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Law professor wins compensation from CofE for clergy sex abuse
Law professor wins compensation from CofE for clergy sex abuse

The Church of England has agreed to pay £40,000 damages to a woman who was abused as a teenage girl by a vicar when she was living in Chichester.

How do we know which gospel to hold onto?
How do we know which gospel to hold onto?

The church pulpits today are filled with many gospels. A prosperity gospel, a hyper-grace gospel, a gospel of works. Then there are outside forces putting in gospels of Judas and gospels of Mary Magdalene. With all of these gospels being thrown at us, how do we know which one to hold on to?

Ravi Zacharias and rapper Da\' Truth collaborate on new single \'Religion\'
Ravi Zacharias and rapper Da' Truth collaborate on new single 'Religion'

Grammy nominated hip hop artist Da' Truth has collaborated with Christian apologist Ravi Zacharias for his latest single entitled "Religion" to address issues surrounding faith, belief and absolute truth.

Thomas Cranmer: How one of England\'s greatest Archbishops met his end
Thomas Cranmer: How one of England's greatest Archbishops met his end

Archbishop Thomas Cranmer died today in 1556, burned at the stake for heresy.

How bitterness and unforgiveness destroy our lives
How bitterness and unforgiveness destroy our lives

We often find it easy to think that we have the right to be angry and bitter with people because they deserve it for giving us something that we don't deserve, be it stress, pain or hurt.

Burnt out or poured out?
Burnt out or poured out?

The abbreviation 'TBH' ('to be honest') has recently invaded my daily vernacular, a phrase I picked up from my awesome youth group. It's a habit I'm embracing, because I think I need to be more honest about the things I battle with.

How should Christians deal with U.S. March Madness? Billy Graham lists 5 pointers
How should Christians deal with U.S. March Madness? Billy Graham lists 5 pointers

The month of March is defined by a basketball frenzy called "March Madness." The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) understands the excitement caused by the sport, but warned Christians that addiction to basketball can be dangerous.

Pure Flix founder dismisses claims that \'God\'s Not Dead 2\' is fake
Pure Flix founder dismisses claims that 'God's Not Dead 2' is fake

David A.R. White is wondering why critics are getting so worked up by the premise of the movie

Christian pastor arrested and detained in Cuba, hours before Obama\'s state visit
Christian pastor arrested and detained in Cuba, hours before Obama's state visit

Rev Mario Felix Lleonart Barroso was arrested on Sunday in Cuba, hours before President Barack Obama arrived in the country for his official state visit.

Burma: Number of refugees fleeing persecution falls as hope for religious freedom grows
Burma: Number of refugees fleeing persecution falls as hope for religious freedom grows

The number of people fleeing persecution Burma has fallen dramatically this year, the UN refugee agency said today, as hope grows that religious freedom will improve under the new Burmese government.

Cameron under pressure from Christian peers to label ISIS atrocities \'genocide\'
Cameron under pressure from Christian peers to label ISIS atrocities 'genocide'

Pressure is mounting on David Cameron over his refusal to declare ISIS atrocities committed against Christians and other religious minorities a genocide.

New group seeks to clear name of bishop accused of paedophilia
New group seeks to clear name of bishop accused of paedophilia

A new group of senior church people, lawyers, academics and politicians has been launched to defend the late Bishop George Bell, who has been accused of being a paedophile.

Four ways to reinvigorate your faith during Holy Week
Four ways to reinvigorate your faith during Holy Week

It's the most significant week in the entire Christian calendar, and is noted for bringing lapsed Christians back into the Christian faith and reinvigorating the spiritual lives of those who attend church regularly.

Lee Strobel explains why he went from atheist to devout Christian
Lee Strobel explains why he went from atheist to devout Christian

"It would actually take more faith to maintain my atheism than to become a follower of Jesus," says Lee Strobel, author of "The Case for Christ"

Compassionate Conservatism: David Cameron's failed moral mission
Compassionate Conservatism: David Cameron's failed moral mission

David Cameron will defend his belief in "modern, compassionate Conservatism". Harry Farley examines this mantra and the part it has played in Cameron's leadership.

Breaking the sense of entitlement in our lives
Breaking the sense of entitlement in our lives

It can be a significant struggle to battle entitlement in relationships. Marriages, business partnerships, friendships and acquaintances can be affected by entitlement.