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Pastor Rob Bell accuses American evangelicals of putting guns before God and the Bible
Pastor Rob Bell accuses American evangelicals of putting guns before God and the Bible

Controversial former megachurch pastor Rob Bell has admitted in a new interview that he never felt comfortable in an evangelical environment, and accused evangelicals of showing their real values by largely supporting President Donald Trump.

Geof Morin joining Biblica as its new CEO after more than a decade at the American Bible Society
Geof Morin joining Biblica as its new CEO after more than a decade at the American Bible Society

Biblica, which holds the rights to the New International Version Bible, has named Geof Morin its new CEO.

Religious people sleep better at night, study suggests
Religious people sleep better at night, study suggests

A new study has found that people who participate in religious activities are more likely to sleep better at night compared to people who are less religious.

Russian churches sidestep evangelism ban with World Cup live screenings
Russian churches sidestep evangelism ban with World Cup live screenings

Churches in various Russian cities have opened their doors to soccer fans for live screenings of the World Cup

Pastor in need of medical attention after being released from Eritrean prison after 11 years
Pastor in need of medical attention after being released from Eritrean prison after 11 years

A pastor in Eritrea is reportedly in need of medical care after being incarcerated for over a decade, according to a Christian charity.

Fox News' Harris Faulkner says her faith and military upbringing have shaped her values
Fox News' Harris Faulkner says her faith and military upbringing have shaped her values

Harris Faulkner, co-host of Fox's popular talk show "Outnumbered," believes that much of her success is a result of her military upbringing, but it is her faith in God that gives her a purpose in life.

Christian broadcaster Revelation TV fined €6,000 for 'homophobic' comments
Christian broadcaster Revelation TV fined €6,000 for 'homophobic' comments

A British based Christian broadcaster has been fined €6,000 for homophobic remarks made on a breakfast show last year.

Irish PM says Catholic hospitals cannot opt out of abortions
Irish PM says Catholic hospitals cannot opt out of abortions

Ireland's Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has stated that Catholic hospitals will have to perform abortions when the government implements new rules that will allow women to terminate their pregnancies.

Indian Christian couple arrested before wedding over complaint of 'forcible conversion'
Indian Christian couple arrested before wedding over complaint of 'forcible conversion'

A Christian couple who were about to get married were reportedly arrested at the wedding venue in India's Jharkhand state two weeks ago after the bride's father accused them of forcible conversion.

Researchers discover hidden texts in ancient Christian manuscripts in Sinai monastery
Researchers discover hidden texts in ancient Christian manuscripts in Sinai monastery

A team of researchers have found ancient hidden writings in early Christian manuscripts that are currently housed in the world's oldest working monastery in Egypt.

Christian calligraphers cannot turn down orders for same-sex wedding invitations, Arizona court rules
Christian calligraphers cannot turn down orders for same-sex wedding invitations, Arizona court rules

The Arizona Court of Appeals has upheld a city ordinance that requires two Christian business owners to provide services for same-sex weddings despite their religious objections.

Former American Idol finalist shares how he found strength in God in the face of life-threatening illness
Former American Idol finalist shares how he found strength in God in the face of life-threatening illness

Scott MacIntyre, who became the first blind finalist in American Idol in 2009, has shared how his faith in God has helped him while he was battling kidney failure that began in his late teens.

Traditional view of atonement 'cheapens God's forgiveness' says Steve Chalke
Traditional view of atonement 'cheapens God's forgiveness' says Steve Chalke

Oasis founder Rev Steve Chalke has launched an attack on the doctrine of penal substitutionary atonement (PSA) in his latest 'Chalke Talk' video.

Churches call for halt to Universal Credit rollout after damning report
Churches call for halt to Universal Credit rollout after damning report

Churches have responded to a damning report on the government's flagship Universal Credit benefits system with a call for its implementation to be halted pending an independent review.

World Cup: Russia's churches use football to escape strict anti-evangelism laws
World Cup: Russia's churches use football to escape strict anti-evangelism laws

Hundreds of churches in Russia are using the football World Cup to avoid the country's hostile evangelism laws.

Why The Handmaid's Tale is more Christian than you think
Why The Handmaid's Tale is more Christian than you think

What is it exactly that draws readers back each week? And particularly, why do young women, including Christian ones, find it so captivating?