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Donations to Church of England hit a record high
Donations to Church of England hit a record high

Christian worshippers have given record amounts of money to aid the mission of the Church of England, latest figures show.

Francois Hollande: Secularism is not a religion and there will be no burkini ban
Francois Hollande: Secularism is not a religion and there will be no burkini ban

France's President Francois Hollande has made a passionate plea for tolerance in the face of calls in some French seaside towns for "burkini bans" prohibiting women from wearing Islamic dress on the beach.

Christian father attacked by Muslim men who had kidnapped, raped and tried to force his daughter to convert to Islam
Christian father attacked by Muslim men who had kidnapped, raped and tried to force his daughter to convert to Islam

The 27-year-old daughter of this Christian father was kidnapped and raped multiple times. The Muslim assailants even tried to convert her to Islam and claim her as his wife against her will.

Loss of both his wife and son to cancer fails to shake off this TV news anchor\'s faith in God
Loss of both his wife and son to cancer fails to shake off this TV news anchor's faith in God

A husband, his wife and their adopted son—all three afflicted with cancer. Two succumbed to the treacherous disease, but one survived to share to the world an inspiring lesson of unyielding faith in God.

Depressed Muslim about to hang himself hears pastor preaching, leading him to Jesus and saving his life
Depressed Muslim about to hang himself hears pastor preaching, leading him to Jesus and saving his life

The voice of God prevented this Muslim man from taking his own life out of sheer desperation.

Bible argument leads wheelchair-bound pastor, 67, to fatally shoot fellow retired pastor, 80
Bible argument leads wheelchair-bound pastor, 67, to fatally shoot fellow retired pastor, 80

An argument over the Bible between two elderly pastors took a tragic turn when one of them allegedly shot the other in the head twice, killing the victim on the spot.

Professor Brian Cox condemns \'toxic\' rows between science and religion
Professor Brian Cox condemns 'toxic' rows between science and religion

Prof Brian Cox has called for believers and non-believing scientists to acknowledge each others' contribution to human beings' search for meaning and to avoid "toxic" dismissals of different worldviews.

Most Christians believe pastors should not endorse political candidates
Most Christians believe pastors should not endorse political candidates

Most Christians believe churches and pastors should not endorse particular politican candidates, according to a survey. Most Americans, Christian and non-Christian, also feel the same.

Leading conservative Christians respond to latest \'gay\' letter
Leading conservative Christians respond to latest 'gay' letter

Leading conservative Christians in the Church of England have given a surprisingly warm welcome to a new open letter to bishops calling for more support for gay Christians.

Steve Chalke slams government\'s grammar, faith school plans as \'counter-productive\'
Steve Chalke slams government's grammar, faith school plans as 'counter-productive'

Government proposals to give every school in England the chance to become a grammar school "can only be counter-productive", according to Rev Steve Chalke.

Pastor shoots dead retired minister during Bible study
Pastor shoots dead retired minister during Bible study

A pastor has shot dead a retired minister in a retirement home.

Government wants more faith schools because they\'re so successful
Government wants more faith schools because they're so successful

Many more new faith schools could be opened in England following a relaxation of selection rules for new pupils.

Christians must not be \'harsh or vilifying\' in LGBT debate says Australian Archbishop
Christians must not be 'harsh or vilifying' in LGBT debate says Australian Archbishop

The Church "understands the desire of two people to express their commitment of love and self-sacrifice", and must accept a pro same-sex marriage vote should Australia vote for marriage equality in a plebiscite, the head of the Anglican Church has said.

Former Pope Benedict XVI: \'I do not feel a failure.\'
Former Pope Benedict XVI: 'I do not feel a failure.'

Speaking frankly in a new book, former Pope Benedict XVI warns that the "de-Christianisation" of Europe is underway and that Christianity is disappearing from the fabric of society.

Kerry tries again with Russian counterpart on Syria; US patience \'not infinite\'
Kerry tries again with Russian counterpart on Syria; US patience 'not infinite'

US officials have said they believe a deal is still possible, but warn that the talks could not go on forever.

Why we should think about our words before releasing them
Why we should think about our words before releasing them

There are some things that when released can never be undone or taken back. One of these things is speech.