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Christians in danger of 'elimination' in Burkina Faso, warns Church leader
Christians in danger of 'elimination' in Burkina Faso, warns Church leader

A Church leader in Burkina Faso is fearing the "elimination" of Christians from the country as attacks by Islamist extremists continue unabated.

The 'chosen one'?  'I was kidding,' says Trump
The 'chosen one'? 'I was kidding,' says Trump

Donald Trump tried to brush off comments that he was the "chosen one" to sort out trade talks with China.

What not to think when you're in your thirties and still single
What not to think when you're in your thirties and still single

Something must be wrong if you are not married by your mid-thirties, right?

The Amazon is on fire – here are 5 things you need to know
The Amazon is on fire – here are 5 things you need to know

The planet is losing an important carbon sink.

Why we laugh when we know it\'s wrong
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
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
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
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
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'
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
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
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
'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: 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
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.