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'Dark day for Northern Ireland' as radical new abortion laws come into force
'Dark day for Northern Ireland' as radical new abortion laws come into force

Abortion has been decriminalised in Northern Ireland, despite widespread opposition, after the laws changed at midnight.

John MacArthur rebukes Beth Moore, calls Paula White a 'heretic', slams all evangelicals who support women preachers
John MacArthur rebukes Beth Moore, calls Paula White a 'heretic', slams all evangelicals who support women preachers

Pastor John MacArthur has rebuked popular Bible teacher Beth Moore, criticised Donald Trump's spiritual advisor Paula White as "a heretic", and admonished any other Christians who support the notion of women preachers, in an extraordinary rebuke at the 'Truth Matters Conference', held at his Grace Community Church in California last week.

Next Church of Scotland Moderator inspired in mental health work by Frightened Rabbit frontman's death
Next Church of Scotland Moderator inspired in mental health work by Frightened Rabbit frontman's death

The Rev Dr Martin Fair was inspired to launch mental health services at his church following the suicide of Frightened Rabbit frontman Scott Hutchinson last year.

Churches destroyed by ISIS in Iraq to be rebuilt

Two Iraq churches that were destroyed by the so-called Islamic State are to be rebuilt with the help of the Muslim-majority United Arab Emirates.

Chinese authorities bulldoze megachurch
Chinese authorities bulldoze megachurch

Authorities in China are reported to have demolished a 3,000-seater church in Anhui province and detained its pastors.

Last ditch attempt to stop radical new abortion laws coming to Northern Ireland fails

Members of Northern Ireland's Legislative Assembly have failed to stop new abortion laws coming into force in Northern Ireland.

Abusing MPs over Brexit is 'cowardly', says Archbishop of Canterbury
Abusing MPs over Brexit is 'cowardly', says Archbishop of Canterbury

The Archbishop of Canterbury has called for an end to the abuse of MPs in the face of deep divisions over Brexit.

Young Christians enjoy better mental health than their non-churchgoing peers - study
Young Christians enjoy better mental health than their non-churchgoing peers - study

Young Christians are far less likely than their non-churchgoing peers to experience anxiety and depression, a major new study has found.

From violent, broken prisoner to redeemed man of God and mentor
From violent, broken prisoner to redeemed man of God and mentor

Allen Langham was on the cusp of a dream professional rugby career when his life descended into a vicious cycle of drugs, violence and prison. But an unlikely encounter with God in his prison cell saved him and he's never looked back.

Chick-fil-A to close first UK branch after protests from LGBT campaigners
Chick-fil-A to close first UK branch after protests from LGBT campaigners

Christian-owned fast food chain Chick-fil-A is shutting down its first UK branch after coming under pressure from LGBT rights campaigners.

Words for anyone who has been wounded by church
Words for anyone who has been wounded by church

Many of us have experienced pain and heartbreak at the hands of our fellow brothers and sisters in the faith. Allow me to share some words for the wounded.

The reverberations of
The reverberations of "I Kissed Dating Goodbye" are still being felt

I Kissed Dating Goodbye resonated when it was released because people where searching for answers.

Even short periods of physical inactivity are damaging to our health
Even short periods of physical inactivity are damaging to our health

We might be busy but we aren't moving very much

Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot to play Christian woman who helped Jewish children in WWII

"Wonder Woman" star Gal Gadot has joined the cast of a new movie about a Christian woman who put herself at great risk to help save over 2,500 Jewish children during the Nazi occupation of Poland in World War II.

Fall in number of Americans identifying as Christian
Fall in number of Americans identifying as Christian

Latest figures have revealed a sharp decline in the number of Americans who identify as Christians.

'Too many children are unhappy' - Archbishop of Canterbury
'Too many children are unhappy' - Archbishop of Canterbury

The Archbishop of Canterbury has said that more effort needs to be made to understand the issues children and young people face as the numbers struggling with mental health problems continues to grow.