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ISIS rooting for Trump to win November election, believing he'll be the one to lead U.S., West to destruction
Although Donald Trump has promised to wipe them off the face of the earth, the Islamic State (ISIS) is going all-out in their support for him, precisely because of his plan to engage the terrorist organisation head-on if he wins the White House this November.

If there's intelligent life in another planet, would such life forms need the Gospel? Bible scholars reflect
The Bible does not mention intelligent life elsewhere in the universe, but what if there is?

Vicar 'likens homosexuality to child abuse' in Facebook comments
The vicar who has threatened the Church of England with a split over homosexuality has been embroiled in a row over comments he made allegedly appearing to compare a church-led Gay Pride event with child abuse.

Rethinking Hell: What happens to non-Christians when they die?
The doctrine of hell as eternal conscious torment is one that is being increasingly criticised by modern evangelicals who are uncomfortable with the ethics of this position and unconvinced by the scriptural arguments for it.

Caroline Lucas and Jonathan Bartley elected Green Party co-leaders
Caroline Lucas and Jonathan Bartley, an outspoken Christian, are the new leaders of the Green Party.

The one commandment that almost all Christians break, and why it matters
It's time we remembered this often-ignored commandment in the midst of our busy lives. It's there for us â if only we'd give it the chance...

Can Christians have sex if they aren't married? Yes, says a US pastor
Rev Bromleigh McCleneghan says single Christians can have sex as long as it's "mutually pleasurable and affirming".

Change your life by making a decision for Christ, says Franklin Graham
One decision can "change your life forever" according to a new film from Billy Graham being made available free as a new Christian evangelistic tool.

In defence of Justin Welby: mediator, not homophobe
The Archbishop of Canterbury's comments at Greenbelt on sexuality have been misrepresented. Here is what he actually said.

Children and women at risk from Calais 'Jungle' demolition, warns charity
Women, children and wounded refugees will "seriously at risk" if the Calais "Jungle" is demolished, a leading aid charity at the refugee camp has warned.

Army chaplain speaks of doing God's work during Ebola crisis
When a distraught mother wept for her child in Ebola-striken Sierra Leone, Scots Army chaplain Rev Chris Kellock did the natural human thing: he put his arm around her to comfort her.

Italy: Evangelicals unite to offer support after earthquake
Following the tragic earthquake which claimed 294 lives in Central Italy five days ago, a coalition of evangelicals have united at a summit in Borbona, nearby Amatrice, to offer support and relief.

Refugee and migrant deaths up by one fifth says Oxfam
Refugee and migrant deaths have increased by more than fifth since the tragic drowning of three-year-old Alan Kurdi in the Mediterranean, according to latest figures.

US missionary's work ended by Russia's anti-evangelism law
The American missionary who fell foul of Russia's draconian anti-evangelism law is bringing his ministry there to a close.

Four suicide bombers killed after they target Christians in Pakistan
Four suicide bombers and one civilian were killed after they attempted to attack a Christian colony near Peshawar in Pakistan in the early hours of this morning.

Brazilian evangelical politicians 'prayed for President's removal'
Dilma Rousseff was this week removed from power by the Senate and she has been replaced by Michel Temer. She was initially removed from office in May over accusations of moving funds between different government accounts.