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Letters of renowned 18th century preacher George Whitefield to be published for first time
The letters of 18th century evangelical revivalist George Whitefield are to be published for the first time.
Be Still: Citywide art festival bridges gap between sacred and secular
A festival in Manchester is seeking to bring together the spiritual and the secular through artworks across the city examining key Lenten themes such as stillness, temptation, prayer and mindfulness.
Pope in Mexico: Francis expected to highlight war on drugs and plight of poor
The inequalities he will see will be of concern to Francis, who has made care for the poor a recurring theme of his papacy.
Franklin Graham considers same-sex marriage, transgender issue, abortion as major failures of America
Reverend Franklin Graham believes that the legalisation of same-sex marriage in America has reached a "ridiculous" level, and he considers this, together with abortion, as "major failure(s)" of the country.
Why are Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar telling men to be 'uncommen'?
Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, the heads of the reality show "19 Kids and Counting," are promoting a new initiative that calls on men to be "uncommen."
Indonesia: Muslim minority group faces 'harassment and intimidation'
A minority Muslim group has been banned from holding religious activities and had its mosque closed in Indonesia in the latest crackdown by district officials.
Palestinian Christians and Messianic Jews affirm unity in Christ
Palestinian Christians and Messianic Jews have released a statement affirming their unity as believers after a meeting in Cyprus.
Donald Trump suggests 'chopping off heads' might be a good torture technique
Christians normally frown upon the practice of torture, but Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is not one of them. The business magnate even revealed that "chopping people's heads off" would be a good torture technique to use when he wins the presidency.
Best-selling author Nicholas Sparks reveals his secret: 'God had a plan and then there's free will'
Bestselling romance novelist Nicholas Sparks is currently promoting his new movie "The Choice," which is about two unlikely people who found love when they least expected it.
Sunday trading backed by public, but Christian MPs will still rebel
More people support scrapping restrictions on Sunday opening hours than oppose it, according to a recent YouGov poll.
Creationist TV presenters? Once again the secular media proves it doesn't 'get' faith
It really is about time that we grew up. Christians (and those of other religious faiths) need to have their views interrogated. Yet shouldn't we be afforded the same level of scepticism about our beliefs as atheists and materialists?
ISIS may attempt to attack U.S. this year, infiltrate refugees to reach other countries, U.S. intel officials warn
A top U.S. intelligence official warned Tuesday that the Islamic State (ISIS) may plan to attack the U.S. this year and the terrorist group may infiltrate refugees from Iraq and Syria to go to other countries.
Flower shop owner asks Washington High Court to overturn ruling on same-sex couple discrimination case
A 70-year-old grandmother who owns a flower shop has asked the Washington Supreme Court to overturn a lower court's ruling last year that found her liable for discriminating against a same-sex couple.
The Great Schism: Why it's taken 1,000 years for the Pope and the Patriarch to meet
The head of the Roman Catholic Church and the head of the Russian Orthodox Church are to meet for the first time in nearly 1,000 years tomorrow.
Brian Houston: I was 'shattered' when I discovered my father's sexual abuse
Hillsong pastor Brian Houston has defended his decision not to tell the police about his father's sexual abuse, and said he was "shattered" when he discovered the crimes.
Abortion vote: Northern Ireland votes against liberalisation of law
Abortion in Northern Ireland will remain illegal after assembly members voted down an attempt to allow terminations in the case of "fatal foetal abnormality".