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Why religious people are happier, and how to share the joy
Do happiness and faith have nothing to do with each other? At one level, no: at least, there's no causal link.
Why evangelicals shouldn't vote as Christians
I've been uneasy about Ted Cruz for months, ever since I first realised the extraordinary positions he takes on issues like climate change and healthcare.
EU reform: Christian think-tanks on whether Cameron has done enough
David Cameron today launched a defence of his draft EU reform deal with the European Union in a bid to persuade MPs in his own party and the public to vote to stay in the bloc.
Disgraced paedophile Bishop Bell abused five-year-old while telling her 'God loved me', says victim
The victim of paedophile Church of England bishop George Bell has spoken for the first time of how the revered ecclesiastical figure abused her regularly from when she was just five years old.
India: Priest and three church officials hospitalised after mob attack
A priest and three lay church officials have been hospitalised following an attack by a mob of 35 men outside a police station in Tamil Nadu, India.
Ashers Bakery appeal suspended after dramatic intervention
The 'gay cake' case has been dramatically adjourned following a last minute intervention from Northern Ireland's Attorney General.
Catholic priests are refusing to serve as bishops, says senior cleric
Catholic priests tipped for the office of bishop are declining the appointment, according to the National Catholic Reporter.
Vatican: Violence in the name of God is 'particularly heinous'
Acts of violence committed in the name of God are particularly heinous, according to the Vatican.
Universal Credit: 'Unacceptable delays' and cuts will leave working families worse off
Universal Credit, a new system of welfare payments being rolled out by the government, will leave people worse off according to research by the Institute for Fiscal Studies.
What #realclergybios tells us about how pastors really feel
Clergy started offering brief glimpses into their world, in 140 characters or less.
Man accused of posing as a priest and stealing from parishioners has been arrested
A man who has posed as a priest since the mid 1990s, calling himself "Padre" and celebrating sacraments, was arrested for grand theft on Tuesday, according to police.
Will you take up your cross today?
Jesus warns that becoming his disciple is not an easy journey, but just why do so many of us find it difficult?
Official prayers published in run up to Queen's 90th birthday
Prayers approved by the Queen herself have been published by the Church of England to celebrate the monarch's upcoming 90th birthday.
Desperate Syrian refugees need more help, say Churches on eve of donor conference
Four major UK Churches have called on governments to provide substantial new funding for Syrian refugees.
'Gay cake' case: Appeal begins today, as Ashers Bakery insists it does not discriminate
A court appeal launched by Christian-run Ashers Bakery over the so-called "gay cake case" is due to begin today.
4 ways evangelicals have destroyed their own movement
Evangelicalism has fragmented into a political voting block rather than a movement for sharing the gospel. Ed Cyzewski looks at the key factors driving the dissolution of evangelicalism in America.