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Christmas markets: their long history and changing future
Wooden huts with twinkling fairy lights, festive hubbub, and the aromas of roasted chestnuts and glühwein â this picture-postcard setting is recreated annually across UK towns and cities in December. This year, however, most Christmas markets have been cancelled, meaning that 2020 will be a year without urban festive cheer.
American Christians need to get ready for more hostility, says freed pastor Andrew Brunson
Christians in the US need to "prepare ourselves" for increasing "hostility", says formerly imprisoned pastor Andrew Brunson.
Beth Moore calls 'Trumpism' dangerous
Beth Moore has ignited a debate on social media about "Trumpism" and "Christian nationalism", which she said were "seductive" and "dangerous".
A Christian marrying a non-Christian is 'incomprehensible', says John Piper
Desiring God author John Piper is baffled by Christians who marry non-believers.
Harvard faces backlash after calling women 'birthing people'
In a tweet promoting one of its panel discussions, Harvard Medical School referred to women as "birthing people" to be more inclusive of those who identify as nonbinary or transgender.
Church leaders call on Priti Patel to stop the deportation of young autistic man
The former Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams and the Bishop of Croydon, Jonathan Clark, have added their names to a letter urging Priti Patel to reconsider the deportation of a 22-year-old autistic man to Jamaica.
Christmas funding boost for historic churches left cash-strapped by Covid-19
Historic churches normally kept afloat by income from events and visitors are getting an early Christmas gift in the form of some much-needed funding.
Christian Institute warns of 'chaos' if Wales introduces compulsory sex and atheism lessons
The Bill proposes wideranging changes to the teaching of sex education and religion in Wales, including new compulsory Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) lessons.
How a flying cinema is combating isolation during the Uganda lockdown
Humanitarian airline flies Jesus Film Ministries to villages suffering after strict coronavirus lockdown to spread the joy of Christ this Christmas
Frequent churchgoers have had better mental health during pandemic - poll
A new study has found that mental health remained stable for people who attended church frequently this year.
Johann Sebastian Bach and music as worship
Bach wasn't only a remarkable composer; he was also a man who saw music as a gift of God.
Belgian authorities investigating around 10 cases of suspected illegal euthanasia
The public prosecutor in Leuven is investigating cases of euthanasia which may not have been carried out according to the proper legal procedure.
Protests held across Ireland after shocking report into late-term abortions
Protests have been held across Ireland following the release of a report into the nature of late-term abortions taking place in the country.
Argentina moves towards legalisation of abortion
Argentina could soon become the fourth country in Latin America where abortion is legal after a vote in the lower house in Friday.
Abortion advocate decorates Christmas tree with forceps
The pro-life community has condemned an abortion advocate's "horrific" use of forceps as a Christmas tree topper.
Jerry Falwell Jr taking a 'time out' from lawsuit against Liberty University
Jerry Falwell Jr has announced he is abandoning a lawsuit against the evangelical university he led until August this year.