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Worst things about American Christianity?
Worst things about American Christianity?

Stephen Mattson is an American Christian but that doesn't mean he wears rose-tinted glasses when it comes to American Christianity. Writing for Red Letter Christians, he outlines six things in particular that bother him.

Ex-Westboro Baptist member's tears on Anderson Cooper show

Libby Phelps-Alvarez used to be a member of the notorious Westboro Baptist Church, hated across America for using slogans like "God Hates Fags" and picketing the funerals of dead soldiers.

VIDEO: Rob Bell and Andrew Wilson discuss homosexuality

Watch pastor and writer Rob Bell and theologian Andrew Wilson talk about the church's response to homosexuality on Premier Christian Radio's Unbelievable? show hosted by Justin Brierley

VIDEO: Westminster Faith Debates - Should we legislate to permit assisted dying?

The Westminster Faith Debate was chaired by the Rt Hon Charles Clarke and Professor Linda Woodhead, of Lancaster University. The question about legislating on assisted dying was debated by Rob George, Professor of Palliative Care, Baroness Ilora Finlay of Llandaff, Dr Giles Fraser, writer and former canon chancellor of St Paul's Cathedral, and Labour peer Lord Charles Falconer.

Israel Houghton to headline West Bromwich worship concert
Israel Houghton to headline West Bromwich worship concert

Israel Houghton will be performing at the Bethel Convention Centre in Birmingham on 2 June.

Escalating violence against Christians in Tanzania 'deeply worrying'

Christian Solidarity Worldwide is calling for "decisive action" after the deadly bombing of a cathedral in Arusha, Tanzania, on Sunday.

Bible preaching project goes global
Bible preaching project goes global

Reverend Victor Robert Farrell, who in 2011 successfully preached from the 66 books of the Bible in the UK's 66 cities over 66 days, is now making the project global.

From Lahore to radio ministry in Glasgow
From Lahore to radio ministry in Glasgow

Waris Abdullah, a Pakistani British Christian who moved to Glasgow over four decades ago, says he takes great pride in being instrumental in spreading the Gospel through a weekly radio programme on Awaz Radio 107.2 FM, Glasgow

It just so happened: Miracles of mercy in Croatia 1992-2012
It just so happened: Miracles of mercy in Croatia 1992-2012

John Thomas became the catalyst for a mission that attracted the enthusiastic support of people throughout the whole of Wales

Dennis Rodman asks Kim Jong Un to free Kenneth Bae
Dennis Rodman asks Kim Jong Un to free Kenneth Bae

Former NBA star Dennis Rodman is calling on "friend" Kim Jong Un to free imprisoned American Kenneth Bae

North East church schools inspired to keep Christian ethos at heart of education
North East church schools inspired to keep Christian ethos at heart of education

Key figures within North East Church schools have welcomed a report which places their work at the heart of education.

Soccer ref punched (video): Teen charged with homicide by assault for Ricardo Portillo\'s death
Soccer ref punched (video): Teen charged with homicide by assault for Ricardo Portillo's death

A Utah teen accused of punching a soccer referee who later died has been charged with homicide by assault, a count issued when an attack unintentionally causes death.

London City Mission pays tribute to outgoing chief executive John Nicholls
London City Mission pays tribute to outgoing chief executive John Nicholls

London City Mission has bid farewell to its chief executive the Reverend Dr John Nicholls after 20 years with the organisation.

Dallas Willard dies at 77
Dallas Willard dies at 77

Philosopher and author on spiritual formation Dallas Willard has died at the age of 77.

Amanda Berry\'s aunt says she never stopped praying for her niece
Amanda Berry's aunt says she never stopped praying for her niece

Amanda Berry's aunt Gale Mitchell said she never gave up hope in her niece's safe return

Christian Aid laments Government\'s broken aid promise
Christian Aid laments Government's broken aid promise

Christian Aid has added its voice to criticisms against the Government after aid was left out of the Queen's speech.