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Who was St George? Rescuer, martyr, spectral leader

Despite being one of England's national heroes, many people know very little about who St George was and why he is so important. To help, here are the answers to some frequently asked questions.

'That Jew died for you' â controversial video hits one million views but is deemed 'offensive' by Jewish community

A video produced by Jews for Jesus that shows Jesus being sentenced to death at a Nazi concentration camp has been generating controversy across the internet.

Book review: Bridge to Haven by Francine Rivers

Francine Rivers has done it again with this story of a girl finding her way home after so many mistakes

Alternative Noah surpasses one million YouTube views

New Zealand-born author and evangelist Ray Comfort's thirty minute 'documovie' which looks at the story of Noah and the reality of the flood has been watched over one million times on YouTube.

Israel courts Christians for military service

Israel is looking to increase the number of Christian Arabs who join up with the army by handing out voluntary recruitment papers. But some feel this is an attempt to split Christian and Muslim Arabs.

Iran: Pastor transferred to hospital after prison beating

A prisoner in Ward 350 of Iran's notorious Evin Prison, Pastor Farshid Fathi was transferred to Taleghani hospital on Sunday April 20 after a beating by Revolutionary Guards.

Russell Allen stroke leads to retirement: "We serve a God who is bigger than our struggles," says 27-year old NFL linebacker

Russell Allen's NFL career is over at age 27 after suffering on-field stroke.

Supreme Court upholds Michigan affirmative action ban in college admissions

Supreme Court upholds Michigan affirmative action ban.

Pews save man's life after car barrels through church on Easter Sunday: 'Glory to God that nobody died'

Pews save man's life after car barrels through church on Easter Sunday

NJ school sued after atheists object to 'Under God' in the Pledge of Allegiance

Church leaders in Nigeria: 'We will stand first for Christ'

"We don't only share the Gospel when things are rosy," says one pastor in a region being targeted in deadly attacks by Islamist militants Boko Haram

Cameron's 'doing' God: Does it reveal a shift in British politics?

Following David Cameron's recent declaration that the UK is a "Christian country", and the wave of criticism he has received, we look at the faith and politics debate, and whether opportunities are opening up for Christian politicians to be open about their faith.

Blind people describe how they see beauty: \'Losing my sight has been a blessing\'