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People are increasingly following their heart and not the Bible - poll

A new study reveals that less than one-third of Americans believe the Bible should serve as the foundation for determining right and wrong, even as most people express support for traditional moral values.

Whatever happened to forgiveness?

Is Christ's teaching on forgiveness really suited for our 21st century world and its widespread 'blame culture' These are just some of the topical, urgent questions confronted by American pastor and author Timothy Keller in his latest book, 'Forgive' published this month.

Bishops endorsing same-sex marriage should be 'removed from ministry'

Christian Concern CEO Andrea Williams is calling on the Archbishops of Canterbury and York to defend the Church of England's core teaching on marriage and sexuality after the Bishop of Oxford's essay in support of a change in position.

Abortion clinic buffer zones are 'detrimental to society'

Plans to introduce buffer zones around abortion clinics nationwide would be a "devastating blow to civil liberties".

In Bahrain, Pope Francis to bring message of fraternity to all Islam

The historic trip is aimed at promoting dialogue between Catholics and Muslims in the interest of peace.

Evangelicals 'grieved' as Bishop of Oxford says Church of England should back same-sex marriage

Evangelicals are calling on the Church of England to hold to its historic position on marriage and sexuality after the Bishop of Oxford published a 52-page essay arguing that clergy should have the freedom to bless and marry same-sex couples.

Brian Houston blames Hillsong board's statements for resignation

Hillsong Church's founder and former global senior pastor Brian Houston blamed public statements made by the church's board for his abrupt resignation earlier this year instead of any "mistakes" he made in ministry.

Matthew Perry recalls the 'dumb prayer' he said as a teenager

Actor Matthew Perry, famously known for his role as Chandler Bing in the hit NBC sitcom "Friends," recounted the first time he prayed to God and said that anything could be done to him so long as he became famous.

Couples who marry due to family, social pressure 50% more likely to divorce: study

Couples who get married due to family or social pressure are up to 50% more at risk of having a union that ends in divorce, according to a recent study from the Marriage Foundation.

Millions of aborted babies remembered outside Parliament

Pro-lifers from across the UK recently held a vigil outside Parliament in memory of the millions of lives lost to abortion in the last 55 years.

Street preacher who criticised Islam found not guilty of hate speech by court

A Christian street preacher arrested for hate speech after he criticised Muhammad and Buddha has been found not guilty at a court hearing.