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Why we laugh when we know it's wrong
Rather than always being "wrong", laughing when we shouldn't can be a way of shaping our ethical beliefs by interacting with others, testing out the limits of right and wrong.
Hong Kong is the 'new frontline in the battle against tyranny', says Christian human rights campaigner
Christian human rights campaigner Benedict Rogers has condemned the Hong Kong police's increasing heavy handedness after a 12-year-old was reportedly among the dozens of protesters detained during a day of violent clashes on Sunday.
Mark Oakley wins Michael Ramsay Prize with poetry book
The 2019 Michael Ramsay Prize for Theological Writing has been awarded to the Rev Canon Mark Oakley for his book, The Splash of Words: Believing in Poetry.
John Piper responds to question on Joshua Harris: 'I could commit apostasy...and go to hell' if not for God
In the wake of several prominent Christian leaders publicly abandoning their faith, theologian John Piper has urged believers to retain a proper fear that they, too, could "commit apostasy this afternoon and go to hell" if it weren't for the grace of God.
Amazon fires reflect global 'climate emergency', says Church leader
The fires raging in parts of the Amazon rainforest are symptomatic of a "climate emergency which does not know international boundaries", the Church of England's environmental official has said.
A Redesigned Life: what God is doing when He says 'no'
There are simple principles we can apply to help us make sense of life when it doesn't go as planned
Pastor's moving request after #MeToo founder Alyssa Milano reveals she doesn't regret two abortions
Actress and #MeToo founder Alyssa Milano was unashamed about having two abortions when she was in her twenties.
Doctors are 'confident' as Hillsong worship leader Chelsea Taylor recovers from brain aneurysm
"Her results are incredible!" said Hillsong Creative pastor Cass Langton in an Instagram stories update.
'It was amazing being one of you, but I'm not any more,' says Hillsong's Marty Sampson
After weeks of wrestling publicly with his faith, long-time Hillsong worship leader Marty Sampson appears to have said goodbye to Christianity once and for all in an emotional Instagram update posted on Friday.
Carbon offsetting: does it work?
Carbon offsetting received plenty of attention this week thanks to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's private jetsetting during their summer break, but what is it exactly and is it something that all of us should be doing when we travel? Two Christian environmentalists weigh in.
Radio host compares Donald Trump to Jesus - and the US President likes it
While many Christians have made no secret of their support for Donald Trump, comparisons to the Messiah proved a step too far for several leaders this week.
Hillsong worship leader recovering from brain aneurysm
A worship leader with Hillsong Worship was hospitalized after suffering a brain aneurysm, but is recovering following a nine-hour surgery.
Pastor shot after Sunday church service
A pastor in southwest Mexico was shot and killed after a church service on Sunday amid the ongoing targeting of faith leaders by criminal gangs.
Facial recognition: ten reasons you should be worried about the technology
Activists, politicians, academics and even police forces are expressing serious concerns over the impact facial recognition could have on a political culture based on rights and democracy.
Churches deliver emergency food to families caught up in Bangladesh floods
Over 200 families are being helped through some of the worst flooding to hit Bangladesh in years through the support of BMS World Mission.
Falling numbers of religious studies students as hundreds of schools drop it all together
Religious studies is at risk of becoming an "endangered" subject, academics have warned, after research found that it has disappeared off the curriculum in hundreds of non-faith schools.