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Protestant Church in Turkey faces cyber threats and physical abuse, says new report
Cyber threats, physical attacks against people and churches are among the hate crimes suffered by the Protestant church in Turkey.
Ben Carson implies that Ted Cruz is a false prophet: 'People who say one thing and do another'
Retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson, who used to be a frontrunner in the Republican presidential race, for instance recently went to the extent of quoting Bible verses to imply that Cruz is a false prophet.
New Moderator of Presbyterian Church condemns homophobia
The new leader of Ireland's influential Presbyterian Church has criticised homophobia and spoken of his admiration for ministers he knows who are attracted to people of the same-sex.
FGM: At least 200 million cases worldwide, new report finds
The number of victims of Female Genital Mutilation is 70 million higher than previously thought, according to a new Unicef report.
Commentators ask: Why is 'Christian' Obama apparently mesmerised by Islam?
Why is U.S. President Barack Obama praising Islam to high heavens and even visited a mosque that is known to be a hotbed for Islamic radicalism? The question popped up in U.S. media a day after Obama visited a mosque and spoke at the Islamic Society of Baltimore, Maryland on Wednesday.
The EU referendum explained: what's happening and how did we get here?
The UK might be about to leave the European Union. Why is this happening now? How did we get to this point? When will the vote happen? All these and more questions are answered in our brief guide to this year's major British political story.
'Jesus is a good cure for fear,' Obama says as he emphasises importance of faith in 'these tumultuous times'
A day after praising Islam as a religion of peace in his visit to a mosque in Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. President Barack Obama spoke at the 64th annual National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C. on Thursday where he talked about Jesus Christ.
Ben Carson, Donald Trump accuse Ted Cruz of dishonesty, tainting latter's caucus victory in Iowa
Two Republican presidential candidatesâBen Carson and Donald Trumpâare accusing rival Ted Cruz of dishonesty, tainting the latter's victory in the Iowa caucuses on Monday.
Evangelical Alliance urges Christians to build links with Muslims
Evangelical Christians have been urged to build links with Muslims in their local communities as the Muslim Council of Britain holds its annual "Visit My Mosque" day this weekend.
Pope Francis and Russian Orthodox patriarch to hold historic meeting in Cuba
The meeting could be a historic step toward healing the 1,000-year-old rift between the Western and Eastern branches of Christianity.
Church stance on contraception under pressure in face of Zika virus
The Catholic church in Latin America is under growing pressure to relax its ban on artificial contraception as concerns grow over the impact of the Zika virus.
Chinese officials banned from religion even after retirement
Chinese officials are banned from religious activities even after they retire from service, state media said on Friday.
Church leaders gather in Birmingham Central Mosque to oppose Pegida march
Faith leaders are resisting the anti-Islamist group by drinking tea in Birmingham Mosque
Dracula inspired by Anglican priest from Devon
The original Count Dracula was inspired by a hymn-writing Church of England clergyman from Devon, according to new material unearthed by one of the world's leading Dracula scholars.
Were there giants in Genesis? Why the Nephilim continue to fascinate us
Genesis 6 mentions a mysterious group called the Nephilim. But what can we learn from our fascination with these creatures?
5 helpful Bible apps to have on your device
Technology has brought to us the beauty of God's Word in digital format, which can be put into our mobile gadgets and brought everywhere we go.