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Young Christian man killed in Pakistan for not converting to Islam
Haroon, 22, was shot and killed for his faith by a Muslim co-worker.

Dawn baptisms at Durham Cathedral
Five newcomers to the faith were baptised at the crack of dawn on Easter Day at Durham Cathedral.

David Suchet: Recording the NIV Bible is my legacy
David Suchet says it has been "lovely" to record the whole Bible. "Whenever I go up to the sky, I've left that behind," he says

Jesus is alive changes everything
The knowledge that Jesus is alive will change even the hardest of situations, Archbishop Justin Welby has reminded the faithful in his Easter sermon

Easter 2014: World may be hurting but God has not abandoned it - Archbishop of Canterbury
The Archbishop of Canterbury has spoken of his hope in the power of the Christian faith to heal divisions and bring lasting peace to communities afflicted by pain and suffering.

Easter Egg Hunts, Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival events in NYC
Christians around the world will be celebrating Easter this Sunday, April 20.
Christian woman in Syria mourns children's deaths: 'God is here, but I am getting so tired'
Christian woman in Syria mourns the bloodshed.

Stanford study shows that the threat of a breakup draws people closer to God
Stanford study shows that the threat of a breakup draws people closer to God.

Pakistan school names library after Osama Bin Laden
Pakistan school to name school after Osama Bin Laden

Group wants Department of Defense to withdraw from National Day of Prayer event
Military Religious Freedom Foundation asks Department of Defense to abstain from National Prayer Day
Atheist groups pressure City Council to fire chaplain, ban opening prayer
Pismo Beach City Council fires chaplain, bans opening prayer after being pressured by atheist groups.

Christians have been 'paralysed by fear' from sharing the Gospel with Muslims
Mission experts say Christians living in Islamic contexts need help to overcome their fear and gain confidence to share the faith with their Muslim neighbours

Polish artists to be sued over depicting Pope John Paul II being breastfed
A Polish art collective that depicted Pope John Paul II being breastfed by a man is to be sued.

Value of Christianity should not be confused with community projects
The Prime Minister's glowing comments on Christianity in the past week are welcome, but the difference Christianity makes is more than a spirit of generosity, says Bishop Mark Davies

Most countries still look down on adultery, but Western countries are more relaxed about abortion, divorce, premarital sex and other behaviours
Britain, like most countries, view extramarital affairs negatively but are not so fussed about behaviours like abortion, gambling, premarital sex and divorce

The Shepherd's Song: A beautiful story showing God's hope in difficulties
When the unexpected occurs, like an accident, what impact does that have on our lives? Do we turn towards â or away from â God? Do we trust Him or are our hearts flooded with doubts and questions?