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850 Palestinian Christians granted visas to visit Jerusalem for Easter
Israeli authorities have granted 850 Palestinian Christians living in Gaza permits to travel to Jerusalem and Bethlehem over Easter.

'Love the sinner, hate the sin' and other Christian clichés one writer wants to correct
Christian writer Jonathan Merritt wants to set the record straight. What are perceived to be inspirational passages from the Bible are not a "one size fits all" statements even if they are well intended, and they shouldn't always be used to give comfort to the downtrodden. In his view, when they are used in the wrong context , they could even do more harm than good.

Should Christians wear a crucifix?
"The crucifix is not a decoration; it's not a work of art with many precious stones like you see. The crucifix is the mystery of the 'annihilation' of God out of love," Pope Francis told those gathered at Santa Marta for morning Mass yesterday.

Government is 'complicit' in stagnant gender pay gap, MPs say
The government is "complicit" in the failure to close the gender pay gap, MPs said today

Conditioning kids that impersonation of opposite sex is normal is child abuse, top U.S. academicians say
The American College of Pediatricians (ACP) is urging educators and legislators to reject all policies that condition children to accept as normal a life of chemical and surgical impersonation of the opposite sex.

Refugee children: Why rescuing the innocent victims of war is right and godly
Last night prayers were offered on behalf of millions of displaced people, and particularly refugee children.

Christians and Muslims join forces to promote ethical finance
Christians and Muslims have united to launch a new ethical financial services initiative to tackle inequality and poverty.

Brussels explosions: Christians praying as death toll mounts
Christians in Brussels are praying as news of this morning's attacks unfolds, and Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel confirmed that "scores" of people have been killed or injured.

Christian travel agent defrauded Bible lands cruise customers, court hears
Tourists who booked a "Bible Lands" cruise were defrauded by a travel agent who specialised in Christian holidays, a court heard.

Trump bares America-first foreign policy, smaller U.S. role in NATO, Asia-Pacific: 'It's a different world today'
The United States will be turning inward and will leave its allies in Europe and Asia to shoulder more of the cost of defending and securing themselves.

Donald Trump flounders as he seeks to woo pro-Israel lobby
Donald Trump sought to win the support of the most powerful pro-Israel lobby group in the US on Monday.

Donald Trump's march to White House triggers virtual 'civil war' among U.S. evangelical leaders
The political phenomenon called Donald Trump has effectively triggered what Charisma News termed as a "civil war" in America's evangelical community.

Number of Americans who don't pray or believe in God at all-time high â although more believe in heaven, new study shows
A new study showed that Americans have a problem with Godâfewer of them pray or believe in God than ever before.

Is it OK for Christians to be angry?
Can you remember that last time you were angry? Did your anger cause you to do something that you're not proud of? Or were you able to channel it into something positive?

George Bell victim's lawyer says her client not being afforded due respect
The solicitor who represents the woman said to have been abused by former Bishop of Chichester George Bell has criticised the establishment figures behind a new group set up to defend his reputation.

How can we identify God's voice?
Forward planning is a process that our society has a slight obsession with. In job interviews, a popular question candidates are asked is, "Where do you see yourself in five years?". For those of us who are uncertain about our future, this can be a terrifying enquiry.