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Vicky Beeching: Yes to a theological debate on LGBT theology, no to argumentative tribalism
British theologian Vicky Beeching has opened up dialogue about same-sex marriage and homosexuality within the Church on her online blog.

Philosophers wonder whether secularists can offer better alternative to Christian Britain
A group of eight leading philosophers have called on atheists to welcome Britain's Christian heritage as a source of freedom and tolerance

Creed lead singer Scott Stapp on tour in Europe: 'Victimhood did me in for years'
Grammy-award winning US musician Scott Stapp began his European tour in London last night at the Electric Ballroom in London.

Should children born alive after late abortions be regarded as victims of torture?
The European Centre for Law and Justice says leaving babies still alive after abortions to die is no different to letting Syrian refugees go without food or water, or medical care
Pope Francis tells divorced woman she should be allowed to receive Communion
Pope Francis, in another of his signature random telephone calls, has said to a woman who has divorced and been remarried that she should be able to take the bread and wine as easily as any of the rest of the Catholic faithful.

What makes Britain a 'Christian country'?
With the controversy around David Cameron's recent comments about how Britain should be more sure of itself as a "Christian country", many are asking just what makes the UK Christian?

Willie Myrick, who was kidnapped, sang "Every Praise" by Hezekiah Walker until he was freed
Schoolboy Willie Myrick, who was kidnapped from his driveway on March 31, was released by his captor after he repeatedly sang a gospel song.

Pregnant woman shot in the stomach after Facebook argument
Pregnant woman shot in the stomach after Facebook argument

Irish priest Ray Kelly 'Hallelujah' video may get him Sony, Universal record deal; Is he the new male Susan Boyle?
Father Ray Kelly never imagined that a video of him singing "Hallelujah" at a couple's wedding would go viral, let alone that he would receive a recording contract because of his performance.

Jim Kelly cancer update: NFL Hall of Famer goes home, will continue chemo, "Glory to God!"
Jim Kelly cancer update: NFL Hall of Famer goes home, will continue chemotherapy and radiation treatments.

School officials find no evidence of kindergartener being told not to pray at lunchtime
School officials find no evidence of kindergartener being told not to pray

Pastor and wife rescue hundreds of Indian girls from sex slavery in Sonagacchi
Pastor and wife rescue hundreds of Indian girls from sex slavery

Texas second-grader reads the Bible in class, teacher confiscates it
Teacher confiscates second-grader's Bible.

John XXIII and John Paul II canonisations to be broadcast live in cinemas 3D
Sky has picked up the rights to screen the double canonisation of John XXIII and John Paul II in St Peter's Square in Rome on Sunday 27 April.

Atheists are 'deluding' themselves in denying Britain is a Christian country
Attorney General Dominic Grieve has dismissed the claims of atheists that Britain is not a Christian country.

We are just a part, not the whole: Some thoughts on perspective
Jesus won us freedom but also grace. We can enjoy those things for ourselves â but how often do we extend them to others?