alfredo Lopez Guillen, was found on a highway between Puruandiro and Zinaparo, the state attorney general's office said.

Christian Author Philip Yancey: Trump 'Stands Against Everything Christianity Believes'
Evangelical author and speaker Philip Yancey has slammed pastors who support Donald Trump, saying he is "staggered" that Christians see him as a hero.

Christian News Anchor Condemned For Wearing Crucifix On Air
Atheists and secularists in Italy have attacked a popular Christian news anchor for wearing a crucixix while on air.

Pope Francis Has Made It Harder To Become A Saint
Pope Francis has approved changes to the way in which healings can be approved by medics as miracles from potential saints.
Diplomats Round On Russians: You Are Barbarians And War Criminals
A diplomatic solution to the fighting looked unlikely as US and Russian diplomats disagreed at a UN Security Council meeting called to discuss the violence.

Why praying harder doesn't always solve your problems
Prayer is important, but it's not just a request form that we fill out and pass on to God.

When your kids can't interrupt your work, something is wrong
If there's one principle that the Bible teaches all across the board, it's that family matters to God.

Child-like humility and spiritual maturity: how you can strike the right balance
We know we have to humility like a little child and yet at the same time we are called to be spiritually mature. So how do we make sure we are just the right amount of each but not too much of either?

Why losing the joy of your salvation will only get you in trouble
The sting of failure can be disabling, even traumatising to some. But God has provided a way to stand strong even in the midst of failure and that is by finding joy in our salvation.

Corbyn: Labour Can Learn Lessons From Faith Groups' Unity
Jeremy Corbyn told a church service of Labour delegates on Sunday the party can learn lessons from faith groups as they look to unite.