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Is an armistice needed for divided nations and churches?
We have witnessed the rise in populism and nationalism, not least across Europe but wider afield too.

Church of Scotland releases eye-witness accounts of Kristallnacht
The newly-released document contains 'truthful observations and trustworthy accounts by eye witnesses' to the wave of Nazi-orchestrated violence on November 9-10, 1938.

The Spice Girls and Westlife can do it â sort of. Why can't Christians deal with comebacks?
Maybe some doors are too heavy to hold open? Maybe some burnt bridges can't be rebuilt?

Why did Christians support the First World War?
Why were the Christians of a century ago in general so hugely supportive of Britain's engagement in the Great War?

Magazines show a village at war
Parish magazines published in a Hertfordshire village from 1914 to 1918 reveal poignant insights into life in the rural community during the First World War.

80 years after Kristallnacht: Why Jews keep the 'commandments'
Even nowadays, some mitzvot can only be carried out in the Land of Israel, but that still leaves Jews in the Diaspora with a few hundred mitzvot that we should carry out daily.

MPs urge Mike Pompeo to ban Tommy Robinson from US fundraising tour
Robinson, a far-right activist and co-founder of the nationalist English Defence League, is currently banned from entering the US after being convicted in 2012 of entering the country on a false passport.

Satanic Temple sues Netflix over 'Sabrina' use of Baphomet deity
The Satanic Temple accused the defendants of copyright infringement, trademark violations and injury to its reputation.

Cameroon child kidnappers warned victims not to return to Christian school
Kidnappers freed about 80 school children and a driver in west Cameroon on Wednesday, but kept hold of a principal and one teacher, two days after snatching them in a school raid.

Call for prayer after gunman kills 12 people in attack on bar in California
Pastor Greg Laurie said 'America needs to pray' after a gunman stormed a student night at a bar in Thousand Oaks, California, on Wednesday night, killing 12 people before turning the gun on himself.

'No more time to waste' on climate change, says church body
The World Council of Churches is urging countries to take urgent action to prevent devastating climate change ahead of a major summit in Poland next month.

69-year-old man wants court to change legal age because he identifies as 20 years younger
A Dutch man is going to court in a bid to change his legal age because he identifies as 20 years younger.

Destiny's Child's Michelle Williams and pastor fiance say sex before marriage 'is not an option'
Destiny Child singer turned gospel artist Michelle Williams revealed that her fiance, Arizona-based pastor Chad Johnson, set the boundaries on their sex life as soon as they began dating.

Christian singer Lauren Daigle performs 'Look Up Child' on Jimmy Fallon show
Grammy-nominated singer Lauren Daigle made her late night debut on NBC's "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" Wednesday evening where she showcased her new Christian music.

Pakistan government says Asia Bibi still in the country following release
The government of Pakistan has dismissed reports that Asia Bibi has left the country following her release from prison.

Asia Bibi freed from prison following blasphemy acquittal
Christian mother Asia Bibi has been freed from prison after Pakistan's Supreme Court acquitted her of blasphemy charges last week.