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What does the Bible say about speaking in tongues?
What does the Bible say about speaking in tongues?

One of the many ways that the in-filling of the Holy Spirit manifests in believers is through one's speaking in tongues. This experience is also probably one of the most controversial topics in the Christian church today.

Should Christians let Muslims use their buildings?
Should Christians let Muslims use their buildings?

A Church of Scotland minister has spoken of the backlash he suffered after he opened his church for Muslim Friday prayers after the local mosque was firebombed.

Seven films about faith: Christian Today\'s Alternative Oscars
Seven films about faith: Christian Today's Alternative Oscars

Martin Saunders offers a faith-based alternative to the Academy Awards...

What do you say to someone who believes Christianity is just made up?
What do you say to someone who believes Christianity is just made up?

No thinking Christian is going to deny that religion in general – and the Christian religion, since that's what we're talking about – is the product of human imagination, thinking and effort.

Chinese pastor who fought cross removal sentenced to 14 years in prison
Chinese pastor who fought cross removal sentenced to 14 years in prison

A Chinese pastor, who resisted cross removal, has been sentenced to 14 years in jail and his wife to 12 years, according to an official provincial newspaper.

Is it true God won\'t give you more than you can bear?
Is it true God won't give you more than you can bear?

Patrick Regan shares a vulnerable account of suffering and why one popular Christian phrase was so unhelpful

How can Christians tell if they\'ve already crossed the line separating temptation from sin?
How can Christians tell if they've already crossed the line separating temptation from sin?

Christians should be wise enough to distinguish temptation from sin, since failing to understand the difference between the two can make people confused about the victories they are winning for God.

Local ISIS leader captured by Libyan forces
Local ISIS leader captured by Libyan forces

A local ISIS leader in Libya has been captured, along with two of his aides, according to authorities based in Tripoli.

Thailand should be ashamed of its treatment of Christian refugees
Thailand should be ashamed of its treatment of Christian refugees

Thailand. Lovely place. Bangkok is buzzing, the beaches of Phuket are world-renowned holiday destinations, and there's history and culture by the bucket-load.

Church of England minister criticised in Savile case regrets not reporting him
Church of England minister criticised in Savile case regrets not reporting him

A Canon in the Church of England criticised in the Jimmy Savile report released yesterday has said he is "really sorry" if his inaction caused further suffering.

Tim Tebow tells Florida churchgoers: With God as teammate, miracles happen
Tim Tebow tells Florida churchgoers: With God as teammate, miracles happen

If there is one person who understands the importance of having a good teammate, then it's none other than former NFL star and SEC analyst Tim Tebow.

Italy approves divisive same-sex unions bill
Italy approves divisive same-sex unions bill

The Italian Senate approved on Thursday a watered-down bill allowing civil unions for same-sex and heterosexual couples.

4 Bible verses that teaches you to grow and manage your business
4 Bible verses that teaches you to grow and manage your business

So many businessmen -- especially Christian businessmen -- miss the opportunity of learning business practices and principles from the Bible.

Super Tuesday: How evangelical Christians are still the deciding factor
Super Tuesday: How evangelical Christians are still the deciding factor

Research shows evangelicals are set to play a deciding role in the Super Tuesday states.

Handguns for toddlers: If Iowa passes this bill, this could be the reality
Handguns for toddlers: If Iowa passes this bill, this could be the reality

A bill allowing children to handle handguns passed Iowa's House of Representatives on Tuesday.

Christianity is extremist, according to almost half US non-religious adults
Christianity is extremist, according to almost half US non-religious adults

Almost half of non-religious American adults consider Christianity to be extremist, according to a new study by the Barna Group.