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  From OnlyFans to Jesus

  Many Christians celebrated when two Onlyfans girls turned from porn to Christ recently, but why have they been met with a barrage of criticism online?

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  Bear Grylls played a special role in Russell Brand's baptism

  Assisting Russell Brand's baptism was a "privilege", survival TV star Bear Grylls has said.

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  Welcome to Eurovision – a celebration of the decadent and profane

  Until recently Eurovision was a jolly and undemanding evening, showcasing European solidarity. Good fun, all round! Fast forward to 2024, and a rather different picture emerges.

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  Benny Hinn shares two things he regrets most about his ministry

  Controversial televangelist Benny Hinn said his two "biggest regrets" in his decades-long ministry include promoting prophesies he now admits "were not accurate or from the Lord" and pushing "prosperity theology".

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  Southern Baptists, losing members, find solace in baptisms and better attendance

  While membership in the US' largest Protestant denomination is down, participation in worship and baptisms went up in 2023. But a new statistical report found that many Southern Baptist Convention churches do little to address sexual abuse.

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  'Cancelled' Welsh hymns on mental illness and addiction resurrected by singer

  In a cultural revival that delves into the heart of Welsh heritage, folk singer Lleuwen Steffan has unearthed a trove of hymns that were once shunned by all-male committees, reportedly due to their candid exploration of issues such as mental health and addiction.

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  BBC affirms importance of religious broadcasting in the digital age

  After commemorating 100 years of religious broadcasting, the BBC has reaffirmed its commitment to continue faith programming on both television and radio, emphasising the enduring relevance of religious content in today's media landscape.

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  Six Christians killed, eight wounded in Kaduna state, Nigeria

  Fulani herdsmen on Sunday raided a village in southern Kaduna state, Nigeria, killing six Christians, area residents said.

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  Persecution watchdog warns of growing hostility to Christians in US: 'Frogs in the kettle'

  The president of a nonprofit Christian persecution watchdog that monitors hostility to faith and freedom abroad warned that too few Christians in America and the West seem aware of how such trends are manifesting at home.

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  Ayaan Hirsi Ali feels 'regret' for mocking Christianity

  Richard Dawkins meanwhile said he considers himself "Team Christianity".

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  Archaeology in the Holy Land finds evidence supporting Bible's historical records

  New research in the Holy Land into the growth and construction of Jerusalem is lending further credence to recordings contained within the ancient texts of the Bible.

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  Why do some Christians celebrate Easter on a different date?

  This year in 2024, across most of the Orthodox world, many millions of people are celebrating Easter on Sunday 5 May. This is the story ...