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Atheist Penn Jillette says it's okay to pray, but not to God
As hard as it is to believe, atheist author and entertainer Penn Jillette believes that it is right to pray. However, the only thing that he would like to change about the act is who people pray to.
The Great Biblical Bake Off: 5 Bible stories that give GBBO a run for its money
The Great British Bake-Off is all over the Bible. Surprised? Here are five Star Bakes found in Scripture.
David's Three Mighty Men: What do they tell us about leadership?
King David was a great king, a great warrior and â in spite of some terrible character flaws â a great man of God.
Pastors violating transgender law could find themselves behind bars for up to 30 days in Massachusetts
In the U.S. state of Massachusetts, even a sign in a church that says, "This Bathroom is for Biological Women Only" could subject the pastor of that church to up to 30 days in jail.
Religion in the US is worth $1.2 trillion, new study shows
Religion in the US is worth $1.2 trillion a year, according to a new study from the Faith Counts organisation.
Speak of the Devil: stage star of 'The Screwtape Letters' on faith, theatre and C.S. Lewis
This Christmas the sell-out Off-Broadway production of 'The Screwtape Letters', an adaptation of C.S. Lewis' famous satiric novel, will come to London to make its European debut. We spoke with the Screwtape actor Max McLean himself about faith, theatre, and bringing C.S. Lewis back home.
Church of England sets up new body on sexuality
Church of England bishops have set up a new body to "take forward work on sexuality" which will be chaired by Graham James, the Bishop of Norwich.
ISIS 'sows death' with mines on the Nineveh Plain as it runs from government forces
The Iraqi government is taking back increasing amounts of land from Islamic State, but schools and cities cannot be rebuilt without a massive programme to remove the mines, according to the head of the Chaldean Catholic Church.
Human rights watchdog warns of worsening climate of Christian persecution in Egypt
The government in Egypt is signalling that Christians can be attacked "with impunity" because of a new law that discriminates against the religious minority, human rights advocates are warning.
Britain must be confident in Christian identity says top Muslim peer
Baroness Warsi said people in government still see religious belief as little more than belief in "fairies, goblins and imaginary friends."
Church attendance has risen since Fr Jacques Hamel's murder, says Archbishop
The number of people attending mass in the area where Father Jacques Hamel was murdered has increased since his death, said the Archbishop of Rouen.
Church becomes first Birmingham organisation to sponsor family of Syrian refugees
Birmingham's Methodist Church has become the first organisation in the city to take advantage of the government's community sponsorship scheme for Syrian refugees, by sponsoring a family of four as they settle into the city.
Rare gold coin with Nero's face found in Jerusalem
An exceptionally rare gold coin emblazoned with the face of the Roman Emperor Nero dating back to around A.D. 60 has been discovered by archaeologists working on excavations on Mount Zion in Jerusalem.
Pete Greig: Three books that have changed my life
Pete Greig on the importance of reading, and the three books that have most impacted his spiritual life
Pope Francis: Church pastors must spend time with the poor
Pope Francis has spoken out against pastors who self-indulge and distance themselves from the sufferings of the poor, in his traditional midweek address in St Peter's square.
MPs condemn 'scandal' of UK failure over FGM
The failure of British authorities to bring one successful prosecution for female genital mutilation in more than 30 years is a "national scandal", MPs said today.